Kathy Warner
About Kathy Warner
Kathy Warner is a graphic designer with extensive experience in the advertising industry, having held positions as Art Director at Saatchi & Saatchi and Roberts Communications. Currently, she works at Foodlink, where she creates marketing strategies and promotes community involvement.
Work at Foodlink
Kathy Warner has been serving as a Graphic Designer at Foodlink since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for creating visual content that supports the organization's various programs, including the Curbside Market and Lexington Avenue Farm. She actively promotes volunteer opportunities, encouraging community involvement in Foodlink's initiatives. Kathy manages multiple projects from concept through completion, ensuring that they align with the organization's branding and budgetary constraints.
Previous Experience in Advertising
Before joining Foodlink, Kathy Warner held the position of Art Director at Saatchi & Saatchi from 1994 to 2001, where she worked for seven years in the Rochester, New York area. Following this, she worked as an Art Director at Roberts Communications from 2001 to 2004 for three years. Her experience in these roles involved collaborating with advertising agencies and managing creative resources, which contributed to her strong leadership skills.
Education and Expertise
Kathy Warner studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 1982 for 11 months. She possesses extensive knowledge of graphic design principles and is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat. Her expertise extends to using drag and drop content management systems and collaborating with web developers to build websites from scratch.
Project Management Skills
Kathy Warner effectively manages multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. She utilizes project management applications to streamline her workflow and enhance productivity. Her ability to oversee and supervise the work of other artists and creative resources demonstrates her strong leadership capabilities in the graphic design field.
Freelance Work and Collaboration
In addition to her roles in established organizations, Kathy Warner has experience working as a freelance partner on projects for top 100 corporations and small non-profits. This diverse experience has allowed her to collaborate with various clients and contribute to a wide range of marketing tactics and creative solutions.