For over ten years I have been helping businesses of all sizes grow. From freelance creatives to start-ups, to established companies, we have worked together to create marketing plans, design graphics, build websites, and analyze growth.
Here, it is all about conversion-based services that will grow your business based on your marketing goals for a better ROI (return on investment).
Based out of Durango, Colorado, I have run numerous local workshops and classes, and have helped a number of start-ups reach 7 figures or more in a few short years.
I am currently accepting new clients and work both locally, and remotely. I can’t wait to hear more about your business and project needs!
Years ago I fell heir to a diary written by my grandfather. Khara is easy going and personable, and I enjoyed our meetings which took place as I finished sections of the diary. She presented me with several options for placement of illustrations and my personal writing and was able to size and place these with great expertise resulting in an easy to follow format. Once my work was completed, Khara digitalized the diary after which she recommended a local printing company whose finished product was more beautiful the I could ever have imagined. Finally, I was able to see the fruits of my work made possible by Khara’s wise guidance and suggestions. I look forward to working with her again.
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A Little More About My Background
I started out with a focus in graphic design and attended the Art Institute Online to gain more skills. It quickly became apparent the academic world was only going to provide a fraction of what I was looking for.
As a multi-passionate creative from the beginning, I found myself with an additional interest in both websites and marketing.
Over the years I have found the synchronicity between marketing, graphic design, and websites to be critical to a successful business foundation.
As a life-long “student” of the ever-changing industry, I have been fortunate enough to work with and learn from mentors, agencies, and other colleagues in the field.
Why chickens? Chickens are silly, carefree, and fun. They remind us not to take life too seriously. Over the years my friends and family have come to know me as the “chicken lady”, even though I don’t own any….yet.
From 2018-2021, I held the position of Digital Marketing & Communications Coordinator for the International Double Reed Society, a non-profit member-based organization for over 3,000 oboe and bassoon players worldwide, where I oversaw communications, social media management, website development, and helped the organization increase their online reach by over 400%.
I served as Interim Marketing Director for a couple of local SCAPE start-ups including MUNIRevs and Impact Fenders.
During the first few years of their business I handled all marketing actives for them. This included, but was not limited to, marketing strategy, graphic design, website design and maintenance, email campaigns, social media content creation, CRM organization and management, investment presentations, and more.
Before I was a marketing consultant and graphic designer, I earned my Bachelor of Music in Music Performance on the oboe. I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder and proceeded to build a freelance music business. I realized I was going to need a lot of marketing materials which drove me deeper into the process.
I have found a joyful balance between the two careers and am still playing music professionally. I have been teaching at Fort Lewis College as an Adjunct Professor of Music-Double Reeds since 2015 and am actively working on writing new music for oboe in the Celtic genre.