About Kristina
Get to Know Me
From the moment I could pick up a crayon, I have been creating. Drawing, painting, inventing…creativity is in my blood! I knew at an early age that I wanted to be a graphic designer (12-years-old, to be precise). I realized that dream by landing my first design job while in high school, then earning my AAS degree in Graphic Arts/Printing Technology from Central Maine Technical College. I love to learn and keep my skills sharpened so I am currently working on earning my BA degree in Graphic Design & Media Arts with Southern New Hampshire University.
With hard work, determination, and a hunger to learn and grow, I have worked my way up from a green marketing assistant, to a director of marketing for a multimillion dollar company, and now a successful entrepreneur. My passion to create is never-ending and I thrive on new challenges!
To learn more about my professional experience, you can view my resume below and read client testimonials.
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EXPERIENCE
Graphic Designer/Owner, Imagine Design Company
Waterville, ME - July 2016-Present
- Logos, business cards, letterhead, brochures, advertisements, magazine layout, flyers, posters, banners, apparel, trade show displays, marketing materials, social media graphics, web graphics, photo editing- Google Adwords, Facebook Advertising, Insights/Analytics
- Email Marketing
- Work with several clients on an ongoing basis
Marketing Director, ALCOM LLC
Winslow, ME - November 2012-July 2016
- Created marketing materials such as catalogs, price books, flyers, posters, advertisements and email marketing content- Created marketing strategies and budgets with CEO and CFO
- Created internal communications
- Created website and social media content for 6 different brands
- Analyzed Google Analytics and create report for CEO and Sales Director
- Wrote press releases
- Wrote and submit Requests for Proposals for various projects
- Product photography
- Photo editing
- Maintained photo database
- Maintained dealer database for websites
- Designed and ordered apparel for dealers and employees
- Coordinated trade show participation with contracts, booth layout and specialized marketing materials
- Contacted dealers periodically to ensure marketing needs are met
- Supervised decal/banner producer and web developer
Art Director, The Maine Sportsman Magazine
Augusta, ME - November 2007-November 2012
- Created magazine layout that adhered to budget allocations- Designed print and web advertisements
- Photo editing
- Proofreading
- Collaborated with small businesses to establish advertising needs
- Maintained advertising contracts
- Maintained list of past, current and potential advertisers
- Created marketing strategies and budgets with General Manager and Advertising Director
- Researched and gathered information for prospective advertisers
- Created website and social media content
- Created monthly email newsletter
Graphic Designer, The Morning Sentinel
Waterville, ME - March 2004-November 2007
- Designed advertisements and flyers for local businesses- Worked with sales reps and businesses for advertising concepts
- Proofread special sections
- Assisted with special section layouts
- Collaborated with management on Special Sections Committee to help develop new campaigns
Marketing Assistant, Pine State Trading Company
Waterville, ME - June 2000-March 2004
- Designed beer and wine menus, signage, and promotional items for local stores and restaurants- Conferred with sales reps and businesses to achieve conceptual feel while adhering to branding requirements
- Created in-house sell sheets and price books
- Maintained list of incoming and outgoing projects and assigned deadlines according to project specifications
- Supervised two print shop assistants
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EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design and Media Arts - May 2017-PresentCentral Maine Community College
Associate in Applied Science - Graphic Arts/Printing Technology - 2001-2003Cony High School
Diploma - 1997-2001- - - - -
SKILLS
- Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Google Adwords, Facebook Advertising
- WordPress
- Social Media Management
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