About Kristina

Here is an abridged version of my design CV. Feel free to enjoy it in whatever fashion you prefer—perhaps sitting by the fire with a glass of chardonnay, or listening while it’s performed by a gifted speaker (not included). If you think you might enjoy a look at my complete resume, I invite you to request it directly, using the contact form below.

Freelance graphic designer, web developer & illustrator

2011–present

A Few Recent Clients

  • Cushman & Wakefield International
  • Career Sports Entertainment
  • Georgia Power
  • AHC Media
  • Leadership DeKalb
  • Launch Interactive
  • Response Mine Interactive
  • Miracle Ear

Graphic designer & Web developer

The Sunday Paper & Half Off Depot

2007–2011

What I Did There

  • Designed and built HalfOffDepot.com with input from production director and publisher; hand-coded several new Magento templates to meet organization’s needs
  • Designed and built SundayPaper.com on WordPress platform
  • Designed and hand-coded email marketing campaigns using Constant Contact and MailChimp
  • Collaborated with Production Director, Publisher, and VP of Marketing to continually develop company’s voice across marketing and social media outlets; created and illustrated iconic company mascot
  • Designed, laid out and preflighted various newspaper pages, signs, marketing materials, and client and house ads
  • Managed online ad inventory
  • Wrote editorial and marketing copy for web
  • Brought company workflow up to date using various Internet technologies

Production Manager

The FSView & Florida Flambeau, Edge Magazine & Student Welcome Pack

2006–2007

What I Was Good For

  • Supervised nationally-recognized department of 6–10 designers
  • Designed newspaper’s and magazine’s print ads, layouts, and covers
  • Coordinated with sales and editorial departments and outside vendors
  • Designed and maintained publication websites
  • Edited magazine copy and provided additional editorial content

Professional Skills

Print, Advertising, & Logo Design
20+ Years
Website Design/Implementation
20+ Years
Illustration
17 Years
Editing and copywriting
15 Years
Online/social media marketing
10 Years
UI/UX and Data Consulting
9 Years

Atlanta, GA

I'm located in Atlanta, but I can work with anyone anywhere because the future is now!

West Palm Beach & Tallahassee, FL

That's where I'm from, in case you're curious.

Proud to be an Atlantan for over
365
days

Technical Stuff

HTML5
Heck Yes
Adobe Creative Suite/Cloud
For Sure
CSS
Big Time
PHP
Yeah
Javascript & AJAX
Uh-huh
WordPress
All Day
Magento
You Got It
Basecamp, Jira, et al
No Problem
Google Apps
Yup
Microsoft Office
Of Course
Windows & Max OS
Equally

Education

Florida State University: Bachelor of Science

Miscellany

  • I designed and write KnuckleSalad.com, a crafts-and-cooking blog.
  • Until fairly recently (read: before kids), I recycled old game pieces and comic books into jewelry. My jewelry line, Gangbusters, was sold in a few boutiques, through Etsy and at regional festivals.
  • During college, I worked at an adult mental health center, where I taught group activities like arts and crafts, music, and dance.
  • I’m a founding member of local art collective Magic Is Science, which puts on sci-fi and geek-themed art exhibits.
  • In January of 2009, I founded a small group here in Atlanta to knit small gifts for patients at Children’s.