Hi, my name is

David DeBonis

I specialize in storytelling, digital marketing, and science communication.

About

I am a writer, storyteller, digital marketer, and communications professional specializing in promoting brands through diverse, multimedia content. Here are a few highlights about my experience:
  • B.A. in English Writing and Linguistics
  • 5+ Years Experience with Copywriting and Web Content Development
  • 4+ Years Experience with Social Media Content Creation
  • 4+ Years Experience working in Marketing
  • 7+ Years Experience with Technical, Academic, and Journalistic Writing

Experience

Director of ECommerce Operations and Lead Ecommerce Marketer - Nano Bella
Oct 2021 - July 2024
Designed and built company website on Shopify, leveraging plugins and custom code to enhance UX; Designed ads and managed ad campaigns through Google Ads, Klaviyo (email/SMS), and other providers; Leveraged science communication skillsets to translate complex scientific product attributes (phase-inversion nanoemulsification, molecule-binding) into clear value propositions for lay audiences; Analyzed marketing & sales data to understand and communicate the efficacy of business efforts."
Research Assistant - CU Denver Modern Languages
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021
Researched prescriptive and descriptive phonetics in Spanish language acquisition; transcribed audio recordings into the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) leveraging Praat; wrote python code for string parsing, sequence matching, and comparative data analysis; explored the role of language transfer, as well as explicit instruction in phonemic/phonetic acquisition in L1 English L2 Spanish speakers.
Professional Writing Consultant - CU Denver Writing Center
Aug 2018 - June 2021
Taught English writing to cross-disciplinary university students; consulted on writing across diverse genres (e.g. résumés, personal statements, literature reviews, dissertations); developed teacher-training and professional development materials; specialized in second language [writing] acquisition.
Marketing Specialist -
June 2021 - August 2021
Develop and execute marketing strategies to showcase biomedical informatics and AI research initiatives Write and edit newsroom articles, blog posts, web content, and social media communications translating complex research into accessible public-facing stories Manage newsroom posts on Hubspot and website content updates on Sitefinity to optimize for SEO/GEO and strengthen the department’s online presence and audience engagement Support design of visual marketing assets and promotional materials for research initiatives, events, and programs Collaborate with researchers, healthcare workers, and scientists to communicate technical features to all audiences Align all communications with CU Anschutz brand standards, including AP Style Lead DBMI Wall of Software (WOS) promotional initiative, highlighting WOS tools across channels

Education

2023 - Present
M.S. Marketing - In Progress
University of Colorado, Denver
In May 2026 I will complete my M.S. in Marketing with a specialization in Marketing Strategy in the 21st Century
Received 2023
B.A. English Writing, Minor in Linguistics
University of Colorado, Denver

I received a few research grants during my undergraduate degree and presented the findings at a few research conferences:

  • What actually happens in a Writing Center? Natural Language Processing and computational analysis applied to Writing Center data to create comprehensive topic models. View Presentation
  • Efficacy of Explicit Instruction in Pronunciation and Phoneme Acquisition in First-Year English Speaking Spanish-as-a-Second-Language Students. View Presentation
  • Function over Form: The Art of Teaching Rhetorical Grammar. Colorado Wyoming Writing Center Conference. Denver, CO. 2019.

Projects

Nano Bella
Nano Hemp Research Nano CBG Research Nano CBD Research
Nano Bella
I developed the Nano Bella company website and marketing systems while supporting science communication efforts.
Cafelytics
Python Software Development Data Analytics & Modeling
Cafelytics
Supported the development of a computational simulation of a coffee operation based on data collected in Guatemala.
Science Communication Writings
Copywriting Writing & Rhetoric Blog Writing
Science Communication Writings
An example of a science communication writing piece I composed about the Circadian Rhythm.

Skills & Software Experience

Ads Management Platforms
Facebook Meta / Ads Manager, Google Ads, X Ads
Design & Editing Softwares
Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

Get in Touch

My inbox is always open. Whether you have a question or just want to connect, you can reach me at davidjdebonis@gmail.com.