Here's a client-facing bio that highlights your background, experience, and what makes you unique: Hi, I'm Emily Gates, a graphic designer, creative consultant, and artist with experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative brands bring their ideas to life through thoughtful design and strategic marketing. Over the years, I've worked across a variety of industries managing Shopify stores, creating marketing campaigns, designing brand assets, developing content strategies, and supporting business operations. My experience includes creating email marketing campaigns, social media content, print materials, ecommerce assets, websites, and systems that help businesses run more efficiently and connect with their audiences more effectively. What sets me apart is my ability to combine creativity with strategy. I don't just focus on making things look good—I focus on creating solutions that align with a client's goals, tell their story, and create meaningful connections with their audience. My background in design, marketing, ecommerce, and creative problem-solving allows me to approach projects from both an artistic and business perspective. Whether I'm developing a brand identity, designing marketing materials, creating custom artwork, or helping a business refine its creative direction, my goal is always the same: to create intentional, impactful work that helps people and businesses grow with confidence.

Emily Gates

Here's a client-facing bio that highlights your background, experience, and what makes you unique: Hi, I'm Emily Gates, a graphic designer, creative consultant, and artist with experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative brands bring their ideas to life through thoughtful design and strategic marketing. Over the years, I've worked across a variety of industries managing Shopify stores, creating marketing campaigns, designing brand assets, developing content strategies, and supporting business operations. My experience includes creating email marketing campaigns, social media content, print materials, ecommerce assets, websites, and systems that help businesses run more efficiently and connect with their audiences more effectively. What sets me apart is my ability to combine creativity with strategy. I don't just focus on making things look good—I focus on creating solutions that align with a client's goals, tell their story, and create meaningful connections with their audience. My background in design, marketing, ecommerce, and creative problem-solving allows me to approach projects from both an artistic and business perspective. Whether I'm developing a brand identity, designing marketing materials, creating custom artwork, or helping a business refine its creative direction, my goal is always the same: to create intentional, impactful work that helps people and businesses grow with confidence.

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Here’s a client-facing bio that highlights your background, experience, and what makes you unique:

Hi, I’m Emily Gates, a graphic designer, creative consultant, and artist with experience helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative brands bring their ideas to life through thoughtful design and strategic marketing.

Over the years, I’ve worked across a variety of industries managing Shopify stores, creating marketing campaigns, designing brand assets, developing content strategies, and supporting business operations. My experience includes creating email marketing campaigns, social media content, print materials, ecommerce assets, websites, and systems that help businesses run more efficiently and connect with their audiences more effectively.

What sets me apart is my ability to combine creativity with strategy. I don’t just focus on making things look good—I focus on creating solutions that align with a client’s goals, tell their story, and create meaningful connections with their audience. My background in design, marketing, ecommerce, and creative problem-solving allows me to approach projects from both an artistic and business perspective.

Whether I’m developing a brand identity, designing marketing materials, creating custom artwork, or helping a business refine its creative direction, my goal is always the same: to create intentional, impactful work that helps people and businesses grow with confidence.

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Work Experience

Direct Support Professional at Rise Inc.
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026
Assisted and acted as a role model to clients, including transportation to outings, administering medications, daily living tasks, mobility, hygiene, social skills, therapy, and other medical and social needs. Maintained documentation for program progress and ensured safety and dignity in daily activities.
E-Commerce Assistant, Customer Support, and Order Fulfillment at 12x12 Cardstock Shop
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Optimized SEO, edited and created blog and video content to boost customer retention. Designed packaging and branding assets, performed product photography, and managed packaging, web design, and social media content. Handled customer support and shipping, fulfilling orders via Shopify.
Personal Assistant at Sophiefreeairn Art
March 1, 2026 - Present
Remote personal assistant supporting administrative tasks, including organizing communications, project coordination, and marketing material preparation.
Personal Assistant at JJ’s Menswear
January 1, 2026 - Present
Remote personal assistant assisting in managing Shopify store updates, content creation, and website maintenance; designed marketing materials such as emails, flyers, storefront signage, magazine ads, and Shopify assets; created and edited social media content to support brand growth.
Personal Assistant at Swimming with Confidence
February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Remote personal assistant aiding in Shopify store updates, content creation, and marketing materials; designed all marketing assets including email templates, flyers, brand assets, and SOP documentation; supported daily administrative tasks.
Direct Support Professional at Sophiefreebairn Art
March 1, 2026 - Present
Direct support role providing client transportation to events, on-site assistance, and coordination of daily living activities; maintained client progress documentation and supported therapeutic and social needs.
Personal Assistant at Sophiefreeairn Art
March 1, 2026 - Present
Remote personal assistant with focus on administrative tasks, project coordination, and marketing material production.
E-Commerce Assistant, Customer Support, and Order Fulfillment at 12x12 Cardstock Shop
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Market research, customer support, and fulfillment coordination; supported with packaging design, branding assets, and photography; contributed to marketing projects and Shopify store management.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Art and Design at Utah Valley University
January 1, 2019 - December 1, 2024
Associate of Applied Science in Art and Design and Graphic Design at Utah Valley University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

Inbound Marketing Certification
November 1, 2024 - June 16, 2026
Developing Your Personal Brand Certification
November 1, 2024 - June 16, 2026
Social Media Simternship Certification
November 1, 2024 - June 16, 2026
Strategic Brand Designer Certification
October 1, 2025 - June 16, 2026

Industry Experience

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