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I’m Ronda Whitaker, a graphic designer with over 20 years of hands-on experience in design, layout, and visual communication, supported by a strong prepress background. My career has included leadership roles in art direction for trade publications and extensive freelance work crafting brand identities, logos, and marketing collateral for diverse clients. I’m passionate about delivering polished, on-brand visuals that connect with audiences across print and digital channels. I’m excited to bring collaborative creativity and strategic design thinking to new opportunities in graphic design, delivering polished, on-brand visual solutions across print and digital channels. I thrive in team environments, enjoy mentoring others, and am committed to lasting, measurable results for clients and stakeholders.…I’m Ronda Whitaker, a graphic designer with over 20 years of hands-on experience in design, layout, and visual communication, supported by a strong prepress background. My career has included leadership roles in art direction for trade publications and extensive freelance work crafting brand identities, logos, and marketing collateral for diverse clients. I’m passionate about delivering polished, on-brand visuals that connect with audiences across print and digital channels. I’m excited to bring collaborative creativity and strategic design thinking to new opportunities in graphic design, delivering polished, on-brand visual solutions across print and digital channels. I thrive in team environments, enjoy mentoring others, and am committed to lasting, measurable results for clients and stakeholders.

Ronda Whitaker

Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, +6

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I’m Ronda Whitaker, a graphic designer with over 20 years of hands-on experience in design, layout, and visual communication, supported by a strong prepress background. My career has included leadership roles in art direction for trade publications and extensive freelance work crafting brand identities, logos, and marketing collateral for diverse clients. I’m passionate about delivering polished, on-brand visuals that connect with audiences across print and digital channels. I’m excited to bring collaborative creativity and strategic design thinking to new opportunities in graphic design, delivering polished, on-brand visual solutions across print and digital channels. I thrive in team environments, enjoy mentoring others, and am committed to lasting, measurable results for clients and stakeholders.…I’m Ronda Whitaker, a graphic designer with over 20 years of hands-on experience in design, layout, and visual communication, supported by a strong prepress background. My career has included leadership roles in art direction for trade publications and extensive freelance work crafting brand identities, logos, and marketing collateral for diverse clients. I’m passionate about delivering polished, on-brand visuals that connect with audiences across print and digital channels. I’m excited to bring collaborative creativity and strategic design thinking to new opportunities in graphic design, delivering polished, on-brand visual solutions across print and digital channels. I thrive in team environments, enjoy mentoring others, and am committed to lasting, measurable results for clients and stakeholders.

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I’m Ronda Whitaker, a graphic designer with over 20 years of hands-on experience in design, layout, and visual communication, supported by a strong prepress background. My career has included leadership roles in art direction for trade publications and extensive freelance work crafting brand identities, logos, and marketing collateral for diverse clients. I’m passionate about delivering polished, on-brand visuals that connect with audiences across print and digital channels.

I’m excited to bring collaborative creativity and strategic design thinking to new opportunities in graphic design, delivering polished, on-brand visual solutions across print and digital channels. I thrive in team environments, enjoy mentoring others, and am committed to lasting, measurable results for clients and stakeholders.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at ANDMORE (International Market Centers)

August 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025

Designed and produced marketing materials such as direct mail, postcards, sales sheets, flyers, print/digital ads, emails, web graphics, social media content, and signage for B2B home furnishings, décor, gift, and apparel markets spanning High Point, NC; Las Vegas, NV; and Atlanta, GA. Collaborated with internal teams on seasonal campaigns across campuses and led tours with industry designers, influencers, leaders, and educators during physical markets to guide attendees and provide insights on the home furnishings and décor industry.

Art Director/Designer at Casual Living Magazine (Progressive Business Media)

September 1, 2006 - September 5, 2025

Directed and coordinated print media and photography for a monthly outdoor trade magazine. Contributed to a 32% growth in 2014, the publication’s largest growth rate to date and highest among all PBM titles that year. Photographed products, locations, and professional headshots for both print and online use for Casual Living and Furniture Today. Created original blog content and social media posts writing from a female consumer perspective in the grill category.

Graphics Manager at Furniture Today (Progressive Business Media)

September 1, 2006 - September 5, 2025

Managed multiple design projects simultaneously for the leading trade industry news publication, consistently meeting weekly deadlines. Oversaw layout, design, and art direction for special reports, research projects, and publication files. Provided guidance to colleagues on design strategy and layout execution.

Graphic Designer/Proprietor at RONDA WHITAKER DESIGN

January 1, 1990 - Present

Deliver freelance design services including email campaigns, logo design, print collateral, and publication/magazine layout. Partner with a range of clients to deliver creative solutions tailored to branding, marketing, and communication needs.

Art Director/Designer at BRIDGETOWER MEDIA (Progressive Business Media)

November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

Directed and coordinated print media and photography for Casual Living Magazine; contributed to 32% growth in 2014—the publication's largest growth rate among PBM titles that year. Photographed products, locations, and headshots for Casual Living and Furniture Today. Created original blog content and social media posts, articulating insights from a female consumer perspective within the grill category. Location: Greensboro, NC.

Graphics Manager at Furniture/Today

September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2006

Managed multiple design projects with strict weekly deadlines; oversaw layout, design, and art direction for special reports, research projects, and publication files; provided expert guidance on design strategy and layout execution to optimize project outcomes.

Graphic Designer/Proprietor at RONDA WHITAKER DESIGN

January 1, 2000 - November 3, 2025

Deliver freelance design services including email campaigns, logo design, print collateral, and publication/magazine layout. Collaborated with diverse clients to craft branding, marketing, and communication solutions.

Graphic Designer at ANDMORE

August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Engineered and produced a wide array of marketing materials—direct mail, postcards, sales sheets, flyers, print/digital ads, email content, web graphics, social media posts, and signage—for B2B home furnishings, décor, gift, and apparel markets across High Point, NC; Las Vegas, NV; and Atlanta, GA. Collaborated with internal teams to develop and execute seasonal campaigns. Led tours for designers, influencers, leaders, and educators during markets, offering insights into the home furnishings and décor industries.