K O’Bryan

kobryanag@gmail.com | LinkedIn

Profession Summary

Communications and marketing professional with 15+ years of experience driving brand storytelling, donor engagement, media relations, and community outreach. Skilled in crafting impactful, mission-driven narratives and managing cross-platform communications to strengthen visibility and engagement. Proficient in graphic design, WordPress editing, HTML, photography, and creating motion graphics for social media. Experienced in leading creative projects from concept to execution, and aligning communications strategies with organizational goals.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Marketing & Donation Coordinator
Tinte Cellars Winery, Woodinville, WA | Feb 2022 – Present

  • Direct all external communications for a mission-driven winery, ensuring consistency of brand, voice, and messaging across digital platforms, press releases, newsletters, and donor communications.

  • Serve as first point of contact for donations, sponsorships, and event partnerships, managing community calendars and philanthropic outreach.

  • Lead website content management, event registrations, and digital campaigns to increase engagement and participation.

  • Collaborate with leadership to plan and execute community initiatives that strengthen brand presence and support nonprofit partners.

  • Create and manage communications workflows, ensuring timely, accurate, and compelling content delivery.

Inside Sales Consultant
LWI | Labels West, Inc., Woodinville, WA | Nov 2019 – Feb 2022

  • Maintained customer communication pipelines through Salesforce and TPSynergy, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.

  • Strengthened vendor and client relationships through proactive communication and deadline management.

  • Supported marketing efforts with reporting, client data management, and cross-departmental coordination.

Graphic Designer & Event Communications Coordinator
Fossil Era, Monroe, WA | Feb 2017 – Jan 2018

  • Managed communications and logistics for large-scale events and public shows.

  • Created press materials, vendor communications, and promotional content to increase attendance and visibility.

  • Balanced graphic design, photography, and customer-facing communications to support business growth.

Managing Owner | Marketing & Communications Lead
Fused Hope Jewelry, Camano Island, WA | Jan 2007 – Dec 2016

  • Founded and operated a small business with full responsibility for marketing, community engagement, and brand communications.

  • Designed promotional and educational materials for classes, workshops, and art programs.

  • Built relationships with schools, art centers, and community partners to expand outreach and engagement.

  • Managed customer communications, scheduling, and financial operations with consistent professionalism.

Marketing Specialist
OutBack Power Technologies, Arlington, WA | Sep 2004 – Jan 2007

  • Coordinated internal communications and marketing schedules for a solar energy company.

  • Produced newsletters, press releases, and promotional content to strengthen brand identity and media visibility.

  • Collaborated with vendors and creative partners to deliver high-quality communications within tight deadlines and budgets.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Animal Care Volunteer – Mesker Zoo, Evansville, IN

  • Assisted with care and handling of petting zoo animals, supporting enrichment activities and animal well-being.

  • Educated visitors about animal behavior and welfare, inspiring compassion and respect for animals at a young age.

Animal Care Volunteer – Village Animal Hospital, Evansville, IN

  • Assisted with care and handling of animals in the hospital and in kennels.

  • Assisted with holding animal for treatments, and X-rays.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strategic Communications: Brand storytelling, campaign planning, content strategy, media relations

  • Digital Marketing: Website management (WordPress), HTML, email marketing, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Canva,

  • Creative Production: Graphic design, photography, press materials, newsletters, donor communications, social media, web elements, animated images

  • Leadership & Collaboration: Staff mentoring, cross-department coordination, community engagement

  • Organization & Operations: Budget tracking, vendor relations, project management, deadline-driven execution

  • Animal Care: Veterinary support, animal handling, client education, preventive health care advocacy

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Ivy Tech Community College – Associate of Arts in Graphic Design
University of Southern Indiana – Fine Arts

Additional Training: Marketing, customer engagement, small business management, donor relations