Molly Ktuse

Creative Integrator @Molly Kruse Design

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As a creative integrator, I seamlessly manage and execute your creative projects from concept to completion, ensuring they are on track, on time, and within budget. My holistic approach combines strategic thinking with expert design to elevate your brand and maintain cohesive branding across all marketing platforms. By offering tailored solutions, I help busy entrepreneurs delegate their creative tasks and focus on their core business growth.

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Work Background

File AuditorCo-Founder | Creative Director

Jan. 2019Greater St. LouisThe first smart file compliance software of its kind. File Auditor manages, organizes, and reviews real estate documents and contracts completed by real your estate agents. Our smart technology checks every field, every form, every time. Launching 2022.

Molly Kruse DesignCreative Integrator

Jul. 2010St. Louis, MOWhat is a creative integrator? I AM! Allow me to introduce you to a solution that brings strategic leadership and efficiency to your creative team, whether you need full-time support or help with specific projects. As a Creative Integrator, I bring specialized expertise in managing and directing creative teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with your brand’s goals. Here’s how this benefits your business: Cost-Effective Solutions: Access top-tier project management expertise tailored to your business needs. Flexibility: Adjust the level of support based on your current project demands. Strategic Leadership: Ensure your creative team is efficient and aligned with your brand’s vision. Operational Efficiency: Allow your internal team to focus on core tasks while I manage the project execution. By integrating seamlessly with your team, I ensure that your brand consistently delivers impactful and cohesive messaging. Let’s discuss how we can collaborate to bring your vision to life, whether full-time or as needed.

M+H ArchitectsMarkting & Brand Integrator

Nov. 2022 - Jul. 2024St Louis, Missouri, United States

Claire FlowersExecutive Assistant | Marketing Director

Sep. 2019 - Mar. 2020Saint Louis, MissouriExecutive Assistant Roles + Expectations: - Manage calendar: set up meetings/follow-ups/reminders - Prep materials for meetings + events - Book flights + car rental + hotel accommodations for travel - Organize travel itinerary for business / personal trips - Book events, venues, entertainers, photographers, press - Send out invites to guest list - Adhere to requirements and expectations for each event - Liaise with vendors, exhibitors, and stakeholders during the event planning - Maintain event budgets - Conduct final inspections on the day of the event - Assess an event’s overall success and submit findings / room for improvement - Work event as needed Marketing Director roles and expectations: - Manage all branded assets to create a cohesive tone - Social media content – Post to Instagram and Facebook at least one time per week - Oversee website management with respect to user experience but not inventory management

indigo three strategiesChief Creative Officer + Lead Designer

Feb. 2015 - Sep. 2019O'Fallon, MOExecutes and overseas development of high-level concepts for design projects, working with internal and external clients, pitching designs, understanding client needs, conceptualize and develop visual designs, and responsible for recruiting and managing third party designers as well as internal design resources. • Lead creative sessions for project kick-offs • Manage multiple projects from concept through completion • Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand strategy • Generate multiple concepts for a campaign or project • Work with account managers, internal teams, and copywriters to generate ideas, pitching and proposals • Manage team members • Provide quality control over concepts and projects

Elan-PoloWomen's Footwear Designer

Nov. 2013 - Jun. 2014St. Louis, MO- Able to work independently and manage a particular business or category under the supervision of the Senior Line Builder, Product director, or Division Director. - Design all aspects of product line including footwear uppers, outsoles, and accessory components - May manage a team of assistant line builders and/or designers to support the development of a product line. - Independently researches and shops as required. - Has the skill set to identify key trends in footwear, apparel, and other related areas. - Is comfortable with selecting product styles, and comprehends construction processes, detail and construction techniques, industry footwear standards, and pricing strategies. - Able to identify problems, research action plans and achieve sound solutions. - Proposes product strategy to supervisor and sales team. - Creates necessary marketing tools and customer specific programs for presenting and selling the product line. - Design Women's Branded and Private Label footwear - Industry Trade Shows and domestic travel for trend forecasting and market analysis - May travel to support the position: domestically or internationally for market research, China for execution of product development and manufacturing techniques - Help manage social media outlets Vogue Footwear - Review daily communications for pertinent development information. Communicate with overseas teams in order to provide direction for specific design requirements. - Utilize applications used in shoe designing, such as Photoshop®, Illustrator®, or Rhino® - Conceptualize / seek outside-of-the-box marketing and promotional opportunities

Elan-PoloMen's Footwear Designer - Crevo Footwear

Feb. 2013 - Nov. 2013St. Louis, MoProduct Development, Design, and Account Management: •Design Men's and Boy's Branded Label footwear for Crevo Footwear •Industry Trade Shows and domestic travel for trend forecasting and market analysis •Travel to factories and sample plants in China to manage current production •Manage all social media outlets for the Crevo brand •Conceptualize / seek outside-of-the-box marketing and promotional opportunities

M2 Benefit Solutions, LLCGraphic Designer / Marketing & Client Services

Nov. 2009 - Feb. 2013Clayton, Missouri