I'm a graphic designer, creator, and inventor. Guided by an unstoppable imagination, I’ve built websites, logos, social media strategies, and brands—and I still find time to doodle on the side. After many moons in corporate America as a graphic designer, I realized my true inspiration was outside those walls. I designed my own path, and I haven’t looked back. Design is a journey. It’s a process of creating and transforming, altering and becoming. It’s a journey well worth the splattered paint and the mess. Decide your vision, and I’ll help you get there. Choose your own adventure. My passion lies in playing with vectors, fonts, colors, and redefining the boundaries of design. My art is an expression of possibility—a celebration of what happens when I choose to let go. Since 2004, I’ve drawn inspiration from vibrant colors, dynamic energy, and the simple power of imagination. I am Creative. Colorful. Loud.…

Dana Johnson

I'm a graphic designer, creator, and inventor. Guided by an unstoppable imagination, I’ve built websites, logos, social media strategies, and brands—and I still find time to doodle on the side. After many moons in corporate America as a graphic designer, I realized my true inspiration was outside those walls. I designed my own path, and I haven’t looked back. Design is a journey. It’s a process of creating and transforming, altering and becoming. It’s a journey well worth the splattered paint and the mess. Decide your vision, and I’ll help you get there. Choose your own adventure. My passion lies in playing with vectors, fonts, colors, and redefining the boundaries of design. My art is an expression of possibility—a celebration of what happens when I choose to let go. Since 2004, I’ve drawn inspiration from vibrant colors, dynamic energy, and the simple power of imagination. I am Creative. Colorful. Loud.…

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I’m a graphic designer, creator, and inventor. Guided by an unstoppable imagination, I’ve built websites, logos, social media strategies, and brands—and I still find time to doodle on the side. After many moons in corporate America as a graphic designer, I realized my true inspiration was outside those walls. I designed my own path, and I haven’t looked back.

Design is a journey. It’s a process of creating and transforming, altering and becoming. It’s a journey well worth the splattered paint and the mess. Decide your vision, and I’ll help you get there. Choose your own adventure.

My passion lies in playing with vectors, fonts, colors, and redefining the boundaries of design. My art is an expression of possibility—a celebration of what happens when I choose to let go. Since 2004, I’ve drawn inspiration from vibrant colors, dynamic energy, and the simple power of imagination.

I am Creative. Colorful. Loud.

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English
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Work Experience

Social Media Manager at Effortless Entertaining
January 1, 2024 - Present
Social media marketing, content creation, audience engagement for Effortless Entertaining (client project).
Social Media Manager / Graphic Designer at Oaklore Distilling Co.
December 31, 2023 - October 3, 2025
Social media management, graphic design for Oaklore Distilling Co. (client project).
Marketing & Website Specialist at Y2 Yoga
January 1, 2023 - Present
Marketing strategy, website updates, brand voice development for Y2 Yoga (client project).
Web Designer / Marketing at Bistro La Bon
December 31, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Website design, social media, email marketing for Bistro La Bon (client project).
Social Media Strategist at The Butler’s Pantry
January 1, 2022 - Present
Social media strategy, website support, event promotion for The Butler’s Pantry (client project).
Freelance Graphic Designer at Dana Sayre Designs, LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provide graphic design, social media marketing, website design, and email marketing services for diverse clients. Expertise in creating branding, logos, digital assets, and marketing collateral that elevate business identity. Skilled in managing Instagram, Facebook, Mailchimp campaigns, and WordPress websites.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Dana Sayre Designs, LLC
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provide graphic design, social media marketing, website design, and email marketing services for diverse clients; develop branding, logos, digital assets, and marketing collateral to elevate business identity; manage Instagram, Facebook, Mailchimp campaigns, and WordPress websites.
Technical Publications Coordinator at Pelton and Crane, KaVo, Marus, DCI – Charlotte, NC
December 31, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Designed technical manuals and ensured compliance with FDA guidelines. Coordinated translation and localization of product manuals for international markets.
Technical Publications Coordinator at Pelton and Crane, KaVo, Marus, DCI
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Designed technical manuals and ensured compliance with FDA guidelines. Coordinated translation and localization of product manuals for international markets.
Web Designer / Marketing at Specialty Pet Products – Charlotte, NC
December 31, 2011 - October 3, 2025
Designed company website, implemented SEO strategies, managed social media presence.
Technical Publications Coordinator
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2019
Designed technical manuals and ensured compliance with FDA guidelines. Coordinated translation and localization of product manuals for international markets.
Technical Publications Coordinator at Pelton and Crane, KaVo, Marus, DCI
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2019
Designed technical manuals and ensured compliance with FDA guidelines. Coordinated translation and localization of product manuals for international markets.
Web Designer/Marketing at Specialty Pet Products
January 1, 2011 - October 3, 2025
Designed company website, implemented SEO strategies, managed social media presence.
Art Director at Hospitality Mints – Boone, NC
December 31, 2010 - October 3, 2025
Directed design and photo shoots for marketing materials, catalogs, ads, and trade shows. Created packaging design for consumer products, including campaigns for Amazon, Michael’s, Sam’s Club, Cracker Barrel, and Garden Ridge.
Web Designer/Marketing at Specialty Pet Products
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Designed company website, implemented SEO strategies, managed social media presence.
Art Director at Hospitality Mints
January 1, 2010 - October 3, 2025
Directed design and photo shoots for marketing materials, catalogs, ads, and trade shows. Created packaging design for consumer products, including campaigns for Amazon, Michael’s, Sam’s Club, Cracker Barrel, and Garden Ridge.
Graphic Designer at All About Women Magazine – Boone, NC
December 31, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Designed ads, layouts, and custom graphics for print publications. Developed web design and digital media content.
Art Director at Hospitality Mints
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Directed design and photo shoots for marketing materials, catalogs, ads, and trade shows. Created packaging design for consumer products, including campaigns for Amazon, Michael’s, Sam’s Club, Cracker Barrel, and Garden Ridge.
Graphic Designer at All About Women Magazine
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025
Designed ads, layouts, and custom graphics for print publications. Developed web design and digital media content.
Photo Retouching & Holiday Product Design at Vallow LLC/Walmart (Contract) – Charlotte, NC
December 31, 2005 - October 3, 2025
Photo retouching and holiday product design for Walmart.
Photo Retouching and Holiday Product Design at Vallow LLC/Walmart (Contract)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Photo retouching and holiday product design for Walmart.
Photo Retoucher at Vallow LLC/Walmart (Contract)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Photo retouching and holiday product design for Walmart.
Graphic Designer at All About Women Magazine
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2007
Designed ads, layouts, and custom graphics for print publications. Developed web design and digital media content.
Photo Retoucher / Holiday Product Designer at Vallow LLC/Walmart (Contract)
January 1, 2005 - October 3, 2025
Photo retouching and holiday product design for Walmart.
Graphic Designer at Appalachian State University Printing & Publications – Boone, NC
December 31, 2004 - October 3, 2025
Designed university communications, alumni brochures, and informational materials.
Designer at Appalachian State University Printing & Publications
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
Designed university communications, alumni brochures, and informational materials.
Graphic Designer at Appalachian State University Printing & Publications
January 1, 2004 - October 3, 2025
Designed university communications, alumni brochures, and informational materials.

Education

BFA, Graphic Design at Appalachian State University
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
BFA, Graphic Design at Appalachian State University
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025
BFA at Appalachian State University
January 11, 2030 - December 10, 2025
BFA, Graphic Design at Appalachian State University
January 11, 2030 - July 3, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Healthcare

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