Kenna Hand

Experience

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  Memories Ink Photography & Design

  Dec 2007 - now

  Owner, Designer & Photographer

  • Management of all operational, strategic, financial, quote/bid, staffing, and administrative functions• Communication with clients in booking all types of photo shoots, from newborn to wedding• Managed all aspects of photo shoots including; creative direction, production, editing and cataloging of photos• Develop design solutions based on client guidelines and specifications• Effectively create layouts with strong typography and appropriate use of color, images and fonts• Created and conducted highly persuasive sales and marketing presentations • Expertly convert features to benefits to achieve client objectives• Develop budgets and timelines for events, print and digital advertising Show less

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  HOPE Center of Edmond/HOPEfully Yours Resale Store

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Graphic Designer/Sales Associate
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  Tate Publishing

  Jan 2011 - Feb 2013

  • Served as project manager for teams in the United State and in the Philippines• Implemented company editorial procedures and guidelines• Managed multiple large projects in various stages of production• Collaborated with creative team to design and produce artwork for marketing materials• Implemented and adhered to tight production schedules for each project• Managed book cover designers, layout designers, web producers and video designers to create a consistent brand identity • Completed output processes for archiving projects and moving books into the final print phase Show less

  • Project Manager

    May 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Graphic Designer

    Jan 2011 - May 2012
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  Comanche County Memorial Hospital

  Feb 2013 - now

  • Senior designer serving a 283 bed healthcare facility, 30 outlying clinics & 100 physicians• Direct staff on design of all marketing materials and production timeline• Maintain brand consistency throughout all marketing projects and events • Direct layouts, designs and copy writings and determined production schedules • Create marketing materials, such as print and digital ads, email communications, and signage• Responsible for all collateral materials and event theme design for yearly fundraising events• Effectively create layouts with strong typography and appropriate use of color, images and fonts• Coordination and production of signage for the main healthcare campus and outlying facilities• Coordinate and manage all photo shoots; creative direction, editing and cataloging of photos• Develop budgets and timelines for events, print and digital advertising• Prepare and successfully pitch designs both internally to senior leadership and externally to vendors Show less • Conceptualized, designed and delivered artwork and creative materials that met project objectives• Developed design solutions based on established guidelines and specifications• Created marketing materials, such as print and digital ads, email communications and signage • Managed all aspects of photo shootsincluding; creative direction, production, editing and cataloging of photos.• Managed project workflow, digital file management and backup systems• Followed workflow standards and final output processes for archiving projects Show less

  • Senior Multimedia Design Specialist

    Nov 2016 - now

  • Multimedia Design Specialist

    Feb 2013 - Nov 2016
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  Gemini Gypsy Boutique & Tees

  Jun 2017 - now

  Owner & Designer

  Gemini Gypsy specializes in tees that showcase your gypsy soul. All shirts are available in many color options to suit YOU! Wholesale and custom orders are welcome.

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  Nance Landscape

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2024

  Marketing Manager

  • Responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic marketing plan• Engage in day-to-day tasks which include coordination and production of marketing materials• Leading market research efforts to uncover the viability of current and existing products/services• Liaise with media organizations and advertising agencies• Responsible for social media management and advertising across all platforms• Develop pricing strategies and make purchasing decisions for products within the retail store.• Coordinate the production of a wide range of marketing communications • Execute a wide variety of details that involve direct mail, email campaigns and overall brand identity Show less

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  Navajo Public School

  Aug 2018 - now

  Art Teacher
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  Cameron University

  Jan 2024 - now

  Adjunct Professor