Kristin Calandra-Acuna

Kristin Calandra-Acuna has over 20 years of work experience in the creative industry. Kristin is currently the Creative Director at Allied Beverage Group, where they were promoted to handle a merge with a nationwide company. In this role, they collaborate with clients and upper management, produces projects to meet specific needs and objectives, and handles price negotiations. Prior to this, they were the Graphics Department Manager at Allied Beverage Group, overseeing all aspects of the department and managing a team of graphic designers.

Before joining Allied Beverage Group, Kristin worked as a Freelance Art Director/Graphic Designer for various clients, handling projects such as website and brochure designs, direct mail pieces, and promotional collateral. Kristin also worked as a Senior Art Director at Pace, Inc., where they designed materials for Pfizer's Xalatan drug and created a new look for Pfizer's Ophthalmic division.

Earlier in their career, Kristin served as a Senior Art Director at Cline, Davis & Mann, working on the pre-launch of Novartis' Zelnorm drug. Kristin also worked at Ogilvy Healthworld (formerly Healthword) as an Assistant Art Director/Art Director, handling various accounts for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and collaborating with different teams.

Prior to their roles in the creative industry, Kristin worked as a Production/Traffic Coordinator at Harvest Inc., NYC and as a Photographer's Assistant at F90 Photography Studio.

Overall, Kristin's work experience showcases their expertise in creative direction, graphic design, project management, and collaborating with clients and teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.

Kristin Calandra-Acuna obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Art & Photography from the University of Delaware from 1991 to 1995. Following this, they pursued continuing education at Parsons School of Design - The New School, specializing in Commercial and Advertising Art, from 1998 to 1999. In 1997 to 1998, they also engaged in continuing education at the School of Visual Arts, with a focus on Design and Visual Communications, General. Additional information regarding their education at Parsons School of Design - The New School is not provided.