Val Billings
Benicia,CA
Summary
Dynamic, creative professional with a passion for interiors. Having experience in visually pleasing content creation for HGTV, DIY Everywhere, and Home Stores. Excelled in Adobe Photoshop, graphic design, and video editing that enhance online engagement and brand visibility, leveraging exceptional problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail. Motivated while working independently, and delivering projects that exceed expectations.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Decorative Painter
HGTV / High Noon Entertainment
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team.
- Solving problems and strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Extreme attention to detail.
Graphic Designer
Freelance
Benicia, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Created engaging social media graphics that drove user engagement, and increased visibility.
- Achieved consistent look and feel across all company materials, reinforcing brand identity.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Extremely proficient in Adobe Photoshop.
Content Creator
DIY Everywhere
San Francisco, CA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Developing how-to videos featuring upcycling furniture, and repurposing items.
- Sourcing items, creating a vision, and using jack-of-all-trades skills to creating something out of nothing, while documenting to tell a great story.
Marketing / Social Media
Greenhouse Home
Bellingham, WA
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managing social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
- Creating graphics for signs, print ads, mailers, and more.
- Utilizing Excel for mailing lists.
Staging and Design
Freelance
Austin, TX
09.2005 - 02.2018
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing tasks based on urgency levels.
- Creating visually pleasing displays and vignettes.
- Working closely with clients, contractors and interior designers.
Education
Associate Of Art - Fine Arts
Rick’s College
Rexburg, ID06.2003
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Keen eye for detail
Timeline
Graphic Designer
Freelance
07.2020 - Current
Content Creator
DIY Everywhere
09.2018 - 06.2020
Marketing / Social Media
Greenhouse Home
09.2014 - 05.2018
Staging and Design
Freelance
09.2005 - 02.2018
Decorative Painter
HGTV / High Noon Entertainment
Associate Of Art - Fine Arts
Rick’s College