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Nice to meet you,
I'm Kat.

Passionate Graphic Designer and Communication Specialist with twelve years of experience effectively managing design projects from conception to completion. I’ve had the privilege to lead projects  and campaigns for companies —big and small.

 

I enjoy working on a team with a healthy balance of autonomy, collaboration, creativity, and strategy. My focus is on collecting content and designing materials for training and awareness, business collateral, websites, and employee engagement.

Take a look at my resume.

 Skills 

Graphic Design
Branding
Logo Design
Photo Editing
Illustration
Project Management
Innovative Thinker
Training & Awareness
Presentation Design
PPT Animation
Leader
Content Creation
Infographic Design
Communication Design
Dedicated
Phishing Campaign Mgmt.
Website Design
Team Player
Business Collateral Design
Newsletter Creative Editor
Clear Communicator
Internal Social Media Mgmt.
Copy Writing
Creative
Email Template Design
Job Aid Templates
Achiever
Organized

 Education 

University of Maryland
Global Campus

Working on completing a Bachelor's Degree majoring in Graphic Design & Communications

GPA 4.0

New York Institute of Photography

Advanced photography certification
program where I won first place in a
student photo competition

Completed

Santa Ynez Valley Union
High School

General studies, participating in theatre, art, cheerleading, Writing, and Sport's Medicine

Graduated

 Software 

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[ Nov 2018 - Sep 2022 ]
Information Security
Communications Manager
and Training & Awareness Designer
Creative Management

  • Alignined Information Security branding to marketing brand guidelines

  • Partnered with stakeholders to create logos, email templates, PPTs, and standardized collateral

  • Managed collateral repositories and mapped design files to website

Communication Management

  • Distributed communications and newsletters 

  • Supported Executives and SMEs with their initiatives to engage in user adoption

  • Created and managed multiple channels: website, newsletters, Yammer, and promoted Information Security programs

Learning  Experience Management

  • Designed and conducting remediations for employees failing phishing simulations resulting in a 42% reduction in recidivism in one year

  • Researched training and awareness topics and new technology for learners of all levels and learning types

  • Designed Phishing training and awareness materials that reduced phishing in two quarters by 30%

  • Designed and deployed quarterly phishing simulation campaigns and templates

Chatbot Design and Launch

  • Chatbot character design chosen to represent the launch of the new Teams chatbot AI technology connecting over 10,000 employees across the US

2022 Employee Spotlight Winner

  • Chosen by executive leadership as an example of innovative program management and featured by a video interview

  • Ten Spotlight winners were featured out of 10,000 employees across the business

 Work Accomplishments 

Kat Lames

2022 Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight winner
( 10  employees chosen out of 10,000). 

Kat with Interns

2022 Intern Leader

InfoSec internship program leader for two interns. Planned and executed a valuable, impactful, educational, and hands on experience that will assist in their future career paths.

InfoSec Newsletters

Launched Newsletters

Creator of the Information Security and Technology newsletters and served as the Creative Content Editor gaining over 10,000 employee's engagement, increased website traffic, amplified training and awareness exposure to a greater audience, and recognized high preforming employees.

Branding InfoSec

Branding InfoSec

Created the Information Security branding that standardized materials designed and sent by the department resulting in increased engagement, trust, and information retention. Employee engagement was increased by 50% and phishing/scam rates were lowered in one year by 30% across 10,000 employees.

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[ May 2010 - Nov 2019 ]
Kat Lames Design Studio
Owner, Graphic Designer, and Photographer
Client Management

  • Worked closely with clients on project specifics and deliverables

  • Supported various small businesses with brand roll-outs and image repository management

Graphic Design

  • Designed original graphics for use in branding, indoor signage, outdoor signage, clothing, and websites 

  • Creating character, Infographic, Logo, and collateral vectors

  • Image and typography manipulation to customize visuals that best represent the brand 

Photography

  • US & Germany  Lead photographer for weddings and portraits  delivering emotional and memorable photos 

  • Orange County, CA  Published Food Photographer for Fire Brand Media publications: Newport Beach Magazine and Laguna Beach Magazine

  • Laguna Beach, CA On retainer to maintain and grow four Eight88 owned restaurant's and hotel photo repository used in publication, website, and branding: La Casa Del Camino, Roof Top Lounge, House of Big Fish, and KY'A Bistro

  • Newport Beach, CA Freelance Food Photography and chalkboard menu artist for a high-end resort: The Balboa Bay Resort, A+O Bar and Grill, Waterfront Grill, and Blend Coffee

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