Cole Edmonson
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Charlotte Hill Vandenburg
I had the pleasure of mentoring Cole as well as working alongside him on many projects over multiple years. He is deeply conscientious and driven in all his work, and eager to receive feedback and advice. When working in collaboration with him, I could always count on him putting great care, attention, and energy into the project. In creative work, particularly, Cole brings an optimism and drive that is balanced with realistic, practical strategies. If I get the chance to work with him again, I'd be delighted.
Tricia Leach
Cole is a stand-out student and member of the Friends of Graphic Design student group at Portland State. He has worked with me for the past year in my capacity as Director of the student group. Cole is cheerful, polite, exceptionally capable and organized. I know that when I put out a call for volunteers that he will be one of the first with their hand up. His contributions to our events and programs help enhance student life, and connect Portland State Graphic Design to the larger Portland design community. To mention just one instance, he did an admirable job of co-coordinating our Open House during Design Week with another student. Cole designed promotional materials and wayfinding, and handled many of the organizational tasks that made the event a success. His leadership on this project freed me up to work on some of my other responsibilities, and I was able to do so knowing that everything would be handled professionally. I have no doubt that Cole will be an outstanding and dedicated contributor to any team who is lucky enough to have him!
Charlotte Hill Vandenburg
I had the pleasure of mentoring Cole as well as working alongside him on many projects over multiple years. He is deeply conscientious and driven in all his work, and eager to receive feedback and advice. When working in collaboration with him, I could always count on him putting great care, attention, and energy into the project. In creative work, particularly, Cole brings an optimism and drive that is balanced with realistic, practical strategies. If I get the chance to work with him again, I'd be delighted.
Tricia Leach
Cole is a stand-out student and member of the Friends of Graphic Design student group at Portland State. He has worked with me for the past year in my capacity as Director of the student group. Cole is cheerful, polite, exceptionally capable and organized. I know that when I put out a call for volunteers that he will be one of the first with their hand up. His contributions to our events and programs help enhance student life, and connect Portland State Graphic Design to the larger Portland design community. To mention just one instance, he did an admirable job of co-coordinating our Open House during Design Week with another student. Cole designed promotional materials and wayfinding, and handled many of the organizational tasks that made the event a success. His leadership on this project freed me up to work on some of my other responsibilities, and I was able to do so knowing that everything would be handled professionally. I have no doubt that Cole will be an outstanding and dedicated contributor to any team who is lucky enough to have him!
Charlotte Hill Vandenburg
I had the pleasure of mentoring Cole as well as working alongside him on many projects over multiple years. He is deeply conscientious and driven in all his work, and eager to receive feedback and advice. When working in collaboration with him, I could always count on him putting great care, attention, and energy into the project. In creative work, particularly, Cole brings an optimism and drive that is balanced with realistic, practical strategies. If I get the chance to work with him again, I'd be delighted.
Tricia Leach
Cole is a stand-out student and member of the Friends of Graphic Design student group at Portland State. He has worked with me for the past year in my capacity as Director of the student group. Cole is cheerful, polite, exceptionally capable and organized. I know that when I put out a call for volunteers that he will be one of the first with their hand up. His contributions to our events and programs help enhance student life, and connect Portland State Graphic Design to the larger Portland design community. To mention just one instance, he did an admirable job of co-coordinating our Open House during Design Week with another student. Cole designed promotional materials and wayfinding, and handled many of the organizational tasks that made the event a success. His leadership on this project freed me up to work on some of my other responsibilities, and I was able to do so knowing that everything would be handled professionally. I have no doubt that Cole will be an outstanding and dedicated contributor to any team who is lucky enough to have him!
Charlotte Hill Vandenburg
I had the pleasure of mentoring Cole as well as working alongside him on many projects over multiple years. He is deeply conscientious and driven in all his work, and eager to receive feedback and advice. When working in collaboration with him, I could always count on him putting great care, attention, and energy into the project. In creative work, particularly, Cole brings an optimism and drive that is balanced with realistic, practical strategies. If I get the chance to work with him again, I'd be delighted.
Tricia Leach
Cole is a stand-out student and member of the Friends of Graphic Design student group at Portland State. He has worked with me for the past year in my capacity as Director of the student group. Cole is cheerful, polite, exceptionally capable and organized. I know that when I put out a call for volunteers that he will be one of the first with their hand up. His contributions to our events and programs help enhance student life, and connect Portland State Graphic Design to the larger Portland design community. To mention just one instance, he did an admirable job of co-coordinating our Open House during Design Week with another student. Cole designed promotional materials and wayfinding, and handled many of the organizational tasks that made the event a success. His leadership on this project freed me up to work on some of my other responsibilities, and I was able to do so knowing that everything would be handled professionally. I have no doubt that Cole will be an outstanding and dedicated contributor to any team who is lucky enough to have him!
