about Katelyn

k8designs

Katelyn Scott

Marketing & Communications Professional

Dedicated, curious, and creative problem solver, project manager, and communicator with more than 15 years experience in non-profit and higher education organizations. 

Experience leading creative teams, managing marketing and communications efforts, developing strategic objectives, and delivering high quality, effective print and digital media. 

  • Email k8designs.marketing@gmail.com
  • Phone + 217 898 8320

work history

K8Designs | Freelance

1998 - Current

Graphic design, photography, copy writing, website design

St. John's Episcopal School

2020 - Current

Admissions and Development Director, 2020

Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains - Abilene, TX

2019 -2020

Marketing and Communications Team Leader, 2019-2020

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio - Cincinnati, OH

2015 -2018

Marketing and Communications Team Leader, 2016 - 2018
Marketing and Communications Manager, 2015 - 2016

University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH

2012 -2015

College of Education, Criminal Justice, & Human Services
Director of Marketing and Publications, 2013 - 2015
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications 2012 - 2013

University of Illinois - Urbana, IL

2003 -2012

Division of Biomedical Sciences
Visiting Communications Coordinator | 2011 - 2012

Campus Information Technologies and Educational Services
Communications Specialist | 2005 - 2011

Creative Services | Public Affairs
Media Communications Specialist | 2003 - 2005

Health Alliance Medical Plans - Urbana, IL

2000 -2003

Communications Coordinator

Abilene Reporter News - Abilene, TX

1997 -2000

Advertising Media Consultant | 1998 - 2000
Graphic Designer | 1997 - 1998

professional experience

Marketing

Direct Mail
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
Social Media

Branding

Brand Architecture
Visual Identity
Messaging
Positioning

Public Relations

Media Relations
News Writing
Strategic Communications
Crisis Communications

Leadership

Team Building
Budgeting
Project Management
Strong Communication

Writing

Short Form Copy
Long Form Copy
Web Copy
Content Strategy

Creative

Graphic Design
Illustration
Photography
Web Design

education

B.A. in Communications and Public Relations | McMurry University

1993 - 1997

Graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.61/4.0