KAthleen DURKAN
Digital Marketing Specialist
Empowering brands with Digital Solutions & Strategic Insights
ABOUT
Kathleen is a marketing and design professional with a background in graphic design and digital content, bringing a strong balance of creativity and strategic thinking. She has developed solid project management skills and a keen awareness of political, legal, sociocultural, economic, and technological trends, enabling her to create relevant and effective communications.
Currently completing an Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication at Australian Pacific College, she is focused on strengthening her expertise in visual communication and strategic storytelling, with a growing interest in delivering impactful, results-driven marketing.
MARKETING & CONTENT
2013 – Present
Extensive experience across digital marketing, content strategy, and eCommerce within the luxury apparel and homeware sectors. Skilled in delivering data-driven campaigns across B2B and B2C channels, including paid media, affiliates, social media, email marketing, and influencer partnerships.
Content has been featured across global websites, digital campaigns, and publications, supporting brand growth, customer engagement, and conversion. Strong focus on optimising customer journeys, analysing performance metrics, and aligning content with commercial objectives.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
2010 – 2013
Developed a strong foundation in visual communication through projects spanning exhibition design, museum and gallery installations, retail displays, and live environments.
Collaborated with industry professionals and creative organisations including Curve Theatre, Vivid Experience, The LCB Depot, Attenborough Arts, Andrew Wolloff Design, BAU Outdoors, John Lewis and Next Home. Experience includes concept development, spatial design, and delivering creative solutions across both commercial and cultural settings.
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Focused on creative development, combining conceptual thinking with practical execution. Work includes creative storytelling, written theory, and sustainability-driven design strategies, with participation in national competitions set by industry and trade bodies.
Hands-on experience across a range of materials including ceramics, glass, metal, wood, and reclaimed materials. Skilled in both traditional and digital processes, including CAD, CNC routing, laser cutting, and rapid prototyping.
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
Jan 2024 – July 2024
Independently travelled across Australia, developing adaptability, resilience, and strong problem-solving skills. Managed end-to-end logistics including budgeting, planning, and navigation across diverse environments.
This experience strengthened cultural awareness, communication skills, and the ability to operate confidently in unfamiliar and fast-changing situations.
Skills
education
2026 -Present
Australian Pacific College
2025 -2026
Melbourne Polytechnic
2006 - 2009
Loughborough University School of Art & Design
2005 - 2006
Loughborough University School of Art & Design
2003 - 2005
St. Pauls RC Sixth Form College
GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE
Jan 2024 – July 2024
Experienced government contractor contributing to high-impact projects across Australian federal and state departments. Work includes emergency response communications, grant processing, electoral operations, and corporate reporting.
Recognised for accuracy, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive tasks. Proven capability in supporting critical public initiatives, improving processes, and delivering clear, effective communication aligned with government priorities.
TRADE
ENGLAND
Grand Designs Live, London
Top Drawer, London
The Housewares Show, London
Ideal Home Show, London
British Craft Trade Fair, London
Spring & Autumn Fair, Birmingham
Manchester Furniture Show, Manchester
January Furniture Show, NEC Birmingham
The Autumn Furniture Show, Coventry
IRELAND
Irish Furniture & Homewares Show, Dublin
Design Ireland Showcase, Dublin
Showcase – Ireland’s International Creative Expo, Dublin
RDS Craft & Design Fair, Dublin
FRANCE
Salon Maison & Objet, Paris
Paris Design Week, Paris
EspritMeuble, Paris
Maison & Objet In The City, Paris
Révélations – International Fine Craft & Creation Biennial, Paris
GERMANY
Ambiente, Frankfurt
Tendence (formerly Tendence Show), Frankfurt
IMM Cologne, Cologne
Heimtextil, Frankfurt
Spoga + Gafa, Cologne
SPAIN
Hábitat Valencia Fair, Valencia
Cevisama, Valencia
Intergift, Madrid
Feria del Mueble de Zaragoza, Zaragoza
Barcelona Design Week, Barcelona
ITALY
Salone del Mobile.Milano, Milan
Fuorisalone / Milan Design Week, Milan HOMI Milano, Milan
CERSAIE – International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile & Bathroom Furnishings, Bologna
LINEAPELLE, Milan
GALLERY
ENGLAND
New Designers, London
Crafts Council, London
The National Portrait Gallery, London
The V&A, London
The Tate, London
The Art of Banksy, London
Mexican Geniuses: A Frida & Diego Immersive Experience, London
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry
Attenborough Art Gallery, Leicester
City Art Gallery, Leicester
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Leicester
IRELAND
National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin
Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin
The Icon Factory & The Icon Walk, Dublin
SCOTLAND
Banksy: Cut & Run, Glasgow
SPAIN
CotiArte Craftwork Market, Feurteventura
Zet Gallery, Portugal
Sherezade Morales, Lanzarote
THE NETHERLANDS
Moooi, Amsterdam
The Frozen Fountain, Amsterdam
Wonder Wood, Amsterdam
Droog Flagship Store, Amsterdam
GERMANY
Dark Matter, Berlin
East Side Gallery, Berlin
Contemporary Fine Arts, Berlin
Galerie Capitain Petzel, Berlin
Schinkel Pavillon, Berlin
The Art of Banksy, Berlin
EXHIBITIONS
BRISBANE
Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane
Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), Brisbane
QAGOMA, Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane
QUT Art Museum, Brisbane
UQ Art Museum, Brisbane
Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane
Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, Brisbane
SYDNEY
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA), Sydney
Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), Sydney
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
Australian Museum, Sydney
Carriageworks, Sydney
State Library of New South Wales
(exhibitions), Sydney
MELBOURNE
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International), Melbourne
NGV Australia (Ian Potter Centre), Melbourne
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), Melbourne
ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne
Heide Museum of Modern Art, Melbourne
Buxton Contemporary, Melbourne
The Art of Banksy “Without Limits” Exhibition, Melbourne
CANBERRA
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
National Museum of Australia, Canberra
GOLD COAST
HOTA Gallery – Home of the Arts. Gold Coast
HOTA Gallery, Gold Coast
Gold Coast City Gallery, Gold Coast
HOBART
MONA – Museum of Old and New Art, Hobart
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG), Hobart
Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
