Top Talent like Shay are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Shay Bocks

Creative & Brand Strategist
Moyock, NC, US
Brand Strategy
Branding
Brand Development
Strategic Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Fractional Brand Strategist
From early-stage startups to the United Nations, I’ve led brand strategy for ambitious change-makers, helping them define who they are, what they stand for, and where they’re headed — with the kind of clarity that moves people. As a certified Enneagram practitioner, I bring a rare blend of psychographic insight and creative strategy to every project. You show up as yourself — I’ll find the lightning we can bottle. Whether you're scaling, evolving, or getting unstuck, we’ll shape a brand that feels aligned from the inside out.

Projects

Fiber Ring Brand Strategy Sprint

Research: Discovery Session & Survey Stakeholder Analysis Brand Audit Strategy: Archetype & Attributes Personality & Personas Positioning & Promise Brand Naming Messaging: Voice Principles Storytelling Elements Narrative Rallying Cry Mission + Vision Key Messages Tagline See More

Work History

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Brand and UI Designer

Focus Lab
S

Brand Strategist + Certified Enneagram Practitioner

Shay Bocks
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Rule of Law and Human Rights

UNDPFeb 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 7 mos
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Conflict Prevention, Peace Building and Responsive Institutions

UNDPFeb 2024 - Jul 2024 • 6 mos
U

Crisis Academy

UNDPOct 2020 - Feb 2023 • 2 yrs 5 mosLed end-to-end brand strategy and learning design for UNDP Crisis Bureau's Crisis Academy initiative. Developed a comprehensive, gamified digital platform that engaged 5,700 users from 179 countries. Created cohesive visual identity, implemented gamification strategies, and designed user-friendly interfaces across six learning communities. The project resulted in increased engagement, with 2.3 million tokens earned and 1,021 crisis experts participating in the live launch event, setting a new standard for interactive learning in international development and crisis response.
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Ymedia Youth Facilitator

Educational Fund to Stop Gun ViolenceSep 2001 - Jun 2005 • 3 yrs 10 mos

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Raymond Godfirst

Independent Designer specializing in Brand Identity, Visual Storytelling & Design Strategy
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Nathan Plaisted, MDes

Master of Design (MDes) in Brand Design and Strategy supporting proactive brand growth in reactive markets. Increased client qualified leads by 25x, revenues to 7-figures, and profits by 368% YOY.
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Stephen Alfreds

Designer. Brand narrative strategist.
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Amy S.

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How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Fractional Brand Strategist
From early-stage startups to the United Nations, I’ve led brand strategy for ambitious change-makers, helping them define who they are, what they stand for, and where they’re headed — with the kind of clarity that moves people. As a certified Enneagram practitioner, I bring a rare blend of psychographic insight and creative strategy to every project. You show up as yourself — I’ll find the lightning we can bottle. Whether you're scaling, evolving, or getting unstuck, we’ll shape a brand that feels aligned from the inside out.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Similar Pangeans

R

Raymond Godfirst

Independent Designer specializing in Brand Identity, Visual Storytelling & Design Strategy
Brand Design • Graphic Design • Creative & Brand Strategy • Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, NG

Nathan Plaisted, MDes

Master of Design (MDes) in Brand Design and Strategy supporting proactive brand growth in reactive markets. Increased client qualified leads by 25x, revenues to 7-figures, and profits by 368% YOY.
Brand Design • Graphic Design • Creative & Brand Strategy • 5 years of exp. • Temecula, CA, US

Stephen Alfreds

Designer. Brand narrative strategist.
Copywriting • Creative & Brand Strategy • Graphic Design • 11 years of exp. • Amsterdam, NH, NL

Amy S.

UX/UI Designer | Social Impact Strategist
Product Design • UX Design • User Research • 2 years of exp. • New York, NY, US

Top Talent like Shay are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Shay Bocks

Creative & Brand Strategist
Moyock, NC, US
Brand Strategy
Branding
Brand Development
Strategic Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Fiber Ring Brand Strategy Sprint

Research: Discovery Session & Survey Stakeholder Analysis Brand Audit Strategy: Archetype & Attributes Personality & Personas Positioning & Promise Brand Naming Messaging: Voice Principles Storytelling Elements Narrative Rallying Cry Mission + Vision Key Messages Tagline

Work History

F

Brand and UI Designer

Focus Lab
S

Brand Strategist + Certified Enneagram Practitioner

Shay Bocks
U

Rule of Law and Human Rights

UNDPFeb 2023 - Aug 2024 • 1 yr 7 mos
U

Conflict Prevention, Peace Building and Responsive Institutions

UNDPFeb 2024 - Jul 2024 • 6 mos
U

Crisis Academy

UNDPOct 2020 - Feb 2023 • 2 yrs 5 mosLed end-to-end brand strategy and learning design for UNDP Crisis Bureau's Crisis Academy initiative. Developed a comprehensive, gamified digital platform that engaged 5,700 users from 179 countries. Created cohesive visual identity, implemented gamification strategies, and designed user-friendly interfaces across six learning communities. The project resulted in increased engagement, with 2.3 million tokens earned and 1,021 crisis experts participating in the live launch event, setting a new standard for interactive learning in international development and crisis response.
E

Ymedia Youth Facilitator

Educational Fund to Stop Gun ViolenceSep 2001 - Jun 2005 • 3 yrs 10 mos

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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