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Kristen Davis

Self-employeed
Harrisburg,NC
1
Language
26
years of professional experience

Professional graphic designer with experience in creating visually compelling and effective designs. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results, adapting seamlessly to changing needs. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, typography, branding, and visual storytelling. Known for reliability, flexibility, and delivering high-quality outcomes. With over twenty years experience in graphics, ten of those being ina professional capacity, I would be an asset to any company looking to revamp or expand their forward-facing branding, marketing, and customer experience.

Work History

Graphic Designer Freelance & Writer

13 Years 8 Months
Self-employeed | 02.2013 - Current
  • Designed brand identities, logos, and visual systems for diverse client projects.
  • Developed print and digital assets using Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Collaborated with clients to refine concepts and align deliverables with goals.
  • Produced marketing collateral, advertisements, and social media graphics for campaigns.
  • Reviewed proofs and corrected layouts, typography, and color consistency.

Lead Graphic Artist

6 Months
Slumpy's | 04.2012 - 10.2012
  • Designed product graphics and promotional assets aligned with brand standards
  • In charge of web updates, administrating and loading new content.
  • Produced both web and print based advertising materials.
  • Managed e-retailer’s image library, responsible for providing customers with correct and accurate images
  • Collaborated with sales and production teams to update visual deliverables
  • Refined illustrations and layouts using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Refined and updated existing design templates to maintain brand consistency across all marketing channels.

Graphics Specialist

2 Years 1 Month
Wood Designs Early Learning Furniture | 01.2010 - 02.2012

• Worked independently with company president to produce both web and print based advertising materials.

• Work featured in publications such as NSSEA Essentials Magazine, Educational Dealer Magazine, Christian School Products, and School Planning and Management, along with numerous retailer catalogs and websites.

• Designed corporate logos.

• Implemented a custom furniture customer approval system by using Google Sketchup to create 3D drawings of custom units.

• Managed manufacturer's image library, responsible for providing customers with correct and accurate images.

• Maintained company website and database, and created supplementary websites and databases.

• Directed and coordinated product photo shoots.

• Laid out catalog pages for publishing.

• In charge of social media marketing.

• Attended industry trade shows to assist with marketing and customer relations.

• Assisted with general customer service.

Veterinary Technician

3 Years 8 Months
Indian Trail Animal Hospital | 05.2006 - 01.2010
  • Assisted veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and dental procedures with precise technical support.
  • Maintained pharmacy inventory, controlled supplies, and tracked medical ordering needs.
  • Mentored junior staff on handling techniques, patient care, and clinic procedures.

Assistant Barn Manager

8 Months
The Fork LLC | 09.2005 - 05.2006
  • Supervised daily barn routines, ensuring consistent feeding, turnout, and stall care standards.
  • Coordinated ring competitors during 2006 World Cup Eventing Qualifier
  • Attended clinics and workshops with the owner's horses to further their training

Barn Manager

2 Years 2 Months
Latta Plantation Equestrian Center | 06.2003 - 08.2005

• Managed crew of 5-8 employees & volunteers during daily operations
• Exclusive responsibilities of feeding, medicating, wound care, and vet assisting
• Coordinated and scheduled clients in person and over the phone

Bank Teller

2 Years 7 Months
Piedmont Bank | 06.2000 - 01.2003
  • Processed deposits, withdrawals, transfers, and loan payments with accuracy and professionalism.
  • Delivered courteous service while responding to account inquiries and routine banking requests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art

University of North Carolina At Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | 05-2019

Study was focused on textile design, photography, and graphics.

Bachelor of Arts - Art

Appalachian State University | Boone, NC

Study was focused on textile design and graphics.

High School Diploma

Vance High School (Now Julius L. Chambers HS) | Charlotte, NC | 06-2000

Skills

Logo design
Social media design
Image editing
Print design
Advanced Adobe creative suite
Website graphics
Layout Design
Design research
Intermediate video editing

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Graphic Designer Freelance & Writer

Self-employeed
02.2013 - CurrentRead More

Lead Graphic Artist

Slumpy's
04.2012 - 10.2012Read More

Graphics Specialist

Wood Designs Early Learning Furniture
01.2010 - 02.2012Read More

Veterinary Technician

Indian Trail Animal Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2010Read More

Assistant Barn Manager

The Fork LLC
09.2005 - 05.2006Read More

Barn Manager

Latta Plantation Equestrian Center
06.2003 - 08.2005Read More

Bank Teller

Piedmont Bank
06.2000 - 01.2003Read More

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Bachelor of Arts from Art
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Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Arts from Art
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Vance High School (Now Julius L. Chambers HS)

High School Diploma
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Kristen Davis