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

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.
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.
Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2010 - Present
Created artist statements and exhibition descriptions that evoke emotion and spark conversations.

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