A little more than a résumé

Hi, I’m Kirsten.
Glad you’re here.

A background in brand management. A mind for organization. A thoughtful approach to the people and details that make things work.

Get to know me
Marketing & communicationsOrganization & operationsPeople & experience
01 / The introduction

I like making things
make sense.

My path connects economics, brand management, and years of hands-on experience in a dental practice. It’s given me a view of a business from several angles: how it runs, how it communicates, and how people experience it.

I’m drawn to the work that brings those pieces together. Organizing a process. Making information clearer. Noticing the detail that makes someone’s day a little easier.

I’m exploring my next chapter in marketing, communications, and operations, bringing practical experience and a fresh perspective.

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02 / How I work

Thoughtful by nature.
Practical by experience.

I enjoy turning a clear goal into organized, useful work. Here’s what that looks like.

01

Bring clarity.

I like understanding the goal, who owns what, and what success looks like. Clear expectations give me a solid foundation to contribute and look for ways to do more.

02

Find a better flow.

I enjoy improving existing systems, organizing information, and keeping moving pieces on track. Small, practical improvements can make everyday work feel easier.

03

Consider the person.

Working closely with patients taught me to pay attention to the whole experience. I bring that same care to communication, coordination, and the details people notice.

03 / The background

Brand thinking.
Real-world doing.

My education shaped how I think about businesses and brands. My work gave me a practical understanding of what it takes to deliver an experience, day after day.

2012 – Present

Marketing Consultant & Dental Assistant

Private Dental Office · Manassas, VA

Work spanning practice operations, patient experience, process documentation, and marketing across social media, web, and print.

2009

MS, Brand Management

VCU Brandcenter

Graduate study in brand management, building on an undergraduate foundation in economics.

2007

BS, Economics

Virginia Tech

An economics foundation alongside an enduring connection to Virginia Tech. Go Hokies.

04 / Away from the desk

An eye for details.
A curious streak.

I enjoy creativity in everyday places: a thoughtfully arranged room, a great piece of art, or an afternoon wandering through a fall festival.

I like seeing how things come together, and finding the small touches that make them feel personal.

Art, interiors & making things my own

I enjoy working out how colors, proportions, and pieces fit together, from arranging a gallery wall to organizing a space so everything has a place.

A Virginia Tech connection

I earned my economics degree at Virginia Tech in 2007. Being a Hokie is a part of my story that extends beyond the degree.

A good afternoon out

Give me a fall festival, something creative to explore, and good company. I enjoy discovering what other people have made and taking in the little details along the way.

Thanks for stopping by

A résumé starts the story.
A conversation adds the rest.

If you’re here from my résumé, I hope this gives you a better sense of the person behind the experience. I’d welcome a conversation about where I could contribute.

Get in touch: kirs@kirs10.com