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I am a creative and reliable graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience across print, digital, branding, and publication design. I’ve worked with clients in education, finance, wellness, real estate, non-profit, and consumer sectors to build cohesive brands that stand out while remaining practical and accessible. I excel at balancing creativity with structure to deliver clear, consistent designs that strengthen recognition and engagement. I thrive managing projects from concept through final production, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, and ADA-compliant workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft cross-channel assets, build scalable brand systems, and develop user-friendly websites on WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace that look great and perform well.…I am a creative and reliable graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience across print, digital, branding, and publication design. I’ve worked with clients in education, finance, wellness, real estate, non-profit, and consumer sectors to build cohesive brands that stand out while remaining practical and accessible. I excel at balancing creativity with structure to deliver clear, consistent designs that strengthen recognition and engagement. I thrive managing projects from concept through final production, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, and ADA-compliant workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft cross-channel assets, build scalable brand systems, and develop user-friendly websites on WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace that look great and perform well.

Leslie Kochevar

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Brand Designer, +1

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I am a creative and reliable graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience across print, digital, branding, and publication design. I’ve worked with clients in education, finance, wellness, real estate, non-profit, and consumer sectors to build cohesive brands that stand out while remaining practical and accessible. I excel at balancing creativity with structure to deliver clear, consistent designs that strengthen recognition and engagement. I thrive managing projects from concept through final production, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, and ADA-compliant workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft cross-channel assets, build scalable brand systems, and develop user-friendly websites on WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace that look great and perform well.…I am a creative and reliable graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience across print, digital, branding, and publication design. I’ve worked with clients in education, finance, wellness, real estate, non-profit, and consumer sectors to build cohesive brands that stand out while remaining practical and accessible. I excel at balancing creativity with structure to deliver clear, consistent designs that strengthen recognition and engagement. I thrive managing projects from concept through final production, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, and ADA-compliant workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft cross-channel assets, build scalable brand systems, and develop user-friendly websites on WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace that look great and perform well.

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I am a creative and reliable graphic designer and art director with over 15 years of experience across print, digital, branding, and publication design. I’ve worked with clients in education, finance, wellness, real estate, non-profit, and consumer sectors to build cohesive brands that stand out while remaining practical and accessible. I excel at balancing creativity with structure to deliver clear, consistent designs that strengthen recognition and engagement.

I thrive managing projects from concept through final production, leveraging Adobe Creative Suite, motion graphics, and ADA-compliant workflows. I enjoy collaborating with teams to craft cross-channel assets, build scalable brand systems, and develop user-friendly websites on WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace that look great and perform well.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Art Director / Graphic Designer at North Star Graphics & Promotions (DBA WrapFam Unleashed)

August 1, 2008 - Present

Handle all branding, public-facing campaigns, and digital design for clients across education, finance, health & wellness, real estate, non-profit, and consumer products; produce multi-page publications and ADA-compliant layouts; design cross-channel assets and manage website builds in WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace; oversee creative from concept through production and ensure on-time delivery. Sole designer responsible for publication layout, visual consistency, and creative direction of content and storytelling.

Contract Graphic Designer at Yellow Scene Magazine

April 20, 2024 - October 26, 2025

Designed ads, promotional materials, and digital campaigns to strengthen advertiser visibility and support revenue goals; updated WordPress content and streamlined production workflows for rapid turnaround; collaborated with editorial and sales teams to align designs with brand standards and advertiser objectives.

Talent Manager / Website & Social Media Manager at Onda

February 20, 2024 - October 26, 2025

Created and scheduled social media campaigns featuring original graphics, video, and motion elements; managed SquareSpace and Shopify websites to enhance user experience and maintain brand consistency; coordinated communications between leadership, talent, and external partners to align messaging and project goals.

Vendor Relations / Project Manager at Creator Collective – Harmon Brothers Consulting

December 20, 2022 - October 26, 2025

Contributed to storyboard and presentation design for branded campaigns; coordinated communications between clients, vendors, and creative teams to keep projects on track; oversaw deliverables to ensure outputs supported strategic objectives and adhered to brand identity.

Graphic Designer at Swagger Brand

January 31, 2020 - October 26, 2025

Designed brand assets and marketing collateral for digital and print campaigns; maintained cohesive design systems for logos, packaging, and promotional graphics to ensure consistent brand identity.

Contract Graphic Designer at Special Projects Team – Sports Authority

February 28, 2010 - October 26, 2025

Designed signage, campaign collateral, and promotional graphics for nationwide retail locations; collaborated with the special projects team to align output with brand standards across high-visibility campaigns.

Art Director / Graphic Designer at National Business Media (NBM)

December 31, 2008 - October 26, 2025

Designed and produced editorial layouts for six monthly B2B magazines, maintaining high-quality visual standards; managed production schedules, vendor relationships, and delivery of press-ready files; created trade show graphics and sales collateral to support national events and strengthen brand presence.

Publication Graphic Designer at Page Publishing

May 31, 2005 - October 26, 2025

Designed editorial layouts and advertising for a consumer RV travel magazine, balancing creative direction with advertiser requirements; delivered press-ready files and coordinated ad placements with publishers for accurate production and timely distribution.