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Andrew Coutinho · Pittsburgh, PA
Professional Profile
Founder, photographer, drone pilot, and web developer building purposeful visual work out of Pittsburgh — with a background in economics, data analysis, and community leadership.
Overview
Snapshot
25+
Client projects delivered — 100% on-time
10+
Universities connected via NCBO
50+
Students advised on international programs
Pittsburgh-based founder with a dual B.A. in Economics & Africana Studies (Pitt, 2025), Fulbright-Hays Tanzania cohort, and leadership across WEF Global Shapers and the national collegiate bodybuilding network. Clients include the University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Men's Soccer (D1), Pittsburgh Prestige Remodeling, Aqua Design Collective, and regional real estate partners.
Currently open to roles in
Project Management
Program Management
Operations & Strategy
Product Management
Targeting Pittsburgh-based or hybrid roles · Also exploring London / UK opportunities
Work History
Experience
Active
Co-Founder
National Collegiate Bodybuilding Organization (NCBO)
Nov 2024 – Present
Remote
Remote
- Lead national network of 10+ university bodybuilding clubs; developed roadmap to scale NCBO's collegiate presence.
- Analyzed member feedback to refine programs and advised 5+ clubs on leadership and event planning.
- Collaborated with Penn State University Bodybuilding Club on governance models across the network.
Program Development
Org Development
Stakeholder Management
Active
Founder & Creative Director
ASF Visuals LLC
Oct 2022 – Present
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
- Manage a certified drone media business overseeing end-to-end client engagement and content delivery.
- Delivered 25+ client projects with 100% on-time completion while maintaining scope and brand standards.
- Clients include the University of Pittsburgh, Pitt Men's Soccer (D1), Pittsburgh Prestige Remodeling, Aqua Design Collective, and regional real estate partners.
- Designed and launched a custom portfolio website (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) with dynamic gallery, Supabase-backed admin panel, and Fancybox lightbox.
- Developed brand systems for clients: logos, palettes, social assets, and web collateral.
FAA Part 107
Lightroom / PS
HTML / CSS / JS
Supabase
Client Management
Project Management
Active · Incoming Curator Jul 2026
Vice Curator
Global Shapers Pittsburgh Hub (WEF)
Jul 2024 – Present
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
- Project Coordinator for the Northeast Hub Regional Retreat (May 15–17, 2026, Pittsburgh) — 6+ months of planning for 100+ participants.
- Represented Pittsburgh at the Global Shapers Annual Summit in Geneva, collaborating on SDG-aligned initiatives.
- Lead recruitment, project evaluation, events, and hub strategy; transitioning to Curator for the 2026–2027 term.
Program Management
International Collaboration
Community Strategy
Global Experience Office Advisor
University of Pittsburgh
Sep 2024 – May 2025
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
- Designed data-informed marketing initiatives, analyzing engagement metrics to increase study abroad participation by 35%.
- Advised 50+ students through one-on-one consultations, leveraging international field research experience from Tanzania and the UK.
Data Analysis
Marketing Strategy
Student Advising
Resident Assistant
University of Pittsburgh
Aug 2024 – May 2025
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
- Fostered inclusive, safe residential communities; facilitated programming and served as mentor and resource for residents.
Community Building
Mentorship
Leadership
Oakland Community Ambassador
University of Pittsburgh
Aug 2023 – Aug 2024
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
- Strengthened student-resident relations through safety, civic engagement, and resource outreach initiatives.
Community Outreach
Leadership
Communication
Cyber Security Intern
Robin Home Care
Jun – Aug 2023
London, UK
London, UK
- Conducted systemwide IT security audits and deployed encryption and firewall protocols; improved data-protection compliance scores by 25%.
- Recommended and documented 5 policy enhancements for network security governance and enterprise risk management.
Security Audits
Network Security
Risk Management
Founder & President
Bodybuilding Club at Pitt
Jan 2022 – May 2025
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
- Built D1-affiliated club from scratch, growing membership by 50% in one year; increased social media reach by 200%.
- Planned socials, fundraisers, educational workshops, and in-club shows; managed a 6-member executive board.
- Co-founded NCBO from this network, connecting 10+ universities nationally.
Org Building
Event Planning
Executive Leadership
Social Media Marketing Intern
State Farm
Dec 2020 – Aug 2022
Remote
Remote
- Planned and scheduled content to increase engagement; contributed to digital campaigns and brand visibility.
Social Strategy
Content Marketing
Copywriting
Sales Advisor
Best Buy
May 2021 – Jan 2022
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
- Met sales targets through solution-based conversations; developed customer experience and cross-functional team skills.
Sales
Customer Experience
Strategic Thinking
Academic Background
Education & Honors
University of Pittsburgh
B.A. Economics & Africana Studies
Class of May 2025 · Pittsburgh, PA
- Economic Data Analysis, Applied Econometrics, Macroeconomics
- Africana Studies Capstone · Theories of Leadership
- Founder & President, Bodybuilding Club (grew to 100+ members)
- Oakland Community Ambassador · GEO Advisor · Resident Assistant
Fulbright-Hays Award
Group Projects Abroad — Tanzania
MS TCDC Arusha · May 2023
- Intensive Swahili language training via classroom and community immersion
- Interdisciplinary lectures on African socialism, development, and regional history
- Fieldwork in Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Bagamoyo, and Zanzibar; brief study in Nairobi
Certifications & Tools
FAA Part 107 (sUAS)
Adobe Lightroom / Photoshop
Capture One
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
Git / GitHub
Supabase
Next.js
Excel / PowerPoint
Google Analytics
VS Code · Git Bash
Pixieset
Competencies
Skills
Technical & Tools
HTML / CSS / JS
Git / GitHub
Supabase
Next.js
Excel
PowerPoint
Google Analytics
VS Code
Adobe Lightroom
Photoshop
Operations & Strategy
Project Coordination
Timeline & Milestones
Process Improvement
Cross-Functional Collab
Stakeholder Management
Community Building
Analysis & Creative
Data Analysis
Performance Metrics
Marketing Strategy
Photography
Aerial Cinematography
Brand Design
Social Strategy
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