I am Rachael Schirano, a Brand Strategist and Creative Director who built a premium business from zero and ran every function that scaled it—positioning, messaging, pricing, customer experience, and creative direction. I repositioned a service business upmarket, sustaining six-figure revenue on a referral engine with no paid acquisition. I bring structure to creative environments by translating customer insights into clear positioning and experiences that shape perception and behavior. With 17 years translating customer psychology into brand decisions, I've led a multidisciplinary team, mentored 30+ founders on positioning, messaging, and pricing, and earned national placements in Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, and The Knot, fueling visibility and credibility that support growth upmarket.

Rachael Schirano

I am Rachael Schirano, a Brand Strategist and Creative Director who built a premium business from zero and ran every function that scaled it—positioning, messaging, pricing, customer experience, and creative direction. I repositioned a service business upmarket, sustaining six-figure revenue on a referral engine with no paid acquisition. I bring structure to creative environments by translating customer insights into clear positioning and experiences that shape perception and behavior. With 17 years translating customer psychology into brand decisions, I've led a multidisciplinary team, mentored 30+ founders on positioning, messaging, and pricing, and earned national placements in Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, and The Knot, fueling visibility and credibility that support growth upmarket.

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I am Rachael Schirano, a Brand Strategist and Creative Director who built a premium business from zero and ran every function that scaled it—positioning, messaging, pricing, customer experience, and creative direction. I repositioned a service business upmarket, sustaining six-figure revenue on a referral engine with no paid acquisition.

I bring structure to creative environments by translating customer insights into clear positioning and experiences that shape perception and behavior. With 17 years translating customer psychology into brand decisions, I’ve led a multidisciplinary team, mentored 30+ founders on positioning, messaging, and pricing, and earned national placements in Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, and The Knot, fueling visibility and credibility that support growth upmarket.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder and Strategic Lead at Rachael Schirano Creative
January 1, 2009 - Present
Founded and led a premium-brand consultancy, building a zero-to-growth business by aligning positioning, messaging, and pricing, and shaping client experience. Drove 250%+ booking growth in two years and sustained six-figure revenue via referrals with no paid acquisition. Established brand guidelines, a structured creative process, and a scalable multidisciplinary team.
Account Manager, Group Benefits at Group Marketing Services
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2009
Managed 50+ accounts across Illinois and Indiana in a consultative environment, consistently exceeding annual targets by 10–15% and driving 90% retention through trusted broker relationships and full-cycle client service.

Education

MBA at Western Governors University
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026
B.S. Sociology at Arizona State University
January 11, 2030 - June 27, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services