I am a creative professional with 28 years of experience in Graphic Design and Marketing, designing trade show and promotional materials, packaging design and dielines, manual/book layout, pharmaceutical packaging, labels and inserts, and front-end web design. I am seeking a position where I can use my skills, education and experience as Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, Production Designer, Packaging Designer, and in senior management roles.…

Kaisa Kynaston

I am a creative professional with 28 years of experience in Graphic Design and Marketing, designing trade show and promotional materials, packaging design and dielines, manual/book layout, pharmaceutical packaging, labels and inserts, and front-end web design. I am seeking a position where I can use my skills, education and experience as Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, Production Designer, Packaging Designer, and in senior management roles.…

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I am a creative professional with 28 years of experience in Graphic Design and Marketing, designing trade show and promotional materials, packaging design and dielines, manual/book layout, pharmaceutical packaging, labels and inserts, and front-end web design. I am seeking a position where I can use my skills, education and experience as Graphic Designer, Desktop Publisher, Production Designer, Packaging Designer, and in senior management roles.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance Designer / Owner at KK DeZigns, LLC
March 1, 2001 - November 2, 2025
Design, create and implement client design ideas from concept to completion. Work with clients to develop marketing strategies and rebranding techniques. Create specs and mockups for final designs and obtain client approval before production. Lead project coordination with vendors to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Amazon Logistics FC Associate 1 at Amazon
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Pick, stage and load flex routes; sorting, scanning and stacking packages on pallets; prepare orders for delivery; repackage or resend damaged packages as needed.
Labeling Coordinator Lead (formerly Senior Labeling Coordinator) at Actavis Pharmaceutical
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Provided design/labeling input into the design control process. Designed, edited and created labeling/packaging designs for cartons, labels (vial and bottle), blister packs, cartons, and other graphic elements. Maintained brand and print specifications for regulatory departments. Monitored artwork, proofs, samples, versions, and print/first-use dates using Excel, JD Edwards and other software. Collaborated with Engineering, Marketing, QA and vendors to ensure compliance and timely delivery.
Creative, Production and Lead Print Designer at DatamarK
December 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008
Designed and oversaw art layouts for print material and managed 2-3 direct reports. Strategized design concepts for multiple marketing campaigns, both individually and with teams. Targeted visual elements to effectively convey concepts and messages.
Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator at NBO Systems Inc. dba The Gift Certificate Company
March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2006
Created gift certificates/cards and carrier/pouches, packaging, collateral, tradeshow, marketing and sales materials to optimize target audience. Developed business plans, presentations, trend reports, media kits, and product program data. Designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage from concept through completion.
Freelance Designer / Owner at KK DeZigns, LLC
March 1, 2001 - November 5, 2025
Design, create and implement client design ideas from concept to completion; work with clients to develop marketing strategies and rebranding techniques; create specs and mockups for final designs for client approval before production.
Fulfillment Center Associate at Amazon Logistics
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Pick, stage and load flex routes; sorting, scanning and stacking packages; prepare customer orders for delivery; repack or reship damaged packages.
Labeling Coordinator Lead at Actavis Pharmaceutical
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Provided design / labeling expertise and input into the design control process; designed, edited and maintained labeling/packaging designs and brand/print specifications; monitored artwork, files, proofs, samples and dates; collaborated with QA, engineering and vendors.
Amazon Logistics FC Associate 1 at Amazon Logistics
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2024
Picked, staged and loaded flex routes; sorted, scanned, and stacked packages on pallets/in carts; prepared customer orders for delivery; repacked or resent damaged packages.
Labeling Coordinator Lead, formerly Senior Labeling Coordinator at Actavis Pharmaceutical
April 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014
Provided design / labeling expertise and input into the design control process; designed, edited and created labeling/packaging designs for cartons, labels (vial and bottle), blister packs; created and maintained brand and print specifications for regulatory affairs; monitored artwork, files, proofs, samples, versions, and print/first-use dates via Excel, JD Edwards and other software; collaborated with engineering, marketing, QA, vendors.
Creative, Production and Lead Print Designer at DatamarK
March 1, 2006 - December 1, 2008
Increased client lead count via direct mail campaigns; designed and oversaw art layouts for print material; strategized design concepts for multiple marketing campaigns; directed visual elements to convey concepts; supervised two to three direct reports.
Graphic Designer / Marketing Coordinator at NBO Systems Inc. dba The Gift Certificate Company
June 1, 2000 - March 1, 2006
Created gift certificates/cards and carrier/pouches, packaging, collateral, tradeshow materials; produced business plans, presentations, trend reports, media kits, and product/program data; designed advertisements, tradeshow banners and signage.
FC Associate 1 at Amazon Logistics
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2024
Picked, staged and loaded flex routes; sorted, scanned, and stacked packages on pallets/in carts; prepared customer orders for delivery; repacked or resent damaged packages as needed.
Lead Labeling Coordinator at Actavis Pharmaceutical
April 1, 2010 - December 1, 2014
Provided design / labeling expertise and input into the design control process. Designed, edited and created labeling/packaging designs for cartons, labels (vial and bottle), blister packs, and other graphic elements. Created and maintained brand and print specifications; monitored artwork, proofs, samples, versions, and timelines.
Amazon Logistics FC Associate 1 at Amazon
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2024
Picked, staged and loaded flex routes; sorted, scanned, and stacked packages on pallets and carts; prepared customer orders for delivery and handled repacking or resending damaged packages.
Labeling Coordinator Lead (formerly Senior Labeling Coordinator) at Actavis Pharmaceutical
April 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
Provided design/labeling expertise and input into the design control process; designed, edited and created labeling/packaging designs for cartons, labels (vial and bottle), blister packs and other graphic elements; maintained brand and print specifications for regulatory affairs; monitored artwork, files, proofs, samples, versions, and print and first-use dates via Excel, JD Edwards and other proprietary software; collaborated with Engineering, Marketing, Quality Assurance and vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

Education

Associate of Science in Web Design and Development at Sanford-Brown College – Online
March 1, 2015 - August 18, 2016
Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing at University of Phoenix – Salt Lake City, UT
January 7, 2002 - August 24, 2004
Associate of Applied Science in Graphics and Commercial Art at Utah Valley University – Orem, UT
January 11, 1993 - August 23, 1996

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Other

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