I'm Chelsea Bay Dennis, a connector and creator with 16+ years designing and marketing for startups, businesses and organizations — including my own ventures. I design identity systems, packaging, print and digital materials, and I help brands tell their stories through strategy, content, social media, events and partnerships. I thrive on relationships, trust and purpose, and I love making connections that help people and projects flourish. I work closely with clients and contractors around the world, guiding creative direction, managing projects and budgets, and building authentic relationships that bring ideas to life. I enjoy teaching, mentoring and coordinating teams to deliver high-quality work that resonates and endures.

Chelsea Bay Dennis

I'm Chelsea Bay Dennis, a connector and creator with 16+ years designing and marketing for startups, businesses and organizations — including my own ventures. I design identity systems, packaging, print and digital materials, and I help brands tell their stories through strategy, content, social media, events and partnerships. I thrive on relationships, trust and purpose, and I love making connections that help people and projects flourish. I work closely with clients and contractors around the world, guiding creative direction, managing projects and budgets, and building authentic relationships that bring ideas to life. I enjoy teaching, mentoring and coordinating teams to deliver high-quality work that resonates and endures.

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I’m Chelsea Bay Dennis, a connector and creator with 16+ years designing and marketing for startups, businesses and organizations — including my own ventures. I design identity systems, packaging, print and digital materials, and I help brands tell their stories through strategy, content, social media, events and partnerships. I thrive on relationships, trust and purpose, and I love making connections that help people and projects flourish.

I work closely with clients and contractors around the world, guiding creative direction, managing projects and budgets, and building authentic relationships that bring ideas to life. I enjoy teaching, mentoring and coordinating teams to deliver high-quality work that resonates and endures.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Creative Consultant / Marketing & Branding Specialist at Chelsea Bay Design
January 1, 2004 - Present
For clients, I design identity and branding systems, print materials, packaging and labels. Consult on the marketing strategy, creative direction and social media content. Design, create and direct website development. I manage my client relations, bookkeeping, budgets and taxes, marketing, and social media. Work with writers, photographers, design assistants, video producers, and website programmers. Work with clients in-person locally and virtually around the world.
Co-creator and Co-host at Fulfillament Storytelling
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2022
Produce and host a live storytelling event three times per year with an audience of 200. Design all materials for print and web. Manage and maintain all social media, calendar listings, public relations and bookkeeping. Write all press releases, manage communication to media and attendees and create marketing materials. Recruit and coach the storytellers. Produce 15 annual event podcasts. Recruit and manage sponsors and volunteers.
Creative Director/ Producer at Stone Hut Studios
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2019
Produce short marketing videos and feature length documentaries. Leading up to a video shoot, I handle all scheduling, produce shot lists, strategy, interview questions and communicate with shooters, editors, subjects, and clients. On a shoot, I direct the shooters and on-camera individuals, interview, communicate with the clients, and set the stage. In post production, I assist in the direction of the editing, write scripts, and narrate. I have raised money through sponsorships and fundraising events to produce an independent documentary. Host and public speak at film premieres.
Co-founder/owner, Creative Strategist and Lead Designer at The Change Creation
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012
Work remotely with my virtual team to produce brands that make change. Design identity/branding systems, print materials, packaging, labels and
Career Coach and Consultant at The Conscious Entrepreneur
January 1, 2015 - Present
Coach individuals to gain clarity of who they are, where they are now, where they want to be, and how to get there. Consult with them to launch their business or get the job they want.
Lead Designer at Common Ground Magazine
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Lay out a monthly “green” magazine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Design stories, ads, covers, and extensive directory. Take photos for stories and covers.
Design and Office Assistant at Shaun Jackson Design
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Assist in product and graphic design decisions, manage product distribution, and represent the company in dealing with customer questions and orders.
Camp Counselor at Camp Bil-O-Wood
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Counselor for a cabin of ten, 13 year old girls. Lead multi-day canoe trips, organize and teach sports and activities such as swimming, gymnastics, dance, crafts, etc.
Creative Director / Producer at Stone Hut Studios
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2019
Produce short marketing videos and feature-length documentaries; manage pre-production scheduling, shot lists, strategy and interview questions; direct on set and with clients; assist in editing and scripting; raise sponsorships and funding; host premieres.

Education

BFA at University of Michigan, School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2004
Study Abroad at University of Michigan in Florence, Italy
January 1, 2003 - January 16, 2026
ICF Certification Training at Invite Change, International Coach Federation
January 1, 2015 - January 16, 2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Design and Industrial Design at University of Michigan, School of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2004
Winter 2003 study program at University of Michigan in Florence, Italy
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2003
ICF Certification Training at Invite Change (International Coach Federation)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

ICF Credential
January 1, 2015 - January 16, 2026
ICF Certification Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
ICF Credential - Certified Coach
January 11, 2030 - January 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other, Non-Profit Organization