Hi, I'm Amanda Walls, a graphic designer with a recently earned degree from Pikes Peak State College. I specialize in transforming client ideas into marketing collateral that aligns with brand standards, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and web development basics, comfortable in fast-paced environments, and passionate about learning new tools and techniques to stay ahead in design and digital media.

Hi, I'm Amanda Walls, a graphic designer with a recently earned degree from Pikes Peak State College. I specialize in transforming client ideas into marketing collateral that aligns with brand standards, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. I'm proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and web development basics, comfortable in fast-paced environments, and passionate about learning new tools and techniques to stay ahead in design and digital media.

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Hi, I’m Amanda Walls, a graphic designer with a recently earned degree from Pikes Peak State College. I specialize in transforming client ideas into marketing collateral that aligns with brand standards, and I enjoy collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.

I’m proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and web development basics, comfortable in fast-paced environments, and passionate about learning new tools and techniques to stay ahead in design and digital media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Resources Designer
May 1, 2024 - Present
Current role involving NDA with my employer. duties not disclosed.
Web Intern at Pikes Peak State College – The Paper and Parley
May 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025
Managed WordPress sites, designed a new logo and brand name for The Paper, improved site navigation for students and visitors, developed a complex HTML/CSS archive system, corrected the Comments section, and implemented a cost-effective anti-spam plugin to address hacking issues.
Freelance Designer and Illustrator at Adroitella Art and Design LLC
May 1, 2018 - Present
Cultivated client relationships, conducted briefings to identify vision and goals, delivered marketing collateral that achieved desired results, maintained consistent communication for feedback, and met budget and deadline requirements.
Dental Assistant at Longmont Peak Dentistry
June 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025
Customer service in a high-stress environment, teamwork for procedures, learning new industry skills, data entry, charting, and scheduling for patients.
PBX Operator at Longmont United Hospital
May 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Fast-paced, high-stress environment handling critical situations; HIPAA and OSHA compliance; maintaining patient reports and communication with patients and families; answering and routing calls on a 2500-line switchboard.
Dental Assistant at Longmont Peak Dentistry
May 1, 2014 - June 1, 2015
Customer service in a high-stress environment. Teamwork for services and procedures. Learned new skillsets required for industry. Data entry, organizing and charting, and scheduling of patients.
PBX Operator at Longmont United Hospital
January 1, 2009 - May 1, 2014
Fast-paced, high-stress environment responding to critical situations. Teamwork and collaboration for services and procedures. HIPAA/OSHA compliance. Maintained patient reports and communication with families. Answered phones on a 2500-line switchboard.

Education

Associates of Applied Science at Pikes Peak State College
May 27, 2019 - May 6, 2024
Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, and Print Design
AAS Multimedia Graphic Design at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
AA Studio Art with Designation at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
Associates of General Studies (AGS) at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
AAS Multimedia Graphic Design at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
AA Studio Art with Designation at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
AGS Associates of General Studies at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024
Certifications: Foundations of MGD, Illustration, Web Design, Digital Image Design to Print, Video Production and Editing at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025

Qualifications

Illustration Certification
May 30, 2022 - May 6, 2024
Concentration in Children's Book Illustration, Pet Illustrations, and People Illustrations
Foundations of MGD
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Illustration
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Web Design
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Digital Image Design to Print
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Video Production and Editing
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025
Foundations of MGD
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025
Illustration
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025
Web Design
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025
Digital Image Design to Print
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025
Video Production and Editing
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Other, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
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