Founder.
Business Development.
Marketing Strategy.
Events & Partnerships.
Content Creation.
I was a full time marketing student and freelance photographer in college when I realized that most of my creative peers were taking odd jobs or running errands to get by, rather than aligning their creative skills with paying gigs.
Upon realizing there was no platform to bridge the gap between creative college freelancers and employers seeking young, creative & flexible talent, bistara was born.
Brand Identity by Jessica Chaker.
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