Alicia Disantis
Entrepreneur and Creative Professional
Member of professional associations: Wheat Ridge Business Association
Educational background: Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, New Media and Masters in Media Management (branding)
Interests: Brand management, design, marketing, advertising
Values: Higher education as a right, not a privilege; the arts are critical in schools and communities; animal deserve basic rights
Favorite motivational quote: Nothing is worse than apathy
Book recommendations: Positioning by Al Reis and Jack Trout, Intersection of color by Josef Albers
Other recommendations: April Dunford, Seth Godin, Chris Do
Professional journal, publication or other material recommendation: Adobe MAX Conference, Brandweek conference, Please Advise newsletter, Why We Buy newsletter, Brands of the World blog, Adobe Behance portfolios, Fonts in Use blog
Professional organizations recommended for those in the profession: “Some recommend national marketing or design associations. Networking at a local/personal level has worked best for me.”
Recommended resource to learn more about the industry: Row 89, LinkedIn Learning, take a few classes at your community college: communications, psychology, basic art principles, sales
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