I am passionate about great graphic design. As an experienced leader, I contribute creative expertise to high-profile projects, while managing the creative process. I am highly organized, with the ability to design in a fast-paced collaborative setting, managing multiple priorities, in a quickly changing environment. I respect the unique messaging of each company’s brand—from creating new brands for numerous small businesses to juggling multiple projects on teams in agencies to defending complex, large corporate designs as an in-house designer. I work creatively and consistently, from concept to production. My attention to detail allows me to successfully apply and implement design details across multiple collateral and media channels. I enjoy sharing my 20+ years of business and design knowledge with colleagues and students.
Portfolio
ABB Customer World 2019
PPD Corporate Brand
PPD Partnership Brand
PPD Biotech Brand
Intelligent Electronics
Tumbleweed Pottery
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Tracey NobleMarketing Communications Manager ABB Customer World
I had the pleasure to work with Kristen on ABB’s largest customer event, ABB Customer World. As event manager, I relied heavily on Kristen for all branding, graphics and collateral. Kristen was a superstar, taking on every challenge with a great design sensibility, enthusiasm and calm. There are literally hundreds of deliverables and competing interests that must be negotiated and navigated to ensure brand compliance while also ensuring business objectives are considered. This is a challenge for the most senior brand professional, but it is truly remarkable what Kristen was able to accomplish after only a few months tenure at ABB.
Julie McKenzieSenior Communications Manager PPD Marketing Communications
Kristen is a great asset for any marketing/communications team. She is creative, thorough, considerate and tough. When she first came to our company, she was our only in-house designer. She helped to create a full team that now serves as an in-house agency. She managed projects from start to finish, collaborating with several different stakeholders on all types of design projects.
Athena RatzmanECU Graphic Design Major Student Mentor
Kristen is inspiring as both a mentor and a professional graphic designer. Over the past year, she has provided me with excellent feedback on multiple student projects. Her guidance, creativity, and ability to clearly communicate ideas have greatly improved the quality of my work. As a direct result of this, I am better equipped to constructively influence my classmates. Kristen has also acted as a gateway into the professional design world and I am more prepared to enter the field thanks to her insight.