Cole Pittman
Marketing and Design Student
Phone:
740-503-7028
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About Me.
Hi, I’m Cole Pittman—I believe that understanding people is the foundation of effective strategy and creative problem-solving. Behind every successful project is the ability to analyze needs, identify opportunities, and craft solutions that deliver meaningful results.
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My passion lies in helping ideas come to life—whether through branding, strategic messaging, design, or storytelling. I excel in blending creative vision with strategic focus, leveraging human-centered design to produce results that connect with audiences. With a broad foundation of experience, I focus on delivering intentional, well-rounded decisions that bring thoughtful ideas to life.
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Let’s create something that leaves a lasting impression.
Education
Miami University
B.S. Marketing
A foundation in strategic planning, branding, and consumer behavior, focused on creating targeted, impactful solutions. Through hands-on coursework and team-based projects, I developed expertise in market research, campaign strategy, and digital marketing execution.
B.A. Emerging Technology in Business and Desgin
Training in innovative design, technology integration, and creative problem-solving to bridge business needs with user-centered solutions. My studies emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration, prototyping, and UX design, with key milestones including my practicum capstone project and work on creative marketing campaigns that merged design thinking and emerging tech tools.
Minor in Writing/Rhetoric
A focus on rhetoric, communication, and persuasive writing, enhancing my ability to craft clear, impactful messages across contexts. My studies honed my ability to write for diverse audiences and formats, from academic research to marketing copy. I demonstrated this through projects like an annotated bibliography on policy and ongoing work as a Writing Center consultant, where I provided feedback on client projects.
Work Experience
Abercrombie & Fitch
Merchandising Intern
June 2024 - August 2024
MESH
Marketing Intern
May 2023 - August 2023
Howe Writing Center
Writing Consultant
January 2023 - Present
Collaborated with design and production teams to select and develop woven fabrics and designs that aligned with brand strategy, market trends, and quality standards. Assisted the merchandising team in creating assortment plans for Hollister’s woven products and participated in a 36-hour cross-functional case competition, designing an 8-piece capsule collection tailored for Fall 2025.
Planned and executed digital marketing campaigns across channels, including email, SEO, and PPC advertising, resulting in a 152% increase in organic search within one month. Analyzed KPIs such as website traffic, conversion rates, and social media metrics to optimize performance and improve LinkedIn impressions by over 600% from June to July.
Provided one-on-one writing consultations for students across disciplines, helping improve organization, grammar, clarity, and argumentation. Developed writing resources and maintained expertise in academic writing pedagogy to offer relevant and effective support through consultations and workshops.