Kathy Klingaman
Chief Creative Officer, Klingaman Creative kathy@klingamancreative.com
- Location
- Orange County, California Area
- Industry
- Graphic Design
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Kathy Klingaman's Overview
- Current
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- Owner at Klingaman Creative
- Past
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- Graphic Designer at Conexant Systems, Inc.
- Art Director at Acropolis Books
- Education
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- Syracuse University
- The George Washington University
- Recommendations
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4 people have recommended Kathy
- Connections
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266 connections
- Websites
Kathy Klingaman's Summary
Enjoys creating competitive advantage and long-term brand positioning success for clients large and small.
Demonstrates ability to manage client expectations and lead creative team from initial strategy to final implementation with focus on maximizing ROI.
Specialties
Brand Creation and Revitalization
Multi-dimensional Thinking
Creating Preference in Competitive Markets
Kathy Klingaman's Experience
Owner
Klingaman Creative
May 1991 – Present (20 years 9 months)
> Complete authority and responsibility for all creative projects from concept to execution resulting in multiple honors and industry design awards
> Successfully interacts with high-level client partners at Random House, Smithsonian Institute Press, Discovery Science Center, Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. and Habitat for Humanity
> Continues to be responsible for the hiring and coordination of a variety of talent sources including designers, photographers, and web development personnel
> Design and produce a wide variety of marketing materials with a focus on strategic solutions and increased ROI
> Creation of complete corporate identity programs including both print and website creation and development
Graphic Designer
Conexant Systems, Inc.
Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; CNXT; Semiconductors industry
January 1997 – April 1999 (2 years 4 months)
> Design and production of collateral materials, advertising, and exhibit pieces drastically reducing design time in one instance and garnering an award in another
Art Director
Acropolis Books
November 1987 – May 1991 (3 years 7 months)
> Responsible for overall design and production of books, semi-annual catalog and sales materials resulting in several awards including an award for "Best of Show"
> Responsible for the selection, hiring and supervising of contract illustrators, calligraphers, photographers and typesetters
> Led design team in direction and oversight of production for all publications
Kathy Klingaman's Education
Syracuse University
MFA, Advertising
1989 – 1991
The George Washington University
BA, Double major Fine Art and Clinical Psychology
1980 – 1983
Kathy Klingaman's Additional Information
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Foreign Travel and Languages Painting and Sculpture Marathoning
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- Honors and Awards:
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The Davey Award Awards
Several Silver Awards
MarCom Awards
Several Gold and Platinum Awards
Neenah Paper Letterhead Competition
Bronze
Print Industry of America/Southern California
Best of Category
Department of Treasury, U.S. Savings Bond Program
Special Merit Award
The Garden Writers Association of America
Best of Show, and Certificates of Merit
The Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington
Several Merit Awards
American Scholastic Publication Association
First Place Special Merit, and Best Visual Publication
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