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ariana wade

@arianawade

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Graphic designer and print technician creating marketing-ready visuals.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I want to apply my creativity and print-operation skills to design marketing and advertising visuals, collaborate with customers on requirements and approvals, and produce consistent, production-ready files using industry tools.

I’m a Graphic Designer and Print Technician focused on turning customer ideas into print-ready artwork for the Marketing and Advertising Industry. My goal is to combine creativity with strong operating skills across production and finishing so every job looks sharp and ships correctly.

I build designs from scratch using Adobe Illustrator and related tools, then manage the full production workflow—print, laminate, and cut—while converting and preparing files for the machines. I also work directly with customers to clarify requirements, create profiles on Printavo, send mockups and updates, and handle corrections before printing.

I’ve produced brochures, posters, and event materials through a Commercial and Advertising Design internship, and I’ve supported campus and community events by designing ads and schedules and printing flyers for social and physical display. I’m comfortable operating wide-format, hybrid, DTF/DTG, and laser equipment, and I take pride in delivering consistent results through careful setup, cleanup, and attention to detail.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Bingo Usher / Customer Service

Golden Family Killeen Bingo

Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 (5 years)

Sold bingo-related products and assisted with verifying and delivering prizes to winners. Answered customer questions and helped with reporting computer issues while maintaining orderly paper sales.

Customer Service Gaming Sales Prize Verification Prize Fulfillment Reporting Technical Malfunctions Paper And Board Sales

Counter Clerk / Cashier

Golden Family Killeen Bingo

Jan 2021 - Jan 2026 (5 years)

Operated the cash register and sold bingo packets and computers, including assembling computer prizes for winners. Completed nightly Excel reports, supported inventory counting, and handled basic electronic troubleshooting.

Cash Register Sales Excel reporting Pull Tab Inventory Counting Nightly Sales And Game Tracking Prize Assembly

Graphic Designer / Print Tech

Tex Threads

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Worked with customers on custom apparel designs, handling print, laminate, and cut production while managing design files and approvals. Operated related print and finishing equipment and occasionally created short marketing videos/ads.

Printavo EFI 16H Hybrid Printer Cold Laminator Hot Laminator Heat Press File Download Upload Dropbox Adobe Illustrator CorelDraw Laser Engraving LightBurn Canva Barudan K Series Embroidery

Car Wash Customer Service Associate

Today's Car Wash

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Operated car wash machines, handled payments, and managed car wash membership status changes. Inspected vehicles for damages before entry and cleaned/inspected tunnel equipment before and after hours.

Payments Vehicle Inspection Tunnel Equipment Cleaning Equipment Inspection Customer Service

Customer Sales Assistant (Checker)

H-E-B

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Provided customer checkout support by scanning items and handling payments while supporting store operations like bagging groceries and retrieving carts. Assisted with carry-outs for shoppers with mobility needs and returned items to their proper places.

Cash Handling Lottery Ticket Handling Grocery Bagging Carrying And Assisting Customers With Groceries Customer Service

Commercial & Advertising Intern

Central Texas College

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Produced campus and community marketing materials including brochures, posters, and event graphics. Operated print equipment and supported screen printing, heat-press finishing, and laser engraving workflows.

Graphic Design Screen Printing Heat Press Laser Engraving EFI 16H Hybrid Printer Print Laminate and Cut Operations Adobe Illustrator CorelDraw Equipment Operation Job Ticket Translation

Marketing & Graphic Designer

Jerry D. Morris Recreation Center

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Designed marketing ads for intramural sports and outdoor adventure events, including flyers and schedule-style materials. Supported posting event information to the school’s social media accounts.

Ad Design Schedules Sticker Design Tumbler Cup Design Intramural Sports Marketing