PERSONAL RESUME
HELLO, MY
NAME IS KAYLA
I'm a visual designer and brand expert who loves a good challenge and collaborating with dynamic creators and brands. I am currently available for new work full time, part-time, and contract while I co-operate The Third Eye Collective. Keep scrolling to view my work, experience, referrals, and awards.
CONNECT
717.449.3238 | kayla@thethirdeyecollective.com
Instagram: k.garpstas | LinkedIn: Kayla Garpstas
EDUCATION
BFA in Graphic Design | West Virginia University
Graduated in 2017
SKILLS
Logo + Brand Building | Product Design + Development Creative Strategy + Direction | High-level Brand Collaboration | Graphic Design + Content Creation | Product + Lifestyle Photography | Pitch Decks + Presentations | Team + Project Management | Social Media | UI + UX Design | Adobe Creative Cloud | Google Workspace
LOGO + BRAND DEVELOPMENT
THE THIRD EYE COLLECTIVE BRANDS
COMING
SOON!
ASHTA
COMING
SOON!
MYFITFOODS
COMING
SOON!
KITHORA
COMING
SOON!
SUNMARKET
EXPERIENCE
01.2020 - PRESENT
THE THIRD EYE COLLECTIVE
CO-FOUNDER
A logo and branding collective focused on building brands that tell a story. Working with high level brands such as WOW Skincare Science, Flora + Bast, MyFitFoods, Bob’s Containers, and other eCommerce and lifestyle brands.
Responsibilities include running and operating a full-service creative marketing collective, logo, branding, and design for all high-level clients and brands. Creative direction and management for all small to mid-level brands.
Creative & Art Direction, Product Design & Development, Logo & Branding,
Creative Projects, UI & UX Design, Team & Project Management
06.2019 - 11.2020
NOVAEO
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / CREATIVE LEAD
NOVAEO, a natural consumer brand distributor, owns brands and products that are sold on Amazon such as TreeActiv, Ayadara, KyndLeaf, etc. Operating as a 100% remote company the NOVAEO community spans across the globe.
Responsibilities included creative direction for brands and rebrands of products being sold on dotcoms and Amazon. QA and direction for social media, lifestyle, and product photography, as well as campaigns and any other creative projects for brands.
Creative & Art Direction, International Team Management, Project Management
Logo & Branding, UI & UX Design, Design & Direction for eCommerce
12.2017 - 06.2019
AGENCY FIFTY3
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Agency FIFTY3 is a full-service agency based in Denver, CO. specializing in the multifamily housing industry.
Responsibilities included working on large-scale projects as well as being a team lead for 7 graphic designers.
Creative & Art Direction, Team Management, Project Management,
Logo & Branding, UI & UX Design
12.2017 - 12.2018
JUNIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
10.2015 - 01.2017
RACER X MAGAZINE
INTERN GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Racer X, is the largest and most influential publication in the motocross and off-road industry as well as the world's top source of motocross and supercross news, videos, features, and photos.
Responsibilities included design for all GNCC and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross events, working with the Racer X team to produce a wide range of work.
Logo Design, Publication Design, Custom Graphics, Apparel & Collateral, Event Design
REFERENCES
MICHAEL HUEREQUE
Executive Vice President at Agency FIFTY3
SHANNON FAILLA
VP, Culture and Support at Student Quarters
PAOLA SULLIVAN
Co-Founder of The Third Eye Collective
AWARDS + RECOGNITION
ACCOMPLISHMENTS BEFORE THE THIRD EYE CO.
Hermes Creative
2nd Place - 2019
Real Estate Website
W3 Awards
1st Place - 2019
Social Campaign
Vega Awards
1st Place - 2018
Real Estate, Video
Marcom Awards
1st Place - 2019
Social Campaign
Davey Awards
2nd Place - 2019
Social Marketing
Hermes Creative
3rd Place - 2019
Real Estate Website
Vega Awards
3rd Place - 2018
Real Estate, Video
Communicator
1st Place - 2018
Campaign Promotional
Global Trend Marketing
2nd Place - 2019
Best Website
Communicator
2nd Place - 2018
Corporate Identity
Dot Comm Awards
2nd Place - 2019
Website
Communicator
1st Place - 2018
Branding
Hermes Creative
2nd Place - 2019
Real Estate Website
Communicator
2nd Place - 2018
Campaign Promotional
Vega Awards
2nd Place - 2018
Real Estate, Video
LOGO + BRAND DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS BEFORE THE THIRD EYE CO.
LET'S CONNECT
717.449.3238 | kayla@thethirdeyecollective.com
Instagram: k.garpstas | LinkedIn: Kayla Garpstas