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What makes me stand out as a designer is my versatility and real-world experience. I’ve worked across many types of design projects including branding, packaging, advertisements, social media content, stickers, and book design. Having a published book design in my portfolio shows that I can take a project from concept to a finished professional product that reaches a real audience. I’m also someone who adapts quickly and enjoys learning new creative styles and tools. Whether I’m designing for print or digital platforms, I focus on creating work that is visually strong, thoughtful, and connects with people. My ability to work across different mediums while maintaining creativity and attention to detail helps me bring unique value to any team.…What makes me stand out as a designer is my versatility and real-world experience. I’ve worked across many types of design projects including branding, packaging, advertisements, social media content, stickers, and book design. Having a published book design in my portfolio shows that I can take a project from concept to a finished professional product that reaches a real audience. I’m also someone who adapts quickly and enjoys learning new creative styles and tools. Whether I’m designing for print or digital platforms, I focus on creating work that is visually strong, thoughtful, and connects with people. My ability to work across different mediums while maintaining creativity and attention to detail helps me bring unique value to any team.

Blake Burton

Designer, Graphic Designer, Packaging Designer, +3

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What makes me stand out as a designer is my versatility and real-world experience. I’ve worked across many types of design projects including branding, packaging, advertisements, social media content, stickers, and book design. Having a published book design in my portfolio shows that I can take a project from concept to a finished professional product that reaches a real audience. I’m also someone who adapts quickly and enjoys learning new creative styles and tools. Whether I’m designing for print or digital platforms, I focus on creating work that is visually strong, thoughtful, and connects with people. My ability to work across different mediums while maintaining creativity and attention to detail helps me bring unique value to any team.…What makes me stand out as a designer is my versatility and real-world experience. I’ve worked across many types of design projects including branding, packaging, advertisements, social media content, stickers, and book design. Having a published book design in my portfolio shows that I can take a project from concept to a finished professional product that reaches a real audience. I’m also someone who adapts quickly and enjoys learning new creative styles and tools. Whether I’m designing for print or digital platforms, I focus on creating work that is visually strong, thoughtful, and connects with people. My ability to work across different mediums while maintaining creativity and attention to detail helps me bring unique value to any team.

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What makes me stand out as a designer is my versatility and real-world experience. I’ve worked across many types of design projects including branding, packaging, advertisements, social media content, stickers, and book design. Having a published book design in my portfolio shows that I can take a project from concept to a finished professional product that reaches a real audience.

I’m also someone who adapts quickly and enjoys learning new creative styles and tools. Whether I’m designing for print or digital platforms, I focus on creating work that is visually strong, thoughtful, and connects with people. My ability to work across different mediums while maintaining creativity and attention to detail helps me bring unique value to any team.

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Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

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English

Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Olio

April 1, 2022 - Present

Designs custom product packaging and promotional posters with strong branding and audience appeal; creates print, digital, and social media advertisements; prepares production-ready files with precise color, layout, and print quality; collaborates with art director to translate brand identity into impactful packaging and ad designs.

Freelance Designer at Self-Employed (Freelance)

October 1, 2022 - Present

Crafted logos, packaging, posters, and branded visuals; collaborated with clients to define objectives, present concepts, and deliver design solutions; managed multiple projects with tight deadlines; designed book layouts and cover art.

Harvest Assistant Manager at Olio

February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024

Supervised and trained new employees; created and enforced Standard Operating Procedures for harvest operations; conducted candidate assessments; maintained detailed plant weight records; ensured plants met company standards and supported workflow and escalated situations.

Hospitality/Service Professional at Various Employers

August 1, 2013 - July 1, 2021

Delivered customer service, served food and beverages, processed payments, and maintained clean service areas; upheld health, safety, and sanitation standards; supported team operations and inventory management.

Design Internship at Denver Community College

August 1, 2024 - Present

Assisted in designing product packaging, posters, and promotional ads; collaborated with senior designers to develop branding concepts and visual identities; prepared production-ready files for print and digital platforms; supported multiple projects under tight deadlines and gained client communication experience.

Freelance Graphic Designer at Self-employed

October 1, 2022 - Present

Crafted logos, packaging, posters, and branded visuals for clients across print and digital platforms; consulted with clients to refine ideas and execute design strategies, producing impactful visuals that supported business goals; balanced competing deadlines across multiple projects, resulting in consistent, high-quality deliverables; designed and formatted book interiors and covers, ensuring consistency and high-quality final production.

Design Intern

May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Assisted in designing product packaging, posters, and promotional ads for client projects; collaborated with senior designers to develop cohesive branding and visual identities; prepared production-ready files for print and digital platforms while ensuring quality; supported multiple projects under tight deadlines and gained experience in client communication.

Visual Support Designer at Olio

April 1, 2022 - February 1, 2026

Designed custom product packaging and promotional posters with strong branding and audience appeal; created advertisements for print, digital, and social media to support marketing campaigns; prepared production-ready files with precise attention to color accuracy, layout, and print quality; collaborated with art director to translate brand identity into impactful packaging and ad designs.

Assistant Manager at Olio

February 1, 2021 - April 1, 2024

Ensured projects met company standards while supporting workflow and resolving escalated issues; supervised and trained new employees while supporting yearly performance reviews; created and enforced Standard Operating Procedures for Company operations; conducted candidate assessments and maintained detailed records.