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I’m Peggy Hellem, dba Four Winds Graphics, and I’m excited about the opportunity to collaborate with you on your graphic design needs.
With over 40 years of experience in graphic design, illustration, I’m bringing decades of real-world expertise combined with the dedication to exceed expectations. My technique merges proven design principles with fresh concepts that resonate with today’s audience.
My approach to each project will involve initial discussions/messages to fully understand your vision for the design, followed by creative explorations that align with your aesthetic while keeping the designs impactful. I believe that the best designs incorporate any ideas you have while also bringing my expertise to the table.
I’m passionate about creating work that inspires and connects. Let’s work together to bring your vision to life and create designs that truly represent you and your brand. I look forward to the possibility of joining your journey and supporting your mission!
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Please contact me if you have any further questions or comments. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you so we can get started on your project! I’d love the chance to collaborate and exceed expectations with creative solutions personalized just for you and your brand.
Best Regards,
Peggy Hellem
Illustrator | Creative Designer
Four Winds Graphics
Branding • Design • Illustration
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Work Experience
Designer / Layout Designer at Whitemyer Advertising, Inc.
September 1, 1999 - September 5, 2025Technical manuals, certificates, operator manuals; design and layout for clients such as Seaman Corporation; NSK Bearings; Fasteners For Retail and Penton Publishing. Maintained Macintosh network of 2 servers and 19 workstations; performed backups and archive retrieval.
Graphic Designer at Whitemyer Advertising, Inc.
September 1, 1999 - September 5, 2025Technical manuals, certificates, operator manuals. Also worked on design and layout for clients such as Seaman Corporation; NSK Bearings; Fasteners For Retail and Penton Publishing. Also responsible for maintaining Macintosh Network of 2 Macintosh Servers and 19 workstation Macintosh computers. Troubleshooting and back-ups of all. Archive System and retrieval and general organization.
Graphic Designer at Whitemyer Advertising, Inc.
September 1, 1999 - September 5, 2025Produced technical manuals, certificates, and operator manuals; designed and laid out projects for clients such as Seaman Corporation, NSK Bearings, Fasteners For Retail, and Penton Publishing. Maintained a Macintosh network (2 servers and 19 workstations); performed troubleshooting, backups, and archival organization.
Graphic Designer / Macintosh Network Administrator at Whitemyer Advertising, Inc.
September 1, 1999 - September 5, 2025Graphic design work plus Macintosh network administration: maintained two Macintosh servers and 19 workstations; designed and produced technical manuals; coordinated archiving, backups, and system organization.
Owner/Designer at Four Winds Graphics
January 1, 1998 - PresentProvide design and illustration solutions for Identity, Branding & Strategy, Print Collateral, Packaging, Copywriting, Illustration, and Web Design; operate home studio since 1998; manage client relationships and project delivery.
Advertising/Design Specialist at Whitemyer Advertising, Inc.
October 1, 1997 - September 1, 1999Technical manuals, certificates, operator manuals. Also worked on design and layout for clients such as Seaman Corporation; NSK Bearings; Fasteners For Retail and Penton Publishing. Also responsible for maintaining Macintosh Network of 2 Macintosh Servers and 19 workstation Macintosh computers. Troubleshooting and back-ups of all. Archive System and retrieval and general organization.
Designer / Technical Writer at Whitemyer Advertising, Inc.
October 1, 1997 - September 1, 1999Technical manuals, certificates, operator manuals. Also worked on design and layout for clients such as Seaman Corporation; NSK Bearings; Fasteners For Retail and Penton Publishing. Also responsible for maintaining Macintosh Network of 2 Macintosh Servers and 19 workstation Macintosh computers. Troubleshooting and back-ups of all. Archive System and retrieval and general organization.
Designer at Whitemyer Advertising, Inc.
October 1, 1997 - September 1, 1999Technical manuals, certificates, operator manuals. Also worked on design and layout for clients such as Seaman Corporation; NSK Bearings; Fasteners For Retail and Penton Publishing. Also responsible for maintaining Macintosh Network of 2 Macintosh Servers and 19 workstation Macintosh computers. Troubleshooting and back-ups of all. Archive System and retrieval and general organization.
