Kristin's work
About Kristin
Visionary Creative Director and Brand Strategist with 15+ years of experience in strategic brand management, design thinking, and cross-functional team leadership across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Looking to transition from self-employment to a full-time role leveraging leadership skills in creative direction, content strategy, and campaign development. Proven track record of elevating brand visibility, driving audience engagement through strategic storytelling, and leading high-performing teams to deliver measurable, high-impact outcomes.
Creative Director | Strategic Communications & Brand Leadership
Drives transformative brand strategies that blend human-centered design, compelling narratives, and strategic communications to elevate organizational impact and visibility. Champions cross-functional collaboration to shape cohesive identities, foster inclusive creative cultures, and deliver innovative campaigns that resonate across diverse audiences and sectors
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Creative Direction & Concept Development
- Collaborative & Inclusive Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Integrated Campaign Development
- Content Strategy & Storytelling
- Community Connection
- Project Management
- Design Strategy & Brand Experience
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
~ Drove creative branding for $600M Seattle Streetcar and Waterfront Redesign, delivering compelling visuals and presentations that secured critical funding and public support.
~ Boosted public participation by 30% through integrated communications campaigns that amplified community voices across government, nonprofit, and civic projects.
~ Elevated proposal win rates at top AEC firms by embedding design thinking and audience-focused strategies into competitive submissions.
~ Secured $30M in TIGER grants for Seattle infrastructure through strategic storytelling, stakeholder alignment, and transparent engagement.
~ Revitalized Seattle's bike program campaigns, contributing to national recognition as the "Number One City for Bicyclists."
~ Advanced organizational equity by co-founding Race and Social Justice Initiative teams and leading diversity and inclusion training across departments.
~ Empowered minority women and creative teams through targeted mentorship, public speaking coaching, and internal training programs that built confidence and collaboration.
Creative Director | Strategic Communications & Brand Leadership
Drives transformative brand strategies that blend human-centered design, compelling narratives, and strategic communications to elevate organizational impact and visibility. Champions cross-functional collaboration to shape cohesive identities, foster inclusive creative cultures, and deliver innovative campaigns that resonate across diverse audiences and sectors
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Creative Direction & Concept Development
- Collaborative & Inclusive Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Integrated Campaign Development
- Content Strategy & Storytelling
- Community Connection
- Project Management
- Design Strategy & Brand Experience
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
~ Drove creative branding for $600M Seattle Streetcar and Waterfront Redesign, delivering compelling visuals and presentations that secured critical funding and public support.
~ Boosted public participation by 30% through integrated communications campaigns that amplified community voices across government, nonprofit, and civic projects.
~ Elevated proposal win rates at top AEC firms by embedding design thinking and audience-focused strategies into competitive submissions.
~ Secured $30M in TIGER grants for Seattle infrastructure through strategic storytelling, stakeholder alignment, and transparent engagement.
~ Revitalized Seattle's bike program campaigns, contributing to national recognition as the "Number One City for Bicyclists."
~ Advanced organizational equity by co-founding Race and Social Justice Initiative teams and leading diversity and inclusion training across departments.
~ Empowered minority women and creative teams through targeted mentorship, public speaking coaching, and internal training programs that built confidence and collaboration.