Hi there, I'm Kelsey.
Creative professional with 10+ years of experience in creative and art direction, graphic design, traditional and digital content development, brand positioning, event planning, and product management.
Skills
Art Direction & Graphic Design
Painting, Drawing, & Illustration
Art History & Production
Copywriting & Editing
Product Photography
E-commerce Product Maintenance
Digital & Print Advertising
Website& Social Media Content
Branding & Identity Design
Event Planning & Organization
Leadership & Team Management
Full Lifecycle Project Management
Task Prioritization & Management
Continuous Process Improvement
Programs
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Lightroom
Fresco
Procreate
Office Suite
Proficient on both Mac & PC
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English
Focus in Creative Writing
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Focus in Drawing and Watercolor
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate
Work History
Art Lead | Art Director
Oct 2017-Present
Graphic Designer | Visual Specialist
Aug 2013-Oct 2017
Central Market, Dallas, TX
Freelance Artist | Art Director
Dallas, TX
Managing Director
Feb 2018-Present
Sales and Marketing Manager
Feb 2012-Dec 2017
Arthur's Auto Antiques, Dallas, TX
Assistant Estate Manager
Willis Family Trust, Garland, TX
Set Design
The 39 Steps
Oct 2018 Garland Civic Theater, Garland, TX
Into the Woods
Jun 2018 Rockwall Summer Musicals, Rockwall, TX
The Widow
Jan 2018 Garland Civic Theater, Garland, TX
Exhibitions
2021 Dia de los Muertos: The Everlasting Bond
Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX
2020 Bath House Cultural Center Outdoor Exhibition
Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake, Dallas, TX
2019 Turtle Creek Choral 40th Anniversary Charity Showcase
The Moody Theater, Dallas, TX
2017 A Humble Gathering
Lillian M. Bradshaw Gallery, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, Dallas, TX
2016 Art in the Library
Harrington Library, Plano Public Libraries, Plano, TX
2014 Connecticut Women's Artists 85th Annual Juried Open Exhibition
The Slater Museum, Norwich, CT
2012 Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
2012 Momentum OKC
Farmer’s Public Market, Oklahoma City, OK
2012 A Relational Self-Portrait
Senior BFA Capstone Show, Gardiner Gallery, Stillwater, OK
2011 Wine Tasting and Art Show
Stillwater Wine and Spirits Warehouse, Stillwater, OK
2011 Going Postal: An Improvisational Collaboration in Drawing
Postal Plaza, Stillwater, OK
2011 Annual Juried Student Exhibition
Gardiner Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
Awards & Publications
2020 H.E.B. Women of Distinction Award Winner
2018 H.E.B. Because People Matter Spirit of H.E.B. Award Winner
2016 H.E.B. Because People Matter Innovation Award Winner
2012 1st Place in 2D Works, Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Gardiner Art Gallery
2012 Honorable Mention, Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Gardiner Art Gallery
2011 “William Sommer, “Landscape With Buildings,” 1936,” Article Published on the OSU Museum of Art’s blog