I am a dedicated, hard worker with over twenty years of experience in print media and I am ready to expand my Graphic Design skills to the next level. These past three years I have studied and tinkered with personal projects using digital advertising to gain knowledge of this ever-growing faction of advertising. I wish to utilize my new skills in a professional setting. Throughout my graphic arts journey, l applied a strong focus on building my Adobe Creative Suite and visual design abilities. I am detail-oriented and meticulous when managing competing priorities within tight deadlines. I work best in roles where utilizing project management allows me to make a positive impact while using creative problem-solving to resolve issues and achieve goals. My professional strengths have greatly contributed to the state's newspaper in West Virginia. I bring clear and effective communication to build professional connections with colleagues, management, and clients. Over the years, I have earned several West Virginia Press Association Awards for Charleston Gazette-Mail.

Randi Vaughan

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I am a dedicated, hard worker with over twenty years of experience in print media and I am ready to expand my Graphic Design skills to the next level. These past three years I have studied and tinkered with personal projects using digital advertising to gain knowledge of this ever-growing faction of advertising. I wish to utilize my new skills in a professional setting. Throughout my graphic arts journey, l applied a strong focus on building my Adobe Creative Suite and visual design abilities. I am detail-oriented and meticulous when managing competing priorities within tight deadlines. I work best in roles where utilizing project management allows me to make a positive impact while using creative problem-solving to resolve issues and achieve goals. My professional strengths have greatly contributed to the state's newspaper in West Virginia. I bring clear and effective communication to build professional connections with colleagues, management, and clients. Over the years, I have earned several West Virginia Press Association Awards for Charleston Gazette-Mail.

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I am a dedicated, hard worker with over twenty years of experience in print media and I am ready to expand my Graphic Design skills to the next level. These past three years I have studied and tinkered with personal projects using digital advertising to gain knowledge of this ever-growing faction of advertising. I wish to utilize my new skills in a professional setting. Throughout my graphic arts journey, l applied a strong focus on building my Adobe Creative Suite and visual design abilities. I am detail-oriented and meticulous when managing competing priorities within tight deadlines. I work best in roles where utilizing project management allows me to make a positive impact while using creative problem-solving to resolve issues and achieve goals. My professional strengths have greatly contributed to the state’s newspaper in West Virginia. I bring clear and effective communication to build professional connections with colleagues, management, and clients. Over the years, I have earned several West Virginia Press Association Awards for Charleston Gazette-Mail.

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Business Card
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Flyer
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Letterhead
Ma
Magazine
Ad
Advert Design
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Experience Level

Business Card
Expert
Flyer
Expert
Letterhead
Expert
Magazine
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
T-shirt Design
Expert
Brochure
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Banner
Expert
Adobe InDesign
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Email Design
Expert
Logo
Expert
Microsoft Powerpoint
Expert
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Mary Baldwin University
January 4, 1999 - May 18, 2002
Majored in Graphic Design. I also minored in Theatre and Art History

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization
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