Kathy Ramirez 🖌 Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

The same role and responsibilities from The Stable were carried over with the acquisition

Los Angeles County, California, United States

The Stable is a commerce agency that connects brands and consumers across all channels. Leveraging a full suite of omnichannel capabilities, we drive revenue and efficiency for brands through both retail and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. Backed by data, fueled by insights, and brought to life through world-class sales and operations, creative, digital, and patented technology, we build and execute strategies that acquire customers, create immersive experiences, and scale brands.My most notable achievements include:🖌 Working with the Brand Director and design colleagues to service commerce focused clients delivering campaign graphics, print materials, and website designs🖌 Collaborating with Art Directors and Brand Strategists to deliver full-cycle production of original content for client campaigns🖌 Preparing and delivering final files for clients including assets for print production and digital campaigns🖌 Leading research initiatives for incorporating sustainable design practices into packaging to better service our clientsAdditional responsibilities include:- Creating a Shopify merchandising and client file delivery guidelines to help educate colleagues- Preparing presentation decks for client pitches and external marketing of our studio services

Los Angeles, California, United States

Zehner is a full-service digital agency that connects brands with consumers through strategic design and technology. We craft intuitive eCommerce experiences and digital products for fashion, lifestyle, and consumer brands.My most notable achievements include:🖌 Assisting with UI production of eCommerce page designs including PDP, PLP, and Blog/Supporting content pages for sites ranging from custom to templated builds (all in FIgma)🖌 Utilizing modular design systems to create an effective and cohesive system for clients to repurpose sections throughout their site🖌 Preparing client specific UI style guides and Photo Image guidelines for website builds🖌 Leading the Shopify merchandising process and ensuring all assets including copy, imagery, and product details were added in preparation for site launch🖌 Creating hand drawn icons/illustrations as an extension of the clients branding to add a custom feelAdditional responsibilities include:- Designing unique and custom marketing assets for Zehner’s agency website, blog and social media channels- Conducting light photo retouching, cropping, and exporting of imagery in preparation for site merchandising - Presenting initial website designs and multiple rounds of revisions to clients and implemented feedback in a timely manner- Workshopping with other designers during design session to problem solve UI/UX solutions together- Preparing pitch decks and other presentations for the Business Development team

Los Angeles, California

Fuze Branding is a full-service boutique branding agency that specializes in company naming, visual brand identity, product photography, and custom web design specifically for small businesses.My most notable achievements include:🖌 Building custom client websites optimized for desktop/mobile via Showit, resulting in an increase in brand awareness🖌 Executing client's vision of their packaging design to compliment the branding guidelines, driving up product value🖌 Acting as Team Lead when creating visuals and supporting content for blog posts in the “Resource Vault” section of the website🖌 Creating deliverables including client Ebooks, promotional flyers, and resources such as PowerPoint decks

Los Angeles, California

My most notable achievements include:🖌 Designing client stationery and social media assets using brand guidelines to increase brand awareness🖌 Rebuilding template designs in user friendly programs such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for client delivery🖌 Updating Fuze's website portfolio by saving out and uploading design files on the back end of WordPress🖌 Preparing "print ready" files for final delivery of client projects

Downtown Los Angeles

Great American Custom Insurance Services is a full service underwriting division of Great American Insurance Group focused on long-term client relationships and customized business solutions.My most notable achievements include:🖌 Designing company materials such as PowerPoint presentation templates and employee gifts in accordance with company branding guidelines🖌 Enhancing the company website by utilizing Web 2.0 features to optimize the user experience and the design aesthetic🖌 Managing and training Design Assistant to ensure quality projects were delivered on time🖌 Executing custom design projects for the company president and high-level executives as requestedAdditional responsibilities include:- Establishing brand visual identity guideline to create consistency for future materials- Utilizing SharePoint web application to update the company website routinely- Custom designing graphic T-shirts and creating Snapchat Geofilters for staff-related events- Building a custom newsletter layout in InDesign and training HR staff on proper techniques on updating newsletter content- Creating the branding which was used for the 25th Anniversary celebration in 2017- Photographing staff events and documenting images for memorabilia

Los Angeles, California

The Giving Keys is a Los Angeles based company that inspires others through jewelry which serves a greater purpose.My most notable achievements include:🖌 Composing packaging designs for “The Statement Pin”, resulting in additional value added to its original price point 🖌 Streamlining line sheets which included detailed information on all new product launches to pitch to wholesalers 🖌 Styling, shooting, and editing flat lays used for website design, email campaigns, and social channel marketingAdditional responsibilities include:- Executing email designs for Wholesale & Direct channels with quick turnarounds- Designing wallpapers for followers to download via Instagram Stories during “Wallpaper Wednesdays”

Santa Monica / Downtown La, California

General Assembly transforms careers and teams — including more than one third of the Fortune 100 — through dynamic courses in coding, data, design, and business.I served as a TA for Kim Cruickshanks' (Founder + Creative Director for Fuze Branding) "Intro to Illustrator" Saturday workshop class. Each class averaged about a dozen students and I helped with any questions and/or problems they may have faced when learning a new design application. I hosted one-on-one sessions with the students in need of help throughout the day.

Los Angeles, California

LA Fashion Week® is an organization dedicated to helping raise the profile of Fashion in the United States. It produces a unique, immersive, and state of the art Fashion Platform twice a year.My most notable achievements include:🖌 Collaborating with Social Media Coordinator to create a cohesive seasonal campaign, contributing to the 600+ million social impressions generated during SS’17 🖌 Producing SS’17 materials: sponsorship decks, invitations, show guides, and website content to reflect company image🖌 Redesigning the LAFW logo & brand visual identity guideline to reflect a luxury, high-end aesthetic lookAdditional responsibilities include:- Creating the company's brand visual identity guideline- Collaborating with the web developer to update and implement new branding guidelines on LAFW website- Photographing SS'17 season and accommodating requested shots from the Fashion Director- Laying out various proposal packages for team to send to potential sponsors- Retouching photos for to be shared on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, etc.- Conceptualizing and executing the design content of the "2017 Fall/Winter" press kit

Los Angeles, California

Fuze Branding is a full-service boutique branding agency that specializes in killer company naming, visual brand identity, product photography, and custom web design especially for small businesses.My most notable achievements include:🖌 Designing unique hand drawn lettering for social media marketing purposes🖌 Creating interactive stop motion illustrations and building PSD Mockups to showcase company work🖌 Pitching social media marketing concepts to creative team which were then implemented in future campaigns🖌 Generating consistently high audience engagement, receiving more than 250 views on the most popular post

Long Beach, Ca

Alpha Kappa Psi, the world's oldest and largest professional business fraternity, is a unique, prestigious association of students, professors, graduates and professionals with common interests and goals.My most notable achievements include:🖌 Collaborating with the marketing director in conceptualizing campaigns for each recruitment season*🖌 Designing print and digital marketing materials that were both visually compelling and informative🖌 Creating graphic invitations, name cards, and programs for banquet events🖌 Offering design consulting advice to incoming chapter designers as an alumna* Spring 2015 campaign, “Your Future Starts Here”, yielded the largest membership class since its founding in Spring of 2012.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General, Alumni

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, Delta Omicron Chapter - Professional Business Fraternity

High School Diploma