Chelsea Gaia is a Berkshire-based Marketing Strategy & Creative Development Consultant offering services and assessment to local businesses and non-profit organizations.
Transplanted in 2022 to the Berkshires from her native home of the Pacific Northwest, Gaia boasts over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, business development, campaign strategy, web design, graphic design, illustration, photography, and community advocacy. She combines top-tier data collection & analysis with a deep understanding of audience niche and flow to produce strategy and campaigns that deliver effectively and efficiently.
As an Autistic multi-passionate individual, Gaia is also dedicated to providing education and training to professional leadership teams to understand the value of an organization’s Neurodiverse talent.
Gaia has participated in the development of Predictive Index AI, Canva, and continues to provide analysis and beta services to several startups focusing on UI/UX focused on freelance creative marketing & design consultants. Beyond a majority of creative consultants who understand and utilize the tools needed to produce results, Gaia helped create them and has been a valuable player in establishing industry standards for the Marketing & Creative Consulting industry today.
My approach is simple.
Simple does not mean “easy.”
Simplified:
Equipped with the wisdom and experience of 20+ years with several hundred unique organizations; I get in there, figure out what’s working and what’s broken, then make the recommendation for repairs.
Expanded:
There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to any obstacles an organization is currently facing. There is no magic “fix all” button to grow your revenue or streamline your operations.
There are, however, a few secret ingredients to resilience.
Equity hold the keys to untapped knowledge, experience, and chohesion that may be the codex to your new audience.
Cohesion is crucial for surviving the increasingly competitive landscape for a fresh and loyal audience.
Accountability is non-negotiable to thrive in this landscape.
Without accountability, there is no solid foundation on which to build a sustainable system to grow and adapt to any challenges the future holds.
Innovative Approaches
Why aren’t they buying the product/tickets/widgets? Why aren’t they donating the money or attending the events? Why does every initiative feel like a struggle to gain momentum?
If you’re ready to think outside the box, I’m here to help identify the bottlenecks and solutions to get you unstuck and back on the freeway.
Marketing +
PR
For organizations and companies who are looking to expand their presence and visibility and relationship with the press, or to build and/or reorganize a Marketing Department and strategy.
Business
Plans
For entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups looking to start a business or reorganize their current operations for increased revenue and growth, or writing for grant funds.
Audience
Growth
For non-profit and entertainment/cultural organizations who are struggling to identify and communicate with a younger or fresh audience to expand.
Community
Engagement
For smaller businesses and organizations in smaller communities looking to create positive presence, brand awareness, and impact within their immediate local community.
Freshening It Up
Sometimes it’s just time to give your business a new, fresh look. Aesthetics and design are such an integral piece of the brand experience. If you’re struggling with audience and/or revenue growth, a fresh approach to your brand aesthetics provided by an expert will go a long way in making a positive impression on potential new clientele.
Graphic Design
Brand Design
Logo Design
Marketing Materials
Brochure Design
Editorial Layout
Digital Graphics
Print Asset Design
Photography
Product Photography
Branding Photos
Event Photography
Professional Headshots
Performance Photography
Photojournalism
Ambient Photography
Merch Design
Apparel |
Shirts * Jackets
Accessories |
Hats * Bandanas * Scarves
Totes * Keychains
Stationery |
Stickers * Magnets * Letterhead
Web Design &
Site Builds
Custom front-end website designs and templates for most platforms.
Custom JAVA script
Custom digital illustration
e-Commerce design
SEO integration
Neurodivergent Inclusion Training + Workshops
Better understanding
and accommodating
Autistic and
Neuro-diverse talent
for overall organizational strength, growth, and resilience.
Empathy-based education and training for management and leadership growth.
