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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
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Work Experience
Creative Resources Designer
May 1, 2024 - PresentCurrent 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, 2025Managed 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 - PresentCultivated 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, 2025Customer 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, 2025Fast-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, 2015Customer 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, 2014Fast-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, 2024Graphic Design, Illustration, Web Design, and Print Design
AAS Multimedia Graphic Design at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024AA Studio Art with Designation at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024Associates of General Studies (AGS) at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024AAS Multimedia Graphic Design at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024AA Studio Art with Designation at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024AGS Associates of General Studies at Pikes Peak State College
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2024Certifications: 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, 2025Qualifications
Illustration Certification
May 30, 2022 - May 6, 2024Concentration in Children's Book Illustration, Pet Illustrations, and People Illustrations
Foundations of MGD
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Illustration
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Web Design
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Digital Image Design to Print
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Video Production and Editing
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Foundations of MGD
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025Illustration
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025Web Design
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025Digital Image Design to Print
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025Video Production and Editing
May 1, 2019 - December 13, 2025Industry Experience
Other, Media & Entertainment, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education
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