Art Director / Creative Designer / Illustrator at Four Winds Graphics
April 1, 1997 - PresentDesign solutions for Identity, Branding & Strategy, Print Collateral, Copywriting, Illustration, and Web Design.
Art Director, Creative Designer, Illustrator at Four Winds Graphics
April 1, 1997 - PresentDesign solutions for Identity, Branding & Strategy, Print Collateral, Copywriting, Illustration, and Web Design.
Layout & Design Specialist / Macintosh System Manager at Bloom’s Printing, Inc.
April 1, 1997 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of 4C & spot color materials: brochures, business cards, high school sporting programs, calendars, newsletters, place mats, flyers, tickets, and event programs. Macintosh system management, backups, and job tracking via a 'job jacket' system.
Art Director | Creative Designer | Illustrator at Four Winds Graphics
April 1, 1997 - PresentDesign solutions for Identity, Branding & Strategy, Print Collateral, Copywriting, Illustration, and Web Design. Founded and operated from a home studio since 1998, continuing to accept distinctive projects.
Layout & Design Specialist at Bloom’s Printing, Inc.
April 1, 1997 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of 4C & Spot Color: brochures, business cards, high school sporting programs, calendars, newsletters, place mats, flyers, tickets, special event programs, (and everything in-between!). Macintosh Computer System Management, Maintenance, upgrading & expanding. Initiated backups. Organized jobs with a “job jacket” system.
Creative Designer / Illustrator at Four Winds Graphics
April 1, 1997 - PresentDesign and illustration solutions for Identity, Branding & Strategy, Print Collateral, Copywriting, Brand Recognition, and Web Design.
Designer / Macintosh System Manager at Bloom’s Printing, Inc.
April 1, 1997 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of 4-color & spot color pieces: brochures, business cards, high school programs, calendars, newsletters, place mats, flyers, tickets, and event programs. Managed Macintosh systems, backups, and file organization; implemented a job jacket system to track projects.
Creative Designer | Inspiring Illustrator at Four Winds Graphics
April 1, 1997 - PresentProvide design and illustration solutions for identity, branding & strategy, print collateral, copywriting, brand recognition, and web design; lead projects from concept through production and delivery.
Graphic Designer / Macintosh System Administrator at Bloom’s Printing, Inc.
April 1, 1997 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of 4C & spot color materials (brochures, business cards, calendars, newsletters, place mats, flyers, tickets, event programs); Macintosh system management, maintenance, upgrades; initiated a job jacket organization system and backups.
Creative Designer at Four Winds Graphics
April 1, 1997 - PresentDesign and illustration solutions for identity, branding & strategy, print collateral, copywriting, brand recognition, and web design.
Layout & Design Specialist at Bloom's Printing, Inc.
January 1, 1996 - April 1, 1997Layout & design of 4C & Spot Color materials including brochures, business cards, high school sporting programs, calendars, newsletters, place mats, flyers, tickets, and special event programs. Macintosh system management, maintenance, upgrades, and expansion; initiated backups and a job-jacket organization system.
Layout & Design Specialist at Bloom’s Printing, Inc.
January 1, 1996 - April 1, 1997Layout & design of 4C & Spot Color: brochures, business cards, high school sporting programs, calendars, newsletters, place mats, flyers, tickets, special event programs, and everything in-between. Macintosh Computer System Management, Maintenance, upgrading & expanding. Initiated backups of files. Organizing jobs on Bernoulli disks. Created a job jacket organization system.
Graphic Designer / Macintosh System Administrator at Bloom’s Printing, Inc.
January 1, 1996 - April 1, 1997Layout & design of 4C & Spot Color: brochures, business cards, high school sporting programs, calendars, newsletters, place mats, flyers, tickets, special event programs, (and everything in-between!). Macintosh Computer System Management, Maintenance, upgrading & expanding. Initiated backups of files. Organizing jobs on Bernouli disks. I set up a “job jacket” organization system to keep track of jobs.
Designer / Macintosh System Administrator at Bloom’s Printing, Inc.
