Kristal Oknefski

About Kristal Oknefski

I am an articulate and accomplished content writer, diligent copy editor, experienced graphic designer, and creative social media manager with a body of work spanning nearly two decades. I work closely with the UX/UI team at SpecialOPS to create clean and compelling copy for the clients we serve. I also develop a wide range of news stories, research pieces, weekly features and more for DispenseMagazine.com, as well as articles and advertisements for their quarterly magazine. I possess a work ethic that is second to none and will stop at nothing to ensure desired results are achieved. I am an energetic, outgoing, laser-focused, entrepreneurial-minded, and forward-thinking professional that strives to reach the highest levels of success for my clients, and myself. I actively improve my professional skill set by constantly seeking knowledge, networking with other established professionals, and staying current with cutting edge initiatives.My nearly two decades of experience have broadened my expertise in marketing, social media initiatives, relationship building, sales, copywriting, business management, communication, content creation, client acquisition, and retention, client relations, customer service, employee management and engagement, and leadership. The knowledge I\'ve gained through this diverse experience allows me to quickly adapt to numerous situations and perform the duties of my position to the highest degrees of success.Feeling swamped and need help maintaining your company blog or updating content? I\'d be happy to help brainstorm ideas and work with your team to produce quality content that aligns with your mission and integrated marketing strategy.

Experience

1. Director of Operations and Creative Services

   Specialops

   Nov 2018 — Present

   SpecialOPS agents are a highly trained tactical strike team, ready for your most extreme web design, development, and service demands. Aside from design and development, we offer consultation, domains, hosting, email, and security with quality and price points that are sure to keep you satisfied.

Education

• University of Cape Town

  Coursera Certification, Financial Regulation in Emerging Markets and The Rise of Fintech Companies

  2018 — 2018

• Udemy Academy

  Certification, Social Media Marketing

  2018 — 2018

• Princeton University

  Coursera Certification, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

  2018 — 2018

• Duke University

  Coursera Certification, FinTech Law and Policy

  2018 — 2018

• The Art Institutes

  Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design