Kathryn Kirkpatrick

Kathryn Kirkpatrick Creative Director at Xikate Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico| Whatsapp: - |- www.kathryntaylor.es Education BA Humanities Fort Lewis College Experience In 2002 - 2006 Business & Non-Profit Management Product Design & Development Administration & Operations Summary Investigative Research Grant Writing Experienced and versatile bilingual professional with strong organization, execution, people, and research skills, with the ability to: Direct inventory Manage programs and people Anticipate for organizational change Design & develop efficient systems Administer office operations SKILLS Bilingual - Spanish Fluent 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. EXPERIENCE Soñé Founder and Director: Design, operations, client management, and product sourcing for a conceptual design gallery. KNDesigns Executive Assistant: Manage all aspects of business for one of Mexico's leading interior designers working with top-level clientele handling all expenses, travel, purchasing, and accounts. El Centro Huichol Gallery Director: Sales and strategy for fair trade jewelry line featured in Vogue, Cosmo and many other top level fashion publications. Advocate for community autonomy and rights, fundraising and grant writing. PEACE Mexico Director of Manos Unidos por la Mujer: Directed a cooperative in sustainable product development. Expanded program capabilities. Developed workshops focused on ecology, selfesteem, skill development, and nutrition for participants. https://www.visualcv.com/kathryn-kirkpatric Interior Design & Fine Arts https://www.visualcv.com/kathryn-kirkpatric