Freelance graphic designer for 24 years, expert with Adobe Creative Suite. Specializing in print design with digital design experience.

Kristen Thomas

Freelance graphic designer for 24 years, expert with Adobe Creative Suite. Specializing in print design with digital design experience.

Available to hire

Freelance graphic designer for 24 years, expert with Adobe Creative Suite. Specializing in print design with digital design experience.

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at Chantilly Youth Association and The Fieldhouse
January 1, 2022 - Present
Manage two social media accounts including designing and writing content, design all marketing materials including fliers, business cards, banners and advertisements, as well as maintain web site content and updates.
Contract Graphic Artist at Elevanta
March 1, 2010 - Present
Design four quarterly trade magazines (32-74 pages), four annual directories (32-100+ pages), trade show materials including large-format banners, registration signage and entrance units, onsite guides, and mobile app graphics.
Contract Graphic Artist at Planet Fitness Independent Franchise Council
March 1, 2021 - Present
Design quarterly trade magazine (32-74 pages), products and services directory (32-100 pages), trade show materials including large-format banners, registration signage and entrance units, onsite guides, sponsorship booklets and mobile app graphics.
Graphic Artist at Leesburg Today
June 30, 2007 - July 9, 2025
Weekly tabloid newspaper, averaging 96 pages. Coordinated and redesigned layout of entire publication in 2003. Design ads, lay out editorial, color-correct photographs and create in-house materials for weekly newspaper, as well as monthly focus insert and three annual special issues. Coordinate with three designers, sales and editorial staff.
Marketing Manager at Chantilly Youth Association and The Fieldhouse
January 1, 2022 - November 2, 2025
Manage two social media accounts; design marketing materials including flyers, business cards, banners, and advertisements; maintain website content and updates.
Contract Graphic Artist at Elevanta
March 1, 2010 - November 2, 2025
Design four quarterly trade magazines (32-74 pages), four annual directories (32-100+ pages), trade show materials including large-format banners, registration signage and entrance units, onsite guides, and mobile app graphics.
Contract Graphic Artist at Planet Fitness Independent Franchise Council
March 1, 2021 - November 2, 2025
Design quarterly trade magazine (32-74 pages), products and services directory (32-100 pages), trade show materials including large-format banners, registration signage and entrance units, onsite guides, sponsorship booklets and mobile app graphics.
Graphic Artist at Leesburg Today
June 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007
Weekly tabloid newspaper, averaging 96 pages. Coordinated and redesigned layout of entire publication in 2003. Designed ads, laid out editorial, color-correct photographs and created in-house materials for weekly newspaper, as well as monthly focus insert and three annual special issues. Coordinated with three designers, sales and editorial staff.

Education

B.A. at James Madison University
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2001
B.A. in Media Arts and Design at James Madison University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services