Steven Picanza ✌️🍕

Steven Picanza ✌️🍕

Greater Philadelphia
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Hi, I’m Steven and I’m obsessed with branding.

Since 2007, I’ve been transforming…

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Experience

  • Movetic Graphic
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    Haddonfield, New Jersey, United States

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    Greater Philadelphia Area

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    Milan Area, Italy

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    Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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    New York City Metropolitan Area

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    Greater San Diego Area

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Greater New York City Area

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    Greater San Diego Area

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    Greater San Diego Area

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Education

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Brand Architect Graphic

    Certified Brand Architect

    LEVEL C

    Issued
  • Certified brand Strategist Graphic

    Certified brand Strategist

    LEVEL C

    Issued
  • Certified brand Specialist Graphic

    Certified brand Specialist

    LEVEL C

    Issued

Volunteer Experience

  • SDEAG Graphic

    Executive DIrector

    SDEAG

    - Present 15 years 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    The San Diego Entertainment & Arts Guild (SDEAG) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit group dedicated to bringing together the artistic communities of San Diego through Advocacy, Education and Culture.

Publications

  • The Rising Influence of You

    Advertising Week

    "I had went through a good amount of my life, just taking what life gave me and not making much sense about it. Like a floating light bulb, suspended above the floor, I was just along for the ride and happy to be here. It was like that until one day when I woke up and it all made sense."

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  • The Marketers Creed

    Advertising Week

    “From digital to traditional, guerrilla to word of mouth; the stories we tell and tales we share take shape by the ultimate goal of using the smartest and most authentic mix of marketing possible”

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  • Study Life, Not Advertising

    Advertising Week

    A simple statement, with far-reaching implications for the industry.

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  • The New Way to Retail

    iMedia Connection

    Retail must reinvent itself time and time again to keep up with the growing demands of today's consumers. Here are the important things to note about today's landscape.

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  • Sorry Famous Brand, Your Campaign Sucks!

    Advertising Week

    And to all the brands and agencies running lackluster campaigns hoping to move the needle and be a “savior” in the eyes of your clients/customers – There comes a time when truth and honesty must be revered and be put forward. The time is now. That is your call to action.

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  • Failure is Really Winning

    The Agency Post

    Failing gives you the chance to look back and learn from your mistakes. Mistakes and failures are the greatest reminders in life. It’s no wonder they say business isn’t easy.

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  • Homecoming for Creatives, Marketers, and Ad Men – Advertising Week X

    Advertising Week

    “The idea of this conference is not to dictate verbatim what the speakers and moderators are saying, but to be inspired at what they are saying to formulate your own ideas and viewpoints to push innovation.”

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  • Tips on Being a Creative Hustler

    The Agency Post

    With everyone fighting for the same pennies and industry saturation at an all-time high, what makes you shine? Competing with the masses will just lead to a receding hairline and a stroke. - Read my tips on being a Creative Hustler.

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Projects

  • SecureSafeList

    SecureSafeList was developed to enable residents and guests to digitally “safe-list” their vehicles with their property manager or security. Easily login via your unique credentials, enter vehicle information and print out your pass while your vehicle gets “safe-listed.”


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  • SecureConcierge

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    SecureConcierge is a simple and efficient delivery tracking system used for residential and commercial properties for both iOS and Windows.

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  • The Creative Hustler

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    A collection of ideas on how to live better and more creatively in an ever demanding world. #CreativeHustler

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Honors & Awards

  • Addy Awards

    Cincinnati Addy Awards

    10 Addy Awards including The Judges Award for the Dude Wipes “Best Clean, Pants Down” campaign

  • The Addy Awards

    San Diego Ad Club

    Silver Addy for The Art of Shaving Holiday Campaign

  • 2009 Securitas Global Innovation Award

    Securitas Security

    Silver Global Innovation Award for the SecureConcierge platform

  • 2016 SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award

    SmartCEO

    2016 culture award for showing outstanding corporate culture. Irony is... We are a collection of remote workers and digital nomads.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Italian

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • Founders Society

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    FounderSociety is an invitation-only organization comprised of ambitious founders and business owners.

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