1. Kymberli Weed Brady
408.691.7826
kymberlibrady@gmail.com
Personal Website www.kymberliwbrady.com
Video Portfolio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVULrccijTQ
Print portfolio http://kymberlibrady.smugmug.com/CUSTOM-WORK
LinkedIn Portfolio https://www.linkedin.com/in/kymberlibrady
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Multi award-winning author, journalist, photographer and graphic designer. Extensive professional background
in marketing, branding and event planning. Expert in numerous software applications, with a specialty in
producing fully animated PowerPoint presentations and printed communications materials.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Founder/Creative Director, SanJoseStock.com
Owner, Discover San Jose 2009 – Present
Produced the largest known collection of San Jose stock imagery. Developed a large customer base by
providing in-house graphic design and copywriting and promotional products for communications tools and
brand building. Conceived and designed a downtown retail store that featured signature San Jose branded
products and promoted local artists. Discover San Jose products are still found in local museums and gift shops.
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Director of Marketing & Communications
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce 2006 – 2009
a. Received accolades by Chamber management for branding and coordinating marketing materials for
more than 60 events each year.
b. Developed, produced and grew the "Go Well" Healthcare Summit 10-fold in two years into an annual
Chamber signature event.
c. Increased readership and advertising of the chamber Advocate newsletter by growing it from a four-page
two color periodical to a 16-page full color publication, including photography, graphics, and features.
d. Entrusted by the Chamber President/CEO to write all of her monthly columns, editorials and rebuttal
pieces for the Advocate, San Jose Mercury News and San Jose Silicon Valley Business Journal.
e. Praised by Chamber Board and Executive Committee for "State of the Chamber" annual report materials
and PowerPoint presentations for its annual meetings.
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Senior Staff Writer, Photo Journalist
Times Newspaper Group, San Jose, CA 2001 – 2006
Specialized in photo essays, coverage of San Jose City Hall, crime, breaking news and investigative reporting.
Honored in 2006 from the California Newspaper Association for:
a. Breaking news and ongoing coverage of the Santa Clara pedicure infection outbreak in 2004
b. Freedom of Information and investigative reporting on unlicensed driving schools and instructors, which
resulted in an unprecedented statewide DMV policy change for criminal background checks.

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EDUCATION
AS Degree in Commercial Art Technology, IVY TECH Community College, Evansville, IN 3.985 GPA.
Spent two years teaching writing conferences and journaling workshops throughout the US from 2000-2002.
PUBLICATIONS
The Sleepy Little Star, Kymzinn Publishing Publication date 2003
Authored and designed the book, nightlight, plush hand puppet and gift set packaging.
911: The Day America Cried, Obadiah Press Publication date 2002
Team authored anthology. Also personally recognized for cover photography and design.
Give Them Wings and Let Them Fly, Multnomah Publishing Publication date 2000
Publicity led to a two year public speaking and workshop tour.
HONORS AND AWARDS
WRITING
 2009 SBA Small Business Journalist of the Year
 2008 YMCA Activate America Award for Community Journalism
 2006 California Newspaper Association honors for Public Service Coverage and Freedom of
Information Reporting
 2004 National League of American Pen Women “Letters” Honors
 2003 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Children’s Literature for "The Sleepy Little Star"
PHOTOGRAPHY
 2016 Top Photo winner: "Let's Celebrate" Live Photo Challenge, Gurushots.com
 2015 3rd place winner: Professional category, VisualSJ Historic Photo Contest
 2014 2nd place winner: Professional category, VisualSJ Historic Photo Contest
 2011, 1st place award in the Axis San Jose Photo Contest, Outside Looking In category
 2011, 1st place award in the Axis San Jose Photo Contest, Inside Looking Out category
MARKETING
 2003 Benjamin Franklin Book of the Year Award for Excellence and Innovation in Marketing for "The
Sleepy Little Star"
SKILLED IN THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop, In Design, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Lightroom, Acrobat
Corel Draw X6 Suite Corel Draw, Photo Paint, Capture, Connect
Adobe Lightroom Adobe Premier
Apple iPhoto Apple Aperature
Additional Software Dynamic Photo HDR, Keynote, Prezi, Wordpress