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Hi, I’m Ellen Smegner and have a bachelors of science in marketing, adverting, & promotional sales with a minor in Art. I am currently based in Scottsdale Arizona, but I am from St. Louis Missouri. I create oil paintings for Ellen’s Oils and build online presence through website design and social media, while cultivating meaningful relationships with buyers and audiences. With a background in marketing and a passion for art, I love blending creativity with strategy—designing brand visuals, drawing, curating content, and helping businesses grow.…Hi, I’m Ellen Smegner and have a bachelors of science in marketing, adverting, & promotional sales with a minor in Art. I am currently based in Scottsdale Arizona, but I am from St. Louis Missouri. I create oil paintings for Ellen’s Oils and build online presence through website design and social media, while cultivating meaningful relationships with buyers and audiences. With a background in marketing and a passion for art, I love blending creativity with strategy—designing brand visuals, drawing, curating content, and helping businesses grow.

Ellen Smegner

Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, Book Illustrator, +7

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Hi, I’m Ellen Smegner and have a bachelors of science in marketing, adverting, & promotional sales with a minor in Art. I am currently based in Scottsdale Arizona, but I am from St. Louis Missouri. I create oil paintings for Ellen’s Oils and build online presence through website design and social media, while cultivating meaningful relationships with buyers and audiences. With a background in marketing and a passion for art, I love blending creativity with strategy—designing brand visuals, drawing, curating content, and helping businesses grow.…Hi, I’m Ellen Smegner and have a bachelors of science in marketing, adverting, & promotional sales with a minor in Art. I am currently based in Scottsdale Arizona, but I am from St. Louis Missouri. I create oil paintings for Ellen’s Oils and build online presence through website design and social media, while cultivating meaningful relationships with buyers and audiences. With a background in marketing and a passion for art, I love blending creativity with strategy—designing brand visuals, drawing, curating content, and helping businesses grow.

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Hi, I’m Ellen Smegner and have a bachelors of science in marketing, adverting, & promotional sales with a minor in Art. I am currently based in Scottsdale Arizona, but I am from St. Louis Missouri. I create oil paintings for Ellen’s Oils and build online presence through website design and social media, while cultivating meaningful relationships with buyers and audiences.

With a background in marketing and a passion for art, I love blending creativity with strategy—designing brand visuals, drawing, curating content, and helping businesses grow.

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Childrens Book Illustration

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English

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Work Experience

Barista and Restaurant Team Leader at QWENCH Juice Bar / DRNK Coffee + Tea

January 19, 2022 - Present

Upholded customer service standards and brand representation; conducted sales and promotional activities; designed promotional materials including coupons and loyalty cards; oversaw inventory, quality control, and safety protocols; earned Employee of the Month in the first month; promoted to Senior Associate after two months; managed shift oversight, administrative tasks, and training of new employees; handled cash registers and POS systems.

CEO at Ellen’s Oil’s

January 6, 2022 - Present

• Created oil paintings to be sold • Designed and implemented website and social media strategies to promote products • Produced, edited, and published content across various social media platforms for Ellen’s Oils • Cultivated relationships with potential buyers