Kasey
Gracien
Marketing & Creative Strategy-focused UCF business student | Experience in digital campaigns, content creation, and brand activations | Passionate about culture, media, and audience engagement.
About meMy creative journey began in high school when I joined a music production program and discovered a passion for building ideas from the ground up. Learning platforms like FL Studio and Pro Tools sparked my interest in not only creating content, but also understanding how audiences connect with it.
As my interests evolved, I expanded into photography, videography, and digital content creation, developing skills across a variety of creative tools while learning the importance of storytelling, branding, and audience engagement. Through personal projects and collaborations, I gained firsthand experience in creating content that resonates and builds meaningful connections through media.
In college, I pursued business studies, which gave me a deeper understanding of the strategic side of marketing. Through coursework and hands-on experiences, I developed skills in market research, consumer insights, and business strategy, allowing me to better understand how brands identify opportunities and connect with their audiences. Combining this business foundation with my creative background reinforced my passion for the intersection of culture, media, and marketing.
Today, I am passionate about helping brands authentically connect with audiences through strategic storytelling, cultural insights, and innovative media experiences. I aspire to build a career in creative strategy and media, where I can blend creativity, consumer behavior, and cultural trends to create impactful work that drives both engagement and business results.
Career
Creative Strategist Intern
Havas Play, June 2026 - August 2026
Research Development Assistant Intern
UCF Office of Research Development January 2026 -April 2026
Talent Acquisition Intern
Chinchor Electric, Inc. July 2025 - September 2025
Events And Communication Intern
4 Roots Farm Campus December 2024 - May 2025
Branding And Communication Intern
Ride The Wave Photography June 2024 - August 2024
Marketing and Events Intern
East Orlando Chamber of Commerce May 2024 - August 2024
Project
Fat Shack
Fat Shack Orlando – Social Media Marketing (Instagram & TikTok)
Created engaging Reels, photos, and captions to promote Fat Shack Orlando’s brand and late-night food culture. Led social campaigns for Super Bowl Week (BOGO promotion) and Halloween specials, using trend-based content and creative storytelling to boost engagement and drive in-store traffic.
Project
RTW
Produced promo videos, Reels, and captions for RTW Studio’s Instagram and TikTok, blending creative visuals with marketing strategy to drive engagement.
Project
RD Homepage Mockup
Designed a mockup for the Research Development (RD) homepage to improve accessibility, clarity, and user engagement. The project focused on organizing key resources such as funding opportunities, events, and faculty support tools into a streamlined, user-friendly layout aligned with UCF branding.
RD
RD Assistance Form Mockup
Designed a mockup for the Research Development Assistance Form to streamline how faculty request support services. The form improves clarity through structured sections, simplified instructions, and user-friendly input fields, making it easier to submit accurate and complete requests.
RD Monthly Newsletter
Designed and updated a monthly newsletter for the Research Development team using a structured Mailchimp template. The newsletter highlights key funding opportunities, upcoming events, and research support resources while maintaining a clear, concise, and faculty-focused communication style.