I am a passionate and experienced graphic designer based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in creating impactful visual content for print and digital media. With over a decade of experience working across various sectors including marketing, media, and advertising, I enjoy crafting designs that effectively communicate brand messages and enhance customer engagement. Currently, I work as a freelance graphic designer where I develop ads, branded signage, and social media content for diverse clients. My professional journey includes leading marketing campaigns, maintaining client communications, and deploying digital ads with tools like Google Ads Manager and Facebook Ads. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, and skilled in managing production workflows and preflighting files for print. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and I continuously strive to expand my skills and creativity in the graphic design field.

Karyn Heebner

I am a passionate and experienced graphic designer based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in creating impactful visual content for print and digital media. With over a decade of experience working across various sectors including marketing, media, and advertising, I enjoy crafting designs that effectively communicate brand messages and enhance customer engagement. Currently, I work as a freelance graphic designer where I develop ads, branded signage, and social media content for diverse clients. My professional journey includes leading marketing campaigns, maintaining client communications, and deploying digital ads with tools like Google Ads Manager and Facebook Ads. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, and skilled in managing production workflows and preflighting files for print. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and I continuously strive to expand my skills and creativity in the graphic design field.

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I am a passionate and experienced graphic designer based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in creating impactful visual content for print and digital media. With over a decade of experience working across various sectors including marketing, media, and advertising, I enjoy crafting designs that effectively communicate brand messages and enhance customer engagement. Currently, I work as a freelance graphic designer where I develop ads, branded signage, and social media content for diverse clients.

My professional journey includes leading marketing campaigns, maintaining client communications, and deploying digital ads with tools like Google Ads Manager and Facebook Ads. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, and skilled in managing production workflows and preflighting files for print. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and I continuously strive to expand my skills and creativity in the graphic design field.

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Freelance Graphic Designer
January 1, 2023 - Present
Design ads for print and digital applications including posters, brochures, and other marketing collateral. Create branded signage packages and write copy while designing images for social media posts on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
Senior Graphic Designer and Customer Care Specialist at Taradel LLC
January 1, 2023 - August 20, 2025
Designed marketing campaigns incorporating direct mail, email, and digital ads through Google and Facebook advertising. Preflighted client-submitted files for press readiness, maintained communications with clients and account managers in Salesforce, and managed delivery schedules. Deployed digital ads using Google Ads Manager and Facebook.
Senior Graphic Designer at Becker & Calliott Marketing
January 1, 2018 - August 20, 2025
Created ads for print and digital media including magazines, newspapers, email, and websites. Designed logos, posters, brochures, postcards, maps, PowerPoint presentations, billboards, and outdoor signs. Managed multiple production schedules, traffic flow, and billable hours.
Graphic Designer at The Richmond Times-Dispatch
January 1, 2017 - August 20, 2025
Designed ads for print and digital uses, created special sections and publications that preserved brand standards, and managed workflow using Mactive Adbase and SharePoint. Collaborated with account executives on sales calls. Served as content and design editor for Celebrations, a weekly announcement and advertising section, where I strategized with writers, designed the section layout, promoted announcement packages, and supervised photo shoots.
Graphic Designer at Imagine This Company
January 1, 2011 - August 20, 2025
Designed catalogs, ads, banners, signs, trade show displays, packaging artwork, magnets, and decals. Managed film separation output for screen printing and operated vinyl plotters and digital cutters. Coordinated with service bureaus to ensure best quality and pricing.
Graphic Designer at Communication Arts Associates
January 1, 2008 - August 20, 2025
Designed and produced ads, brochures, catalogs, direct mail, outdoor signage, and trade show displays. Conceptualized campaigns with creative directors and account executives. Coordinated with vendors including illustrators, photographers, and printers to ensure message consistency and quality.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University
January 11, 2030 - August 20, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services
    uniE621 Social media posts
    Examples of Facebook and Instagram posts
    uniE621 Speciality Publications
    Magazine-style publications created for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. 24 to 36 pages in length.
    uniE621 Large trifold pocket brochure
    11x17 trifold brochure featuring a pocket to hold additional information and slots for a business card.
    uniE621 Trifold brochure
    Trifold brochure advertising a planned community with resort-stye amenities.
    uniE621 Direct mail samples
    Direct mail postcards in a variety of industries.
    uniE621 Assorted logos
    Logo designs for real estate, a food truck, jewelry designer and a publication branding designer logo
    uniE621 Music CD cover and disc art
    CD cover and disc art for local band designer graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Full page ad campaign
    Print campaign designed for a local real estate developer. graphicdesigner designer