Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ As a freelance graphic designer for 20+ years, I consider myself an expert at document layout and design, heavily utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software. My artistic nature paired with advanced software abilities allows me to produce quality design products both in print and digital formats. Having a degree in Public Relations gives me the background to lend my writing, copyediting and proofreading skills to all projects as well. With extensive experience providing administrative, operational, and coordination support in a fast-paced public-sector environment, I bring the organization, communication skills, and attention to detail needed to help ensure projects stay on schedule and teams remain aligned. In addition to my freelance work, I have extensive experience at high level executive administrative support. In my recent position with Loudoun County Public Schools, I supported a large and complex division serving over 80,000 students where accuracy, coordination, and responsiveness were critical to day-to-day operations. My responsibilities included managing large datasets, coordinating communication across multiple stakeholders, maintaining detailed records and documentation, tracking deadlines, supporting scheduling efforts, and ensuring compliance with state requirements. I also managed timekeeping responsibilities for approximately 80 staff members using Oracle Business Suite, requiring a high level of accuracy and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment. I am comfortable participating in team meetings, documenting action items, following up on outstanding tasks, and helping teams stay organized and accountable. I have consistently supported multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining professionalism and strong communication with leadership, staff, and external stakeholders. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and I quickly adapt to new systems and processes. I am a team player that is also self-propelled – reliable, professional, in line with current professional office needs – looking for my new professional adventure.

Cristina Strigel

Portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ As a freelance graphic designer for 20+ years, I consider myself an expert at document layout and design, heavily utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software. My artistic nature paired with advanced software abilities allows me to produce quality design products both in print and digital formats. Having a degree in Public Relations gives me the background to lend my writing, copyediting and proofreading skills to all projects as well. With extensive experience providing administrative, operational, and coordination support in a fast-paced public-sector environment, I bring the organization, communication skills, and attention to detail needed to help ensure projects stay on schedule and teams remain aligned. In addition to my freelance work, I have extensive experience at high level executive administrative support. In my recent position with Loudoun County Public Schools, I supported a large and complex division serving over 80,000 students where accuracy, coordination, and responsiveness were critical to day-to-day operations. My responsibilities included managing large datasets, coordinating communication across multiple stakeholders, maintaining detailed records and documentation, tracking deadlines, supporting scheduling efforts, and ensuring compliance with state requirements. I also managed timekeeping responsibilities for approximately 80 staff members using Oracle Business Suite, requiring a high level of accuracy and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment. I am comfortable participating in team meetings, documenting action items, following up on outstanding tasks, and helping teams stay organized and accountable. I have consistently supported multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining professionalism and strong communication with leadership, staff, and external stakeholders. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and I quickly adapt to new systems and processes. I am a team player that is also self-propelled – reliable, professional, in line with current professional office needs – looking for my new professional adventure.

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As a freelance graphic designer for 20+ years, I consider myself an expert at document layout and design, heavily utilizing Adobe Creative Suite software. My artistic nature paired with advanced software abilities allows me to produce quality design products both in print and digital formats. Having a degree in Public Relations gives me the background to lend my writing, copyediting and proofreading skills to all projects as well.

With extensive experience providing administrative, operational, and coordination support in a fast-paced public-sector environment, I bring the organization, communication skills, and attention to detail needed to help ensure projects stay on schedule and teams remain aligned.

In addition to my freelance work, I have extensive experience at high level executive administrative support. In my recent position with Loudoun County Public Schools, I supported a large and complex division serving over 80,000 students where accuracy, coordination, and responsiveness were critical to day-to-day operations. My responsibilities included managing large datasets, coordinating communication across multiple stakeholders, maintaining detailed records and documentation, tracking deadlines, supporting scheduling efforts, and ensuring compliance with state requirements. I also managed timekeeping responsibilities for approximately 80 staff members using Oracle Business Suite, requiring a high level of accuracy and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.

I am comfortable participating in team meetings, documenting action items, following up on outstanding tasks, and helping teams stay organized and accountable. I have consistently supported multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining professionalism and strong communication with leadership, staff, and external stakeholders. I am highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and I quickly adapt to new systems and processes.

I am a team player that is also self-propelled – reliable, professional, in line with current professional office needs – looking for my new professional adventure.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed
June 1, 2000 - Present
Freelance graphic designer commissioned to design and layout monthly periodicals and marketing materials; manages multiple projects and clients; adherence to brand style sheets; copyediting and proofreading; liaises with outside printing company for quality control and delivery; advanced Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office skills; responsible for record-keeping and billing.
Publications Manager at IMAS Publishing
September 1, 1995 - October 1, 2000
Principal production manager and layout artist for several international monthly and biweekly trade publications; coordinated with editorial staff to ensure efficient production; designed magazine layouts; proficient in QuarkXPress and Photoshop; oversaw in-house imagesetting/film preprocessing.
Senior Manager, Design and Composition at The Advisory Board Company
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Supervised a team of designers; served as gatekeeper for all incoming projects; coordinated with clients on project specifics, deadlines and staffing; maintained project tracking systems for 50+ jobs; handled staffing decisions, training, interviews and performance reviews; oversaw end-to-end project from design through print; proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro).

Education

BA in Communications (Journalism/Public Relations) at Rider University
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education

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