About Us

KTD Creative Team

Based in Baltimore, the team at KTD Creative customizes marketing strategies for organizations to achieve their unique goals.

Chief Marketer & Creative Director:
Kate Tallent

Kate founded KTD in January 2005. Kate is responsible for the strategic direction of all marketing strategies. She has more than 25 years of experience helping clients across a variety of industries develop their brands and messaging.

Kate is responsible for creating and implementing content marketing strategies that integrate brand identity and supporting marketing collateral. She provides all creative direction on projects, enjoys writing, editing and designing. Kate provides exemplary customer service. Her infectious enthusiasm and energy make her a next-level project manager. Kate is an award-winning graphic designer and has worked in the communications field since 1996.

Kate graduated from Towson University (B.S. in Fine Art concentrating in printmaking) and the University of Baltimore (M.A. in Publications Design, a unique program combining writing and graphic design). Kate has also taught both graduate and undergraduate level design classes at American University, University of Baltimore and Towson University. When not working Kate is hiking with her dog, reading, drinking mochas, watching documentaries and spending time with family and friends.

Check out Kate’s interview from 2022 with 7News & WJLA 24-7 ABC News Sports Anchor Scott Abraham about the new logo design for the Washington, DC Commanders football team here.

 

Senior Graphic Designer:
Holly Morgan Barnard

Holly knows brands and what makes customers love them. Prior to working with KTD, Holly has managed the creative development of successful advertising and direct marketing campaigns in diverse  industries.

Holly plays a critical role in all phases of print and online development process, from concept into layout to final production. Understanding clients’ needs and offering suggestions outside of initial expectations adds strength and longevity to brands.

Holly earned a B. F. A. in Visual Communications from The Maryland Institute College of Art. She has worked as a senior graphic designer for science and medical publisher Wolters Kluwer Health – Lippincott  Williams & Wilkins, and as art director for Catalpha Advertising, Siquis, Ltd an. Planit Advertising. When not working Holly is the drummer in a rock band and loves spending time with family and friends.

 

Senior Graphic Designer:
Stacy Kleber Jensen

Stacy Kleber Jensen has over ten years of experience in both the agency and nonprofit sectors. She has brought her distinct design style to national and international clients, including The International Baccalaureate and The National Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine.

Stacy has a passion for branding, and loves helping clients discover their own specific look using everything from logo design to infographics to print collateral. She excels at finding and utilizing a client’s unique voice.

Stacy graduated with a BFA in Visual Communications from the University of Delaware, and earned a Masters in Marketing from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. She has also taught design as an Adjunct at the University of the District of Columbia. In her free time, Stacy enjoys photography and traveling.