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
PRIVATE + CORPORATE
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Aerospace
BOEING, Seattle WA
VIRGIN GALACTIC, Mojave CA
Bio-science
CID BIO-SCIENCE, Camas WA
FELIX INSTRUMENTS, Camas WA
Food Science
CID AG-TECH, Camas WA
FRUIT MAPS, Tri Cities WA
RESULTS PARTNERS, Corvallis OR
RUSTY GRAPE WINERY, Battleground WA
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WBRK STAR 101.7 FM
Curent
EARTHLINK TELECOM,
Vancouver WA 2013
PACIFIER TELECOM
Vancouver WA2007
CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS
KNRK Alternative Portland 97.7FM, Portland OR 2008
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TAP UNION, Vancouver WA
LOO WIT BREWING, Vancouver WA
TORQUE COFFEE, Vancouver WA
COMPASS COFFEE, Vancouver WA
MIGHTY BOWL, Vancouver WA
THIRSTY SASQUATCH, Vancouver WA
EVERGREEN ROOM, Vancouver WA
SYRUP TRA WAFFLES, Vancouver WA
BREWED, Vancouver WA
KIGGINS THEATER, Vancouver WA
MAIN STREET BAKERY, Vancouver WA
FRONTIER ROOM, Vancouver WA
LA CENTER TAVERN, La Center WA
4th STREET BAR & GRILL, La Center WA
THE GROCERY SOCIAL CLUB, Vancouver WA
THE COURTYARD CAFE, Vancouver WA
FIREFLY CAFE, Vancouver WA
KAISER COFFEE CARTS, Portland OR
STUMPTOWN COFFEE, Portland OR
WATER AVE COFFEE, Portland OR
USBC, Seattle, WA
CHERRY STREET CAFE, Seattle WA
+ many more
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HOUSATONIC REAL ESTATE, Housatonic MA
GINN RESIDENTIAL, Vancouver WA
CASCADIA REAL ESTATE, Vancouver WA
GINN GROUP, Vancouver WA
HIDDEN PROPERTY MGMT, Vancouver WA
360 REAL ESTATE, Vancouver WA
ERIC S. ROUSE REAL ESTATE, Portland OR
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OLSON & JONES, Portland OR
NEIL KELLY, Portland OR
WOLF INDUSTRIES, Battleground WA
ABASSI ARCHITECTURE, Vancouver WA
FIRSTENBURG DESIGN, Vancouver WA
VENTURE TECHNICAL COATINGS, Vancouver WA
SHERWIN WILLIAMS, Portland OR
WEST PAINTING INC, Vancouver WA
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EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
PRIVATE INDUSTRY
STEM
BROADCAST | TELECOM
SERVICE | HOSPITALITY
RETAIL SMALL BUSINESS
GREEN BIRD GLASS CO, Pittsfield MA
1709 RECORDS, Vancouver WA
I LIKE COMICS, Vancouver WA
BOOKS WITH PICTURES, Portland OR
WILD FERN BOUTIQUE, Vancouver WA
URBAN ECCENTRIC, Vancouver WA
PNW TEES, Vancouver WA
LOVE POTION, Vancouver WA
THE CATALYST, Vancouver WA
LUEPKE FLOWERS & GIFTS, Vancouver WA
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KIGGINS THEATER, Vancouver WA
I LIKE COMIC-CON, Vancouver WA
ROSE CITY COMIC-CON, Portland OR
IMAGE COMICS, Portland OR
DARK HORSE COMICS, Portland OR
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY (PIR), Portland, OR
PORTLAND SWAP MEET, Portland OR
MUSIC FEST NORTHWEST, Portland OR
DECEMBER TO REMEBER, Portland OR
JINGLE BALL, Portland OR
POWELL’S EVENTS, Portland OR
WHOVIANS UNITE, Vancouver WA
SATURDAY NIGHT ANIME, Vancouver WA
TRACKERS EARTH, Vancouver WA/ Berkeley CA
SKAMANIA LODGE, Skamania WA
TRAVEL OREGON, Portland OR
VISIT VANCOUVER USA, Vancouver WA
PUBLIC +
NON-PROFIT
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MCLA | ARTS & CULTURE
2023
ATKINS FOR SHERIFF, Clark County WA, 2019
VANCOUVER SMALL BUSINESS ASSOC.
2016
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY | DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE
2014
PREVIOUS POLITICAL CAMPAIGN WORK AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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MASS MoCA
Current
BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
2022-2023
SIDEKICKS VOLUNTEER CORPS
2019
OREGON SYMPHONY
2015
OREGON BALLET THEATER
2015-2016
FORT VANCOUVER NATIONAL TRUST
2015
THE ACADEMY
2014
CLARK COUNTY MURAL SOCIETY
2014
MAGENTA THEATER
2013
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LIKE COMIC-CON, Vancouver WA
”Writing Badass Women Before It Was Cool,” (with Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti.)
2019
VAN TALKS, Vancouver WA
”Fail, to Succeed.”
2016
WOMEN’S BUSINESS CONFERENCE, Portland OR
”Perfection is a Lie.”
2016
VANCOUVER DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION, Vancouver WA
”Partnerships are Essential.”
2015
SPITFIRE WEEKEND, Kiggins Theater Vancouver WA
”The Physics of Tolkein Warfare”
2015
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FUNDRAISER, Portland OR
”Shriners Kids Are The Future of Care.”
2015
OREGON AUTISM SOCIETY, Portland OR
”Autism is only a disability under Capitalism.”
2015
FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, Brush Prairie, WA
”The Future of Farming: Telling your Farm Story.”
2014
USBC CHAMPIONSHIPS, Seattle WA
”Stop Gatekeeping Coffee.”
2014
PNW FARMERS MARKET ASSOC., Camas WA
”Bring Farmers back to Farmers Markets.”
2014
WOMEN IN STEM, Portland OR
”Take Space, Not Sh*t.”
2013
OREGON BROADCAST ASSOC, Portland OR
”Streaming is the Future of Broadcast: Program your Podcasts.”
2012
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WILAMETTE RADIO LABS
2015
KMHD JAZZ (MT HOOD)
2012
VANCOUVER RADIO PROJECT
2012
KOUG RADIO (WSU RADIO STATION)
2008
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SIDEKICKS VOLUNTEER CORPS
2019 (founder)
VANCOUVER FOOD TRUCK POD
2016
CLARK COUNTY MURAL SOCIETY
2012
THE VANCOUVER WHOVIANS
2012
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PITTSFIELD ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE
Secretary of the Board (Current)
SIDEKICKS VOLUNTEER CORPS
Founder | Chair
2019