Hi, my name is

David DeBonis

I specialize in business operations, design thinking, and data-driven marketing.

About

I am a data-driven professional with a strong foundation in analysis, storytelling, and strategic decision-making. My career has centered on transforming complex information into clear, actionable insights that drive business growth. With extensive experience in digital marketing and research, I excel at blending quantitative analysis with persuasive communication to support data-informed strategies across diverse audiences. 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
  • 7+ Years Experience with Technical, Academic, and Journalistic Writing

Experience

Director of Marketing & Operations - 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; 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
Plan and execute marketing strategies to showcase machine learning, AI, and data analytics research tools; Create and optimize technical content to translate complex biomedical informatics and health AI research; Design branded assets, social media campaigns, and visualizations to highlight research impact; Collaborate with faculty, developers, and data scientists to communicate technical features to all audiences.

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.
Cafelytics
Python Software Development Data Analytics & Modeling
Cafelytics
A basic simulation of a coffee operation.
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.