DFS Creative Concepts

Stella Kirksey Self brings a rare combination of polish, precision, and people-first instinct to the dfs creative concepts team. a clemson university marketing major with a management minor, stella has already built a strong foundation across brand communication, client relations, property operations, retail strategy, and hands-on marketing support. her experience spans sales, tenant coordination, customer engagement, merchandising, and marketing ex*****on, giving her the real-world versatility that makes her an asset in any fast-moving creative environment. she has extensive history and an impressive portfolio of projects working for greenwood communities + resorts, a family of resort, residential and commercial communities in the carolinas, georgia, and florida.

stella is the type of team member who notices the details others miss, connects quickly with people, and brings a calm, capable presence to every project. she has supported customer-facing experiences in boutique retail, helped elevate in-store engagement through thoughtful displays and product promotion, and contributed to the daily operations of property management through lease coordination, tenant communication, showings, rent collection, and record-keeping. that range matters. it means stella understands both the creative side of marketing and the operational discipline required to make great ideas actually work.

driven, adaptable, and naturally collaborative, stella thrives in environments where no two days look the same. she is highly organized, quick to learn, and energized by work that blends strategy, communication, and relationship-building. her background reflects the same qualities dfs values in its team: technical ability, servant leadership, thoughtful ex*****on, and a “nothing’s impossible” mindset. our culture is one built around active listening, superior marketing strategy, initiative, and servant leadership; stella fits naturally into that standard.

with a sharp eye for presentation, a strong work ethic, and a genuine gift for making people feel understood, stella brings both intelligence and warmth to the table. she is not just preparing for a career in marketing and business—she is already demonstrating the professionalism, curiosity, and high-caliber judgment that set exceptional young professionals apart.

in true dfs fashion: stella is smart, steady, strategic, and ready to make things happen.

kendall foster is a senior at where she has distinguished herself as a disciplined student, accomplished athlete, emerging leader, and service-minded young professional. known for her strong communication skills, accountability, work ethic, and natural leadership presence, kendall brings a rare blend of poise, drive, and follow-through to every environment she enters.

kendall has gained hands-on experience in customer service, operations, and fast-paced team environments. through her work with a local small business, she has developed a polished approach to client interaction, assisting customers, answering product inquiries, supporting sales operations, and helping create an elevated user experience.

kendall is actively pursuing certifications in key digital platforms, including basis, canva, hubspot, and google, to deepen her understanding of digital marketing, creative production, campaign support, and client-facing strategy. through this continued training, she is building a strong foundation that will allow her to add valuable insight and support for dfs creative concepts’ corporate account managers and clients.

as part of our nextgen program, kendall brings energy, professionalism, curiosity, and a strong desire to learn. her background in leadership, athletics, service, customer-facing work, and digital platform training gives her a strong foundation for understanding people, solving problems, communicating clearly, and contributing meaningfully to a creative, fast-moving agency environment.