Nico Verde

Summary

I am a high-output Creative Manager and the founder of Verde House Productions, bringing a decade of experience in end-to-end content creation and growth marketing. I specialize in building campaigns that don't just look good—they sell. With over 15 million views across my independent projects, I understand how to capture attention in a crowded digital landscape. My background is a unique blend of technical engineering skills and creative direction, allowing me to bridge the gap between product development and market-facing storytelling. Recently, I led marketing for The Underground Journal, where I scaled submissions by 507% through aggressive multi-channel launches. I also demonstrated my ability to build and pitch under pressure by winning 1st place at HackLanta 2026 for LinkedOut, an AI-powered parody app I developed and marketed in just 12 hours. Whether I am directing a boiler-room style event for Verde House or architecting agentic AI workflows to streamline content production, I focus on scale and speed. I am fluent in the tools of the trade—from Adobe Creative Suite and Python to AWS and prompt engineering—and I am looking to bring this multidisciplinary edge to a fast-moving tech startup where I can drive product growth and brand authority.

Expertise

Experience

• Founder & Creative Director

  2014 – Present

  Verde House Productions · Atlanta, GA

  Full-service creative production umbrella for video, photo, short-form, and AI-driven campaigns.

  • Generated 15M+ views as an independent creator across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
  • Produced 'Verde House' event launch, managing creative direction, promotion, and production solo over two months.
  • Directed, shot, and edited end-to-end brand campaigns and short films for various clients.

• Head of Marketing / Director of External Affairs

  2025 – 2026

  Underground Journal · Atlanta, GA

  Led growth and external relations for the publication.

  • Grew submission volume by 507% through three separate strategic launches.
  • Produced video content for the publication to increase digital engagement.
  • Managed multi-channel distribution and external brand partnerships.

• Product Lead & Developer (Hackathon)

  2026 – 2026

  LinkedOut (HackLanta 2026) · Atlanta, GA

  Won 1st Place at HackLanta 2026 for an AI-powered LinkedIn parody app.

  • Built and pitched a functional AI application in a 12-hour sprint.
  • Led product strategy, UX design, and the winning marketing demo.

Education

• Georgia State University · Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing (Minor in Art and Design) · 2026