Karrigan Walsh
Saint Cloud
Summary
Talented and results-oriented creative professional with experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies to engage target audiences. Proven track record of developing successful and innovative advertising and marketing campaigns that improve brand visibility and increase revenue. Possesses excellent eye for detail and nuanced understanding of brand voice and messaging.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and Manager
Karrigan Taylor Creations - Social Media Branding & Marketing
11.2017 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of multiple social media sites with over 6,000,000 followers
- Provides original content production
- Responsible for creative development and art direction
- Recruit and collaborate with photographers, graphic designers, and sponsorship companies
- Negotiate contracts and handle confidential information for 30+ sponsorship companies including Hot Topic, TechniSport, Colorware, Anda Seat, Irregular Choice, Raidmax Gaming, Dolls Kill, Leg Avenue, and many more
- Efficient organizational skills with attention to detail
- Bookkeeping and invoicing
- Analyzing target demographic and researching pop culture trends
- Designing and implementing business and marketing plans
- Arrange events, live appearances, and autograph signings for conventions and trade shows
- Support company-wide internal and external communications
- Developing, overseeing, and promoting merchandise and clothing apparel lines.
Manga Author and Creative Lead
VoyceMe Inc - Manga & Comic Publishing Company
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborating with CEO/Executive Producer directly to provide manga ideas and scripts from development and concept to production
- Writing full-length ongoing manga and comic scripts
- Researching and compiling information to be used in the creative process
- Leading brainstorming sessions regarding writing drafts, creative treatments, pitches, scripts, and other script-related materials
- Hiring artists and illustrators for production
- Costume and original character design.
Lead Vocalist and Creative Lead
Possessia - Rock Band
05.2024 - Current
- Leading the band as the primary vocalist and frontwoman
- Collaborating with band members to compose and write lyrics for original songs
- Overseeing creative direction for the band's image, including costume design and video concepts
- Organizing and leading rehearsals to refine musical and performance techniques
- Actively networking within the music scene, establishing connections with fellow musicians, producers, and industry professionals to create collaboration opportunities and enhance the band's visibility
- Delivering captivating live performances and showcasing dynamic acting skills during music video shoots to enhance the band's visual and artistic impact.
Fashion Designer
Mochipan x Karrigan Taylor - Clothing Brand Collaboration
05.2023 - Current
- Designing and creating unique, trendsetting Japanese-inspired clothing lines, combining traditional elements with contemporary styles
- Leading marketing campaigns to promote collections, including social media strategy and brand partnerships
- Modeling and promoting designs through photoshoots
- Managing production processes and quality control to ensure the highest standards for each garment
- Conducting market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences
- Sourcing high-quality materials and overseeing the manufacturing process from concept to completion.
Assistant Manga Writing Teacher
Full Sail University
10.2022 - Current
- Planning, preparing, and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Developing schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Having a sincere interest in student success and a strong grasp of different instructional strategies and content knowledge
- Effective collaboration with peers and making learning engaging for all students.
Character Performer
Universal Studios Orlando, Golden Tiara Princess Parties, Mirai Maid Cafe, Dreamland Maid Cafe, Mikkusu Maid Cafe, and Television & Film
09.2017 - Current
- Social media marketing
- Creating and developing original characters and backstories
- Storytelling
- Makeup transformations and costuming
- Customer interaction
- Dancing and choreographing
- Taking criticism and demonstrating specific instructions.
Social Media, Sponsor Relations & Content Writer
UYU
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborating with the CEO/President directly to provide content pitches and social media strategies
- Overseeing all professional esports players and monitoring their social media
- In charge of running all social media platforms
- Create concept ideas for Esports documentaries, talk shows, news, and social videos
- Efficient organizational skills with attention to detail
- Bookkeeping and invoicing
- Record information using excel.
