Valerie Yermal

Valerie Yermal has a diverse range of work experience in graphic design, photography, and marketing. In their most recent position as Creative Director at East Fork Cultivars, they were responsible for branding, marketing, e-Commerce, and product development. Valerie also served as the identity team lead and managed the creative process from concept to completion. Prior to that, Valerie worked as a Digital Content Manager for East Fork Cultivars, where they launched and maintained the company's direct-to-consumer sales channel and developed and maintained their website and other digital properties.

Valerie also has experience as a freelance designer and photographer, working independently on various projects. Valerie has previously worked as a Graphic Designer and Digital Marketing specialist for Groundworks Industries, where they strategized marketing campaigns and promotions and standardized signage for multiple retail locations. Valerie has also worked as a Contract Photographer for Airbnb and a Junior Designer for bydesign-pdx. Valerie has experience creating design solutions for both print and digital projects and has implemented organizational systems to improve workflow efficiency.

Valerie has additionally worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer and Photographer for On the Fly magazine, where they created branding and style guidelines, retouched photographs, and collaborated with the creative director on feature stories. Valerie has also worked as a Graphic Designer at Bardy Trophy Company, where they created custom trophy designs and implemented a new proofing system to increase production output. Valerie has experience as a Graphic Designer for the Community Cycling Center, where they created print collateral and signage, and as a Graphic Designer for Cork Wifi.

Valerie's work experience also includes a role as a Resident Assistant at Savannah College of Art and Design, where they implemented programming and provided administrative assistance in upperclassman housing. Overall, Valerie Yermal has a strong background in graphic design, photography, and marketing, with a focus on branding, digital content, and creative direction.

Valerie Yermal completed their high school education at Wando High School from 2006 to 2010, earning a diploma with a focus on art. Following that, they attended the Savannah College of Art and Design from 2010 to 2014, where they obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Their field of study at the college included photography and graphic design.