Professional Creative, Author, & VINTAGE LOVER (She/Her/Hers)
Katherine is best known for her internationally viral content that has been featured by The Huffington Post, TODAY, Minnesota Public Radio, and many more. She attended college for graphic design and then went to work for the Walt Disney Company. She has learned from the best of the best and has run many large social media accounts and marketing campaigns. She specializes in print design, social media marketing, design and illustration, and you can find her always working on side projects and exploring her many passions.
Her interests include trying new things, art as activism, live music, vintage (mainly fashion, ephemera, and resale and maintains the ideals of vintage style not vintage values), and believes looking back can guide us as we move forward. She currently works for a nonprofit supporting libraries. You can find weekly content from Katherine posted on her YouTube channel.
Katherine identifies as a Renaissance soul who loves to pursue lots of diverse creative avenues and has talents and experience in a diverse range of fields. She firmly believes, “Not all artists have to niche down to be successful, some of us do lots of different things.”
RESUMé
Education
BFA with emphasis in Graphic Design | Minnesota State University Moorhead ( 2009 )
Professional Experience
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library | Saint Paul, MN
Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator ( 2016 - present )
• Provides creative and marketing support that contributes to $1.5+ million in annual support to the Saint Paul Public Library System and national and international consulting for libraries
• Designs, strategizes, and distributes marketing support for 70+ educational programs annually
• Provides creative and marketing support for annual large scale events including the Minnesota Book Awards and Opus & Olives
Roseville Area Schools, District 623 | Roseville, MN
Marketing, Design and Project Coordinator ( 2013 - 2016 )
• Founded communications department for the school district supporting twelve K-12 schools, early childhood
education, senior programs, annual community 5k, annual community events, and community education
• Created branding standards for the school district and its various programs
• Increased revenue in fee based programming and saved substantial funds through strategic marketing
• Created first of its kind Community Education Celebration which had capacity attendance and community participation
Florida United Methodist Children’s Home | Enterprise, FL
Communications Assistant ( 2012 - 2013 )
• Provided creative and marketing support that contributed to at $14+ million in annual support to residential foster care, emergency shelter, independent living assistance, ministry, and community child care center
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Meetings and Conventions Marketing | Celebration, FL
Contracted Marketing Associate/Graphic Designer ( 2010 - 2011 )
• Provided creative and marketing support for internal and external clients
• Oversaw creative updates for multiple platforms including segment rebranding and website redesign
• Developed and trained sales team members on a new sales platform
• Designed for Aulani, Businessweek, Cirque du Soleil, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Institute, Disney Meetings and Conventions, and Lucas Films
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Distribution Marketing | Celebration, FL
Graphics Professional Intern ( 2009 - 2010 )
• Provided design support including print, large scale advertising, web, and other projects for internal and external clients
• Designed for Adventures by Disney, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Institute, Disney Meetings and Conventions,
Disney Weddings, Disney Youth Programs, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Paris, Southwest Airlines,
US Armed Forces, Visa, and the Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort Operations | Lake Buena Vista, FL
Internal Communications Professional Intern ( 2008 - 2009 )
• Designed collateral and provided communication support for all 23 Disney hotel properties on the eastern seaboard
• Developed executive communication tools and messaging
• Provided support for Cast Member recognition event at Disney’s All-Star Resort the world’s largest hotel
Walt Disney World Internal Communications | Lake Buena Vista, FL
Internal Communications Professional Intern ( 2008 )
• Provided design, photography, and communication support for the Magic Kingdom the world’s largest theme park
• Provided event support for multiple Cast Member events for 11,000+ employees
• Created and distributed weekly communication tools
• Created the branding and supporting collateral for annual Cast Member appreciation event
• Created the branding and supporting collateral for Cast Member wellness initiative
Minnesota State University Moorhead Publications Department | Moorhead, MN
Assistant Graphic Designer ( 2005 - 2007 )
• Designed for all university departments and worked with internal and external clients and vendors
• Covered all responsibilities for the University Publications Department in the absence of Graphic Art Director
Additional Professional Experience
Author of How to Discuss Politics Online: Stop Falling for %$*!#@ Marketing Tactics ( published in 2020 )
Opening Speaker for AAUW Tech Savvy Conference | Jamestown, ND ( 2017 )
Skillshare Online Instructor ( 2016 )
Community Education Instructor | Twin Cities metro area ( 2013 - present )
Designed for Daytona Bike Week and Sturgis Motorcycle Rally ( 2012 )
In-park retail Cast Member at Disney’s MGM Studios | Lake Buena Vista, FL ( 2004 )
Related Accomplishments
• Finalist in Disney D23 Expo Design Competition | Anaheim, CA ( 2017 )
• Bush Foundation PopTech Scholarship recipient ( 2017 )
• Opening speaker for Tech Savvy Conference, Jamestown ND ( 2017 )
• Roseville Area School Foundation Grant Recipient for student art mentorship ( 2016 )
• AIGA MN, Design for Good, Common Table, Exhibit Design Volunteer ( 2015 )
• Art Buddies Volunteer Mentor ( 2014 )
• Wish Granter, Event Chair, and Event Volunteer for Make-A-Wish Foundation ( 2009 - Present )
• Showcased in D23 Expo Fan Art Gallery, Anaheim Convention Center, California ( 2011 )
• Showcased in twelve50 Disney conference room in 220 Celebration Place ( 2010 )
• Showcased in Sensory Overload Art Show, City Arts Factory of Downtown Orlando ( 2010 - 2012 )
• BFA in Grapic Design from Minnesota State University Moorhead ( 2009 )
• Walt Disney Imagineering Pooh Camp Essay Winner ( 2008 )
• AdFed ADDY Award Winner ( 2008 )
• Uses Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, SketchUp, Quark, Dreamweaver, Flash, Resource Cafe
• Has designed for AAA, Adventures by Disney, American Heart Association, Daytona Bikeweek, Disney Institute, Disney Meetings, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Youth Programs, Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, Lucas Films, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Roseville Area Schools, Roseville Area Schools Foundation, Roseville Police Foundation, Southwest Airlines, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, US Armed Forces, and Visa
• Work featured on 9 news AU, A Plus, Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post, HuffPost Parents Canada, Metro UK, Mic.com, Minnesota Public Radio, SF Gate, TODAY, and Upworthy