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Resume

Posted by Kat Nash

Karen “Kat” Nash
805.252.2171  |  katnash777@gmail.com

Objective

With my extensive experience, tremendous work ethic, technical know how, and excellent project management skills I bring a lot to the table. Working in a vibrant, busy and demanding environment is the ideal placement for me. I take direction and input very well and I truly enjoy working with a team.

Education

Brooks Institute of Photography, 2000
BA in Advertising and Digital Imaging

Santa Barbara City College, 1996
General studies required to transfer to Brooks Institute of Photography

 

Skills and Qualities

  • Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro
  • MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Mac and PC Platforms
  • CRM Database and Task Management: Filemaker Pro,Ring Central, Sales Force, ACT, Slack, Doodle, etc.
  • File Management
  • Hardware Maintenance
  • Event Coordination
  • Team Player, Hard Worker and Nice Person

 

Experience

INTERNATIONAL SPORTS SCIENCES ASSOCIATION (ISSA)
employee 2001-2006, 2009-2013, contract work 2014 – 2018
Director, Graphic Design Department

Created, maintained, and implemented all marketing and supporting materials, including advertising for print and web, newsletters, brochures, catalogs, flyers, forms, business cards, tradeshow environmental design, promotional materials, course materials (800+ page textbooks, handouts, exams, and quizzes), and in-house support materials, was responsible for the inventory and ordering of all printed materials and tradeshow promotional materials, maintained the file archives and stock images, worked closely with several vendors gathering estimates and evaluating product options while maintaining quality and consistency as prescribed by the department heads. I have supervised photographers and secured associated usage rights. I acted as the in-house photographer and provided image correction and editing as needed.

I performed these duties while adhering to corporate branding policies and guidelines in an environment that required  the ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure on multiple projects with varying deadlines. I trained and mentored new hires.

 

NASH FORENSIC
2013 to Present
Office Manager

Since leaving ISSA I have acted as Office manager for Nash Forensic (my husband’s business) while concurrently running Central Coast Design. My duties at Nash Forensic include web development and SEO, all marketing, video editing, solving all IT demands including managing the VOIP providers, maintaining office software subscriptions and managing updates,  setting up conference calls, securing travel and lodging, keeping office supplies stocked and all printers and scanners working, preparing cameras and equipment for on-site inspections, downloading and managing and archiving all digital files and assets, sharing and managing permissions with multiple parties, providing any graphics for trial exhibits or incident reports.

 

CENTRAL COAST DESIGN
1999 to Present

Providing graphic design services for a multitude of clients in Santa Barbara County including logos, mailers, signage, press kits, brochures, point of purchase (POP) displays, business cards, promotional materials, tradeshow displays, product photography, advertisements, magazines, and printing/print brokerage services.

 

ONESOURCE IMAGING
2006 – 2008
Senior Designer and Production Manager

Graphic design, web graphics, print production management, pre-press for client supplied files, administrative work, ordering supplies, machine maintenance and scheduling.

International Sports Sciences Association

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International Sports Sciences Association

Created, maintained, and implemented all marketing and supporting materials, including advertising for print and web, newsletters, brochures, catalogs, flyers, forms, business cards, tradeshow environmental design, promotional materials, course materials (800+ page illustrated textbooks, handouts, exams, and quizzes), and in-house support materials, was responsible for the inventory and ordering of all printed materials and tradeshow promotional materials, maintained the file archives and stock images, worked closely with several vendors gathering estimates and evaluating product options while maintaining quality and consistency as prescribed by the department heads. Evaluation and implementation of advertisement goals and marketing strategies. I have supervised photographers and secured associated usage rights. Acted as the in-house photographer and provided all retouching and color balancing as needed.

I performed these duties while adhering to corporate branding policies and guidelines in an environment that required  the ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure on multiple projects with varying deadlines. I trained and mentored new hires.

Work samples are below.

 

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Tinta Latina Magazine

Posted by Kat Nash

Tinta Latina Magazine

I had the pleasure of working with the editor, Pilar Baize, on this fun bilingual publication. We highlighted local people and events. I was charged with designing and executing the layout as well as many of the advertisements within the magazine, color correction of all images,  preparing the magazine for press, and performing press checks for color and accuracy. I also brokered the printing of the magazine saving Tinta Latina a significant amount of money while maintaining quality.

Work samples below.

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