Hi there!

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Katie. You can call me Katie, KG, KGB (Katie Gerdes-Barnett) not to be confused with the other KGB. My ad career has spanned agencies and cities where I’ve been so fortunate to work and learn from the very best. I’m currently a Group Creative Director back in my hometown of Cincinnati.

Email
gerdesk@gmail.com

Phone
(773) 981-7479

Resume


Curiosity, Cincinnati / 2019-present

Zevo, Native, Brooks, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Charlie Banana

VMLY&R, Chicago / 2016-2019

Heinz, Kraft Mac&Cheese, Velveeta, Hillshire, Cottonelle, Viva

McCann, NYC / 2014-2016

Microsoft, Coke, Feeding America

Doner, Detroit / 2011-2014

AutoTrader, AutoZone, Chrysler, Del Taco, Fiat, JBL, The UPS Store

Accolades


Clio, Gold: Social Platform (Heinz Mahomes)

Clio, Gold: Real Time Response (Heinz Mahomes)

Shorty Award: Food & Beverage (Heinz Mayochup)

The Drum: Best Use of Twitter (Heinz Mayochup)

Project Isaac Award: Most Innovative Creative Advertising (Heinz Mayochup)

Education


DePaul University

Chicago Portfolio School