Personal Background (The Fun Stuff)

My name is Kendall Newton Santostefano (I know, the last name is daunting– you can thank my husband for that) and I am a creative through and through! From DIY, art, design, you name it, I have a love for it. Born from Alabama turned Tennessee resident (aka Braves Country) I am an Atlanta Braves baseball fanatic. Going to a game is my favorite day-cation activity. However, living by the Smokies is such a dream, I even got married in them! My husband and I reside in East Tennessee with our Heeler, Molly, and Heeler/Corgi mix, Sansa (real life Bluey and Bingo, if you will). In my free time I love to craft, bake, or kick back with the pups to a good show. 

Educational/Professional Background (The Business Stuff)

I attended and received my BS degree from Troy University in Graphic Design with a minor in fine art. During my time in Alabama I worked in print, news, and sports. Afterward, I further developed my career in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as a multimedia designer in intercollegiate athletics. After moving to Knoxville, Tennessee and obtaining a Master's in Advertising (Go Vols!), I have since found a passion for creative strategy and research and continue my work as a designer.

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My work has won awards with the American Advertising Federation, Southeastern Journalism Conference, and Troy University. Additional work has been featured in publications and on billboards across Alabama, Mississippi, and Fort Worth, Texas, as well as apps used by thousands of users every day. 

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