Top Talent like Katie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Katie Short

Creative & Brand Strategist
Henderson, NV, US
Project Management
Graphic Design
Brand Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Marketing & Branding Designer
I am a digital designer and marketer with over 10 years of experience crafting high-impact digital and print assets. I specialize in UX/UI design, branding, and marketing materials, and I excel at turning complex challenges into clear, compelling visual narratives. My work spans end-to-end design projects—from developing proposals and SOQs to executing immersive campaigns and event branding—while optimizing workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams. I'm passionate about using creative, story-driven solutions to boost brand engagement and drive results. Portfolio: KatieShort.org

Projects

Project Overview

Project Overview

Work History

H

Digital Marketing Specialist

Helix ElectricMay 2024 - Mar 2025 • 11 mosAs a Digital Marketing Specialist at Helix Electric, I drive the company’s brand engagement and digital presence across various platforms. My role involves combining strategic planning, creative development, and execution to support Helix Electric's marketing objectives. Key Responsibilities Proposal & SOQ Development: Led the design and production of proposals and Statements of Qualifications for large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring a consistent and professional look that adhered to brand guidelines. Partnered with Business Development to gather project data and finalize content. Brand Stewardship: Led all design efforts across various platforms, ensuring brand consistency for over 2,000 employees. Spearheaded campaigns and website revamps, resulting in a 20% increase in brand engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with recruiting, Human Resources, product, and external teams to design and execute integrated B2B and B2C marketing materials, such as presentation decks, event branding, and digital assets. Project Management & Process Optimization: Owned the design process from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. Managed up to 10 projects simultaneously with a focus on balancing creativity and utility. Created reusable templates for proposals and marketing collateral, reducing turnaround time and maintaining brand consistency. Evolving Brand Consistency: Maintained the company’s established brand identity while exploring new design trends, pushing creative boundaries to keep visuals fresh and relevant in a competitive construction market.
S

Lead Graphic Designer

star7advertisingOct 2018 - Aug 2024 • 5 yrs 11 mosImplemented corporate brand guidelines for artwork, securing compliance approval from the national company brand. Created comprehensive campaigns for client websites, social media, and email marketing using Adobe Suite and Figma. Designed larger-scale marketing materials such as bus wraps, billboards, and t-shirts to enhance client reach and engagement. Coordinated the development of company proposal booklets and business plans, demonstrating attention to detail and effective project management.
L

Freelance Graphic Designer

Luxury Estates InternationalSep 2016 - Sep 2023 • 7 yrs 1 moCollaborated closely with the LEI creative director to uphold brand standards, producing compelling designs for luxury residential properties. Crafted social media banners and print materials to expand client reach and attract new customers. Prepared files for newsletters, postcards, and flyers, ensuring consistency and quality for team-wide use and printing.
K

Event Operations Manager

Kokoro Productions LCC., Atlantis FestivalJul 2019 - Aug 2020 • 1 yr 2 mosImmersive Brand Building: Led creative initiatives from concept to launch, working with a cross-functional team to develop a cohesive festival narrative. Created landing pages and articles that introduced attendees to a rich, interactive world before the event, delivering a fully realized brand experience. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborated with vendors, sponsors, and stakeholders to align event goals, improve efficiency, and enhance attendee experience. Marketing & Branding: Developed and executed strategic marketing campaigns, increasing event visibility and driving a 25% increase in ticket sales. Budget Optimization: Managed tight budgets, maximizing resources to deliver high-impact events while maintaining financial efficiency. Problem-Solving Under Pressure: Quickly adapted to last-minute changes, resolving challenges in real time to ensure smooth event flow and high audience engagement.
L

Production & Digital Designer

Las Vegas Review-JournalMay 2016 - Oct 2018 • 2 yrs 6 mosTroubleshot and designed responsive web campaigns, ensuring adherence to digital standards and best practices across multiple platforms. Mastered new software and design tools, continually elevating skills and performance in a fast-paced media environment. Spearheaded web-ready digital campaigns to advance the company brand and meet client marketing objectives. Revitalized the digital department, boosting creative digital campaign completion by 200% through process enhancements. Collaborated cross-functionally on marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with company brand and client goals.
S

Project Manager

Sabakon LLC.Jul 2011 - Nov 2017 • 6 yrs 5 mosDirected operations and executive departments, overseeing brand development, marketing, and event programming for annual conventions. Mentored a dynamic team of freelance designers, cultivating creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Engaged and expanded a dedicated fan base through targeted marketing, email newsletters, and convention advertising, achieving a 200% growth in ticket sales. Enforced strict timelines on multiple projects to meet event deadlines. Designed and executed captivating trade show booths, generating interest and ROI through innovative design solutions and engagement strategies.