January 1, 1996 - April 1, 1997Layout & design of 4C & Spot Color: brochures, business cards, high school sporting programs, calendars, newsletters, place mats, flyers, tickets, special event programs, (and everything in-between!). Macintosh Computer System Management, Maintenance, upgrading & expanding. Initiated backups of files. Organizing jobs on Bernoulli disks. I set up a 'job jacket' organization system to keep track of jobs.
Layout & Design / Advertising Designer at Suarez Corporation Industries
January 1, 1996 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of Stark Magazine articles and ads; ad layout for The Sun Journal; in-house promotional packages for subsidiaries including Lindenwold Jewelers.
Layout & Design at Suarez Corporation Industries
January 1, 1996 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of Stark Magazine articles and ads; in-house promotional packages for various subsidiaries such as Lindenwold Jewelers.
Layout & Design at Suarez Corporation Industries
January 1, 1996 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of Stark Magazine articles and ads; in-house promotional packages for subsidiaries such as Lindenwold Jewelers.
Designer at Suarez Corporation Industries
January 1, 1996 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of Stark Magazine articles and ads; ad layout & design for The Sun Journal; in-house promotional packages for subsidiaries such as Lindenwold Jewelers.
Layout & Design at Suarez Corporation Industries
October 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Layout & design of Stark Magazine articles and ads; Ad layout & design for The Sun Journal; In-house promotional packages for various subsidiaries of Suarez such as Lindenwold Jewelers.
Designer at Suarez Corporation Industries
October 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Layout & design of Stark Magazine articles and ads. Ad layout & design for The Sun Journal; In-house promotional packages for various subsidiaries of Suarez such as Lindenwold Jewelers.
Layout & Design / Macintosh System Manager at Barbour Publishing Inc.
October 1, 1995 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of book catalogs, book & dust cover designs; layout & typesetting of books ads, marketing material etc. Macintosh system management and backups.
Layout & Design at Barbour Publishing Inc.
October 1, 1995 - September 5, 2025Layout & Design of Book Catalogs; Book & Dust Cover Designs; Layout & Typesetting of books ads, marketing material, etc. Macintosh Computer System Management and Backups.
Layout & Design at Barbour Publishing Inc.
October 1, 1995 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of book catalogs, book and dust jacket designs; layout & typesetting of ads and marketing materials; Macintosh system management and backups.
Layout & Design Specialist at Barbour Publishing Inc.
October 1, 1995 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of book catalogs; book & dust cover designs; layout & typesetting of books ads and marketing materials; Macintosh system management and backups.
Layout & Design at Barbour Publishing Inc.
August 1, 1994 - October 1, 1995Layout & Design of Book Catalogs; Book & Dust Cover Designs; Layout & Typesetting of books ads, marketing material etc. Macintosh Computer System Management and Backups.
Designer at Barbour Publishing Inc.
August 1, 1994 - October 1, 1995Layout & Design of Book Catalogs; Book & Dust Cover Designs; Layout & Typesetting of books ads, marketing material etc. Macintosh Computer System Management and Backups.
Designer / Macintosh System Administrator at Barbour Publishing Inc.
August 1, 1994 - October 1, 1995Layout & Design of Book Catalogs; Book & Dust Cover Designs; Layout & Typesetting of books ads, marketing material etc. Macintosh Computer System Management and Backups.
Layout & Design / Packaging Designer at Color Code 401
July 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of different types of packaging for Diary Corp., (Giant Eagle, Big Bear Supermarkets).
Layout & Design at Color Code 401
July 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Layout & Design of different types of packaging for Diary Corp., (Giant Eagle, Big Bear Supermarkets).
Layout & Design at Color Code 401
July 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of various packaging for Diary Corp. (Giant Eagle, Big Bear Supermarkets).
Layout & Design at Color Code 401
July 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Layout & design of various packaging for Diary Corp. (Giant Eagle, Big Bear Supermarkets).
Designer at Color Code 401
May 1, 1994 - July 1, 1994Layout & Design of different types of packaging for Diary Corp., (Giant Eagle, Big Bear Supermarkets)
Creative / Layout & Design at Midwest Offset
April 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Layout and design on Apple Macintosh II FX for accounts such as Distribution America (Trustworthy Hardware Stores) - Seasonal B/W 4 page tab sale flyers; Seasonal full/color 4 page tab flyers; B/W seasonal 4 page broad sheet flyer. Also worked on ad paste-up, PMT camera, and page lay-up.
