Hi, I'm Linda Porter, a passionate graphic artist and band manager based in Newington, CT. With over a decade of experience designing marketing materials and creating visual content for clients ranging from garden centers to small businesses and musicians, I bring creativity and attention to detail to every project. I specialize in print and digital design, ensuring brand alignment and meeting tight deadlines. Beyond design, I manage bands including Brother Earl and Blue Mountain Haze, handling social media, promotions, merchandise, and bookings. I love working remotely and collaborating directly with clients to bring their visions to life while balancing multiple projects efficiently.…

Linda Porter

Hi, I'm Linda Porter, a passionate graphic artist and band manager based in Newington, CT. With over a decade of experience designing marketing materials and creating visual content for clients ranging from garden centers to small businesses and musicians, I bring creativity and attention to detail to every project. I specialize in print and digital design, ensuring brand alignment and meeting tight deadlines. Beyond design, I manage bands including Brother Earl and Blue Mountain Haze, handling social media, promotions, merchandise, and bookings. I love working remotely and collaborating directly with clients to bring their visions to life while balancing multiple projects efficiently.…

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Hi, I’m Linda Porter, a passionate graphic artist and band manager based in Newington, CT. With over a decade of experience designing marketing materials and creating visual content for clients ranging from garden centers to small businesses and musicians, I bring creativity and attention to detail to every project. I specialize in print and digital design, ensuring brand alignment and meeting tight deadlines.

Beyond design, I manage bands including Brother Earl and Blue Mountain Haze, handling social media, promotions, merchandise, and bookings. I love working remotely and collaborating directly with clients to bring their visions to life while balancing multiple projects efficiently.

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English
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Work Experience

Graphic Artist at Sunrise Marketing
January 1, 2015 - Present
Design marketing materials for garden centers in the U.S. and Canada (postcards, gift cards, signage, websites, e-blasts, etc.). Work directly with garden center owners and managers. Balance multiple client projects and maintain brand consistency. Freelance/contract since 2022.
Owner / Designer at Surface Graphicz, LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design and deliver print and digital materials for small businesses, musicians, and wineries. Manage all aspects of client work including communication, production, and file preparation. Focused on quality, brand alignment, and meeting tight deadlines.
Freelance Designer at Various Clients
December 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Created visual content for print, web, and promotional materials. Adapted to each client’s needs and style guides. Delivered projects on time with minimal supervision.
Band Manager at Brother Earl / Blue Mountain Haze
January 1, 2011 - Present
Manage social media, promotions, merchandise, and bookings. Create content, flyers, and videos for events. Maintain a consistent and professional band presence online.
Graphic Artist at Sunrise Marketing
January 1, 2015 - Present
Design marketing materials for garden centers in the U.S. and Canada such as postcards, gift cards, signage, websites, and e-blasts. Work directly with garden center owners and managers while balancing multiple client projects and maintaining brand consistency. Transitioned to freelance/contract work since 2022.
Owner / Designer at Surface Graphicz, LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design and deliver print and digital materials for small businesses, musicians, and wineries. Manage all aspects of client work including communication, production, and file preparation. Focus on quality, brand alignment, and meeting tight deadlines.
Freelance Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Created visual content for print, web, and promotional materials. Adapted to client needs and style guides. Delivered projects on time with minimal supervision.
Band Manager at Brother Earl / Blue Mountain Haze
January 1, 2011 - Present
Manage social media, promotions, merchandise, and bookings. Create content, flyers, and videos for events while maintaining a consistent and professional band presence online.
Graphic Artist at Sunrise Marketing
January 1, 2015 - Present
Design marketing materials for garden centers in the U.S. and Canada such as postcards, gift cards, signage, websites, and e-blasts. Work directly with garden center owners and managers while balancing multiple client projects and maintaining brand consistency. Freelance/contract since 2022.
Owner / Designer at Surface Graphicz, LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design and deliver print and digital materials for small businesses, musicians, and wineries. Manage all aspects of client work including communication, production, and file preparation. Focused on quality, brand alignment, and meeting tight deadlines.
Freelance Designer at Various Clients
December 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Created visual content for print, web, and promotional materials. Adapted to each client’s needs and style guides while delivering projects on time with minimal supervision.
Band Manager at Brother Earl / Blue Mountain Haze
January 1, 2011 - Present
Manage social media, promotions, merchandise, and bookings. Create content, flyers, and videos for events. Maintain a consistent and professional band presence online.
Graphic Artist at Sunrise Marketing
January 1, 2015 - Present
Design marketing materials such as postcards, gift cards, signage, websites, and e-blasts for garden centers in the U.S. and Canada. Work directly with garden center owners and managers while balancing multiple client projects and maintaining brand consistency. Employment was remote.
Owner / Designer at Surface Graphicz, LLC
January 1, 2022 - Present
Design and deliver print and digital materials for small businesses, musicians, and wineries. Manage all aspects of client work including communication, production, and file preparation with a focus on quality, brand alignment, and meeting tight deadlines. This role is remote and ongoing.
Freelance Designer at Various Clients
January 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025
Created visual content for print, web, and promotional materials adapting to each client’s needs and style guides. Delivered projects on time with minimal supervision delivering freelance design services remotely.
Band Manager at Brother Earl / Blue Mountain Haze
January 1, 2011 - Present
Manage social media, promotions, merchandise, and bookings. Create content, flyers, and videos for events to maintain a consistent and professional band presence online since 2011 and 2023 respectively.

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Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other

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