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Academic History
Carroll University (spring 2022-present)
Graphic Design Major, Marketing Minor
4.0 GPA, Dean's List all semesters
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UW Madison (fall 2020-spring 2022)
Journalism Major
3.97 GPA, Dean's List all semesters
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Arrowhead High School (fall 2016-spring 2020)
3.97 GPA, Honor Roll all semesters
Hi, I'm Kyah
As a designer, I hope to take my creativity and skillset and collaborate with clients to help them reach their full potential by working off of their ideas and bringing them to fruition.
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I am currently a Senior at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI studying Graphic Design and Marketing. While I am not in school, you will find me playing gigs in the Lake Country/Milwaukee area, working for The Club at Lac La Belle as an event planning & graphic design intern, working at my family's event venue/community center building (Old School 1913), and helping run music events for Hear Here Productions.
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Quick Facts:
I have gained skills in designing and promotions by creating my own brand identity for my music
I am highly involved in my community, and you will often see me playing music at many local events or helping organize them - see resume for employment history
My designs have been featured in Chicago District Golfer's Magazine, Wisconsin Bride Magazine, and Premiere Bride
I have worked with my family at our event venue and commercial building, Old School, to plan, promote, and run events since 2019
Read my Story
2014
I wrote my first song called "Rainy Day on a Tuesday" in 7th grade about how I did not like going to piano lessons on Tuesday afternoons (still a crowd favorite at my shows today!) I fell in love with writing music after experiencing the house concerts that my family hosted in our living room. These included acts such as Lee Dewyze, The Way Down Wanderers, and The Cordovas.
My family embarked on the journey to buy and restore an abandoned school building. Throughout the next 1-2 years we worked to create our visions into the space that Old School is today. Since the renovations, the Lake Country community has embraced the new community-center style building and we have hosted birthday parties, sports groups, reunions, concerts & more.
2016
June
2020
I graduated from Arrowhead High School with Honors. Acting as the President of Events for DECA sparked my interest in creating memories and community through planning, promoting, and running events.
I started school as a journalism major at UW-Madison. Passionate about writing, I joined the Badger Herald and started writing articles for the music section of the paper and became involved and interested in the music scene.
Sept.
2020
June
2021
I started working as the event planning and content creation intern at the Delafield Chamber of Commerce. I helped plan and run the Delafield Block Party, Delafield Wine Walk and Brew Fest, business to business networking events, and many more. I continue to help with events today. Here, I created many valuable connections and started to become very involved in my community.
I did research for, interviewed Madison musicians, created multiple information materials, and published an award winning article "Rock the 608: Passionate Student Musicians find community at UW". Through this project, I find my passion for combining graphic design and writing with the entertainment business.
Dec.
2021
Jan.
2022
I began offering my services as a freelance graphic designer by creating custom stickers through my business "Stick It To Ya"and helping small start-up companies with logo and product design
I began school at Carroll University in Waukesha after deciding that UW-Madison was not the right fit for me and my goals. I fell in love with the community focused culture at Carroll and the local opportunities I had started to take advantage of.
Jan.
2022
March
2022
I started working at the Club at Lac La Belle as the event planning and graphic design/promotions intern. I worked on materials for the Carriage House and 1896 Room wedding venues, the golf course, and the Rivalry Pub with multiple published works, menu designs, and a plethora of other valuable projects.
I played my first live show as a solo act. I originally was hesitant to perform, but my parents convinced me to just "give it a try" and that I didn't have to do it again if I didn't like it. Needless to say, I LOVED it.
July
2022
Oct.
2022
My family hosted the first "big" concert at Old School with Sean Hayes and his band. I was fortunate enough to be able to open for him that night. This experience inspired me to look further into my passion for live music and event production.
I created my first official album cover design for Lake Drive Band. They hired me to create multiple album cover designs, posters, and other materials they used on their social sites. This sparked my interest in developing artist brand identity outside of my own music.
Feb.
2023
June
2023
This marked my "summer of concerts" where I had multiple gigs a week and formed many meaningful connections within the community with event planners, musicians, and local businesses. This summer was when I solidified my name in the Lake Country music and event scene.
Inspired by my parents and their time in real estate, my brother and I bought our first investment property together. We have been talking about doing this since we were kids, and finally found the right time and place! Very excited to continue expanding with my brother as a business partner.
July
2023
Aug.
2023
I was recommended to Wisco Joe Coffee Co. as a designer and consultant and began working on designs for coffee bags, promotional gear, and website.
Worked my first show with Hear Here Productions in Milwaukee at their studio space with Mikaela Davis as the headliner. An amazing experience to see the ins and outs of event production and the processes involving musicians, venues, and managers.
Aug.
2023
Oct.
2023
Currently working on planning the Son Little concert at old School. A funky, groovy, soulful musician who will light up the Old School stage on Saturday the 21st. I am honored to be planning, promoting, and opening for Son Little on the night of the event.
I continue to work on many projects and focus on developing relationships with people in the entertainment, wedding, and design industries while building on the successes of my freelance work and my family's businesses. I place high value on every connection I have made and continue to search for valuable and fulfilling experiences, offering my work at the highest caliber.
Today
Want to be a part of my story? Contact me now.
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