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CAROLYN KLINSPORT

Miami,FL

Summary

Creative Graphic Designer and academically trained fine artist with a talent for developing unique artwork and design material. Offering 10+ years of expertise overseeing individual projects and brand development. Result-oriented advisor driven to maximize revenue by building brand engagement with customers at all levels.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Operations

Club Gallery
07.2022 - Current
  • Created effective logo and promotional material, and website designs.
  • Developed gallery brand and marketing skills to enhance gallery presence and brand identity.
  • Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods, boosting social media engagement, event attendance, and clientele.

Museum Docent /Graphic Designer

Museum Of Graffiti
04.2021 - Current
  • Developed brand print materials, advertisements, invitations, brochures, banners and exhibition wall text and signs.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences, educated visitors about exhibits and their information.
  • Assisted in curation of exhibit, documented, researched and prepared artifacts and information for display of Museum of graffiti second location.

Sales Advisor

Wynwood Walls GO! Shop
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Scheduled appointments and managed master calendar for staff
  • Provided exceptional customer service and visitor guidance to over 60 patrons daily
  • Closed over 35 daily sales of original artwork, authorized reproductions, and merchandise
  • Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new client leads, attending industry events and building rapport with leads.
  • Provided educational narratives on history and culture of Wynwood Art, relaying anecdotal stories to increase product interest and sales
  • Researched topics continuously to maintain updated tour scripts
  • Oversaw crating and packaging of original artwork and merchandise

Graphic Designer

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Inc.
01.2011 - 11.2012
  • Used CorelDRAW, Illustrator, and Photoshop to create images and layouts for over 60 projects.
  • Managed all phases of garment printing, including conceptualizing designs, incorporating customer feedback, and production run.
  • Created and updated trend boards, investigated changing market conditions to recommended brand strategies to capitalize on new clientele
  • Cultivated positive relationships with over 30 clients by maintaining 95% satisfaction rate.
  • Communication with local vendors for operation materials, and silkscreen outsourcing

Graphic Designer & Secretary

Asmayda Furniture Group
01.2013 - 11.2017
  • Reviewing project briefs (i.e. sketches, shop drawings, site plans, etc.) with Project Managers
  • Developing images of furniture to be sent to fabricators overseas
  • Preparing material take-offs and requisition orders for jobs
  • Interpreting design guidelines and drawings from clients
  • Documenting, organizing and maintaining project information
  • Following drafting schedule and adapt to changes promptly
  • Liaising with PMs to ensure job completion to requirements

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Florida International University
2019

BFA (Transfer Credits) -

Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, MO
2013

High School Diploma -

Design & Architecture Senior High
Miami, FL
2011

Skills

  • Intuitive problem-solver
  • Retail/Service sales experience
  • Strong graphic and visual sense
  • Photo-editing and retouching
  • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Basic conversational Spanish

Programs

  • +10 years experience using POS software (i.e. Square, Lightspeed POS, Shopify, Shopkeep, etc.)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and all Google applications
  • Basic experience with CorelDRAW
  • Basic experience operating Laser-cutter, CNC Router and DTG Printer

Accomplishments

2020-2022 Few & Far Women Miami art week collaborative Mural project in Wynwood

2022 Club Gallery group exhibition in The Citadel

2021 Tile Blush Gallery Design Shop group exhibition in Design District

2019 Ellipses, FIU BFA Thesis Exhibition at MBUS Lincoln Road

2015-19 Exhibitor at the annual Exile Zine Fair

2017-19 Artwork feature at Dale Zine Art Week Pop-up

2018-19 Teaching Asst. to Prof. Jesse Brody for metal jewelry course

2018-19 Red Cube, Solo exhibition at FIU-BBC

2017-18 Artwork feature in Thin White Lion Zine publication

2017 Art 4 Sale, Art Week Installation at Fusse Studios

2016 Lost Village, Exhibition at Vizcaya Village with CAP+FIU

2015 The Lab Miami Maker Saturdays - D.I.Y Art Workshop instructor

2014 Live Painting for Human Trafficking Awareness at MDC

2013 Unestablished, Art Week Exhibition in Hialeah Arts District

2010-11 Volunteer at Xiomara's Garden Home (Assisted Living Facility)

2010-11 Graphics Intern at Friends With You (Design Company)

Timeline

Associate Director of Operations

Club Gallery
07.2022 - Current

Museum Docent /Graphic Designer

Museum Of Graffiti
04.2021 - Current

Sales Advisor

Wynwood Walls GO! Shop
01.2014 - 01.2018

Graphic Designer & Secretary

Asmayda Furniture Group
01.2013 - 11.2017

Graphic Designer

Big Frog Custom T-Shirts Inc.
01.2011 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Florida International University

BFA (Transfer Credits) -

Kansas City Art Institute

High School Diploma -

Design & Architecture Senior High

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