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Hello! I’m Deborah, a passionate graphic designer and artist based in Portland, Oregon. With a background in both fine arts and media design, I enjoy creating impactful visuals that communicate ideas effectively. My journey has taken me from teaching preschoolers to painting landscapes, and now I focus on helping nonprofits establish their brand identities.
In addition to my design work, I write for social media and other platforms to enhance brand visibility. I’m currently pursuing my MFA in Media Design, emphasizing brand design and collaboration. I believe in the power of creativity to inspire change and build connections, and I’m excited about the future of design and art.
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Language
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer at Full Sail University (MFA Degree Program)
July 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Developed brand assets for a brand identity book for a non-profit pro-diversity organization for teens; designed ads for holiday events (flyers and pole banners); edited and developed social media content to encourage new members and donations.
Artist at Studio & En Plein Air
January 1, 2017 - PresentPaints in oils and acrylics as a landscape painter; works from the west coast to Texas, also sketches portraits and abstract paintings; styles include semi-realism, expressionism, impressionism and abstract.
Food Delivery Driver at Uber Eats & Postmates
December 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Delivered food to restaurant customers; worked with Las Vegas restaurants and delivered to the Phoenix area including Scottsdale; independent contractor with flexible earning goals and hours.
Preschool Teacher at Children 1 month-5 years
December 1, 2006 - September 22, 2025Taught and supervised preschoolers and infants; assisted in resolving preschool problems.
Graphic Designer at Full Sail University, MFA degree program
July 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Developed brand assets for brand identity book for non-profit pro-diversity organization for teens to retain consistency among media assets in advertisement and promotions. Designed ads for holiday events including fliers and pole banners. Edited and developed content of social media to encourage new members and new donations to pro- diversity teen group.
Artist at Studio & En Plein Air
January 1, 2017 - PresentPaint in oils and acrylics as a landscape painter from west coast to Texas and in between, also sketched portraits and painted abstract paintings. Semi-realism, expressionism, impressionism and abstract styles. Current and past paintings can be seen on LinkedIn and SaatchiArt.com.
Food Delivery at Uber Eats & Postmates
December 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Delivered food to restaurant customers, worked with Las Vegas restaurants from strip to outlying Vegas valley region, and also delivered to Phoenix area including Scottsdale. Independent contractor and set own earning goals and work hours.
Preschool Teacher at Orange County, CA
December 1, 2006 - September 22, 2025Taught and supervised preschoolers and infants at two preschools and one MOPS program. Helped in resolution of preschool problems such as a wayward mountain lion, a child drowning and a case of extreme child abuse.
Graphic Designer at Full Sail University
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025Developed brand assets for brand identity book for non-profit pro-diversity organization for teens to retain consistency among media assets in advertisement and promotions. Designed ads for holiday events including fliers and pole banners. Edited and developed content of social media to encourage new members and new donations to pro- diversity teen group.
Artist at Studio & En Plein Air
January 1, 2017 - November 10, 2025Paint in oils and acrylics as a landscape painter from west coast to Texas and in between, also sketched portraits and painted abstract paintings. Semi-realism, expressionism, impressionism and abstract styles. Current and past paintings can be seen on LinkedIn and SaatchiArt.com.
Food Delivery at Uber Eats & Postmates
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019Delivered food to restaurant customers, worked with Las Vegas restaurants from strip to outlying Vegas valley region, and also delivered to Phoenix area including Scottsdale. Independent contractor and set own earning goals and work hours.
Preschool Teacher at Children 1 month-5 years, Orange County, CA
December 1, 2006 - December 1, 2006Taught and supervised preschoolers and infants at two preschools and one MOPS program. Helped in resolution of preschool problems such as a wayward mountain lion, a child drowning and a case of extreme child abuse.
Graphic Designer at Freelance
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025As a freelance graphic designer, I work with clients across various industries to create designs for print and digital media. My projects include branding, marketing materials, and illustrations.
Graphic Designer at Meta
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023In my role at Meta, I supported various design projects, producing high-quality graphics and presentations. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency in branding.
Food Delivery Artist at Uber Eats
December 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019I contributed creative design work for marketing campaigns, focusing on visually appealing content that drives engagement with both customers and restaurant partners.
Graphic Designer at Full Sail University
August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Developed brand assets for a non-profit pro-diversity organization aimed at teens, ensuring consistency across media in advertisements and promotions. Designed holiday event ads like flyers and pole banners, and managed social media content to boost memberships and donations.
Food Delivery at Uber Eats & Postmates
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Delivered food to restaurant customers across Las Vegas and Phoenix, managing schedules as an independent contractor with flexible earning goals.
Preschool Teacher at Various Preschools
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006Taught and supervised preschoolers and infants, handling unique challenges including safety concerns and child welfare issues.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Media Design (M.F.A) at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025ECE Units at Saddleback College
August 1, 2003 - September 22, 2025Paralegal Certificate (Civil Litigation) at Roosevelt University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1989Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with High Distinction at University of Illinois Chicago
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1988Master of Fine Arts in Media Design (M.F.A) at Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL
August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Early Childhood Education - 12 ECE Units at Saddleback College
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2003Paralegal Certificate (Honors in Civil Litigation) at Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1989B.A. English Literature with High Distinction at University of Illinois Chicago
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1988Master of Fine Arts in Media Design (M.F.A) at Full Sail University
August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Early Childhood Education, 12 ECE Units at Saddleback College
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2003Paralegal Certificate at Roosevelt University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1989B.A. English Literature with High Distinction at University of Illinois Chicago
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1988Master of Arts in Media Design at Full Sail University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019Master of Fine Arts in Media Design (M.F.A) at Full Sail University
August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Early Childhood Education at Saddleback College
August 1, 2003 - February 25, 2026Paralegal Certificate at Roosevelt University
May 1, 1989 - February 25, 2026B.A. English Literature with High Distinction at University of Illinois Chicago
August 1, 1988 - February 25, 2026Master of Fine Arts in Media Design (M.F.A) at Full Sail University
August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Early Childhood Education at Saddleback College
August 1, 2003 - March 30, 2026Paralegal Certificate at Roosevelt University
May 1, 1989 - March 30, 2026B.A. English Literature at University of Illinois Chicago
August 1, 1988 - March 30, 2026Master of Fine Arts in Media Design at Full Sail University
August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025Early Childhood Education at Saddleback College
August 1, 2003 - April 10, 2026Paralegal Certificate at Roosevelt University
May 1, 1989 - April 10, 2026B.A. English Literature with High Distinction at University of Illinois Chicago
August 1, 1988 - April 10, 2026Qualifications
Paralegal Certificate (Civil Litigation)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1989Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with High Distinction
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 1988Master of Fine Arts in Media Design (M.F.A)
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2025Paralegal Certificate (Honors in Civil Litigation)
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1989Paralegal Certificate
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1989Paralegal Certificate
May 1, 1989 - March 30, 2026Paralegal Certificate
May 1, 1989 - April 10, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet
Behance portfolio of projects during MFA program. Graphic design for non-profit teenage social group, banners and other advertising for community, city events and logo design for companies and nonprofits, and social media page and posts for hypothetical companies and groups. Designed swag to create name recognition. Created brand playbook to maintain marketing consistency.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-allen-mfa-37a57831b
https://www.behance.net/deborahallen43
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