KABRIA A. CUMMINGS
Design • Marketing • Brand Development • Project Management
Design • Marketing • Brand Development • Project Management
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Creative Director and Senior Graphic Designer with more than 20 years of experience leading brand identity, publication design, integrated marketing campaigns, and digital storytelling for media companies, higher education, nonprofits, and entrepreneurial ventures. Expert in translating strategic objectives into compelling visual communications, from concept through production across print and digital platforms.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing/Creative Director | Global Attic
2016–Present
2016–Present
Founded and lead the creative vision for a globally inspired home décor brand. Direct brand identity and storytelling, B2B, B2C, and D2C marketing strategy, photography, art direction, and design. Manage social media content creation, e-commerce, paid and organic digital campaigns, customer acquisition, conversion-focused creative, public relations, and email marketing.
Design Director | Green Builder Media
2022–2026
2022–2026
Led the creative direction, design, and production of a national bimonthly magazine and its supporting marketing ecosystem, including eBooks, digital campaigns, advertising, logos, web banners, sponsor collateral, and social media assets. Managed projects from concept through production while ensuring brand consistency, production accuracy, and on-time delivery.
Coordinator of Marketing & Communications | Morton College
2012–2016
2012–2016
Coordinated the design of print and digital marketing collateral from concept to completion. Partnered with executive leadership, external agencies, and internal stakeholders to develop integrated marketing campaigns that strengthened institutional branding, increased community engagement, and promoted services and programs. Supported social media and advertising campaigns, managed printing and marketing budgets, and implemented technologies that strengthened the College’s online presence.
Coordinator of Publications | Morton College
2006–2012
2006–2012
Coordinated the design of print and web collateral. Managed quotations, requests for bids and proposals, invoicing, budgeting, and freelance designers. Designed and preflighted files and collaborated with an offsite printer to ensure projects were delivered on time and met pricing and quality standards.
Freelance Designer & Marketing Consultant
2001–Present
2001–Present
Provide design and marketing consulting services in brand development and strategy, as well as print, digital, and social media marketing and advertising.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Acrobat • Adobe Illustrator • Figma • AI Design • Social Media • Google • Video • Mac/PC • Microsoft Office
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
HOW Design University | Akron, Ohio
Branding & Social Media Certificates
Branding & Social Media Certificates
HubSpot | North America
Inbound Marketing Certificate
Inbound Marketing Certificate
DePaul University | Chicago, Illinois
Integrated Marketing & Communications Certificate
Integrated Marketing & Communications Certificate
Roosevelt University | Chicago, Illinois
Master of Science in Journalism in Magazine
Master of Science in Journalism in Magazine
Columbia College | Chicago, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management
Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Entertainment and Media Management
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST