Artist, creator, hospitality veteran. I make emotive content that creates magic for brands—the kind that people feel, remember, and come back to.…

Kelly Coughlin

Artist, creator, hospitality veteran. I make emotive content that creates magic for brands—the kind that people feel, remember, and come back to.…

Available to hire

Artist, creator, hospitality veteran. I make emotive content that creates magic for brands—the kind that people feel, remember, and come back to.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Created artist statements and exhibition descriptions that evoke emotion and spark conversations.
General Manager & Wine Director at Smyth & The Loyalist
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Led wine program development, curated descriptions, trained staff, and oversaw service standards for the restaurant’s wine program.
Beverage Director at Frankie's Nashville
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Directed beverage program, menu development, vendor relations, staff training, and event support.
Founder & Creative Director at From the Amphora
January 1, 2022 - Present
Created brand storytelling and voice; developed social media content strategy; wrote website copy with SEO; produced email campaigns; built wine-education content and marketing materials; conceptualized events and experiences.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management at DePaul University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Certified Sommelier
January 1, 2013 - February 16, 2026
Advanced Sommelier Course
January 1, 2026 - February 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail

Skills

Experience Level