About
Creative thinking. Commercial strategy. Technical execution.
Stephen Rochester is a marketing director, creative strategist, and digital product builder with experience spanning corporate marketing leadership, independent consulting, and digital platform development.
Since founding SSG Media Designs in 2018, Stephen has worked with businesses and organizations across real estate, technology, construction, hospitality, agriculture, nonprofit initiatives, and digital services.
In addition to independent consulting, Stephen serves as Marketing Director at Stronach International Inc., leading integrated marketing and creative initiatives across multiple brands.
Education
Durham College — Digital Marketing & Multimedia Design, 2018
Career timeline
2024 — Present
Marketing Director
Stronach International Inc.
2018 — Present
Founder / Marketing & Creative Director
SSG Media Designs
2020 — 2024
Multimedia Designer & Digital Marketing Specialist
Royal LePage Signature
2019 — 2020
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Raymond Aaron Group
SSG Media Designs runs alongside each employed role — independent consulting has continued since 2018.
What I do
Strategy meets execution.
Growth Marketing
Paid acquisition, lead generation, conversion funnels, campaign optimization, and audience development.
Creative Direction
Brand positioning, campaign concepts, design systems, video production, and integrated creative delivery.
Digital Product & UX
SaaS-style applications, user journeys, dashboards, onboarding flows, and product experience design.
Marketing Operations
Campaign workflows, project management, cross-functional coordination, CRM, and performance reporting.
Website & Platform Development
Conversion-focused websites, digital portals, responsive experiences, and platform launches.
Lifecycle & CRM Marketing
Email campaigns, audience segmentation, automated customer journeys, and lead nurturing.
Selected projects
Sports & Recreation Technology
GamePro Live
Digital Platform Development, Product UX & Creative Direction
A digital marketplace connecting sports leagues with qualified officials.
Architecture & Housing
HeadStart Affordable
Digital Product Strategy, Platform Development & Marketing
A licensing and application platform for standardized architectural design packages.
Advocacy
Canadian Economic Charter
Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction & Digital Communications
Integrated marketing for a national grassroots economic movement.
Let's build something meaningful.
Open to senior marketing leadership opportunities, strategic partnerships, and select creative consulting engagements.