Hey, I'm John D'Amato, a creative director and marketing strategist with a strong foundation in graphic design, based in Nashville, TN. I've spent the last several years building brand systems, launching websites, and creating the campaigns that make them connect across B2B, SaaS, fitness, tech, medical, and legal.
I work best in lean teams where one person needs to both think and build; strategy, design, web, and execution. The visual craft and the business thinking come from the same person, so the work looks great and performs. I hold a double major in Marketing and Graphic Design from Lipscomb University, and I'm a Claude Certified Architect.
I'm currently open to full-time and freelance opportunities. Let's talk.
Experience
Marketing Director at Market Disrupt
2 years · 2024 – Apr 2026 · Remote
Creative Director at Market Disrupt
2 years · 2022 – 2024 · Remote
Freelance — Creative & Marketing Consultant
5 years · May 2020 – Present · Remote
Marketing Manager at Plus One, an Optum Company
5 years · 2017 – 2022 · Franklin, TN
Marketing Specialist at Plus One, an Optum Company
4 years · 2013 – 2017 · Franklin, TN
Education
Bachelor of Arts — Marketing & Graphic Design
Lipscomb University · GPA 3.90
Certifications
I bring a mix of strategy, creative execution, and systems thinking to the work, with a focus on making marketing more useful, more cohesive, and easier to build on.
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A few notes from the founders, CEOs, and teams I've worked with.
John combines strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and strong execution in a way that's rare to find. He contributed across lead gen, campaign development, and digital presence, and felt like a true extension of the team while consistently delivering high-quality work.
John is one of the most complete marketing experts I've worked with, the internal go-to for just about any project. He delivers insightful strategies, on-point creatives, and seamless websites, and he's always a delight to work with.
John is a talented, dependable creative who delivers high-quality work with professionalism and care. He quickly understands project goals, communicates clearly, and brings both strategy and strong execution to the process. I'd confidently recommend him to any team.
Working with John was seamless from start to finish. He helped us navigate a complex vision, stayed flexible as it evolved, and delivered a final result that felt polished and intentional. He's thoughtful, communicative, and excellent at translating ideas into strong work.
John was excellent to work with from start to finish. He quickly understood the goal, communicated efficiently, and delivered strong, polished work on time. He made the whole process easy, and I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again.
John brought a strong mix of creative thinking, clarity, and communication to the project. He helped turn an abstract vision into work that felt thoughtful, aligned, and well executed. He was collaborative throughout and consistently brought strong solutions to the table.
John is a consistent, talented teammate with real technical strength in web design and marketing emails. He led client meetings, kept everything organized, and delivered strong work for both clients and our own site. He makes any team better when he's on it.