Artist, illustrator, visual storyteller. In words and pictures.
Kathy has 20+ years telling stories using omni-channel communications programmes.
From grassroots audiences to the c-suite, Kathy is a trusted advisor to global companies, government agencies, and local communities. Kathy works in tech, climate, sustainability, retail, hospitality, public health - you name it - she builds empowered communities of practice by implementing creative, impactful and dynamic omni-channel programmes to shift public opinion, drive behaviour change, and deliver exceptional results.
Projects
- DigiKindDigiKind are community builders. I developed the agency to engage in meaningful projects that help community-based enterprises, local businesses and governments work together to thrive and grow. I launched DigiKind as a response to the pandemic and have been working to help fellow businesses and government partners go digital, empower the public, and use tech for good tools to help communities to take ownership of their futures. The consultancy supports clients in building community through di
- Save the Highstreet CampaignMy team was engaged to raise the profile of a small, charming market town in the Surrey Hills. Our original brief was to build a website by Dorking's Business Improvement District (BID). I recommended the development of an integrated branding programme composed of a digital platform, brand ambassador programme, short films, and website to support the BID's efforts. I collaborated with my creative partner, Objekt Films, to develop a series of short films to entice visitors to 'Escape to Dorking'
Work history
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FounderDigiKind Ltd
London, United KingdomFull Time
Founder of multi-award winning digital and creative communications agency that empowers local communities and governments through digital transformation, creative campaigns, placemaking, and business support. DigiKind collaborates with central government, local authorities, non-profits, start-ups, business improvement districts, CICs and companies large and small to reach and empower more people, focus on building community and drive economic development. Responsible for launch and scale up of the company, business development and marketing, winning high-value contracts, integrated branding, transformation, comprehensive training programmes, partnership building, digital transformation implementation, grant management programmes, project and event management, risk mitigation, stakeholder management and engagement, place making, media strategy, budget management, mentoring teams and staff, use of innovative technology, AI, and omni-channel communications campaigns.
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Co-FounderAmplia Group
United KingdomFull Time
Founder of an award-winning global PR/communications agency. Specialist in sustainable and slow fashion, EV2G, tech, and sustainability. Launched Curate Together start up, an online marketplace for eco-friendly, artisan and vintage gifts. Responsible for identity, brand, marketing, films, creative, communications, design, media relations, PR, recruitment, business development, sales, programme management, quality assurance, oversight and delivery.
Developed brand, advertising, and successful digital advocacy campaigns for clients that have included:
2019 Advertising Agency of the Year McCann Health (Health) Tarmac (Technology, FinTech)
U Group (Technology)
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (Environment)
More Partnership (Philanthropy)
Environmental Defense Fund (Environment)
ACUS (Legal)
Dorking Town Partnership/Business Improvement District (Business Investment, Food, Retail, Fashion, Tourism)
The Priory School (Education)
Surrey Hills School (Education)
Obtained media coverage in Tier One outlets for various clients to include The Telegraph, The Times, Time Out, Forbes, and Fortune. Pro Bono work: Surrey Hills Style, Totem Tea, Dorking Minds/MindFest, HelloHub, and #WeareDorking Save our Nurseries Campaign.
Awards:
Best Work by an Agency Comms2Point0 Award
Shortlisted by Campaign Live (Digital Media Campaign for Good)
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Skills
- Integrated Campaign
- Branding
- Marketing
- Digital Campaigns
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Social Media
- Communications Strategy
- Film Producing
Education
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Master of ArtsSan Diego State University
- San Diego, United States
Applied Sociology (Statistics/Methods)
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) San Diego State University
- San Diego, United States
Applied Sociology (Statistics/Methods)
San Diego State University, Magna Cum Laude (hons)
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key, Mortar Board, and Phi Eta Sigma honour societies.
Named the Dean Margery Warmer Outstanding Female Graduating Senior. Served as an Emerging Leaders Programme Mentor and managed the Faculty-Student mentoring programme for first-time university students. SDSU Ambassador President. Quest for the Best student leadership award winner.
Awards
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Community Award of the Year SoutheastFederation of Small Businesses
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Best Work by an Agency or FreelancerComms2Point0
A comms2point0 UnAward recognises genuine creativity, innovation and solid results. Awards are determined through a mix of judging panel and community voting, which means they're fair, and awarded without bias or agenda.
http://www.comms2point0unawards.co.uk/the-winners
Best Work by an Agency/Freelancer:
Amplia Group
“A truly integrated traditional and digital campaign which reflects today’s fragmented audience groups”+ Show more