Education

U

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
S

Southeast Career Technical Academy

High School Diploma, Graphic Design

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced Marketing & Branding Designer
I am a digital designer and marketer with over 10 years of experience crafting high-impact digital and print assets. I specialize in UX/UI design, branding, and marketing materials, and I excel at turning complex challenges into clear, compelling visual narratives. My work spans end-to-end design projects—from developing proposals and SOQs to executing immersive campaigns and event branding—while optimizing workflows and collaborating with cross-functional teams. I'm passionate about using creative, story-driven solutions to boost brand engagement and drive results. Portfolio: KatieShort.org

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Katie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Katie Short

Creative & Brand Strategist
Henderson, NV, US
Project Management
Graphic Design
Brand Design
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Project Overview

Project Overview

Work History

H

Digital Marketing Specialist

Helix ElectricMay 2024 - Mar 2025 • 11 mosAs a Digital Marketing Specialist at Helix Electric, I drive the company’s brand engagement and digital presence across various platforms. My role involves combining strategic planning, creative development, and execution to support Helix Electric's marketing objectives. Key Responsibilities Proposal & SOQ Development: Led the design and production of proposals and Statements of Qualifications for large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring a consistent and professional look that adhered to brand guidelines. Partnered with Business Development to gather project data and finalize content. Brand Stewardship: Led all design efforts across various platforms, ensuring brand consistency for over 2,000 employees. Spearheaded campaigns and website revamps, resulting in a 20% increase in brand engagement. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with recruiting, Human Resources, product, and external teams to design and execute integrated B2B and B2C marketing materials, such as presentation decks, event branding, and digital assets. Project Management & Process Optimization: Owned the design process from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. Managed up to 10 projects simultaneously with a focus on balancing creativity and utility. Created reusable templates for proposals and marketing collateral, reducing turnaround time and maintaining brand consistency. Evolving Brand Consistency: Maintained the company’s established brand identity while exploring new design trends, pushing creative boundaries to keep visuals fresh and relevant in a competitive construction market.
S

Lead Graphic Designer

star7advertisingOct 2018 - Aug 2024 • 5 yrs 11 mosImplemented corporate brand guidelines for artwork, securing compliance approval from the national company brand. Created comprehensive campaigns for client websites, social media, and email marketing using Adobe Suite and Figma. Designed larger-scale marketing materials such as bus wraps, billboards, and t-shirts to enhance client reach and engagement. Coordinated the development of company proposal booklets and business plans, demonstrating attention to detail and effective project management.
L

Freelance Graphic Designer

Luxury Estates InternationalSep 2016 - Sep 2023 • 7 yrs 1 moCollaborated closely with the LEI creative director to uphold brand standards, producing compelling designs for luxury residential properties. Crafted social media banners and print materials to expand client reach and attract new customers. Prepared files for newsletters, postcards, and flyers, ensuring consistency and quality for team-wide use and printing.
K

Event Operations Manager

Kokoro Productions LCC., Atlantis FestivalJul 2019 - Aug 2020 • 1 yr 2 mosImmersive Brand Building: Led creative initiatives from concept to launch, working with a cross-functional team to develop a cohesive festival narrative. Created landing pages and articles that introduced attendees to a rich, interactive world before the event, delivering a fully realized brand experience. Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborated with vendors, sponsors, and stakeholders to align event goals, improve efficiency, and enhance attendee experience. Marketing & Branding: Developed and executed strategic marketing campaigns, increasing event visibility and driving a 25% increase in ticket sales. Budget Optimization: Managed tight budgets, maximizing resources to deliver high-impact events while maintaining financial efficiency. Problem-Solving Under Pressure: Quickly adapted to last-minute changes, resolving challenges in real time to ensure smooth event flow and high audience engagement.
L

Production & Digital Designer

Las Vegas Review-JournalMay 2016 - Oct 2018 • 2 yrs 6 mosTroubleshot and designed responsive web campaigns, ensuring adherence to digital standards and best practices across multiple platforms. Mastered new software and design tools, continually elevating skills and performance in a fast-paced media environment. Spearheaded web-ready digital campaigns to advance the company brand and meet client marketing objectives. Revitalized the digital department, boosting creative digital campaign completion by 200% through process enhancements. Collaborated cross-functionally on marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with company brand and client goals.
S

Project Manager

Sabakon LLC.Jul 2011 - Nov 2017 • 6 yrs 5 mosDirected operations and executive departments, overseeing brand development, marketing, and event programming for annual conventions. Mentored a dynamic team of freelance designers, cultivating creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Engaged and expanded a dedicated fan base through targeted marketing, email newsletters, and convention advertising, achieving a 200% growth in ticket sales. Enforced strict timelines on multiple projects to meet event deadlines. Designed and executed captivating trade show booths, generating interest and ROI through innovative design solutions and engagement strategies.

Education

U

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
S

Southeast Career Technical Academy

High School Diploma, Graphic Design

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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