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I am a graphic designer and creative professional with over 15 years of experience across web, print, and production environments. I specialize in higher education communications, brand development, and print operations, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud and efficient workflows to bring ideas to life. I bridge creative vision with technical execution while supporting teams, clients, and organizations through thoughtful design, clear messaging, and collaborative processes. I am known for delivering thoughtful design and efficient processes that align creative goals with business needs, mentoring teammates, and refining production workflows to improve turnaround times and brand consistency.…I am a graphic designer and creative professional with over 15 years of experience across web, print, and production environments. I specialize in higher education communications, brand development, and print operations, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud and efficient workflows to bring ideas to life. I bridge creative vision with technical execution while supporting teams, clients, and organizations through thoughtful design, clear messaging, and collaborative processes. I am known for delivering thoughtful design and efficient processes that align creative goals with business needs, mentoring teammates, and refining production workflows to improve turnaround times and brand consistency.

Donnie M. Butler

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Web Designer, +2

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I am a graphic designer and creative professional with over 15 years of experience across web, print, and production environments. I specialize in higher education communications, brand development, and print operations, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud and efficient workflows to bring ideas to life. I bridge creative vision with technical execution while supporting teams, clients, and organizations through thoughtful design, clear messaging, and collaborative processes. I am known for delivering thoughtful design and efficient processes that align creative goals with business needs, mentoring teammates, and refining production workflows to improve turnaround times and brand consistency.…I am a graphic designer and creative professional with over 15 years of experience across web, print, and production environments. I specialize in higher education communications, brand development, and print operations, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud and efficient workflows to bring ideas to life. I bridge creative vision with technical execution while supporting teams, clients, and organizations through thoughtful design, clear messaging, and collaborative processes. I am known for delivering thoughtful design and efficient processes that align creative goals with business needs, mentoring teammates, and refining production workflows to improve turnaround times and brand consistency.

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I am a graphic designer and creative professional with over 15 years of experience across web, print, and production environments. I specialize in higher education communications, brand development, and print operations, leveraging Adobe Creative Cloud and efficient workflows to bring ideas to life. I bridge creative vision with technical execution while supporting teams, clients, and organizations through thoughtful design, clear messaging, and collaborative processes.

I am known for delivering thoughtful design and efficient processes that align creative goals with business needs, mentoring teammates, and refining production workflows to improve turnaround times and brand consistency.

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Work Experience

Webmaster, Senior Designer, Print Shop Manager at Livingstone College

April 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023

Led the design, production, and management of all college-wide print and digital communications, ensuring brand consistency across departments. Designed marketing materials including brochures, catalogs, signage, event collateral, and wide-format graphics. Served as primary webmaster, maintaining and updating institutional web content and digital assets. Managed the campus print shop, overseeing prepress, file preparation, press-ready output, and final production. Developed and executed variable data printing projects for admissions, advancement, and campus mailings. Prepared and processed bulk mailings in compliance with USPS regulations. Acted as a creative consultant to faculty, staff, and leadership, helping refine messaging, visuals, and production workflows. Mentored student workers and junior designers, providing hands-on guidance in design, production, and professional practices. Utilized Adobe Creative Cloud and production tools to streamline workflows improving turnaround tim

Art Director / Graphic Designer at Various Clients

January 1, 2014 - Present

Art direction, editorial layout, branding, and print production oversight for multiple clients including Black Business Ink Magazine, Crumb Snatcherz Bakery, The White House of Concord, Fire & Flame Restaurant, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Winston-Salem Chapter, and more.

Senior Graphic Artist at Quick Copy Print Shop

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015

Prepared files for offset and digital printing, including color separations and imposition. Troubleshot font, image, and layout issues to ensure print accuracy. Assisted with press setup and electronic proofing. Supported variable data and mailing list projects.

Digital Media Designer at Autotrader.com

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Designed web-based advertisements and digital media campaigns. Created layouts for digital and print applications while maintaining brand standards. Supported data-driven and automated design workflows.