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Process

Explore my process and the ways that I strengthened my skills in marketing, design, and digital communications strategy through my previous work.​​

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Hint: Looking for a quick view of some of my favorite graphic and written content? Visit my Writing and Design page!

Writing & Publishing

I am experienced with writing, editing, and managing complex projects independently. 

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In my position with the MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning, I was responsible for writing, editing, and collecting photos for the annual Community-Engaged Learning Index Report. Stay tuned to see how I managed this long-term project and presented exceptional results.

Top View of Hands Making Pottery

Project & Team Management

I am skilled at coordinating multi-year, multi-step collaborative projects with hard deadlines. 

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In my position with the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context, I served as Editor-in-Chief of the annual Intersections magazine. Stay tuned to see how this task honed my skills in project oversight, administration, and execution with a large team.

Style Guide & Branding

I understand the importance of consistent, professional, and recognizable branding in both internal and external communications. 

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For my position with the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context, I crafted a Style Guide to complement and strengthen the existing Comms Strategy and Plan. See how I demonstrated skill in design and technical writing and contributed to more consistent, accessible communications through this project.

Pink Tubes
Blue Personal Objects

Professional Website Design

I establish myself as a thoughtful, original, and adaptable partner when delivering for clients. 

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As a freelance communications specialist, one of my early projects was to work with a health equity professional to create their portfolio website. Click below to see how I facilitated a collaborative, flexible, and creative process that resulted in a superior product (and a job upgrade for the client!)

As an artist, I believe in the power of human imagination to foster creativity and connection. For this reason, as well as concerns around the economic, ethical, and environmental impacts of AI, I commit to using no AI tools in the creation of this website or in any of my other work.

©2025 by Kara MacKenzie

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