ABOUT KELLI
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Experienced creative director and graphic designer with over 20 years experience.
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Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Athletics, Strategic Communications, and Public Speaking.
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Strong art and design professional.
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Have had the great fortune to work on inspiring projects, meeting many creative individuals as a result.
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Believe in working together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.
To Resume
October 2009 - July 2025
DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES -
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
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Oversaw and/or executed all major graphic and design needs for athletic department, including but not limited to print ads, billboards, website and TV ads, PowerPoint presentations, facility branding initiatives, and certificates
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Possess a creative eye and ensured that the final product met intended goals by managing and understanding the target audience, creative process and creative development
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Facilitated, aided in and designed various facility branding projects
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Conducted thorough bid process for all jobs to ensure quality work at cost-effective price
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Acted as the department liaison with website provider; have overseen four website redesigns
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Designed guides and recruiting brochures for 19-sport Division I varsity athletic program
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Create print marketing and promotional materials (posters; pocket schedules; game programs)
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Served as the art director on photoshoots for 500+ student-athletes
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Oversaw staff of 2 assistant designers
July 2004Â - October 2009
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS -Â UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
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Designed and laid out media guides and recruiting brochures for 32-sport Division I varsity athletic program
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Created print marketing and promotional materials for Naval Academy Athletic Association
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Handled all graphic and design needs for athletic department
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Prepared PowerPoint presentations for senior administration
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Maintained $100,000+ budget for publications department
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Developed and sustained relationships with local and national printing vendors
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Conducted thorough bid process for all jobs to ensure quality work at cost-effective prices
August 1998 - June 2004
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS - BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY
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Designed and edited media guides and recruiting brochures
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Created posters and other promotional materials for various sporting events
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Assisted in all aspects of media relations for 28-sport varsity athletic program
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Promoted Division I varsity athletes to local and national media
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Maintained and enhanced athletic website (www.BucknellBison.com) on daily basis
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Supervised eight-person staff
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Served as primary media contact for 11 varsity sports, including NCAA qualifying women’s basketball team
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Emceed monthly luncheons honoring women’s athletics
