Kristy Breen Email & Phone Number

Centreville, Virginia, United States

Develops and implements engaging lesson plans that differentiate to meet the needs of each student.Observes and evaluates student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Manages individual proactive behavior modifications and implements positive reinforcementsstrategies. Maintains accurate records of student progress and provides constructive feedback andsupport for parents.

Haymarket, Virginia, United States

Creates original graphics, illustrations, pattern collections, and logos for retail products, brands, and manufacturers. Evaluates trends, and provides retail trend direction in the stationery, home decor and gift markets. Creates mockups, email campaigns and pitches to Art Directors and Manufacturers. Creates designs for licensing. Executes Social Media campaigns. Maintains website and shops.

Remote

Managed and maximized Jewel's portfolio by building rapport with Jewel's 45+ artists and brands worldwide. Delivered timely guidance on curated, customized trend direction for clients and across Jewel's website. Contributed to design and execution of digital content for email campaigns. Met client objectives, leveraging expertise in typography, iconography, color theory, digital design, and UI tactics.• Executed the creation and delivery of design solution documentation to support marketing campaigns and product launches, including collaborations with Fit and Fresh, Dollar Tree and TJX.• Created, revised, and updated brand books and style guides for brands such as House of Turnowsky, The New York Botanical Garden, The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Nikki Chu, EttaVee, Simplified, Rachael Hale, Bouffants & Broken Hearts, Lolita and Breathe Live Explore.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Created designs for on-site, email-based, and online advertising strategies and executed brand vision through creative direction by partnering with creative team. Standardized creative design processes by developing and enforcing best practices.• Designed custom, recognizable graphics sold under the Rachael Hale brand and produced the “Let's Go Spring/Summer” collection for the Rachael Hale brand and website.• Designed art layouts, specifying style, type size and graphics to meet project specifications, including presentation decks, product mockups, and social media content for the sales team to secure collaborations and revenue. • Managed layout approval process, presenting designs and incorporating feedback to improve final products.

Remote

Created and executed email and digital marketing campaigns, including the management of the weekly Artist Campaign, and collaborated with artists to create marketing spotlight promos. Designed marketing publications and materials, including monthly newsletter and look books for client presentations. Assisted with photo gallery management, archiving and package creation for clients. • Conducted trend research and built weekly trend boards for internal/external use. • Researched potential clients to add to marketing databases, adding over 150+ clients for food industry marketing campaign.

Gainesville, Virginia, United States

Helped children achieve developmentally appropriate milestones by maintaining supportive and learning-focused classroom environment. Collaborated effectively with preschool team members to offer children diverse learning opportunities, ample playtime, and caring environments critical to early childhood success.

Haymarket, Virginia, United States

Provided childcare, house cleaning, meal preparation and laundry to support daily needs. Professional development in graphic design (Udemy, Shaw Academy) and surface pattern designs (Make It In Design) coursework in preparation for returning to original career path.

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Implemented district-approved curriculum, materials, and instructional methods to support academic achievement and student personal development. Administered testing programs and subject-specific assessments to evaluate student competency levels and develop individual learning plans. Cultivated social-emotional well-being of students, building positive, safe classroom culture.• Guided teams through unpacking Science Curriculum objectives as Lead Science Teacher K-3 • Selected for advanced Leadership Training

Port Washington, New York, United States

Pitched the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum, an innovative social and emotional learning (SEL) program for grades Pre-K-12. Performed outreach and maintained relationships with participating schools nationwide. Wrote press releases, media alerts, web articles, copy and content for the Mutt-i-grees® brand. Designed custom blog posts, collateral for special events, and inserts for PSAs. Copy assisted with promotional pieces for the shelter in partnership with design teams. Maintained and updated press kit materials. Designed and implemented media plans, managed the distribution of the Mutt-i-grees® Curriculum, and compiled media reports for shareholders.• Authored script and media plan for the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum PSA campaign. Managed all scheduling, casting, and set design.• Scheduled bookings on high profile talk shows, including GMA and Rachael Ray, to promote adoptions. Utilized Cision to perform detailed market research and to generate media lists to target for pitching special events, stories, and PSA.*Relocated to Northern VA*

Glen Cove, New York, United States

Provided childcare, house cleaning, meal preparation and laundry to support daily needs. Managed expenses, records, doctor's appointments, and essential errands.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Implemented district-approved curriculum, materials, and instructional methods to support academic achievement and student personal development. Aligned Math Curriculum to Common Core standards for staff as a Math Leadership member. Prepared and implemented remedial programs for students requiring extra help.• Supervised and coordinated the Center Stage program in cooperation with Queens Theatre in the Park.

New York, New York, United States

Served as key liaison and formal representative for all marketing, promotional sales, and advertising for 10 restaurant properties. Organized successful and favorable events and promotions with marketing partners. Designed, produced, and managed all advertising and promotional collateral for the enterprise.

New York, New York, United States

Directly supported two Vice Presidents and Managing Editors of DC Comics; implemented specialized projects, coordinated talent relations and Licensing initiatives, as well as calendar, scheduling, and logistical management.

New York, New York, United States

Supported Senior Art Directors and routinely worked with creative team to assist in advertisement design. Created designs and presentations for client meetings. Designed and proofread ads to ensure accuracy in specifications, copywriting, and essential elements including logos, branding, and addresses. Trafficked ads through all the phases of development. Pre-flighted and released ads for production. Assisted with photoshoots to ensure required poses and attainment of logistical photos.As Account Coordinator, managed the production of account advertisements, provided exemplary service clients as a direct interface, managed database of account jobs for executive leadership, collaborated with publications, and released all ads for production, with additional daily duties and special projects supported.

New York, New York, United States

Supported Account Executives and partnered with clients to plan meetings, traffic ads through production and gather required assets. Supported Executives in meeting deadlines and reaching targeted audiences. Assisted in planning events, including Opening Night parties and Previews for the press.

Master Of Science - Ms, Elementary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Elected to Kappa Delta Pi Dean's List

Continuing Education, Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Media Studies And Film Studies

Transfered To Queens College, Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Activities and Societies: Dean's List Student Theater Productions

H.S. Regents & Citizenship Endorsed Diploma

Activities and Societies: Theater, Creative Writing, Students For Preservation of the Earth, Save the Children, Students Against Drunk.

Continuing Education, Pattern Surface Design