CAREER OBJECTIVE
I am a Detail Oriented Professional with 12+ years experience in
brand creation, social media management, start up consultation, consumer confidence, and new market development. I aim to leverage my diverse skill-set to successfully support marketing strategies, branding, and customer support in a remote or In- Person position concurrent with relocating to Seattle, WA.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mobile: 903-***-****
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www.linkedin.com/in/KeganKidd
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Collegiate: 6 Meritorious Scholarships, Only Art Student at SAU to ever be awarded the Undergraduate Research Grant, Only Art Student at SAU to ever be a Graduating Member of the Honors College.
Departmental Student of the Year Upon Graduation.
Post Collegiate: ALT Magazine Hero 2014 for Non-Profit Work; Nominee for Wilbur Smith Award For Community Leadership & Excellence the following Spring. Nominee for Reader's Choice for Best Artist in Texarkana, ALT Magazine, 2019.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent Social Media Management Skills
Organizational & Event Planning Skills
Advanced Computer Skills, Including Microsoft, Mac, & Adobe Excellent Time Management & Work Ethic
Personnel, Trainee, and Intern Management Experience Excels at Creative Problem Solving, Customer Service, and Professional Interpersonal Skills
Excellent proof reading, editing, and copywriting skills.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Inventor/Owner/Artist
Primal Flow Studios, Texarkana, AR.
Development of our Flagship Product (which was entirely new to the market), as well as full time management of branding & social media marketing. Achiebved over a Quarter Million in Sales in the First Tree Years, and this handmade products is still in full time production and sold internationally purely from our social media marketing. Oversaw the training and management of employees, daily domestic and international sales and shipping, development of distribution connections and wholesale clients, creation of social media and video content, management of paid advertising accounts, inventory, and all customer service and response. October 2017 to Present
Dog Trainer, Pet Sitter
Developed Niche Market In-Home Pet Care Business with Additional Services, including Behavioral Dog Training. Managed Independent Contractors, developed Social Media Branding, worked heavily with local Shelter and Non Profit Agencies. In less than 3 years I had a full-time roster of 120+ Clients, 3 Contractors, A Sterling Reputation, and constant word-of-mouth referrals. 2008-2019
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Southern Arkansas University
-Professor's Assistant, Exhibiting Artists Liason, Gallery Manager, Student Worker Manager, Events Planner
Received the Undergraduate Research Grant in 2010 for my work on Akhenaten's Reign in Egypt's 18th Dynasty, which I presented at 5 other Universities.
Attended the Month Long International Student's Summit on Social Entrepreneurship in Boulder, Co. in 2008. I was one of 20 students from 18 countries chosen for the honor that year. Bachelor of Studio Arts, Cum Laude, May 2011