I’m Randi Vaughan, an award-winning Graphic Designer and Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media. I specialize in branding, prepress, layout design, and campaign development, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite to deliver polished visual solutions. I’m known for collaborative communication, coordinating timelines, managing creative workflows, and ensuring brand consistency across multiple publications and promotional channels. I enjoy partnering with sales, editorial, and production teams to bring campaigns from concept to completion on time.…

Randi Vaughan

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I’m Randi Vaughan, an award-winning Graphic Designer and Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media. I specialize in branding, prepress, layout design, and campaign development, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite to deliver polished visual solutions. I’m known for collaborative communication, coordinating timelines, managing creative workflows, and ensuring brand consistency across multiple publications and promotional channels. I enjoy partnering with sales, editorial, and production teams to bring campaigns from concept to completion on time.…

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I’m Randi Vaughan, an award-winning Graphic Designer and Project Manager with 20+ years of experience in print and digital media. I specialize in branding, prepress, layout design, and campaign development, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite to deliver polished visual solutions.

I’m known for collaborative communication, coordinating timelines, managing creative workflows, and ensuring brand consistency across multiple publications and promotional channels. I enjoy partnering with sales, editorial, and production teams to bring campaigns from concept to completion on time.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer / Project Manager at HD Media – Charleston Gazette-Mail
March 1, 2017 - Present
Lead project management for creative and advertising initiatives across print and digital platforms; designed and prepared high-volume ad layouts and marketing collateral for print and online publication; coordinated with sales, editorial, and production departments to ensure campaign accuracy and on-time delivery; maintained brand consistency across multiple publications and promotional channels; utilized Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat for layout, photo editing, and visual production; recipient of the West Virginia Press Association’s 2025 Advertisement of the Year.
Creative Services Manager at Charleston Gazette-Mail
January 1, 2013 - March 1, 2017
Managed creative department workflow, art direction, and project trafficking; led concept development and campaign planning with clients and internal teams; streamlined production processes to improve efficiency and reduce turnaround time; presented final design concepts and resolved revisions through final approval.
President / Marketing & Promotions at Kanawha Players Theatre
January 1, 2014 - November 1, 2019
Organized seasonal production schedules and directed volunteer coordination; developed marketing and promotional strategies for performances and community outreach; created advertising materials and event programs to enhance audience engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Mary Baldwin University
January 4, 1999 - May 18, 2002
Majored in Graphic Design. I also minored in Theatre and Art History
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design at Mary Baldwin University – Staunton, VA
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Qualifications

West Virginia Press Association – Advertisement of the Year (2025)
January 1, 2025 - January 21, 2026
West Virginia Press Association Awards for Creative Excellence
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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