Kelly Esformes Alvarez
Founder + Creative Director at studiokea
New York, NY, USAA digital + media magnet is the best way to describe myself. Because I constantly keep an antenna out for what’s trending, I always bring new ideas to the brainstorm. As for design my strong background in art acts as a foundation for my work as designer. I've developed a distinctive visual style, but can provide an unparalleled service for any creative request because I am able to design in any style or manner that is required. First and foremost I let my work do the talking.
Work Experience
Studiokea
Founder + Creative Director
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✑ creative designer
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multidisciplinary.
✑ creative designer
✎ artist⠀
January 2021
- Present
New York, New York, United States
HOSPITALITY HOUSE
Director, Creative + Marketing
Whether designing a commercial kitchen, underwriting of a proposed restaurant, developing an innovative dining concept, or sourcing 3rd party operators, our diverse background and in-depth industry expertise allow us to provide thoughtful and unique perspectives to our clients, assisting them in a variety of endeavors within the hospitality space
October 2016
- September 2020
New York, New York, United States
The Chef Agency
Director, Creative + Digital Marketing
We are a leading executive search firm serving the Food + Beverage Industry. Our agents identify talent for all your corporate, FOH + BOH positions.
We assist hotels, casinos, restaurants, food halls, supermarkets and private clubs…if you serve food, we can serve you!
Eat. Drink. Recruit. Repeat.
We assist hotels, casinos, restaurants, food halls, supermarkets and private clubs…if you serve food, we can serve you!
Eat. Drink. Recruit. Repeat.
October 2016
- September 2020
New York, New York, United States
Freelance
Graphic Designer
clients include, Lizzie Stanton Design, BodyWorks Mall, The Press Shop, Freeman Property Group, and many others
January 2016
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New York, New York, United States
Miami Cocktail Company
Art Director
Running all social creating content and community management. Designing and helping with the build out of all brand material, website, print ads, and convention build outs.
November 2014
- January 2016
Miami, Florida, United States
Innovent Marketing
Graphic Designer and Collegiate Marketing Campaign
•Working on the first collegiate marketing campaign for a new and up and coming social media tool, Mobli learning to effectively create and promote events
•Responsible for executing and managing traditional as well as grassroots marketing programs on and around the UM Campus
•Helped increase number active users amongst the student population building communication skills as well as learning how to socially influence the surrounding people to participate in app
•Responsible for executing and managing traditional as well as grassroots marketing programs on and around the UM Campus
•Helped increase number active users amongst the student population building communication skills as well as learning how to socially influence the surrounding people to participate in app
February 2013
- June 2013
Miami, Florida, United States
REAL Change Productions LLC
Public Relations Intern
August 2011
- January 2012
Miami, Florida, United States
Education
University Of Miami
Bachelor of Arts
Majoring in Studio Art and International Studies, with a minor in Public Relations.
August 2010
- Present
Miami, Florida, United States
Awards
American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards
National Student Advertising Competition runner up
2014
Skills
Advertising,
Blogging,
Brand Awareness,
Brand Development,
Brochures,
Content Strategy,
Copywriting,
Corporate Branding,
Creative Direction,
Creative Strategy ,
Creative Writing,
Digital Marketing,
Digital Media,
Digital Media Services,
Drawing,
Dreamweaver,
Email Marketing,
Facebook,
Graphic Design,
HTML Scripting,
Illustrator,
InDesign,
Instagram,
Java,
Logo Design,
MAC,
Marketing,
Marketing Communications,
Marketing Strategy,
Microsoft Applications,
Newsletters,
Online Advertising,
Painting,
Photography,
Photoshop,
Pinterest,
Press Releases,
Print Publication Design,
Public Relations,
Silk Screen Printing,
Social Media,
Social Media Integration,
Social Networking,
Technological Proficiency,
Tumblr,
Web Design,
Wordpress,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Design Logos,
Online Marketing,
Social Media Marketing,
YouTube,