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Kristen's work combines: Design, Art, and Working with Others
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Graphic Design
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Art Directors:
Bachelor's Degree: Graphic Design
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I worked for a small design firm I loved for 5 years, designing and learning so much.
2.
The dot-com bubble burst and I was laid off.
3.
I went to work for a company designing packaging, but was creatively unchallenged.
4.
On the side, I started my own line of stationery, selling it at craft fairs and as gifts to friends.
5.
My company moved their creative dept. to the east coast, and I was laid off (again).
6.
I saw a job posting online at my dream job and emailed every person I knew who had a connection.
7.
A friend had given the person I would interview with a set of my notecards, which got me in the door
8.
I went through two three-hour interviews, did well, and got my dream job!