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Grace Kinney

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Designer
San Diego | United States

Skills

  • artist
  • graphic designer
  • marketing
  • creative director

Interests

Editing
Farming
Gardening
Surfing
Marketing
Design
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Industries

Bike
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In my own words

Grace

I am a surfer, farmer, florist, and artist living in San Diego, California.

I find purpose in making genuine human connections and helping others connect to the natural world. As a florist and farmer, I learned to slow down and see beauty in the everyday. As a surfer, I am empowered and humbled whenever I enter the ocean. Surfing encourages me to bring my community together to take responsibility for our collective healing and the healing of our planet. As an artist, I am constantly inspired by my travels, new perspectives, and new friends. I hope to share this joy through stories, drawings, photography, and video. I am passionate and hardworking, able to provide creative and sustainable approaches in a variety of environments. I’m in pursuit of a meaningful position, where my individuality and thoughtfulness can help the growth of my community. I am interested in expanding my knowledge through new challenges and experiences.

Trajectory

Jan 2022 — Now
Freelance Graphic Designer · Freelance
Jan 2022 — Now
Program Coordinator · Changing Tides Foundation
I coordinate the non-profit's WOMP program to teach girls and non-binary youth from underserved neighborhoods how to surf. I plan for the sessions from training for volunteers to food donations, product donations, and community outreach.
Oct 2022 — Jan 2024
Wholesale Marketing · Emocean Surf Magazine
Connected with wholesale clients to provide order information when new issues were released. Reached out to potential clients to stock Emocean Magazine in their online and physical storefronts.
Jul 2022 — Sep 2023
Intern · Sea Together Magazine
Worked with founder to edit and publish podcast episodes to promote inclusion and women’s empowerment to write a new narrative in surf culture.
Feb 2020 — Jul 2023
Co-Founder · Best Bud Floral
Co-Founder of Best Bud Floral, where I designed florals for special events, led workshops, created marketing and advertisements and developed a website.

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Education history

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Rutgers University

Bachelor of Science | 2012 - 2014

Connections

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Remind Insoles

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