Artist Statement

My work explores the relationship between emotion, perspective, and visual storytelling. Often influenced by personal experiences, my art examines themes of isolation, loneliness, and the quiet moments of everyday life. Film has always been a significant source of inspiration, particularly its use of composition, framing, and visual symbolism to communicate complex emotions. I incorporate these cinematic techniques into my work, experimenting with perspective and visual narratives to transform ordinary moments into something more introspective. My creative process involves observation, sketching, research, and experimentation, allowing each concept to guide my choice of medium, whether traditional drawing, painting, or digital design. Ultimately, I am fascinated by the psychology of visual communication and how images influence the way we perceive, feel, and connect with the world around us.

Résumé

Contact Me through my email: kassondra.yount@yahoo.com

Education: 

Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 2020

Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communication Design/Graphic Design with a Minor in Cinema Studies

Dixie Heights High School, Fort Mitchell, KY, Work Ethic Diploma 2016

Experience: 

2023-Present: Graphic Designer/Photographer/Data Entry at Wholesale Direct, LLC-

• Designed engaging graphics for social media posts and scheduled future content via Hootsuite.

• Created targeted email campaigns using Stripo.com for diverse audiences.

• Organized and updated blog posts, social media content, email updates, and websites with photography.

• Edited photos with Adobe Photoshop and a Wacom One tablet; captured high-quality images using a Nikon camera.

• Developed a strategic customer engagement plan for upcoming months.

• Managed design requests, ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables that met client expectations.

• Produced and edited multimedia content with advanced design software, maintaining brand standards.

• Prioritized multiple deadlines and worked independently with minimal supervision.

• Enhanced presentation materials using Microsoft Office and incorporated feedback to drive continuous improvement.

2022-2023: Graphic Design Intern at Avante Health Solutions-

• Adjusted images sizes and selected fonts for projects.

• Produced projects for advertising and informational purposes.

• Used Adobe Illustrator to create images and layouts. Built expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.

• Completed daily work and uploaded it by using programs such as Monday.com and Microsoft SharePoint.

• Assisted with blog updates via SharePoint.

• Communicated daily through Outlook and Microsoft Teams.

• Designing promotional holiday posts and email templates.

• Assessed quality of products and compliance with tolerance standards by inspecting products, components and materials.

• Designed and printed online interactive sales and marketing collateral.

• Attended meetings for Storybrand, Adobe Summit, and Avante Health Solutions Sales Meeting.

• Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.

• Generated computer graphics and gifs by using graphic elements.

2018-2022: Scanner at DHL-

• Supervised team of 25 scanners and runners, promoting a positive work environment through effective communication, active engagement and hands-on assistance.

• Organized a plan for training newly hired employees, and trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.

• Handled detail oriented paperwork.

• Developed SOP for New Hires and Uninformed Associates to create streamlined learning of new processes.

• Ensured that departure times where met.

2017: Quality Checker at Tee-Spring-

• Checked software programs for usability, functionality and possible design issues.

• Conducted inspections of surface preparation coatings applied to shirts or hoodies, including primer and top-coatings.

• Assessed quality of products and compliance with standards by inspecting products, components and materials.

• Noted changes during testing in project documentation.

2016: Game Room Attendant at Chuck E. Cheese- 

• Identified games were functional, handled the Merchandise are, managed the flow of traffic for parties, entertained children, and served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.

• Maintained electronic and mechanical equipment, reducing errors and increasing game functionality.

Art Show:

Northern Kentucky University’s Juried Student Show 2020: https://youtu.be/XXlP23tzAF8

Dixie Heights High School’s AP Art Student Show 2016

Thomas More University’s Juried High School Student Show 2015

Awards: 

Northern Kentucky University’s “The Achiever’s Scholarship” for $2,000 2016

Dean’s List Fall 2016: https://inside.nku.edu/content/dam/artscience/docs/Fall%202016%20Deans%20List.pdf

Regional Scholastic Gold Key 2016 for Painting

Regional Silver Key Scholastic Award 2016 for Drawing and Illustration

Thomas Moore College Director’s Choice Award 2015

KyAEA Northern Region All-State 3rd Place for Drawing 2015

Certification of Kentucky Communication Skill Standards 2014 

Work Ethic Certificate for Community Service 2013 

Extracurricular Actives: 

National Honors Society- Required over 40 hours of volunteer work and a GPA of 3.5 2014-2016 

Cappies Member- Went to different schools in the Northern Kentucky Area to grade the student performances and wrote reviews of talented peers, 2014-2016

Camp Dixie Helper- Tour guide for incoming freshmen and parents to Dixie Heights 2014-2016 

National Arts Society- Vice President from 2015-2016, upheld planning and preparing for club activities and helped managed craft fair booth, member from 2013-2016

REFERENCES:

If you’re looking for references, please email me and I will gladly provide them. Thank you for your time!