Kelsey Kinnamon, Graphic Artist | Cake Decorator in Olathe, KS

About

Pittsburg State University graduate. Formerly employed at Stouse LLC.

Working on expanding freelance graphic design work and seeking new career opportunities.

Spending my days decorating cakes, and spending my nights eating them.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Technology Commercial Graphics

Pittsburg State University

2010 - 2014

For the Commercial Graphics program at PItt State, it was centered heavily on both the design and production aspects of the field. The majority of the classes required students to initially design and create all of their work, and then follow through with the actual production of the physical items. We were also fortunate enough to have access to a several different print and digital production methods including: offset printing, flexography, digital printing, screen printing, and website design/production. Our curriculum also included a number of business classes, intended to help students connect the technical education with real-world business practices. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pitt State in 2014.

Experience

Cake Decorator

Walmart

Gardner, KS

Jan 2018 - Present (6 years 10 months)

 Planning and prioritizing tasks to complete orders on time while maintaining excellent quality
 Designing and executing a high-volume of custom orders daily, as well as maintaining backstock of items for grab-and-go case
 Communicating with customers to determine how to appropriately meet their needs for various events, from small gathers to large events and weddings
 Organizing and maintaining inventory of product and supplies to keep up with daily sales and production levels
Bartender

AMC Theaters

Olathe, KS

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020 (2 months)

 Input customer food and drink orders on POS system, fulfilled drink orders, and served customers
 Memorized recipes for full menu of basic drinks and specialty feature drinks.
 Maintained compliance with company policies and standards for cleanliness, food safety, customer service quality, and alcohol service guidelines
Flexo Artist

Stouse, LCC.

Gardner, KS

Aug 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years 2 months)

 Worked with Customer Account Managers to create new art or modify existing art to meet customer needs and expectations
 Evaluated individual files/jobs to determine optimal printing method, and constructed files to meet print production guidelines
 Coordinated with a third-party digital art recreation company to streamline the production flow for select file types
Intern

Sun Graphics

Parsons, KS

Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 (1 month)

Tasks:
- Worked on various different types of client projects and designs
- Set up artwork within company templates
- Designed mockups for customer review
- Shadowed and assisted in the various stages of production workflow throughout the company

Awards

1 Gold Student American Advertising Federation Award: Publication Design, Series (2013) - Grimm’s Fairy Tale Book Jackets

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2 Silver Student American Advertising Federation Awards: Magazine Design (2014) - Geeky Nerd Newsletter || Direct Marketing (2014) - Christmas Party Invitation

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Kelsey Kinnamon

Assistant Professor - Educator, Communication Design, Myron E. Ullman, Jr. School of Design

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