Kate Madison Fricke
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Driven creative leader and designer with a passion for delivering high-quality results to clients. Communicative and goal-oriented in team collaboration and client communication. Skilled in a variety of design areas, such as logo design, custom typography, social media design, and brand identity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Open Quote Creative
Lynchburg, VA
01.2026 - Current
- Created client brief and timeline to accomplish client deliverables.
- Managed team responsibilities and communicated with team members and other team leadership.
- Designed and orchestrated deliverables per client request.
- Delivered multiple pitches to client with deliverables and incorporated feedback.
Resident Assistant
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Organized events and activities to foster community engagement among residents.
- Facilitated communication between students and university administration for resident concerns.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain a positive living environment.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with university policies.
- Provided guidance and support to students adjusting to campus life challenges.
Graphic Designer
Open Quote Creative
Lynchburg, VA
08.2025 - 12.2026
- Designed visual concepts for various client projects using Adobe Creative Suite.
- Worked with a creative team to complete client deliverables (updated logo, brand identity, campaign materials, etc.)
- Presented design ideas to clients, incorporating their feedback into final products.
Senior Assistant Coach
Swim Association Invitational League (S.A.I.L.)
Greenville, SC
05.2020 - 07.2025
- Assisted in running practices and attending meetings for coaching staff and athletes.
- Developed training materials to support athlete preparation and engagement.
- Held private swim lessons for kids of all ages to advance technique and speed.
Support Specialist
DFS Creative Concepts
Greenville, SC
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Communicated with interns about responsibilities.
- Worked with interns on social media content and graphics.
- Developed a social media timeline and content for several clients.
- Assisted graphic designer as needed in client projects.
- Designed email headers, flyers, and a webpage for various clients.
Apprentice Designer
DFS Creative Concepts
Greenville, SC
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked alongside team's graphic designer to learn Adobe suite software.
- Wrote blogs and developed social media content for clients.
- Participated in client meetings and team lunches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Skills
- Graphic design
- Project management
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Digital marketing
- Brand identity
- Hand lettering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Creative Director
Open Quote Creative
01.2026 - Current
Graphic Designer
Open Quote Creative
08.2025 - 12.2026
Resident Assistant
Liberty University
05.2025 - Current
Support Specialist
DFS Creative Concepts
05.2023 - 08.2024
Apprentice Designer
DFS Creative Concepts
09.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Assistant Coach
Swim Association Invitational League (S.A.I.L.)
05.2020 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Design
Liberty University