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Hello! I'm Nicole Vanorse, a dependable and detail-oriented graphic designer with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering polished, brand‑consistent graphics and layouts for magazines, newspapers, and marketing collateral. I enjoy collaborating with editors, ad sales teams, and clients to bring ideas to life, manage multiple projects, and ensure print and online assets meet the highest standards. Collaboration, clear communication, and creativity are at the heart of my process.…Hello! I'm Nicole Vanorse, a dependable and detail-oriented graphic designer with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering polished, brand‑consistent graphics and layouts for magazines, newspapers, and marketing collateral. I enjoy collaborating with editors, ad sales teams, and clients to bring ideas to life, manage multiple projects, and ensure print and online assets meet the highest standards. Collaboration, clear communication, and creativity are at the heart of my process.

Nicole Vanorse

Graphic Designer, Designer, Logo Designer, +1

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Hello! I'm Nicole Vanorse, a dependable and detail-oriented graphic designer with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering polished, brand‑consistent graphics and layouts for magazines, newspapers, and marketing collateral. I enjoy collaborating with editors, ad sales teams, and clients to bring ideas to life, manage multiple projects, and ensure print and online assets meet the highest standards. Collaboration, clear communication, and creativity are at the heart of my process.…Hello! I'm Nicole Vanorse, a dependable and detail-oriented graphic designer with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering polished, brand‑consistent graphics and layouts for magazines, newspapers, and marketing collateral. I enjoy collaborating with editors, ad sales teams, and clients to bring ideas to life, manage multiple projects, and ensure print and online assets meet the highest standards. Collaboration, clear communication, and creativity are at the heart of my process.

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Hello! I’m Nicole Vanorse, a dependable and detail-oriented graphic designer with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering polished, brand‑consistent graphics and layouts for magazines, newspapers, and marketing collateral.

I enjoy collaborating with editors, ad sales teams, and clients to bring ideas to life, manage multiple projects, and ensure print and online assets meet the highest standards. Collaboration, clear communication, and creativity are at the heart of my process.

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Work Experience

Independent Graphic Designer at RFB Advertising Special Publication Division & Downeast Dog News, Mail New England

January 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025

Responsible for the design and layout of multiple annual digest magazines for Maine travel guides (Heart of the Lakes Region, Bucksport Bay Area Visitors Guide, Maine Antiques, Maine Coffee Digest, travelMAINE, Cornish Area Visitors Guide, Maine Craft Beer) as well as a monthly newspaper (Downeast Dog News) and a Direct Mail flyer. Worked in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with ad sales to design ads; ensured correct size, resolution, and color; edited photos for print quality; flowed editorial and images into layout for a clear, visually appealing, brand-consistent product; prepared print-ready files and sent to printer; uploaded Downeast Dog News to issuu as an online flipbook; managed the Downeast Dog News website and monthly events; managed social media graphics; created sales sheets, rate cards, and advertising contacts.

Independent Graphic Designer at The Real Estate Book White Mountains Arizona

January 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025

Design ads for The Real Estate Book (White Mountains Arizona); email upcoming ad deadlines; collaborate with advertisers for new material; prepared and validated print-ready files ensuring specifications were met; created graphics and reels for Real Estate Book Southwest New Mexico social media accounts.

Independent Graphic Designer at The Real Estate Book Southwest New Mexico

December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Design ads for a digest-size monthly publication; email upcoming ad deadline reminders; collaborate with advertisers for new material; prepared and validated print-ready files; created graphics for social media accounts.

Independent Graphic Designer at Simcoe County, Muskoka & Haliburton Canada

December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Design ads for digest publications; ensure print-ready files with correct formatting; maintain branding; collaborate with clients to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Independent Graphic Designer at Twin Tiers

July 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025

Led all aspects of production, design layout, and ad creation for bi-annual print publication(s). Prepared and validated print-ready files, ensured correct formatting and specifications for high-quality output; utilized Adobe Creative Suite to deliver marketing materials; maintained branding consistency and collaborated with clients to meet deadlines.

Graphic Designer at Oceanside High School Football Team Program

August 1, 2015 - November 3, 2025

Launched a digest-size sports program booklet as a fundraiser for my son’s team. Set up the program for advertising to cover print and design costs with proceeds benefiting the team; donated full production, layout, ads, photography, and print preparation; program has grown in size and remains a staple at home games.

Graphic Designer at Maine Sunshine Inc.

December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Worked on design and layout for multiple real estate guides; ensured digital files were print-ready and maintained open communication with printers.

Graphic Designer at DownEast Enterprise, INC.

August 31, 2002 - August 31, 2002

Ad layout with provided editorial and created additional ads for Shooting Sportsman & Fly Rod & Reel magazines.

Production Assistant / Prepress Department at DownEast Enterprise, INC.

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998

Preflight: confirmed files for printing; processed film; checked color plate registration and repositioned plates to align for proper printing.