I am a passionate graphic designer and creative professional with years of experience managing and delivering high-quality design projects across various sectors. I enjoy empowering others through teaching and training and constantly seek to inspire creativity in all my endeavors. Traveling and health & fitness are some of my personal interests that keep me energized and motivated. My career journey spans managing design teams and creating award-winning campaigns and brand identities. I am dedicated to bringing strategic and visually compelling solutions to every project, and I thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments. I look forward to continuing to grow creatively while contributing meaningful work.

Tara Ashton

I am a passionate graphic designer and creative professional with years of experience managing and delivering high-quality design projects across various sectors. I enjoy empowering others through teaching and training and constantly seek to inspire creativity in all my endeavors. Traveling and health & fitness are some of my personal interests that keep me energized and motivated. My career journey spans managing design teams and creating award-winning campaigns and brand identities. I am dedicated to bringing strategic and visually compelling solutions to every project, and I thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments. I look forward to continuing to grow creatively while contributing meaningful work.

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I am a passionate graphic designer and creative professional with years of experience managing and delivering high-quality design projects across various sectors. I enjoy empowering others through teaching and training and constantly seek to inspire creativity in all my endeavors. Traveling and health & fitness are some of my personal interests that keep me energized and motivated.

My career journey spans managing design teams and creating award-winning campaigns and brand identities. I am dedicated to bringing strategic and visually compelling solutions to every project, and I thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments. I look forward to continuing to grow creatively while contributing meaningful work.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Creative + Design at Freelance + Contract
April 1, 2025 - Present
Providing creative and design services as a freelance and contract professional, delivering tailored graphic design solutions to various clients since April 2025.
Graphic Design Manager at Foundry Commercial
April 1, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Managed the graphic design team and led creative projects from March 2022 to April 2025, overseeing all design aspects to ensure brand consistency and excellence.
Senior Graphic Designer at Foundry Commercial
March 1, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Contributed as a senior graphic designer delivering high-quality design work and collaborating on campaigns and branding from March 2021 to March 2022.
Graphic Designer at Foundry Commercial
March 1, 2021 - September 2, 2025
Worked as a graphic designer producing a variety of design collateral from November 2017 to March 2021.
Graphic Designer at Parthenon Publishing
November 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Designed graphics and contributed creative materials for publishing projects from February 2017 to November 2017.
Assistant Creative Manager at Kirkland’s
January 1, 2017 - September 2, 2025
Assisted in managing creative projects and teams, supporting design initiatives from September 2015 to January 2017.
Graphic Designer Email Specialist at Kirkland’s
September 1, 2015 - September 2, 2025
Designed graphics and specialized in email marketing campaigns from March 2015 to September 2015.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Southern Indiana
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality