Dedicated graphic designer and illustrator with 5+ years of experience across freelance and in-house roles. Skilled in branding, advertising, print design, and digital/traditional illustration, with a strong focus on detail and clear communication. Known for being efficient under tight deadlines, reliable as a team player, and for bringing creativity and color to every project—while maintaining high-quality, accurate deliverables.

Haven L Nathan

Dedicated graphic designer and illustrator with 5+ years of experience across freelance and in-house roles. Skilled in branding, advertising, print design, and digital/traditional illustration, with a strong focus on detail and clear communication. Known for being efficient under tight deadlines, reliable as a team player, and for bringing creativity and color to every project—while maintaining high-quality, accurate deliverables.

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Dedicated graphic designer and illustrator with 5+ years of experience across freelance and in-house roles. Skilled in branding, advertising, print design, and digital/traditional illustration, with a strong focus on detail and clear communication.

Known for being efficient under tight deadlines, reliable as a team player, and for bringing creativity and color to every project—while maintaining high-quality, accurate deliverables.

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Work Experience

Graphic Design Intern at Pay It Forward Media
May 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Created frame-by-frame illustrated animation to advertise the Pay it Forward Media brand. Set up and took down equipment for shooting video testimonials and assisted with troubleshooting technical issues during the shoot.
Graphic Designer, Writer, & Illustrator (Freelance) at Studio Chibro
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance graphic design and illustration for clients across the United States, including logos and business-card and collateral design. Wrote, illustrated, and published an original graphic novel through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, and released a web-comic version through Webtoon. Partnered with Amazon to ensure correct formatting for mass printing. Independently created 100+ pages of detailed original illustrations and dialogue.
Graphic Designer, Writer, & Illustrator at Studio Chibro
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance graphic design and illustration for clients across the United States, creating logos, business cards, and related collateral. Wrote, illustrated, and published an original graphic novel via Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, and released a web-comic version through Webtoon. Worked with Amazon to correctly format the graphic novel for mass printing. Produced 100+ pages of original detailed illustrations and dialogue independently.
Graphic Designer at Hub International
September 1, 2017 - January 31, 2021
Populated InDesign templates using data merge, proofed files, and streamlined deliverables. Managed team edit requests for official templates; became point person for official template updates and design-related questions for core offerings. Trained multiple new employees during the busiest season and ran refresher/retraining courses as needed, including training non-designers in basic InDesign skills. Designed new annual covers for potential implementation in benefit guides and marketing collateral for custom clients.
Junior Graphic Designer at Loose Leaf Publishing Co.
April 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017
Assisted the head graphic designer with production work for local clients in the Tulsa area. Updated and edited posters, postcards, programs, T-shirt designs, advertisements, books, newsletters, envelopes, letterheads, and business cards.
Graphic Design Assistant at Sky Fitness & Wellbeing
February 1, 2017 - April 30, 2017
Created promotional materials including flyers, bulletin boards, banners, social media assets, and mouse pad advertisements, as well as desktop backgrounds promoting programs, classes, and the Sky Fitness & Wellbeing app.
Third Floor Design Internship (Identity, Digital, and Print Design) at The University of Tulsa
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Completed identity, digital, and print design work for non-profit organizations and schools including Rebuilding Together Tulsa, the University of Tulsa, Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust, Mental Health Association Oklahoma, Heller Theatre, Gussman Juried Student Exhibition, and Tulsa City-County Library.
Third Floor Design Intern at The University of Tulsa
September 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Provided identity, digital, and print design support for non-profit organizations and schools including Rebuilding Together Tulsa, University of Tulsa initiatives, Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust, Mental Health Association Oklahoma, Heller Theatre, Gussman Juried Student Exhibition, and Tulsa City-County Library.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Graphic Design; Minor in Art History; Certificate in Advertising at The University of Tulsa
September 10, 2012 - June 18, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services