Script Writer
Dexerto Gaming News & Esports
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Create concept ideas for Esports documentaries, talk shows, news, and social videos
- Provide scripts intended for voiceover
- Effectively navigate the internet and archival resources to research Esports events and players
- Record voiceover using Adobe Audition intended for video use
- Source footage intended for video use
- Collaborate with and supported a creative show director and writer team
- Researching and compiling information to be used in the creative process
- Writing drafts, creative treatments, pitches, scripts, and other show-related materials while under the guidance of the show writer or show director.
Writer, Performer & Head of Ticket Sales
Mike's Maze
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Brainstormed within teams, generated notes from writer's room sessions in an organized and timely fashion, supported the story development team's interactive process, and helped flesh out the story of an environmental, and/or media-based attraction
- Collaborated with and supported a Creative Show Director and Writer Team for scare zones
- Featured performer
- Makeup artist for the entire scare crew of 50+ cast members.
Education
B.F.A. - Creative Writing for Entertainment
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL08.2019
Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Writing
- Microsoft Office
- Final Draft
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Keynote
- World Building
- Public Speaking
- Strong Collaboration
- Deadline Driven
- Research & Analysis
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Design and Marketing
- Fashion Design
- Leadership
- Emotional Expression
- Stage Presence
- Creative Vision
- Audience Engagement
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
Publications
- Sunshine Cafe, VoyceMe Inc, Manga - Author of Ongoing Series
- Nightmare Wish, VoyceMe Inc, Manga - Author of Ongoing Series
- Vampirella / Dejah issue #3, Dynamite Entertainment - Modeling & Creative Lead
- Vampirella Vs. Reanimator issue #1, Dynamite Entertainment - Modeling & Creative Lead
Certification
- Blogging for Your Business - Lynda.com - Issued Jan 2019
- Marketing Foundations - Lynda.com - Issued Jan 2019
- SEO: Keyword Strategy - Lydna.com - Issued Jan 2019
- Building Your Professional Network - Lynda.com - Issued Nov 2018
- SEO Foundations - Lynda.com - Issued Jul 2018
Coursework
- Game Writing
- Visual Thinking and Writing
- Literary Techniques and Story Development
- Developing New Worlds: Environment and Historical Research
- Television Writing
- Writing Workshop III: Comics
- Literary Genre I: Comedy and Tragedy
- Script Writing Techniques
- Transmedia Storytelling
- Literary Genre III: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Creative Hobbies
- Dance & Stage Performance 2002 - Present
- Live Singing 2004 - Present
- Figure Skating 2007 - Present
- Modeling and Cosplay 2010 - Present
Timeline
Lead Vocalist and Creative Lead
Possessia - Rock Band
05.2024 - Current
Fashion Designer
Mochipan x Karrigan Taylor - Clothing Brand Collaboration
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Manga Writing Teacher
Full Sail University
10.2022 - Current
Manga Author and Creative Lead
VoyceMe Inc - Manga & Comic Publishing Company
04.2022 - Current
Social Media, Sponsor Relations & Content Writer
UYU
11.2019 - 01.2020
Script Writer
Dexerto Gaming News & Esports
05.2019 - 01.2020
Owner and Manager
Karrigan Taylor Creations - Social Media Branding & Marketing
11.2017 - Current
Character Performer
Universal Studios Orlando, Golden Tiara Princess Parties, Mirai Maid Cafe, Dreamland Maid Cafe, Mikkusu Maid Cafe, and Television & Film
09.2017 - Current
Writer, Performer & Head of Ticket Sales
Mike's Maze
10.2015 - 01.2016
B.F.A. - Creative Writing for Entertainment
Full Sail University
- Blogging for Your Business - Lynda.com - Issued Jan 2019
- Marketing Foundations - Lynda.com - Issued Jan 2019
- SEO: Keyword Strategy - Lydna.com - Issued Jan 2019
- Building Your Professional Network - Lynda.com - Issued Nov 2018
- SEO Foundations - Lynda.com - Issued Jul 2018
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