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“Kelsey's creativity knows no bounds. Her understanding of the elements of graphic design combined with her marketing sense, particularly her willingness to experiment with the new and different, is of great value to Coldwell Banker Townside. I continue to be impressed with her design and innovation, but have particularly enjoyed her quick wit and sense of humor during our association.”

Margaret Galecki, General Manager
Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS®

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“Think your marketing person is creative, and thinks outside of the box? Have they created a marketing campaign that spread like wildfire, and even got the CEO of a multi-national corporation to join in the fun? I've had the privilege of working with Kelsey on a number of different projects, all of varying scale, and time and time again she's led the charge with great ideas that get noticed. She's the best around.

Jeremy Hart, President
The NRVLiving Real Estate Group

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“Kelsey Sarles combines expertise in the principles of graphic arts, Internet savvy, and marketing experience to consult with clients, understand their goals, and transform their visions into images.”
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative

Anne Giles Clelland, President/CEO
Handshake Media, Inc; Wasabi Enterprises

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“Kelsey is the type of person you want to work with on a design/marketing team. She is a dynamite designer and marketing expert– full of passion, creativity, innovation, professionalism, and character. Her presentation and communication skills are extraordinary. She can manage and execute an extensive work load with precision and speed. The quality and creativity of her work consistently exceeds expectations, and I feel that her role at Coldwell Banker Townside is indispensable. Beyond all of that, she is just fun and has a refreshing sense of humor.”

Caroline Laski, Marketing Assistant
Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS®

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“As one of the agents who benefits enormously from Kelsey's marketing expertise, I am happy to testify that she's excellent in every way. Love her design work, but also appreciate the way she can explain things so clearly to those of us not so comfortable with evolving technologies, and I especially admire the way she stays calm and focused and efficient during days when she must feel like she's being nibbled to death by ducks!"

Pat Tracy, Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS®

 

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Kelsey Jade Sarles

 

OBJECTIVE | EDUCATION | EXPERIENCE | SKILLS | SERVICE | HONORS

CONTACT • KELSEY@REDK.US • 304.952.0776
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OBJECTIVE
Employ my creative talents developing inspiring, client-driven projects in collaboration with other creative professionals. Work with cool people on cool stuff!
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EDUCATION
Concord University • Athens, WV
August 2003--May 2007
» BA in Graphic Design/Advertising
» Minor in Business Administration
» GPA-4.00 • Valedictorian • Summa Cum Laude
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EXPERIENCE
Marketing Director, Coldwell Banker Townside, REALTORS®
June 2007–2011 | Blacksburg, VA
» Strategic Planning: develop comprehensive, goal oriented marketing plans
» Designing: create custom advertising pieces for print, web, and mobile applications
» Website Design: collaborate with web developer to continually improve user experience
» Social Media Marketing: editor/contributor of company Blog, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts
» Image Enhancing: retouch and purpose individual agent and property images
» Videography: create, film, and edit company videos
» Consulting: assist agents develop marketing ideas and strategies
» Public Speaking: create and conduct marketing presentations on a bi-monthly basis
» Copywriting: develop advertising messages, represent company on Twitter, Facebook, and Blog
» Measuring Results: monitor and track analytical data to determine marketing results
» Accounting: maintain marketing invoices, monitor advertising expenses, and oversee marketing budget


Freelance Design
May 2003–Present | Blacksburg, VA
» Handshake™: UX and Graphic Design for: mobile apps and website (in development)

» Smart College Visit: UX Design, Ad, Flyer, and Poster Design

» She Chooses™: Graphic Design, Branding and Logo Design, Mobile App Design (in development)
» Aquatic Adventures: Company logo and business card design
» New River Valley Triathlon: Event branding, logo, promotional flyer, and event t-shirt design
» Jim Flowers: Cover design and interior manuscript layout
» Townside Property Management: Logo redesign, letterhead and envelope design
» The Training Edge:Company logo and t-shirt design for new business launch

 

Graphic Designer, Trophies & More
August 2005–June 2007 | Princeton, WV
» Designed t-shirt graphics for schools, churches, sports teams, businesses, community fund-raisers, etc.

 

Adrenaline Advertising Agency, Concord University
January 2006–May 2006 | Athens, WV
» Participated in a student-led advertising agency as part of graduation requirements
» Conducted market research, developed advertising campaigns and promotional materials for clients
» Served as Account Executive, Creative Director, and Assistant Art Director for three separate projects

 

Graphic Design Internship, Discovery Place
June–July 2005 | Charlotte, NC
» Created exhibit displays and signs for museum under the direction of Andy Crews, Creative Director
» Gained experience in copy and graphic layout, exhibit display design, and directional sign design
» Submitted project specs to print vendors and compiled bids to determine best value
» Observed the development of Dead Sea Scrolls marketing plan; developed concept in postcard promo
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SKILLS
» activeCollab

» Adobe Acrobat Professional
» Adobe Bridge
» Adobe Dreamweaver
» Adobe Illustrator
» Adobe InDesign
» Adobe Photoshop

» Basecamp
» iLife and iWork

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SERVICE

Knoxville Habitat for Humanity

September 2011–Present | Knoxville, TN

I enjoy volunteering with this great organization every Tues. and Thurs., where I have made new friends and acquired several new skills including: » Caulking » Painting » Operating a nail gun » Operating a table saw
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HONORS
» Valedictorian, Concord University, May 19, 2007
» Addressed graduating class in a Commencement Speech, May 19, 2007
» Invitation into the Gamma Beta Phi Society 2007
» Academic Achievement Scholarship from Concord University 2003-2007
» ACT Scholarship from Concord University 2003-2007
» Director’s Scholarship from Concord University 2003-2007
» Interact Scholarship from Princeton High School 2003
» Promise Scholarship from Governor Bob Wise 2003-2007