A creative and versatile graphic designer with a strong background in motion design, graphic design, website design, and photography. Skilled in developing visually compelling branding and marketing materials across print and digital platforms. Excels with creative challenges, technology and problem solving.

Vira VanOrsdal

A creative and versatile graphic designer with a strong background in motion design, graphic design, website design, and photography. Skilled in developing visually compelling branding and marketing materials across print and digital platforms. Excels with creative challenges, technology and problem solving.

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A creative and versatile graphic designer with a strong background in motion design, graphic design, website design, and photography. Skilled in developing visually compelling branding and marketing materials across print and digital platforms. Excels with creative challenges, technology and problem solving.

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Education

Bachelor of Art - Studio Art at University of Missouri - Kansas City
August 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998

Qualifications

T-Mobile - Senior Digital Merchandising Manager
May 1, 2020 - November 3, 2023
• Created digital file, infrastructure & process deployments, showcasing expertise in digital video creation and direction. • Managed content deployment for over 6000 stores nationwide, including large screen interactive strategy and UI development driving customer engagement. • Built impactful PowerPoint presentations for Director and VP level execs. • Successfully managed multiple projects concurrently, overseeing vendor and agency coordination with a 100% on-time delivery rate.
Spint - Senior Digital Designer
November 1, 2007 - April 1, 2020
• Engaged in multiple creative projects simultaneously, spanning motion design, web design, photography, and print, ensuring alignment with the company’s brand guidelines saving the company 20% on outsourced design costs. • Collaborated with business leaders to develop design and marketing strategies that address specific company goals and user needs. • Created engaging retail store digital animations and mobile phone start/shut-down sequences. • Administered digital content updates for 3,000 Sprint retail locations. • Built and maintained HTML websites and email campaigns. • Conducted professional photography and retouching of Sprint device accessories driving online sales. • Designed brochures, flyers, posters, and various in-store signage materials. • Oversaw Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems and managed image assets ensuring consistent branding across all platforms. • Provided technical support for Macintosh hardware, internal servers, and website servers.
The City of Lenexa, Kansas - Graphic Designer/Photographer
February 1, 2004 - July 1, 2009
• Designed, developed, and maintained the city’s internal and external websites, ensuring user-friendly interfaces, and alignment with the city’s branding guidelines. • Created a wide range of marketing communication materials, including brochures, newsletters and program guides to effectively promote city initiatives, events, and services. • Captured high-quality photography for city events, festivals, and promotional campaigns, showcasing the vibrancy and community spirit of the city.
KMBC-TV Channel 9 Kansas CIty, MO Graphic Designer
January 1, 2003 - November 1, 2007
• Created on-air graphics and animated sequences for news programs, enhancing visual storytelling while working under pressure and tight deadlines. • Designed graphics for printed promotions and sponsorships. • Collaborate with producers and reporters to understand the day’s graphics needs.

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Government, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Telecommunications