Kori Foster

About

Over the past 11 years, I’ve worked as a graphic designer, creative director, and brand and marketing manager. That mix of roles taught me how to balance creativity with strategy, connect ideas to business goals, and move seamlessly from big-picture campaigns to the smallest design details. Beyond skills and titles, curiosity drives me: why people connect, what stories move them, and how design can bridge the gap. My own life is shaped by that curiosity. I listen, explore, and create, whether I’m designing, singing in my band, writing poetry, or kayaking on a quiet morning.

Experience

• Adjunct Digital Art Professor · Lyon College2023-08-01 –
• Marketing and Branding Manager · Mascot Media2020-02-01 – 2025-08-01

  Plan and manage company webinars by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements, developing schedules and assignments, and coordinating mailing lists. Build social, digital media & marketing strategy across all platforms. Collaborate with internal teams to optimize messaging for marketing strategy. Ensure integrity of company brand name and logo. Responsible for creating & maintaining branding guidelines for the company based on input from all departments. Responsible for creating app and website assets. Create overall concepts for digital products, ensuring all interactions are intuitive and easy for users. Assist with user research and usability studies, translating findings into wireframes and prototypes.

• Creative Director · Mascot Media2018-06-01 – 2020-02-01

  Supervised graphic design and fulfillment of all products. Directed and motivated a skilled team of graphic designers to help them use their talents effectively by providing developmental opportunities, responding to questions, and providing direction on resource utilization. Ensured that all products were fulfilled in a timely manner while maintaining quality control. Ensured that a team was in place to fulfill all ad copy in a timely manner. Assisted, as needed, with the management of vendor relationships and fulfillment of print products. Responsible for creating app and website assets. Create overall concepts for digital products, ensuring all interactions are intuitive and easy for users. Assist with user research and usability studies, translating findings into wireframes and prototypes.

• Senior Graphic Designer · Mascot Media2017-05-01 – 2018-06-01

  Executed projects that consistently and clearly communicated the company's brand, from concept, design, production, completion, and delivery. Worked closely with clients to create new and original designs based on client specification, needs, and brand image. Vectored supplied mascots and logos as needed, adhering to design standards. Prepared production-ready files for various printers. Delegated design tasks and provided support for junior-level design team members.

• Junior Graphic Designer · Mascot Media2015-08-01 – 2017-05-01

  Created advertisements for sponsors to maximize engagement and brand awareness. Produced accurate and organized schedules for all products, maintaining consistency and quality across multiple platforms. Conducted rigorous internal proofreading of print products to ensure error-free and polished final versions. Collaborated with senior designers to execute design tasks, delivering high-quality and visually impactful results on time and within budget.

• Graphic Designer/Production Assistant · Bedford Camera and Video2014-10-01 – 2015-08-01

  Streamlined sign installation process by creating a scheduling system, resulting in on-time delivery of 95% of orders. Prioritized project deadlines and communicated with clients to ensure timely completion. Managed inventory and office supplies. Produced high-quality yard signs, banners, and other signage, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite and large-format printers. Maintained efficient record-keeping system for incoming messages and correspondence, ensuring timely responses and follow-ups.

Education

• Lyon CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art/Art Studies, General

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