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Josie Kaul

Bellingham ,WA

Summary

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Ishawooa Mesa Ranch
05.2024 - Current
  • Manage an organic garden over an acre in size. From, planning the garden, starting seeds indoors, transplanting, tending, harvesting, and covering the beds come fall.
  • Coordinating weekly orders and deliveries for meat, meat, eggs and veggies with over 120 customers.
  • Updating inventory using excell spreadsheets and creating/sending Quick book invoices to costumers.
  • Tending to livestock including chickens, pigs, horses, and cattle.
  • Supported community engagement by organizing ranch visits and educational sessions for local schools.
  • Aided in maintaining a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members at all hierarchical levels.


Creative Director /Head of Community Outreach

Bristol Baybes Magazine
06.2020 - 06.2023

Community Outreach-

  • Collect of submission materials from a diverse demographic through email campaigns, phone calls and interviews.
  • Develop and implement a strategic marketing and branding plan to widen the reach to the online spheres, and broaden the geographical accessibility of the magazine via current and in-development distribution partnerships.
  • Grant writing and correspondence with the board of directors at the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development to acquire funding for our project in 2023
  • Managing donations to local non profit groups.
  • Foraged connections with and community preach creating a job board and direct market hub for minority groups to sell their seafood nationwide.

Creative Director-

  • Oversee design, production distribution of magazine.
  • Print media design for 3 editions of a 70-page print magazine
  • Effectively communicate community stories using strong typography, appropriate use of color, images and fonts.
  • Web and social media design campaigns

Deck Hand

Commeical Fisherman
06.2017 - 06.2023
  • Developed strong teamwork and communication skills by actively collaborating with fellow crew members in various tasks and emergency and life threatening situations.
  • Maintain focus, efficiency, and a positive attitude while working in inclement weather for 15- 20 hr days.
  • Implemented effective communication with team members, ensuring smooth coordination during critical operations.
  • Follow crucial safety and maintenance produces
  • Operated and maintained deck machinery, including winches and cranes.

Freelance Designer

Earth Signs
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Logo design, Create cohesive brand identity across social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram
  • Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and customer engagement.
  • Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
  • Analyzed user behavior and feedback to optimize design and user experience.
  • Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.

Graphic Designer/Assistant Manager

The Wright Life
01.2018 - 01.2020


  • Design for shop skateboard deck, stickers, and tee shirts
  • Plan and post on all social media platforms
  • Photograph merchandise
  • Open and close the store, Manage cash drawers and deposits
  • Assemble skateboards and Snowboards
  • Merchandising clothing racks and displays


Content Developer/Intern

The Calyx Institute
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: Functional therapy that seeks to identify the root causes of emotional symptoms and support the body, mind and spirit as a whole
  • Format designs, infographics, and media for use in print and web
  • Photograph and manipulate images for use on website to promote company offerings online
  • Help guide clients through the clinical intake process responding to inquiries in a timely matter


Education

BA - INTEGRATED VISUAL STUDIES, HORTICULTURE

Colorado State University
01.2020

200HR YOGA RYT -

Holistic Yoga School
01.2017

Graphic Arts Program -

Warren Tech- Career Technical Education Center
Denver, CO
01.2015

Skills

  • Visual storytelling
  • Marketing Communications
  • Social Media Analytics
  • Concept Development
  • Task Prioritization
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Strong research skills
  • Excell
  • Adobe Suite

Timeline

Ranch Hand

Ishawooa Mesa Ranch
05.2024 - Current

Creative Director /Head of Community Outreach

Bristol Baybes Magazine
06.2020 - 06.2023

Freelance Designer

Earth Signs
01.2020 - 01.2021

Graphic Designer/Assistant Manager

The Wright Life
01.2018 - 01.2020

Deck Hand

Commeical Fisherman
06.2017 - 06.2023

Content Developer/Intern

The Calyx Institute
01.2017 - 01.2020

BA - INTEGRATED VISUAL STUDIES, HORTICULTURE

Colorado State University

200HR YOGA RYT -

Holistic Yoga School

Graphic Arts Program -

Warren Tech- Career Technical Education Center
Josie Kaul