I am Amy Clarkson, a dedicated and experienced graphic designer and marketing professional based in Moore, Montana. I have been the owner of Cowboy Designs since 2005, specializing in creating advertising campaigns, catalog designs, magazine layouts, and website creation. Over the years, I have worked with a variety of clients, including agricultural associations and local businesses, bringing creativity and strategic marketing solutions to every project. My expertise extends beyond design into communications and event planning, having held roles such as Director of Communications for several cattlemen's associations and a Communications Specialist for the Town of Parker. I excel at social media management, promotional material creation, and organizing community and industry events. I am passionate about helping clients effectively communicate their brand and engage their audiences.

Amy Clarkson

I am Amy Clarkson, a dedicated and experienced graphic designer and marketing professional based in Moore, Montana. I have been the owner of Cowboy Designs since 2005, specializing in creating advertising campaigns, catalog designs, magazine layouts, and website creation. Over the years, I have worked with a variety of clients, including agricultural associations and local businesses, bringing creativity and strategic marketing solutions to every project. My expertise extends beyond design into communications and event planning, having held roles such as Director of Communications for several cattlemen's associations and a Communications Specialist for the Town of Parker. I excel at social media management, promotional material creation, and organizing community and industry events. I am passionate about helping clients effectively communicate their brand and engage their audiences.

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I am Amy Clarkson, a dedicated and experienced graphic designer and marketing professional based in Moore, Montana. I have been the owner of Cowboy Designs since 2005, specializing in creating advertising campaigns, catalog designs, magazine layouts, and website creation. Over the years, I have worked with a variety of clients, including agricultural associations and local businesses, bringing creativity and strategic marketing solutions to every project.

My expertise extends beyond design into communications and event planning, having held roles such as Director of Communications for several cattlemen’s associations and a Communications Specialist for the Town of Parker. I excel at social media management, promotional material creation, and organizing community and industry events. I am passionate about helping clients effectively communicate their brand and engage their audiences.

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Work Experience

Owner / Graphic Designer at Cowboy Designs
December 30, 2004 - Present
Owner and Graphic Designer specializing in marketing services including advertising campaigns, catalog design, magazine layout, and website creation. Served clients such as American Salers Association, Silver Spur Salers, GG&T Cattle Co., Jasperson Cattle Co., and Brand X Sawmills, providing design solutions tailored to their needs.
Graphic Designer at Ballyhoo Printing
August 31, 2020 - August 11, 2025
Worked with local businesses, organizations, individuals, and ranchers on projects ranging from business cards and invoices to posters and announcements. Responsibilities included designing logos, marketing campaigns, magazine and catalog layouts, and special event announcements like weddings and graduations.
Communications Specialist at Town of Parker
June 30, 2015 - August 11, 2025
Collaborated with all departments to develop promotional materials and managed the Town's Facebook page. Managed the Police Department's social media, promotional materials, and annual report. Organized community events to engage and inform the public.
Director of Communications at Colorado Cattlemen’s Association
January 31, 2012 - August 11, 2025
Oversaw advertising sales and magazine layout while creating promotional materials and managing social media accounts. Played a central role in communications and marketing strategy within the agricultural sector.
Director of Communications at American Salers Association
August 31, 2008 - August 11, 2025
Assisted with registry tasks, magazine design, website updates, social media management, and event planning for the annual meeting and banquet. Gained knowledge about registrations and the importance of accurate data entry. Continued relationship with the association as a client in the current business.
Director of Communications at Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association
August 28, 2007 - August 8, 2025
Produced the monthly magazine, coordinated events including annual and semi-annual meetings with trade shows, assisted with data entry for memberships, and provided general office support. Managed multiple facets of communications and events.
Administrative Assistant at First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown
April 11, 2022 - Present
As the Administrative Assistant I create graphics for the weekly sermons, weekly newsletter, and PowerPoint announcements. I also design the church's annual report, event postcards, and informational cards for the pews.

Education

B.S. in Agriculture Economics with an emphasis in business and marketing at Oklahoma State University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2002

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Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Retail
    uniE621 Tenet Beef HTML Email Advertising
    Needing to utilize HTML output, I created this digital ad for Tenet Beef. We did a full campaign utilizing various sized ads all for digital output. graphicdesigner
    uniE621 Annual Report for First Presbyterian Church of Lewistown
    Working closely with the church's pastor, we created this annual report that was provided to parishioners digitally. graphicdesigner
    paper Boys & Girls Club Tri-Fold Brochure
    The local Boys & Girls Club wanted to create a brochure to give potential donors an explanation of what the Club provides to kids and families. graphicdesigner
    paper Benefits Guide
    My layout skills go beyond magazines and expand to projects like this benefits guide. graphicdesigner pdf
    uniE621 Greater Montana Land Company Logo
    Here's a logo created for a local real estate agent. They wanted to incorporate things Montana are known for - mountains and elk, along with our vibrant sunsets. logo graphicdesigner
    uniE621 American Salers Association Magazine Fall 2024
    Here is another magazine created for the Salers Association. I have been working with them for over 20 years. graphicdesigner
    paper American Salers Association Magazine
    This was one of my favorite magazines to layout for the Salers Association. It was during this timeframe we began to expand our layout of feature stories to include more photos and give it a much more aesthetic appeal. graphicdesigner
    paper Miniature Hereford Breeders Summer 2025 Magazine
    In 2024, I did a complete redesign for the Miniature Hereford Breeders Association magazine. This is the most recent publication I provided layout for. graphicdesigner pdf
    uniE621 Todd Bonney Trucking Logo
    Utilizing a photo of Todd's semi truck, I recreated it as vector art to incorporate into his logo. logo illustrator
    uniE621 American Salers 50th Anniversary Logo
    To celebrate the Salers breed being in the U.S. for 50 years, I created a logo for the Association to use throughout the year. logo graphicdesigner