Howdy, my name is Gabe.

My journey started with a passion for storytelling. Whether on a big stage, in a social media post, or through a well-placed byline, stories are at the heart of everything I do.

Over the past five years, I’ve honed my skills in graphic design, brand strategy, copywriting, and marketing, crafting work that doesn’t just look good—it drives real impact. From Fortune 500 companies to student-founded startups, I’ve worked across the spectrum, delivering creative campaigns that get noticed. My designs have appeared on Times Square billboards and the social media pages of U.S. Presidents, C-suite executives, and (most importantly) my mom. In short, I know what I’m doing.

I especially love telling stories that matter—the kind that spark change and make a difference. I’ve collaborated with nonprofits, student organizations, and advocacy groups to create campaigns that amplify voices and push for social good. If design can make the world a little better, why not go all in?

I’ve always believed that the best work is built on clear goals, backed by data, and executed with bold creativity. Let’s create something memorable.

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Work

  • 2025 Global Marketing Summer Analyst

    Coming Soon!

  • Graphic Designer

    09/2023 - Present

    • Designs brand-compliant projects, including graphics featured in The New Yorker, on-campus signage, and widely distributed publications

    • Crafts campaigns for 50+ artists including Samara Joy, Renee Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, and more

    • Partners with Ann Arbor consulting agency to create student-targeted event advertisements

  • Organic Social Designer (Contract)

    07/2024 - 02/2025

    • Designed bold, adaptable visuals that drove a 3x increase in social media followers and generated 13.06M impressions and 200.1K engagements in 2024

    • Collaborated with five leading agencies to develop inclusive, nonpartisan content that resonated across demographics and political lines

    • Created high-impact content for high-profile figures and institutions, including Presidents Bush and Obama, Lance Bass, Gloria Estefan, BNY, and the Library of Congress

    • Contributed to 100+ social media campaigns, earning coverage from the Associated Press, ABC News, and the U.S. National Archives

  • Strategic Communications Intern

    06/2024 - 08/2024

    • Developed targeted media lists, editorial calendar roundups, and pitches, securing coverage in top-tier outlets including Forbes, The New York Times, and CNBC

    • Authored high-visibility press releases and bylines for key clients, enhancing media visibility

    • Designed social media, paid ads, and print materials for Digital & Organic Social Media team

Awards & Honors

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University of Michigan
Lloyd Scholar for Writing & the Arts

University of Michigan Office of Student Publications
Lipsey Endowed Scholarship

University of Michigan Department of Communication & Media
Ann Arbor News Award

University of Michigan Department of Communication & Media
G.H. Jenkins Memorial Journalism Prize

University of Michigan Office of Student Publications
Madigan Endowed Scholarship

All Aboard?