All my life I've loved art. I've always surrounded myself with passionately creative people in all mediums.
For my undergraduate degree, I moved to New York to attend NYU and got my B.A. in Art History. After working in the product design and development industry for four years, I decided I loved what I did, but I needed to find my exact niche. So, I went to and graduated from the Miami Ad School in a joint Master's Program with Florida International University. I have a certificate in Art Direction from the Miami Ad School and I now also have a M.S. in Global Strategic Communications.
What can I say? I love the technical work, but the best pieces come from an understanding of much more than how to use the Adobe Creative Suite. Great work starts from a strong strategy which leads to a great idea and finally an effective execution. I hope you enjoy my work.
WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT ME:
“Erin is one of the top creative minds I have worked with. She has an innate ability to conceive complex public relations, marketing and overall creative campaigns that seamlessly incorporate print, digital, tv, social elements and beyond. Her biggest strengths are her dedication to the craft and tireless work ethic.”
-Jean-Paul Polo, Director of Creative Strategy & Video Production at Discover Puerto Rico, 2019.
“Erin Cardona is the most tenacious and caring creative I've ever worked with. She cares about the work, she cares about her team, and she will push relentlessly to make things their best. Her mind is always strategic and she's the best person to have in your corner during ideation. If you have a chance to hire or work with Erin – take it.”
-Casey Woods, copywriter partner 2017.
"Hard-working perfectionist, always meeting deadlines."
-Daria, colleague and friend since 2013
"Smart, funny, clever, reliable, charming and talented!"
-Laura, colleague since 2007
"Some people are difficult. Erin is effortless; she's clear, considerate and capable. She takes her time, shows up and does it all with humor. Networking is her forte, she can connect with anyone. She is good at identifying her strengths and using them to her full advantage. Erin does her homework, seriously, she's never missed an assignment. I think that's weird."
-Laura, friend since 1987
"This is a sad attempt for some flattery. Kidding. Okay, here it goes.....texture-based eater, brainstorming ninja, vintage wine lover (white zin...or zin for short) and all around stupendous friend"
-Erika, friend, co-worker and copywriter partner since 2012
"She was incredibly messy in her room, she used to sneak out the house sometimes (only confessed in recent years), however, she has an amazing facility for languages and I've never known her not to do an assignment that wasn't color coded with a key since elementary school... a little anal you think?"
-My loving mommy, Mom since 1983.