EXPERIENCE
As Graphic Designer with over 11 years of experience, I enjoy solving complex problems with creative solutions that help businesses reach their goals. My background spans agency team environments and freelance work, allowing me to support clients ranging from large corporate accounts to small businesses. I specialize in end-to-end marketing execution — including branding, websites, logos, email & social campaigns, print collateral, trade show graphics, video, photography, and more. I’m especially passionate about building strong brand systems, style guides, and asset libraries that empower teams and clients to move faster and stay consistent.
Team Lead Designer & Creative Director
2022 - 2026
Led a team of creative professionals in producing high-quality marketing collateral, serving as the primary creative decision-maker for multiple clients in an agency setting. Provided strategic creative direction, designer development, branding, work review, and impactful client presentations.
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Brand development
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Client presentations
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Workload distribution
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Style guide creation
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Team mentorship​
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Meeting leader
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Internal processes contributor
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Cost benefit analysis
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Retail marketing
Senior Graphic Designer
2020 - 2022
Created high-quality digital, video, photography, and print solutions, delivering impactful marketing collateral across all mediums. Provided strategic design direction, concept development, and brand-aligned creative execution.
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Design approver
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Multimedia solutions
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Curate brand
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Photography​
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Implement design systems
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Brand strategy
Graphic Designer
2015 - 2020
Contributed as a key team member in the design and production of multimedia assets, specializing in email, web, and social media design. Delivered high-quality marketing solutions through effective multimedia design and production across print and digital channels.
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Print design
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Collaborate with team
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Email & social design
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Web design​
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Large format printing
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Brand strategy
Designer & Photographer Patrick Chalus Design
2015 - Present
From t shirts and hats to complete branding packages and trade show booths, I've had opportunities for a wide variety of clients. Wearing many hats and working with the client directly is as rewarding as it is beneficial to the client.
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Complete brand packages
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One on one client interaction
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Startup businesses
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Intake forms and billing​
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Photo editing and composition
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Consultation
Media Specialist Archaeological Legacy Institute
2014
During a short 3-month internship with a small non-profit, I learned how a creative team operates and the workflow necessary to maintain a steady flow of media.
Skills & Proficiencies
Creative
Brand Development, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Concept Development, Typography, Campaign Design, Digital & Print Collateral, Social Media Design, Email & Web Design, Multimedia Production, Photography, Presentation Design, Design Systems, Team Mentorship.
TOOLS: Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Figma, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, XD
Congruent with my experience and education I am proficient in the following tools and applications:
Web & Marketing
Email Marketing, Web Design, E-commerce Development, Marketing Automation, Social & PPC Advertising, CMS Management, Landing Pages, Campaign Execution, and Platform Integrations.
TOOLS: Builder.io, Constant Contact, Google Ads, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Meta Ads, Shopify, Tockify, Unilog, Wix, WordPress, and Zoho Forms
Project Management
Project Coordination, Workflow Management, Brand Asset Management, Design Review Processes, Team Collaboration, and Stakeholder Communication.
TOOLS: Asana, BrandFolder, Google Suite, Ziflow
Education
B.S. Digital Art, University of Oregon
Photography Minor
2014
I acquired the foundational skills of design and the tools I utilize daily here. Through various classes, I learned not just the applications, but also how to create a narrative and communicate effectively through design.