Kathryn Kirkpatrick

Administrative - Lead coordinator for high level executive managing accounts, clients, travel, expenses, and confidential reports. Always anticipating needs, meeting strict deadlines, and maintaining flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Problem Solving - Developed program and strategy to bring an artisan program to the international market. Expanded the program from 10 to 50 employees, improved profit margins, reduced latent stock, and was a featured exhibitor in the New York International Gift Show.

Management - Oversaw operations of an expanding business in Austin's trendiest neighborhood, providing expertise and leadership during a time of significant transition. Significantly reduced employee turnover and led a team to deliver the highest standard of customer service.

Organizational - Created Puerto Vallarta's first Muralism festival, bringing 32 internationally recognized artists to execute large scale public art pieces managing all fundraising, travel, grants, sponsorships, events and publication.

Creative - Conceptualized and executed a multi-faceted concept space featuring furnture, fine art, accessories and gifts.  Created a weekly cooperative art and music event that has grown from 50 to 1000 average weekly attendees.