Kara Hamilton

Kara Hamilton

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Creative Director | Video Director | Visual Storyteller

  • Education

    • Northern Arizona University

      2007 - 2012
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Printmaking Graduated Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society

    • Northern Arizona University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Printmaking
  • Experience

    • NCR Country Club

      May 2005 - Aug 2007
      Lifeguard

      Responsible for safety of all guests in and around pool, instructed group and individual swim lessons, took part in cleaning and maintaining the pool and surrounding areas.

    • Village Baker

      Apr 2008 - Dec 2011
      Artisan Baker

      From-scratch bakery where I was responsible for properly forming, proofing, scoring, and baking all that good, good bread.

    • Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (OARS)

      May 2008 - Aug 2008
      River Guide/Sea Kayaking Guide

      Co-led outdoor expeditions through the wilderness in the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park Area.

    • Camp Colton

      May 2010 - Jun 2010
      Photography Instructor

      Seasonal position; instructed varying groups of elementary children in the cyantope photography process in an outdoor setting.

    • Kara-Hamilton.com

      Jan 2012 - now
      Creative Director

      I lead the creative direction for commercials and brand identities, and have photographed published fashion editorials. I directed commercials for top brands like Tito's Handmade Vodka and pitched innovative video director treatments to enhance brand visibility.

    • ARDR Allies

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      Volunteer

      Co-directed, filmed and edited a documentary about the non-govermental organization, ARDR, in Rwamagana, Rwanda.

    • Kampgrounds of America, Inc.

      Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
      Assistant Manager

      Supervised 10-15 other employees, answered phones, maintained an efficient work environment, created weekly schedules.

    • Two Dreams

      Nov 2012 - Aug 2015
      Art Director

      Designed brand identity used across print and web. Designed new logo for New Orleans location. Co-directed website design and relaunch.

    • Rine Boyer Art

      Mar 2014 - Jun 2014
      Studio Assistant

      Managed artist’s inventory. Researched viable galleries with complementary aesthetic on a local, regional, and national scale.

    • Beam Suntory

      Aug 2015 - Apr 2021

      Responsible for innovative concept development, direction, and execution of ad campaigns for world-renowned spirits brands across multiple touchpoints. Directed numerous video and photoshoots, with responsibilities including concept creation, pitching, storyboarding, production and post. Co-directed Courvoisier® E-commerce video that won 2017 IHAF silver award.

      • Senior Art Director

        Aug 2015 - Apr 2021
      • Art Director

        Dec 2017 - Jul 2019
      • Junior Art Director

        Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
    • Someoddpilot

      Apr 2021 - now

      In my role as Associate Creative Director at Someoddpilot, I directed and led the creative direction for various high-profile campaigns, including commercials for Darn Tough Vermont socks, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, Mijenta Tequila, Savers Value Village Inc, Footjoy Golf, and Chaco Sandals. These campaigns resulted in significant achievements such as increased brand awareness, tripled sales, and multi-million dollar valuations for clients. Commercial work has been featured in ADWEEK, received over 31 million national impressions during Superbowl weekend, and awarded Silver for Brand and Design at the 2024 Drum Awards. Show less

      • Associate Creative Director

        May 2022 - now
      • Senior Art Director

        Apr 2021 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/AED

      American Heart Association
      Jan 2015
    • Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

      NAU Outdoors Rescue Medicine
      Mar 2010
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kara Hamilton
      Moller Scholarship Northern Arizona University May 2011 Scholarship awarded to one student each year for exemplary artistic achievement.
    • Awarded to Kara Hamilton
      Moller Scholarship Northern Arizona University May 2010 Scholarship awarded to one student each year for exemplary artistic achievement.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Documentary Photographer and Videographer

      Issued by ARDR Allies
      ARDR AlliesAssociated with Kara Hamilton