Our Story
Key + Kite is a collective of individuals who believe in the power of a job well done. To us, there is nothing more satisfying than understanding and solving a challenge. For most start-up to mid-sized organizations there are growth and marketing challenges that present themselves. But, like Ben Franklin, who saw a storm, a key and a kite as a possibility, we believe simple elements, when combined the right way, can electrify the world.
Our Approach
We are, first and foremost, a goal-oriented and results-oriented organization. We like to understand thoroughly what we are trying to achieve and then develop and execute the strategies that will get us there. As a result, our approach is very much grounded in research and understanding. There is no one sized fits all marketing approach. The art and science of marketing is in the planning and execution.
Meet the Founders
Key + Kite was co-founded with the desire to do great work for, and with, great people.
Co-Founder
Cole Naldzin
Cole has been working in fast-paced, high-growth business scenarios since starting her marketing career, twenty years ago. She has a passion for building brands that resonate, and developing marketing strategies that drive significant, measurable growth. Over the course of her career, Cole has built and led multiple in-house marketing teams and has been responsible for developing and executing upon programs that have resulted in 160 - 300% YoY growth. Cole is a graduate of Moravian University, where she completed a BA in Psychology and Art. She believes that marketing is the perfect blend of science and art and thrives where creativity and analytics meet.
Cole is also very passionate about her community and has served as a foster parent, a board member for non-profit organizations, and is active as a volunteer in the public school system.
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Co-Founder
Patrick Stevenson
Patrick is a results-driven start-up executive with well-rounded experience in all facets of business. He has a passion for branding, efficiency, strategy and growth. Patrick has a successful history in startups, such as MDVIP (acquired by Procter & Gamble), Hello Health (acquired by PracticeSuite), and Wellbox, an Inc 250 company and the largest US Physician Care Management service.
Patrick is a graduate of Northeastern University, with a BA in finance and marketing.
Patrick is also an active and celebrated member of his community. Originally from New Jersey, Patrick has lived in St. Augustine, FL for more than four years with his wife and two children.
Our Values
We believe that integrity, authenticity, and ingenuity are core to building a strong company culture. We want to do good work with good people and leave things better than we found them - always. And we want people to enjoy working with us as much as we enjoy working with them! To us, values aren't just important, it's what makes us who we are and what makes what we do enjoyable.
Our Philosophy
Our business philosophy is grounded in embracing the constant change and innovation that surrounds us and using it to find new ways to drive growth. With every decision we make, our desire is to exceed the expectations of those entrusting us with their work. In doing so, we hope to build long-term working relationships where trust is the foundation.