Credentials
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Social Media Magnet Pro Certified
The Social Media MagnetDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Client Marketing Essentials
Care NetJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Content Marketing
HubSpot AcademyJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Email Marketing
HubSpot AcademyDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing Certification Course
HubSpot AcademyDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Google Analytics Certification
SkillshopSep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Marketing
HubSpot AcademyDec, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Card Market
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
Developing and implementing marketing strategies for new and existing products. Managing, scheduling, and producing content for email marketing, blogging, video, and social media. Serving on the company's Innovation team and researching potential new business activities. Providing graphic design and creative for both Card Market and its sister company BizGift™. Managing all aspects of tradeshow planning, shipping, and pre- and post-event email marketing. Building strategic relationships and partnering with key industry players, agencies and vendors. Show less
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Brick Replicas
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United States
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Design Services
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Founder, Designer
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Aug 2021 - Present
In 2021, I expanded my lifelong hobby into a profitable ecommerce site where people can purchase digital building instructions for my custom LEGO firearms, swords, and other replica props made from the construction toy. I've also done commission work for a real-life gun company in promotion of their flagship product, and I have provided refreshed branding and logo design for fellow Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) entrepreneurs. In 2021, I expanded my lifelong hobby into a profitable ecommerce site where people can purchase digital building instructions for my custom LEGO firearms, swords, and other replica props made from the construction toy. I've also done commission work for a real-life gun company in promotion of their flagship product, and I have provided refreshed branding and logo design for fellow Adult Fan of LEGO (AFOL) entrepreneurs.
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First Image
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Communications Coordinator
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Jul 2019 - Jun 2022
Advanced the organization's mission by spearheading the creative development of communications strategy and marketing collateral in collaboration with the Development Team. Responsible for designing and implementing one-to-many communications strategy and building productive relationships on both the partner- and client-side of the ministry's operations. Developed and coordinated improvements to project management, workflows, content creation, and integrating communications across media platforms. Skilled in conceptualizing and organizing digital fundraising campaigns, along with copywriting, ghostwriting, and editing donor appeals. Analyzed campaign performance; experienced with a variety of communications platforms and marketing approaches. Directly managed, generated, and distributed content through social media, direct mail, email, video, blog, and other media / platforms across the organization. Collaborated with executive staff to design new brand identities, client programs, and communications strategies for internal and external stakeholders. Worked with communications vendors including outside designers, printers, sign painters, videographers, photographers, copywriters, and more. Drew from a wide variety of sources to coordinate, organize, and help produce the best possible information and content. Show less
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Bi-Mart
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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On-call Sales Clerk, Cashier
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2020
[For more of my experience with the company, see the next Bi-Mart entry below.] In September '15, I left Bi-Mart to study at PSU full-time and then came back the next summer on a part-time basis. When my class-load picked up again, the company offered me a special 'on-call' position with unlimited scheduling flexibility so that I could continue to be on their employee roster and bypass the rehiring process whenever I helped them in the future. [For more of my experience with the company, see the next Bi-Mart entry below.] In September '15, I left Bi-Mart to study at PSU full-time and then came back the next summer on a part-time basis. When my class-load picked up again, the company offered me a special 'on-call' position with unlimited scheduling flexibility so that I could continue to be on their employee roster and bypass the rehiring process whenever I helped them in the future.
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Good Fruit Creative
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Design Services
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Freelance Graphic Designer
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2019
Offered a range of branding / identity, print, and web design to meet clients' creative and business goals. Good design is the fruit of a rigorous creative process that focuses on relationships and finding unique connections between seemingly-disparate ideas. Offered a range of branding / identity, print, and web design to meet clients' creative and business goals. Good design is the fruit of a rigorous creative process that focuses on relationships and finding unique connections between seemingly-disparate ideas.
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Portland State University Graphic Design
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer (A+D Projects Studio)
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2017
Worked as part of A+D Projects design studio for PSU's School of Art + Design. Handled multiple design projects simultaneously, including event planning and communication with outside parties. Worked as part of A+D Projects design studio for PSU's School of Art + Design. Handled multiple design projects simultaneously, including event planning and communication with outside parties.
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Bi-Mart
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Retail
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sales Clerk and Cashier; Safety Committee Chairperson
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Apr 2013 - Sep 2015
At Bi-Mart, I've served customers in every department (including pharmacy). Starting as a cashier, I was quickly moved onto the sales floor and cross-trained in each section. I've received freight shipments, conducted inventory audits, assembled large display items, assisted in loss prevention, merchandised a whole department by myself, sold firearms, delivered my own verbal advertisements over the PA system, and have hand-transferred items between stores. I was selected for a restricted-access position in the pharmacy, and I have floated across five store locations. My managers also elected me as the Chairman of the Safety Committee, and I coordinated a monthly inspection of my store's safety equipment; the company has sent me to a product knowledge seminar in Eugene. Show less
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Safeway
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Deli Clerk
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Jun 2012 - May 2013
• Prepared and served food, rang up sales, and cleaned department at close • Scored 100 percent in customer service across five secret-shopper reports • Received commendation from corporate for a customer’s comment card • Prepared and served food, rang up sales, and cleaned department at close • Scored 100 percent in customer service across five secret-shopper reports • Received commendation from corporate for a customer’s comment card
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Clackamas Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Mathematics Tutor
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
• Worked with CCC math students in one-on-one and group formats • Provided tutoring in pre-algebra to Calculus • Cleaned and maintained CCC Math Lab • Worked with CCC math students in one-on-one and group formats • Provided tutoring in pre-algebra to Calculus • Cleaned and maintained CCC Math Lab
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Education
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2015 - 2018
Portland State University Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Design -
2010 - 2012
Clackamas Community College
General Studies: Math, Writing, and Science, 4.000 GPA
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