I am a Graphic Designer and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience thriving in dynamic environments where no two days are the same. Wearing many hats, I enjoy managing big projects as well as detailed tasks. I am currently seeking a fun, flexible remote side gig where I can contribute my skills, continue learning, and stay inspired. Passionate about exceeding expectations, I am tech-savvy, eager to try new things, and excel at file format manipulation. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365, and Mac iWork apps, with a willingness to learn anything I don’t know. When my family calls, they often joke I answer as “technical support speaking.”

Stephanie Smith

I am a Graphic Designer and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience thriving in dynamic environments where no two days are the same. Wearing many hats, I enjoy managing big projects as well as detailed tasks. I am currently seeking a fun, flexible remote side gig where I can contribute my skills, continue learning, and stay inspired. Passionate about exceeding expectations, I am tech-savvy, eager to try new things, and excel at file format manipulation. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365, and Mac iWork apps, with a willingness to learn anything I don’t know. When my family calls, they often joke I answer as “technical support speaking.”

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I am a Graphic Designer and Project Manager with over 20 years of experience thriving in dynamic environments where no two days are the same. Wearing many hats, I enjoy managing big projects as well as detailed tasks. I am currently seeking a fun, flexible remote side gig where I can contribute my skills, continue learning, and stay inspired.

Passionate about exceeding expectations, I am tech-savvy, eager to try new things, and excel at file format manipulation. I am proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365, and Mac iWork apps, with a willingness to learn anything I don’t know. When my family calls, they often joke I answer as “technical support speaking.”

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer/Communications Manager at Wingate’s Quality Watches, LLC
January 1, 2003 - Present
Lead brand messaging and graphic design for Tic-Tock.com, including editing all photos for the website and social media. Manage website updates including product and banner images. Oversee social media presence and guide employee content creation. Manage company IT/Mac systems, train staff on new software, and troubleshoot technical issues. Assist with bookkeeping, audit invoices, and manage Quicken updates. Create marketing graphics for company owner's side band gig.
Director of Public Relations at PDS Tech Commercial
July 31, 2002 - July 9, 2025
Oversaw public relations and internal communications for a national staffing firm. Produced impactful brochures, flyers, and catalogs to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Designed 25th anniversary logo and created video for company celebration.
Promotions Producer at Waterman Broadcasting
July 31, 1999 - July 9, 2025
Produced TV promotions for NBC and ABC affiliates to promote news stories. Self-taught graphic design for still and motion graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
News Producer/Reporter/Editor at Primedia Workplace Learning
January 31, 1998 - July 9, 2025
Produced TV news stories and newscasts for automotive and law enforcement networks. Reported on-camera and oversaw video post-production. Attended and covered automaker press junkets nationwide. Self-taught video shooting and editing. Won awards for Best Newscast and News Package in 1992. Authored master instruction manual for internships and managed news interns.
Graphic Designer/Communications Manager at Wingate’s Quality Watches, LLC
January 1, 2003 - Present
Lead brand messaging and graphic design for Tic-Tock.com, including editing all photos for website and social media. Keep website updated with product and banner images. Oversee the company's social media presence and provide guidance to employees’ content creation. Manage company IT/Mac systems, train colleagues on new software, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Assist with bookkeeping, audit invoices, and manage Quicken updates. Create marketing graphics for the company owner’s side band gig.
Director of Public Relations at PDS Tech Commercial
July 31, 2002 - July 9, 2025
Oversaw Public Relations and internal communications for a national staffing firm. Produced high-impact brochures, flyers, and catalogs to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Designed the 25th anniversary logo and created a video for the company celebration.
Promotions Producer at Waterman Broadcasting
July 31, 1999 - July 9, 2025
Produced TV promotions for NBC and ABC affiliates to promote news stories. Self-taught design of still and motion graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
News Producer/Reporter/Editor at Primedia Workplace Learning
January 31, 1998 - July 9, 2025
Produced TV news stories and newscasts for automotive and law enforcement networks. Reported on-camera and oversaw video post-production. Covered automaker press junkets nationwide. Self-taught shooting and editing of news video. Won awards for Best Newscast and News Package in 1992. Wrote master instruction manual for internships and managed news interns.
Graphic Designer/Communications Manager at Wingate’s Quality Watches, LLC
January 1, 2003 - Present
Lead brand messaging and graphic design for Tic-Tock.com, including photo editing for website and social media. Maintain website content and images, oversee social media presence, and guide employee content creation. Manage company IT/Mac systems, train colleagues on new software, and troubleshoot issues. Assist with bookkeeping, audit invoices, and manage Quicken updates. Also create marketing graphics for the company owner’s side band gig.
Director of Public Relations at PDS Tech Commercial
July 31, 2002 - July 25, 2025
Oversaw Public Relations and internal communications for a national staffing firm. Produced high-impact brochures, flyers, and catalogs to enhance brand visibility. Designed the 25th anniversary logo and created a video for the company celebration.
Promotions Producer at Waterman Broadcasting
July 31, 1999 - July 25, 2025
Produced TV promotions for NBC and ABC affiliates to promote news stories. Self-taught in designing still and motion graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
News Producer/Reporter/Editor at Primedia Workplace Learning
January 31, 1998 - July 25, 2025
Produced TV news stories and newscasts for automotive and law enforcement networks. Reported on-camera and managed video post-production. Attended and covered automaker press junkets nationwide. Self-taught in shooting and editing news video. Won awards for Best Newscast and News Package in 1992. Wrote a master instruction manual for internships and managed news interns.
Graphic Designer / Communications Manager at Wingate’s Quality Watches, LLC
January 1, 2003 - Present
Lead brand messaging and graphic design for Tic-Tock.com including editing photos for website and social media. Maintain and update website content including product and banner images. Oversee social media presence and guide employees’ content creation. Manage company IT/Mac systems, train colleagues on software, troubleshoot issues. Assist with bookkeeping and audit invoices. Create marketing graphics for owner’s side band gig.
Director of Public Relations at PDS Tech Commercial
July 1, 2002 - September 4, 2025
Managed public relations and internal communications for a national staffing firm. Produced high-impact brochures, flyers, and catalogs to boost brand visibility. Designed 25th anniversary logo and created video for company celebration.
Promotions Producer at Waterman Broadcasting
July 1, 1999 - September 4, 2025
Produced TV promotions for NBC and ABC affiliates to promote news stories. Self-taught design of still and motion graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
News Producer/Reporter/Editor at Primedia Workplace Learning
January 1, 1998 - September 4, 2025
Produced TV news stories and newscasts for automotive and law enforcement networks. Reported on-camera and managed video post-production. Covered automaker press junkets nationwide. Self-taught shooting and editing news video. Authored internship instruction manual and managed news interns. Awarded Best Newscast and News Package in 1992.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of North Texas
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1992
Communications Studies at Concordia University Texas
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1990
Bachelor of Arts at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 1992
Communications Studies coursework at Concordia University Texas
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990

Qualifications

Graphic Design Master Class – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Google Ads Measurement Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Lightroom 101: Mastering the Basics
January 11, 2030 - July 9, 2025
Graphic Design Master Class – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Google Ads Measurement Certification
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Lightroom 101: Mastering the Basics
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Graphic Design Master Class – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Google Ads Measurement Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Lightroom 101: Mastering the Basics
January 11, 2030 - July 25, 2025
Graphic Design Master Class – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Google Ads Measurement Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025
Lightroom 101: Mastering the Basics
January 11, 2030 - September 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Other, Non-Profit Organization