Kelsey Mae Thornton

KT ABOUT I’m an avid bike pedaler, enthusiastic for the next adventure. Mostly a hobbyist photographer, I enjoy connecting with other creatives. You can always find me within an arms reach of a cup of tea. SKILLS • HTML & CSS • Hierarchy Queen • Photography • Project Management • Social Media Planning • Team Communication • Print Graphics • Event Coordination • Goal Driven CONTACT--www.ellemae.co KELSEY MAE THORNTON graphic + web design DESIGN EXPERIENCE Freelance Designer & Photographer Elle Mae Co. Established September 2016 Creating images and graphics for clients and brands. Directing clients and brands creatively for social media marketing and merchandise. Designing logos and graphics, and building websites for new and established brands. Event Coordinator Calico Skies Vineyard and Winery - Inwood, IA February 2017 - January 2018 Facilitated personal consultations with brides and event hosts to plan and coordinate events of various sizes. Coordinated vineyard-hosted events, including collaboration with caterers, interior decorating, and social media marketing. Created and designed promotional media, including posters, signage, and menus. Graphic Designer Boutique Window - Overland Park, KS August - December 2016 Designed social media content for Boutique Window’s in App Content Library. Created link sized graphics after researching content and reliable links. Worked directly with other designers on multiple platform projects in person and over email. Participated in weekly marketing team meetings as well as archiving and other assigned duties. Graphic and Web Designer Sleight Advertising - Omaha, NE May - August 2016 Designed logos directly working with clients. Structured web pages through the WordPress platform and backed-up databases. Designed print materials for clients as well as Sleight Advertising. Edited content to fit existing brand identities. Graphic Designer & Photographer SDSU Marketing & Communications - Brookings, SD August 2015 - May 2016 Designed print content for campus associations. Created billboard layouts. Worked directly with other designers on multiple platform projects in person and over email. Collaborated with South Dakota State Art Museum’s creative director in accordance to new gallery shows and events. Archiving photographed projects. EDUCATION South Dakota State University Graduated May 2016 Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Certificate in Art History and Printmaking