Kim Hutton

Creative Account Manager at Dealership Toolkit

Lakeland, Florida, United States

About

Portfolio: https://app.box.com/s/1u0npokmimxmgw7c0ozcah4m05alqaog I am a versatile and detail-oriented Graphic Designer with over three years of experience in the marketing industry. Currently, I work at Dealership Toolkit as a Creative Account Manager, where I am responsible for managing a diverse range of projects for our RV dealership clients. As a Graphic Designer, I utilize my skills in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign) to design print and web-based materials. My responsibilities include creating visually appealing logos, eye-catching mailers, impactful email blasts, and engaging web banners. I also have experience in designing rich media ads using platforms like Creatopy. In addition to my design skills, I excel in client-facing responsibilities as well. As a Creative Account Manager, I am the primary point of contact for our clients, ensuring their brand guidelines and objectives are met. I am skilled in understanding their needs and preferences, making sure that the final designs align with their vision. Strong communication and interpersonal skills allow me to effectively collaborate with clients and provide excellent customer service. Throughout my career, I have honed my ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectations. I thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing my creativity and problem-solving skills to find innovative solutions.

Experience

  • Dealership Toolkit (Full-time · 5 yrs 8 mos)
    • Creative Account Manager
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Manage all phases of creative development from concept to completion for multiple automotive and recreational clients. Direct layout, copy, photo, and design development across print and digital campaigns. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment.

    • Creative Coordinator
      Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Supported creation of marketing assets including promotional graphics, landing pages, and presentation decks. Helped build and maintain timelines and content calendars for partner campaigns. Assisted in ideating brand integrations across dealership events and campaigns

    • Graphic Designer
      Nov 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Designed digital and print marketing collateral including email blasts, social media, web banners, and rich media ads using Adobe CC. Led social media design for internal brand and select dealership partners. Created mockups and visual concepts for new campaigns and pitch decks.

  • Shift Manager at Bowlmor AMF
    May 2021 - Feb 2022 · 10 mos

    As a Shift Leader, I guide my team and keep things moving efficiently during my shifts, providing the kind of world-class service that our centers are known for. I lead by example and embrace opportunities to learn, modeling great service, encouraging team members to excel, and correcting team members—all in an effort to be the best team possible. I work in an environment that is fast-paced, but that’s where I thrive—communicating effectively with my teammates and bringing out the best in those around me.

  • Contract Graphic Designer at The Feld Group Institute
    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    As a part of the Feld Group Institute Learning and Development Team, I was solely in charge of the graphic design aspect of all projects Projects included brochures, branding updates, print materials (flyers, business cards, etc), new infographics and reproduction of graphics when necessary Helped in laying out the design of the overall website (design only, not structure) Provided information for best printing materials with my years of print background

  • Child and Youth Program Assistant at Rose Barracks Child Development Center
    Oct 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Graphic Designer/ Print Specialist at Minuteman Press of North Fulton
    May 2016 - Jun 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Duties include: Customer Service, Design and Layout, working with Pre Press set up for Digital Printing, worked with Light Bindery and Shipping