Ad Paste-up / Layout at The Times Reporter / Midwest Offset
April 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Ad paste-up, hand cutting of four color and process color, PMT camera operator, page lay-up, tabloid lay-up, including Sunday Magazine and Showcase; ad mark-up on Harris System 8300 PLS; classified ad updating/outputting; story illustrating.
Creative Department at Midwest Offset
April 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Layout and Design on Apple Macintosh II FX for accounts such as Distribution America (Trustworthy Hardware Stores) - various flyers; etc.
Ad Paste-up / Layout at The Times Reporter / Midwest Offset
April 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Ad paste-up, manual color/layout, PMT camera operations, page lay-out for Sunday Magazine and Showcase; assisted editorial with page layouts and promotional sections.
Layout & Design at Midwest Offset
April 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Creative department work including layout and design on Apple Macintosh II FX for accounts such as Distribution America; produced seasonal spot color flyers and various promotional pieces.
Ad Designer / Paste-Up / PMT Camera Operator at The Times Reporter / Midwest Offset
April 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Ad paste-up, hand-cutting of fake four color and process color; PMT camera operation; page lay-up; tabloid lay-up; contributed to Sunday Magazine and Showcase; ad markup for Harris System 8300.
Layout & Design / Creative at Midwest Offset
April 1, 1994 - September 5, 2025Layout and design on Apple Macintosh II FX for accounts such as Distribution America; produced B/W and spot color flyers for multiple clients (e.g., Trustworthy Hardware Stores, Discount Drug Mart, Kruse Hardware).
Ad Paste-Up / Page Layout at The Times Reporter/Midwest Offset
February 1, 1986 - April 1, 1994Ad paste-up, hand-cutting of fake four color, PMT camera operation, page lay-up, tabloid lay-up; assisted editorial staff with page layouts and special section designs.
Layout & Design at Midwest Offset
February 1, 1986 - April 1, 1994Layout and Design on Apple Macintosh II FX for accounts such as Distribution America (Trustworthy Hardware Stores) - Seasonal B/W 4 page tab sale flyers; Seasonal full/fake color 4 page tab flyers; B/W seasonal 4 page broad sheet flyer. Also worked on various client projects.
Ad Paste-Up / Layout Designer at The Times Reporter / Midwest Offset
February 1, 1986 - April 1, 1994Ad paste-up, Hand cutting of fake four color and process color, PMT camera operator, page lay-up, tabloid lay-up, including Sunday Magazine and Showcase (TV Weekly Guide), ad mark-up on Harris System 8300 PLS, classified ad updating/outputting, story illustrating, helped editorial staff with page layouts and special section designs.
Graphic Designer at The Times Reporter/Midwest Offset
February 1, 1986 - April 1, 1994Ad paste-up, Hand cutting of fake four color and process color, PMT camera operator, page lay-up, tabloid lay-up, including Sunday Magazine and Showcase (TV Weekly Guide), ad mark-up on Harris System 8300 PLS, classified ad updating/outputting, story illustrating, helped editorial staff with page layouts and special section designs.
Graphic Designer at Midwest Offset
February 1, 1986 - April 1, 1994Layout and Design on Apple Macintosh II FX for such accounts as Distribution America (Trustworthy Hardware Stores) - Seasonal B/W 4 page tab sale flyers; Seasonal full/fake color 4 page tab flyers; B/W seasonal 4 page broad sheet flyer. Also worked on Times Reporter/Midwest Offset materials.
Designer at Praco Ltd.
November 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Designer, paste-up, PMT camera, deliveries.
Ad Paste-up / Page Layout at The Times Reporter/Midwest Offset
November 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Ad paste-up, hand cutting of fake four color and process color, PMT camera operator, page lay-up, tabloid lay-up, including Sunday Magazine and Showcase; ad markup on Harris System 8300 PLS, classified ad updating/outputting, story illustrating, assisted editorial staff with page layouts and special section designs.
Intern Designer at Praco Ltd.
November 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Intern Designer, paste-up, PMT camera, deliveries.
Intern Designer at Praco Ltd.
