EDUCATION

  • Lyon College
    August 2010 to May 2014

    Participated in a 2-week study trip to Germany as part of the Nichols International Studies Program, earning college credit while immersing in German culture and gaining a global perspective

    Achieved Dean's List recognition for outstanding academic performance

    Secretary on the Executive Committee of the Art Student League

    Member of Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity

EXPERIENCE

  • Mascot Media
    February 2020 to Present

    Developed engaging internal and external collateral through thoughtful and visually appealing design solutions, while ensuring consistent brand representation and messaging

    Collaborated closely with executives and business development team, leveraging collective expertise to brainstorm innovative marketing and design materials

    Crafted visually stunning proposals and presentations for school sales and advertising sales teams to showcase key features and benefits to potential clients

    Leveraged a strategic approach to email marketing for weekly integrated campaigns by implementing advanced  segmentation, A/B testing, and personalization, resulting in a 25% increase in open and click-through rates

    Spearheaded the development of compelling webinar topics and created supporting materials, combining creative design and content to deliver engaging and educational sessions for target audiences

  • Mascot Media
    June 2018 to February 2020

    Led and cultivated a highly motivated and productive team of skilled designers, providing developmental opportunities, mentorship, and engaging team workshops to foster their professional growth

    Effectively managed production timelines and ad copy schedules, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of projects, while maintaining high quality standards

    Took a leadership role in overseeing the redesign of multiple client apps and websites, collaborating closely with the development team to ensure seamless functionality and an enhanced user experience

    Organized and led a team mural project, promoting creativity, teamwork, and a sense of shared accomplishment

  • Mascot Media
    May 2017 to June 2018

    Created visually appealing and impactful materials, including newsletters, signage, programs, and flyers, for a diverse range of schools and non-profit organizations across the United States

    Collaborated closely with clients to understand their specific requirements, needs, and brand image, and translated them into compelling designs that aligned with their vision and objectives

    Provided mentorship and guidance to junior designers and offered constructive feedback to enhance their skills

  • Mascot Media
    August 2015 to June 2017

    Accurately typed and organized schedules for school athletic products, ensuring smooth coordination and timely delivery

    Demonstrated strong time management skills by consistently meeting seasonal deadlines and delivering high-quality work

    Designed eye-catching ad copy for a wide range of large and small businesses to maximize their advertising campaigns

  • Bedford Signs
    October 2014 to August 2015

    Efficiently scheduled and coordinated sign installations, ensuring timely completion and seamless execution

    Managed inventory orders, supplies, and travel arrangements to support smooth operations

    Assembled banners and other signage, maintaining high quality standards

ABOUT ME

Hey there! I’m Kori Foster, a graphic designer, marketing strategist, and educator who’s all about bringing creativity and strategy together.

With a background that spans designing marketing campaigns, leading creative projects, and teaching digital art & graphic design at the college level, I thrive in spaces where art meets purpose.

In my design work, I’ve collaborated with businesses, non-profits, and arts organizations, creating everything from engaging branding materials to full-scale capital campaigns. My marketing experience gives me an edge in crafting visuals that not only look great but connect with the right audience.

Whether it’s event branding, social media campaigns, strategic slide deck, or a detailed sponsorship proposal, I’m all about telling stories in a way that gets noticed. I love collaborating with teams, guiding design projects, and simplifying the complex to make everything clear and beautiful.

Outside of work, you can catch me experimenting with new design techniques, singing in my punk band, or brainstorming my next big project (with way too many Adobe tabs open).

I see learning as an endless adventure—there’s always something new to discover, and I love every second of it.

This curiosity fuels my creativity and helps me bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to every project. I thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments where I can juggle different roles and pivot on the fly. I’m known for my resourcefulness, and if there’s a problem to solve, you can bet I’m already deep-diving into research (my Googling skills are next-level). Finding answers and creative workarounds is just part of who I am.

Design & Creativity

Photo Editing & Manipulation
Layout Design & Typesetting
Video Editing
Interactive Web & Mobile Prototyping
Storyboarding
Branding & Identity Design
Presentation Design
Print & Digital Advertisements
Lover of AI Tools

Personal Skills

Adaptability
Creativity & Ideation
Strategic & Future-Oriented Mindset
Risk-Taking & Experimentation
Curiosity & Continuous Learning
Problem Solving

Marketing & Sales

Email Segmentation & Targeting
Analytics & Reporting
Market Research
Market Automation
CRM Integration & Automation
Social Media
Copywriting

Leadership & Team Skills

Coaching & Mentoring
Workshop Design & Facilitation
Conflict Resolution
Performance Management