Kristin H.

About Kristin H.

I’m a creative strategist and joyful connector with a knack for seeing patterns others miss—and turning ideas into well-executed, high-impact results. Whether building a luxury brand, launching a new product, designing an unforgettable experience, or rallying a community around a shared vision, I bring clarity, contagious enthusiasm, and a deep sense of purpose.With a diverse background spanning experiential marketing, branding, sales, recruiting, design, and community management, I thrive in fast-moving, collaborative environments where I\'m trusted to create a plan and drive results. My superpowers? Spotting roadblocks before they happen, offering strong creative solutions, and energizing cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.Clients, colleagues, and partners know me as someone who unifies teams through integrity, heart, and humor. Core Competencies & Passions:Identity/Brand Strategy & Experiential DesignSales & Product LaunchesCreative Direction & Campaign ManagementHigh-Impact Recruiting & Team BuildingArt Direction, Graphic Design & CopywritingConference & Tradeshow StrategyCommunity Engagement & Lifestyle BrandingCoaching, Teaching & Joyful Leadership

Experience

1. Art & Improv Instructor

   FRASER VALLEY METROPOLITAN RECREATION DISTRICT

   Aug 2024 — Present

Education

• Artscape / Gallery 37, Chicago IL

  Continuing classes in Life Drawing.

  2007 — 2008

• Lillstreet Art Center, Chicago IL

  Serigraphy (screen-printing), metalsmithing/jewelry design.

  2008 — 2010

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Furniture Structure and Ikebana courses

  1995 — 1995

• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

  Study Abroad in London

  1992 — 1992

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  BA, Graphic Design/studio art and English/creative writing

  1989 — 1994

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Course, Summer Institute in Negotiation

  2008 — 2008

• Colorado Free University

  Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Coaching
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Promotions
• Public Relations
• Improvisational Comedy
• Copywriting
• Editing
• Publications
• Graphic Design
• Campaign Management
• Direct Marketing
• Publishing
• Event Planning
• Advertising
• Management
• Team Building
• Teaching
• Layout
• Digital Asset Management
• Direct Mail
• Creative Direction
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Production
• Catalogs
• Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Screen Printing
• Copy Editing
• Instructional Design
• Social Media
• Recruiting
• Training
• Integrated Marketing
• Print Purchasing
• Product Launching
• Leadership