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Education
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Kristina Phillippe

Kristina Phillippe

North Hills,CA

Summary

An accomplished Creative Director with a proven track record enhancing brand visibility and stakeholder engagement through strategic thinking and creative team leadership. Expert in visual storytelling and project management, Led high-impact campaigns and rebranding initiatives, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Through innovative design and effective communication, driving significant improvements in creative content delivery.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Creative Director

Phillippe Design Group, Inc.
08.2009 - Current

• Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.

  • Monitored industry trends to keep creative materials fresh and engaging.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
  • Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
  • Negotiated with vendors and contractors to secure cost-effective services without sacrificing quality, thereby optimizing project budgets.
  • Oversaw the development of creative strategies and brand guidelines, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Grew customer base from single client to 20+ including Fortune 500 medical device companies.

Digital Marketing Specialist

InHealth Technologies
02.2020 - 03.2024
  • Implemented new strategies to improve click-through rates and conversion.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop integrated marketing plans that included both traditional and digital channels.
  • Strengthened online presence by creating engaging social media content and managing multiple platforms.
  • Created social media content with innovative brand messaging to support new product launches.
  • Monitored digital marketing analytics, identifying trends and making data-driven adjustments to improve performance.
  • Created compelling visual assets for use in social media posts, email newsletters, blog articles, and other digital communications materials.
  • Managed digital projects from initial concept through final implementation and live monitoring.
  • Optimized email marketing campaigns to maximize open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.
  • Created reports on digital marketing efforts using analytics tools to track and measure digital marketing success for management.
  • Created a social media plan annually and increased customer base by 50%

Senior Program Marketing Specialist

Medtronic
05.2006 - 08.2009
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Streamlined communication processes, leading to improved collaboration between departments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions for complex print projects.
  • Managed high-volume printing projects, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality.
  • Enhanced print production efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and project management strategies.
  • Managed $1.5M budget and two direct reports; hired contract talent for specific projects.

Program Marketing Specialist

Medtronic
08.2004 - 05.2006
  • Managed cross-functional teams to successfully execute product launches and promotional events.
  • Onboarded new team members and coached personnel in marketing tasks.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of marketing objectives with overall business goals.
  • Spearheaded rebranding initiatives, refreshing corporate identity and messaging to better resonate with target audiences.
  • Oversaw creation and production of collateral supporting up to 10 product launches annually, consistently achieving on-time and on-budget delivery.

Graphic Design Manager

Medtronic
07.2000 - 07.2004
  • Coordinated with external vendors on large-scale projects, ensuring seamless execution from conception to completion.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by developing and implementing innovative graphic design strategies.
  • Managed project timelines and budgets, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality.
  • Balanced multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional quality and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and professional growth.
  • Led a team of 2 in-house graphic designers, freelance designers, and numerous vendors in the successful execution of high-profile projects for key clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.1991

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Visual storytelling
  • Project management expertise
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adobe Creative Suite-Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office-Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Teams
  • Corporate identity branding
  • Digital Marketing
  • Self Motivation

Accomplishments

  • Managed design, production and inventory of all print collateral for Medtronic, supporting product launches, education/training, and sales collateral with $1.5M budget accountability. Introduced inventory system that averted material outages, increased accuracy of packaging inserts and eliminated outdated materials. Reduced printing costs 30% and shipping costs 5%.
  • Spearheaded comprehensive communications and branding plan for 85-year-old retailer which elevated their visibility, enabled them to compete for large accounts, and drove 22% increase in sales. Identified and conveyed company’s core values through new logo, sales collateral, product labels, social media campaigns and website design including ecommerce site.

Certification

Digital Marketing Certificate, UCLA - 2019-2020

Painting, Interior Design, Hiking, Skiing, Traveling, Baking and Wine Tasting

I love being creative, and I find inspiration in nature, food and music

Timeline

Digital Marketing Specialist

InHealth Technologies
02.2020 - 03.2024

Creative Director

Phillippe Design Group, Inc.
08.2009 - Current

Senior Program Marketing Specialist

Medtronic
05.2006 - 08.2009

Program Marketing Specialist

Medtronic
08.2004 - 05.2006

Graphic Design Manager

Medtronic
07.2000 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

California State University, Northridge

Digital Marketing Certificate, UCLA - 2019-2020

Kristina Phillippe