Kristina Brabec

Designer

Brooklyn, NY, USA
Designer living in/exploring in NYC.

Work Experience

24 SEVEN

Lead Designer

Responsible for all visual branding material, including client facing collateral and internal requests, for a company of 300+ employees in 12 cities worldwide. Handling everything from advertising concepts to print production to digital design, while working at a fast pace and managing multiple projects at once. Educating department heads on best practices and design capabilities. Creating a cohesive, branded consumer and corporate experience that reflects the mission and values of 24 Seven.
September 2013 - Present New York, New York, United States

Swanson Russell

Designer

Worked on multiple teams to execute full spectrum advertising campaigns, branding and collateral design for numerous Fortune 500 companies and US News top ranked hospitals. Created print campaign for an airline magazine that reaches over 3 million readers per issue, which lead to record breaking revenue. Met tight deadlines daily while maintaining visual integrity. Collaborated with copywriters, art directors and account executives throughout campaigns. Assisted with many successful new business pitches.
January 2012 - August 2013 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

David Day & Associates

Junior Designer

Took part in extensive brand discovery sessions with clients, worked to assess the brand’s needs, and conceptualized strategies to increase consumer engagement. Created SEO content and updated websites using a WordPress based content management client. Prepared electronic files for print. Presented work to clients and worked with art directors on a daily basis.
May 2008 - October 2011 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

AIGA Nebraska, UNO Chapter

Creative Director

Held a leadership position, creating timelines and assuring deadlines and a high level of design for client jobs were met. Initiated and fostered relationships with potential professional clients for the student based design firm. Assisted with concept and creation of marketing materials for AIGA Omaha - UNO. Fostered relationships between student members, the university, and professional prospects.
January 2011 - May 2011 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Education

University Of Nebraska At Omaha

BA in Graphic Design

August 2006 - May 2011 Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Skills

- Adobe Creative Suite
- Working knowledge of CSS, HTML (and currently dabbling in JavaScript)
- Extensive branding experience
- SEO experience
- Microsoft Office
- Letterpress experience
- Proficient on Mac and PC platforms