My Resume

Ashley Elliott
📍 Northumberland, PA • 📞 +1 (570) 898-6344 • 📧 ashlxyelliott@gmail.com

Summary

Creative professional with over a decade of experience in visual arts, graphic design, and small business management. Skilled in developing unique artistic concepts, delivering high-quality client work, and promoting creative projects through innovative marketing strategies. Adept at blending artistic vision with technical skill to produce impactful designs and memorable visual experiences.

Work Experience

Freelance Visual Artist — Northumberland, PA (Present)

Create original artworks using diverse techniques and media, tailored to client visions.
Manage multiple commissions with strict deadlines while maintaining artistic quality.
Exhibit work in galleries and shows, gaining recognition and awards.
Collaborate with artists on joint projects and group exhibitions.
Promote artwork via social media, online platforms, and personal website.
Handle budgeting, inventory management, and supply procurement.

Freelance Graphic Designer — Remote / Northumberland, PA

Design visually engaging materials for web and print, including logos, websites, brochures, and social media graphics.
Ensure brand alignment and audience appeal through creative concepts.
Use Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for high-quality results.
Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and exceptional service.
Entrepreneur & Small Business Owner — Northumberland, PA (2013–2025)
Founded and managed a successful retail and e-commerce business.
Developed marketing strategies that increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
Managed budgets, financial planning, and vendor negotiations to optimize profitability.
Oversaw website development to expand market reach.
Built strong supplier relationships to ensure product quality and timely delivery.

Art Gallery Director — Artisan Alley Fine Arts Gallery, Shamokin, PA (Aug–Oct 2024)

Curated and managed diverse artwork collections, ensuring quality and presentation.
Coordinated exhibitions from concept to installation, lighting, signage, and promotion.
Partnered with artists, collectors, and institutions to acquire new works.
Negotiated artist contracts and consignment agreements.

Screen Printer — All Sports America, Pointe Township, PA (2007–2017)

Operated printing machinery to produce accurate, high-quality designs.
Prepared screens, ensured registration accuracy, and adjusted equipment as needed.
Collaborated with customers on custom printing projects.

Sales Representative — ASA Football, Northumberland, PA (Mar–Aug 2015)

Built and maintained client relationships, increasing repeat business.
Identified new market opportunities and expanded the customer base.
Delivered exceptional customer service and maintained CRM records.

Education

Associate’s Degree — Applied Science in Web Graphic Design
DeVry University Online (2007–2009)

Skills

Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva
Creative: Visual Arts, Illustration, Branding, Typography, Layout Design
Business: Marketing Strategy, Project Management, E-commerce, Client Relations
Technical: Web & Print Design, Social Media Content Creation