Mike Cashino

2022 - Present

Remote - Thornton, CO

Generating safe creative spaces geared toward exercising craft, creativity, and mental wellness:

• Guided Individual and Group Sessions in Crafting
• Individual Creative Consulting
• Guided Individual and Group Sessions in Stress Decompression
• Customer Service

One of the two original founders with a focus on:

• Branding
• Creative Direction
• Social Media Content
• Business Strategy and Development

2017- 2022

Denver Commercial Property Services in Commerce City, CO

Commercial Holiday and Other Seasonal Displays and Services in the Denver Metro Area:

• Division Manager
• Assisted in Brand Redesign
• Lead Creative Director for Promotional Materials
• Lead Designer

Performance:

•  400% revenue growth in just 4 years
• Became one of the top providers of leased holiday decor in the Denver Metro Area
• Managed and Designed over 100 time-sensitive projects
• Sales and Customer Service
• Rebranded with a modern and fresh brand identity in a stale market
• Created several training materials and business tools to support growth and team development
• Created custom-made display pieces out of botanically inspired materials

2013 - 2018

Scarlet Bar in Chicago, IL

Nightlife Marketing Materials for a High Volume Queer Entertainment Venue

• Basic Photography
• Social Media Management
• Marketing Materials
• Promotional Merchandise and Apparel
• Event Graphics
• Television Graphics

Creative Director

2017 - 2018

Scarlet Bar in Chicago, IL (worked remotely)

High Volume Queer Nightlife Venue

The following responsibilities were added to an existing role:

• Assisted in Brand Redesign
• Lead Creative Director for Promotional Materials
• Marketing Consultation
• Produced High Impact Campaigns for Pride and Special Occasions
• Curated Interior Spaces and Event Designs

2015 - 2017

Paul Kepner Designs in Chicago, IL

Residential Staging and Show Home Staging for Realestate on the Market

• Assembly and Production
• Design
• Staging
• Project Management

2014 - 2017

Paul Kepner Designs in Chicago, IL

Seasonally October - January

Residential and Commercial Holiday Decor

• Assembly and Production
• Design
• Staging
• Project Management

2010 - 2013 

Pier 1 Imports in Oak Park, IL 

High End Globally Inspired Home Furnishing

• Visual Merchandising
• Management
• Window Display Curator
• Sales and Customer Service
• Training and Development

Turning trash into treasure or a thrift find into a one-of-a-kind:

• Simple Upholstery
• Refinishing of Furniture
• Embellishment 
• Repurposing or Creating Alternative Uses

Creating hand-crafted objects:

• Apparel and T-Shirts
• Stationary
• 2D Art 
• Organic Art
• Sculptural Indoor Art
• Sculptural Outdoor Art
• Large Scale Murals

Curating spaces with thoughtful designs and features

• Interior Staging
• Event Decor
• Seaonal Decor 
• Small Special Occasions
• Large Scale Event Displays
• Pop Up Shops
• Window Displays
• Visual Merchandising