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Our award-winning team will help you build your empire

 
 

Hi, I’m Vanessa, owner and founder of bits & pieces media!

I’m passionate about storytelling and creating meaningful connections that have great impact. Over the past two decades, I’ve launched and managed print and digital products for the travel + tourism, health + wellness and luxury lifestyle industries, among others. My projects have garnered more than 220 prestigious awards for editorial, design and photography. A University of Miami graduate, I’ve worked with notable brands such as Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Travel + Leisure, Baptist Health South Florida and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. A former custom publishing executive and marketing manager, I’ve been a guest speaker and panelist at national media conferences, judged international publishing awards, served as an ambassador for the United Way, and I enjoy mentoring aspiring journalists and creatives. When I’m not spearheading content marketing projects, you can find me planning adventures with my hubby and playing silly games with our two little girls.

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meet our team of all stars

 
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Sarah rusin

An experienced creative specializing in print design, Sarah has extensive corporate experience both as in-house art director for a large worldwide brand and as senior graphic designer for multiple mid-sized companies. As an art director, Sarah has supervised the production, design and layout of local, national and multi-national periodic and specialty branded publications. Her award-winning designs and identity systems have been featured in multiple trade publications. Sarah has a B.A. from Purdue University and is a graduate of the Miami Ad School. She's always looking forward to new travels and adventures with her husband and two children.

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rodrigo nuno

Rodrigo works closely with editorial to create each client’s branding strategy. He has helped develop target-based publications and print collateral for nationally recognized destinations, airlines and other tourism clients. As a senior creative professional with 15+ years experience, he has led design teams in creating and enforcing new branding guidelines and corporate identities for various industries. An expert in critical and strategic brand narratives and innovative design, Rodrigo is well versed on the latest trends and design software. He art directs and designs projects from research phase and ideation to final production, implementing workflow protocols and creative solutions that offer a competitive edge.

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jeffrey dollar laign

Jeffrey has reported from more than 75 countries for a variety of newspapers and magazines. The author of several books, Jeffrey has also created custom publications for some of the world’s largest cruise lines, airlines, resorts and destinations, and helped to launch New York Times best-sellers such as Chicken Soup for the Soul.

 
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Meryl D’Sa

Meryl D'Sa, a transplant from Mumbai, recently earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Florida Atlantic University. In her writing, she often tries to go beyond the obvious in order to understand herself and the world better. She writes, she reads, she teaches, she pets dogs, she loves ginger wine and all kinds of peppers.

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RIchard santamaria

Richard is a computer consultant who enjoys travel writing and shooting photos of sunsets and natural landscapes. When he’s not behind a computer, you’ll probably find him exploring a new biking path, indulging his passion for astronomy or somewhere near the ocean. He loves to travel and looks forward to the next great adventure with his wife and two children.