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Hi, I'm Peyton Szymanski, a dedicated and creative professional based in Richmond, Virginia. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and a Baccalaureate Certificate in Product Innovation from Virginia Commonwealth University, I thrive in blending artistic design with practical product development. I've had enriching experiences, such as being selected for the prestigious VCU Lightbox Scholarship, allowing me to interact with creatives and present to the academic community. Currently, I contribute at the Virginia War Memorial Foundation assisting veterans with creative writing, editing, and archiving, while also managing my own personal business creating artwork, logos, and branding. My experience is complemented by working as a sales associate & barista, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service and operations management. I enjoy combining creativity with structured project management in every role I undertake.…Hi, I'm Peyton Szymanski, a dedicated and creative professional based in Richmond, Virginia. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and a Baccalaureate Certificate in Product Innovation from Virginia Commonwealth University, I thrive in blending artistic design with practical product development. I've had enriching experiences, such as being selected for the prestigious VCU Lightbox Scholarship, allowing me to interact with creatives and present to the academic community. Currently, I contribute at the Virginia War Memorial Foundation assisting veterans with creative writing, editing, and archiving, while also managing my own personal business creating artwork, logos, and branding. My experience is complemented by working as a sales associate & barista, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service and operations management. I enjoy combining creativity with structured project management in every role I undertake.

Peyton Szymanski

Artworker, Graphic Designer, 3D Designer, +1

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Hi, I'm Peyton Szymanski, a dedicated and creative professional based in Richmond, Virginia. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and a Baccalaureate Certificate in Product Innovation from Virginia Commonwealth University, I thrive in blending artistic design with practical product development. I've had enriching experiences, such as being selected for the prestigious VCU Lightbox Scholarship, allowing me to interact with creatives and present to the academic community. Currently, I contribute at the Virginia War Memorial Foundation assisting veterans with creative writing, editing, and archiving, while also managing my own personal business creating artwork, logos, and branding. My experience is complemented by working as a sales associate & barista, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service and operations management. I enjoy combining creativity with structured project management in every role I undertake.…Hi, I'm Peyton Szymanski, a dedicated and creative professional based in Richmond, Virginia. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and a Baccalaureate Certificate in Product Innovation from Virginia Commonwealth University, I thrive in blending artistic design with practical product development. I've had enriching experiences, such as being selected for the prestigious VCU Lightbox Scholarship, allowing me to interact with creatives and present to the academic community. Currently, I contribute at the Virginia War Memorial Foundation assisting veterans with creative writing, editing, and archiving, while also managing my own personal business creating artwork, logos, and branding. My experience is complemented by working as a sales associate & barista, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service and operations management. I enjoy combining creativity with structured project management in every role I undertake.

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Hi, I’m Peyton Szymanski, a dedicated and creative professional based in Richmond, Virginia. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Arts and a Baccalaureate Certificate in Product Innovation from Virginia Commonwealth University, I thrive in blending artistic design with practical product development. I’ve had enriching experiences, such as being selected for the prestigious VCU Lightbox Scholarship, allowing me to interact with creatives and present to the academic community.

Currently, I contribute at the Virginia War Memorial Foundation assisting veterans with creative writing, editing, and archiving, while also managing my own personal business creating artwork, logos, and branding. My experience is complemented by working as a sales associate & barista, demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service and operations management. I enjoy combining creativity with structured project management in every role I undertake.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

TA / Archivist / Editor at Virginia War Memorial Foundation

January 1, 2024 - Present

Assist veterans with creative writing instruction, edit works, organize files and submissions, provide technical support, and archive selected works for VCU Scholars Compass.

Sales Associate & Barista at Rovstov’s Coffee and Tea

June 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025

Prepare drinks, clean and sanitize, interact with and advise customers, and manage inventory for in-store and commercial orders.

Manager at Personal Business

January 1, 2022 - Present

Create artwork, logos, and branding; work with manufacturers on product specifications and turnaround times; manage customer service and vending at in-person events; handle inventory, packing, shipping including international customs forms, and advertising. Achieved over 800 sales since opening.