Kristen, at a glance...
Kristen Kindoll is a freelance writer and graphic designer. She wrote a weekly column for ten years at The Tennessean. Her articles were featured on The Brentwood Home Page, and fictional stories were published in the magazine Pockets. Her novel, Queen's Autumn Gambit, is a mystery romance set in England spanning several decades. Writing Adventurers was created as a travel-experience-learn venture for those individuals who want to travel, experience the sights, and have purposeful learning sessions. In crafting positive environments for artistic and educational progress, she created Kindoll Academy. For over twenty years, she has taught classes and workshops to students of all ages.
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Favorite Authors – Kristen Kindoll, Charlotte Bronte, Robin McKinley, Lois Duncan, George Orwell, and Victoria Holt
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Odd Factoid – I can play “My First Waltz” on the piano while lying down on the piano bench.
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Favorite Saying – “Plan for success so you can be successful.”
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Best Food Combination – Grilled cheese, dill pickle, and tomato sandwich.
Expertise
I create diverse publications tailored to my clients' needs, including articles, blog posts, and marketing materials. My verbal and writing skills allow me to work on projects of varying complexity within a deadline. I had a column for over ten years at the Tennessean. Attending American University's Journalism Intensive Seminar in Washington, D.C., equipped me to segue between multiple mediums: radio, podcasting, television, and print.
WRITER
2-D DESIGNER
I design and develop a project's appearance, personality, and style, understanding its requirements and transforming it into an artistic vision. My experiences are drawn from the corporate (Papa John's Inc. and JW Events Group) and private sectors, with educational backgrounds in Graphic Design (Sullivan University College of Technology & Design) and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, with a concentration in Painting and Drawing (Spring Hill College).
I have created opportunities to address the community's needs with various endeavors (Writing Adventurers, Kindoll Academy, and KK Publishing). As a Team Leader, I oversaw operations and coordinated with other departments and outside clients, implementing daily missions, training materials, organizational structure, and outreach objectives. I create original curricula for all of my workshops and classes.
EDUCATOR
Just the Facts, Please.
2023 - Present
Water Aerobics Instructor
MIDDLE TENNESSEE YMCA
I am a certified Primary Aqua Instructor and Primary Group Exercise Instructor. I have CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid training from the American Red Cross. My workouts are full-body exercise programs, incorporating strength and flexibility throughout the fifty-five-minute routines. Each workout is created around a motivational theme, with corresponding music, and ending with a spiritual affirmation.
2021 - Present
Travel Specialist
WRITING ADVENTURERS
I customize trips and workshops, curating tours and guidebooks with the writer and reader in mind. Each venture incorporates the theme: travel-experience-learn. Destinations are oriented toward individuals who want a purposeful, productive retreat. The activities and attractions have a writer/reader-centric model with suggestions for relaxation to foster a rejuvenating travel holiday.
2020 - Present
Graphic Designer
With my designs, I anticipate production costs and mass appeal, translating the client's desires into a visual representation. I have created brand assets such as logos, advertisements, animations, print materials, websites, and digital media. I can reproduce a company's established branding to keep a cohesive flow across various formats that they intend to release to the public.
2006 - Present
Learning Experience Designer
KINDOLL ACADEMY
I have taught classes for over twenty years to students of all ages. My instruction helps a wide range of individuals, from pre-kindergarten through adulthood. I provide enrichment activities to engage each student, finding the best methods to make complex concepts assessable by incorporating all learning styles—auditory, kinetic, and visual.
2006 - Present
Author and Illustrator
FREELANCE WRITER
I have written content for various businesses and websites. For over ten years, I had my own column at The Tennessean (Gannett Media). My work was featured in The Brentwood Home Page (an online website), Lesson Planet (an online teaching website), and Pockets (a children's magazine). My fictional writing skills include poetry, novels, short stories, and playwriting. I am a creative problem solver with excellent organizational skills. I can work on multiple complex projects within a set budget and deadline.
Graphic Design Portfolio
Welcome to my graphic design portfolio. Here, you’ll find a selection of my work.
Explore my projects to learn more about what I do. I also designed all the visual and video elements on my website.