November 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Intern design work, paste-up, PMT camera operations, and deliveries.
Intern Designer at Praco Ltd.
November 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Intern Designer; paste-up, PMT camera, deliveries.
Paste-up Designer at Pro Print
September 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Paste-up, designer, PMT camera, collating.
Paste-up / Designer at Pro Print
September 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Paste-up, designer, PMT camera, collating.
Past-up / Designer at Pro Print
September 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Paste-up, design work, PMT camera operations, and related production tasks.
Paste-up Designer at Pro Print
September 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Paste-up, designer, PMT camera, collating.
Designer at Pro Print
June 1, 1985 - September 1, 1985Paste-up, designer, PMT camera, collating.
Education
Associate Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1985College Preparatory Studies at The Dover High School
July 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications (Specialized Technology) at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1985College Preparatory Studies at The Dover High School
July 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982Associate/Bachelors Degree in Visual Communications (Specialized Technology) at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1985College Preparatory Studies at The Dover High School
July 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Specialized Technology, Visual Communications at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1985College Preparatory Studies / High School Diploma at Dover High School
July 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications (Specialized Technology) at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1985College Preparatory Studies at Dover High School
July 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Specialized Technology, Major in Visual Communications at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1985College Preparatory Studies at Dover High School
July 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1985College Preparatory Studies at Dover High School
July 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982Associate/Bachelor's Degree in Specialized Technology, Major in Visual Communications at Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1985College Preparatory Studies at Dover High School
July 1, 1978 - May 1, 1982Qualifications
American Digital Design Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine
July 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025American Graphic Design Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine (Brambleberry Farm Honey Logo)
October 1, 2019 - September 5, 2025American Graphic Design Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine (Organic Life Branding)
September 1, 2018 - September 5, 2025Honorable Mention Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine (Digitally Illustrated Cover Design)
February 1, 2018 - September 5, 2025American Graphic Design Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine (RH Digital Invitation)
October 1, 2017 - September 5, 2025American Web Design Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine (www.FourWindsGraphics.com)
April 1, 2016 - September 5, 2025American Graphic Design Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine (Gone With the Wind 75th Logo)
September 1, 2015 - September 5, 2025American Graphic Design Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine
March 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025American Web Design Award - Graphic Design USA Magazine (www.FourWindsGraphics.com)
August 1, 2013 - September 5, 2025First Place Award - Zoar Harvest Festival (Drawings & Sketches, Graphite ‘Zoar Town Hall’)
July 1, 2006 - September 5, 2025Perfect Attendance Award - The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1984 - September 5, 2025Perfect Attendance Award - The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1985 - September 5, 2025Special Merit Award for Mixed Media Collage - Governor’s Council High School Competition
March 1, 1982 - September 5, 2025Award – Brambleberry Farm Honey Logo (American Graphic Design Award)
October 1, 2019 - February 11, 2026Award – Organic Life Branding (American Graphic Design Award)
September 1, 2018 - February 11, 2026Honorable Mention – Digitally Illustrated Cover Design (American Graphic Design Award)
February 1, 2018 - February 11, 2026American Graphic Design Award – RH Digital Invitation
October 1, 2017 - February 11, 2026American Web Design Award – Four Winds Graphics website
April 1, 2016 - February 11, 2026American Graphic Design Award – Gone With the Wind 75th Logo
September 1, 2015 - February 11, 2026Best of Show – Graphite Illustration “The Doors of Zoar”
August 1, 2015 - February 11, 2026Graphic Design USA Magazine – American Graphic Design Awards
September 1, 2014 - February 11, 2026American Web Design Award – www.FourWindsGraphics.com
April 1, 2013 - February 11, 2026Zoar Harvest Festival – First Place Award, 'Drawings & Sketches' for Graphite drawing 'Zoar Town Hall'
August 1, 2013 - February 11, 2026Co-Judge – Annual Ohio Tourism Design Contest
July 1, 2006 - February 11, 2026Perfect Attendance – The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
March 1, 1984 - March 1, 1985Special Merit Award for Mixed Media Collage – Governor’s Council High School Competition
March 1, 1982 - February 11, 2026Industry Experience
Agriculture & Mining, Computers & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Other
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