I'm a marketing graduate from Florida State University with a love for fashion, beauty, and creative branding. I bring experience in social media strategy, content creation, and design through my work with Hang Ten Creative Agency, Studio Tate, and fashion publications like Clutch and Strike Magazines. My retail background gives me a people-first perspective. I understand how visuals and messaging influence real customer decisions, and I use that insight to create engaging, trend-forward marketing. My retail background gives me a people-first perspective. I understand how visuals and messaging influence real customer decisions, and I use that insight to create engaging, trend-forward marketing.

Kate Lapine

I'm a marketing graduate from Florida State University with a love for fashion, beauty, and creative branding. I bring experience in social media strategy, content creation, and design through my work with Hang Ten Creative Agency, Studio Tate, and fashion publications like Clutch and Strike Magazines. My retail background gives me a people-first perspective. I understand how visuals and messaging influence real customer decisions, and I use that insight to create engaging, trend-forward marketing. My retail background gives me a people-first perspective. I understand how visuals and messaging influence real customer decisions, and I use that insight to create engaging, trend-forward marketing.

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I’m a marketing graduate from Florida State University with a love for fashion, beauty, and creative branding. I bring experience in social media strategy, content creation, and design through my work with Hang Ten Creative Agency, Studio Tate, and fashion publications like Clutch and Strike Magazines. My retail background gives me a people-first perspective. I understand how visuals and messaging influence real customer decisions, and I use that insight to create engaging, trend-forward marketing.

My retail background gives me a people-first perspective. I understand how visuals and messaging influence real customer decisions, and I use that insight to create engaging, trend-forward marketing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Stylist at Hang Ten Creative Agency
June 1, 2025 - Present
Provide styling and product recommendations to build client relationships and drive sales in a high-end retail environment. Stay up to date on fashion trends, product launches, and brand campaigns to enhance the in-store customer experience. Use firsthand customer insights to understand how product presentation can influence buying decisions.
Graphic Designer at Nordstrom
June 1, 2024 - Present
Designed Instagram story graphics weekly to promote new blog posts, events, and editorial content. Attended weekly creative meetings to brainstorm concepts and align design ideas with each issue theme. Collaborated with the graphic design team to create cohesive multi-page magazine spreads.
Graphic Designer at Strike Magazine
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Created custom designs for merchandise lines, aligning artwork with the magazine's brand identity and aesthetic. Attended creative meetings to brainstorm concepts and align design ideas with the magazine's seasonal themes. Used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva to create and refine product mockups.
Graphic Designer at Clutch Magazine
January 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Assisted in translating creative ideas into client-ready graphics for various client projects. Supported the development of visual concepts, layouts, and brand-aligned designed assets. Built foundational graphic design skills in typography and layout, using Canva and Photoshop.
Studio Designer / Design Assistant at Studio Tate
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Assisted the design team on branding and editorial projects; contributed to multi-page spreads; participated in weekly creative meetings to brainstorm concepts and align design ideas with issue themes.
Graphic Designer at Studio Tate
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Participated in weekly creative meetings to brainstorm concepts and align design ideas with each issue’s theme.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Florida State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
BS Marketing at Florida State University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services