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Kayla Garpstas Nicotra
 PERSONAL RESUME 
Hello, My
Name is Kayla 
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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

Capabilities

Logo & Brand Building

Website Design

Creative Strategy & Direction

High-level Brand Collaboration

Team & Project Management

Product Design & Development

Pitch Decks & Presentations

Pitching to CEOs & Celebrities

Performance Marketing

Amazon Marketing

Graphic Design

Content Creation

Product & Lifestyle Photography

Figma + Webflow

Adobe Creative Cloud

Google Workspace 

Logo & Brand Development

THE THIRD EYE COLLECTIVE BRANDS 

Pitch Decks + Presentations

THE THIRD EYE COLLECTIVE BRANDS 

Elle Macpherson Deck
Brand Elle Machpherson

The Third Eye Collective collaborated with supermodel Elle Macpherson on "The Body" product line, integrating her iconic trademarked name and Elle's essence and values. We became the first agency in 20 years to win the bid for this prestigious project after an extensive bidding process.

Addison Rae Deck
Brand
Addison Rae

Collaborating with top TikTok star Addison Rae, we crafted a unique product line centered around hair porosity. Our brand sets Addison apart from other celebrity hair brands by introducing a revolutionary method of hair identification, catering to individual hair porosity types, and transforming the way we perceive our hair.

Bob's Containers Deck
Brand
Bob's Containers

Working alongside Netflix's Queer Eye collaborator, Bob's Containers sought a brand refresh and marketing materials to elevate their product identity. Through close collaboration with Bob's team, we developed a strong brand identity and decks, enabling them to scale and meet their desired potential.

Flora + Bast Deck
Brand
Flora + Blast 

Flora + Bast, a full-spectrum self-care brand, required a deck to highlight their brand, values, and products. Crafting intentional products and rituals, we created a narrative-driven deck that showcases both the product's complexity and user-friendly simplicity.

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, Client Communication

Creative Projects, UI & UX Design, Team & Project Management, Business & Sales Pitches

 05.2022 - PRESENT 

Media.Monks

SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER

A global digital-first marketing and advertising company specifically focused on performance marketing.

Working with high-level brands such as SoundCloud, Hatch, Ember, OLAPLEX, Workday, Kraken, and other emerging eCommerce brands.

Responsibilities include management and creative direction on all leading accounts and managing 2 direct reports. Creative direction for ad creatives including display, social, and CTV. The role includes creative strategy, research, and client communication from conceptualization to execution. 

Creative & Art Direction, Client Communication, Ad Creative Strategy & Direction

UI & UX Design, Team & Project Management, Creative Pitches & Client Kick-Offs

06.2019 - 11.2020

Novaeo

CREATIVE DIRECTOR 

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

Paola Sullivan
Paola Sullivan

Co-Founder of

The Third Eye Collective

paola@thethirdeyecollective.com

Michael Huereque
Michael Huereque

Head of Growth

at SAMY Alliance

michael.huereque@samy.com

Shannon Failla 
Shannon Failla 

VP of Culture & Support 

at Student Quarters

sfailla@livesq.com

Robbie Wiedie
Robbie Wiedie

VP of Creative Services at

Power Digital

robwiedie@gmail.com

Awards & Regconition

NYX Award Grand

NYX Marcom Awards

Grand Winner - 2022

Social Branding 

NYX Award Gold

NYX Marcom Awards

Gold Winner - 2022

Boutique Agency 

MarCom Gold

Marcom Awards

Gold Winner - 2022

Logo Design

MarCom Gold

Marcom Awards

Gold Winner - 2022

Branding Refresh

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Hermes Creative

2nd Place - 2019

Real Estate Website

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W3 Awards

1st Place - 2019

Social Campaign 

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Vega Awards

1st Place - 2018

Real Estate, Video 

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Marcom Awards

1st Place - 2019

Social Campaign

Davey Awards

2nd Place - 2019

Social Marketing

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Hermes Creative

3rd Place - 2019

Real Estate Website 

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Global Trend Marketing

2nd Place - 2019

Best Website 

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Communicator

1st Place - 2018

Campaign Promotional 

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Global Trend Marketing

2nd Place - 2019

Best Website 

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Communicator

2nd Place - 2018

Corporate Identity

Dot Comm Awards

2nd Place - 2019

Website 

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Communicator

1st Place - 2018

Branding 

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Hermes Creative

2nd Place - 2019

Real Estate Website 

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Communicator

2nd Place - 2018

Campaign Promotional

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Vega Awards

2nd Place - 2018

Real Estate, Video 

Connect

717.449.3238 | kayla@thethirdeyecollective.com

Instagram: k.garpstas | LinkedIn: Kayla Garpstas

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