Aaron Riddle

Experience

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  Empire Printing and Specialty Company

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Graphic Designer / Pre-Press Department

  Performed all graphic design and pre-press layout for a small local print shop.

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  Erickson Senior Living

  Jul 2002 - May 2005

  Graphic Designer

  Responsibilities included: design and production of a variety of direct mail and marketing publications (40+ page full color brochures, color/bw ads, direct mail, monthly full color newspaper, etc.). Collaboration with various printers on stock selection, file preparation and scheduling. Regular computer maintenance/ troubleshooting/installation for ten-plus Macintosh computers. Analysis of marketing results (Boston and Michigan areas) to determine success of designed publications and advertisements. Photo shoot scheduling and coordination with various photographers and campus employees to capture aspiring photos of active Erickson Community residents. Show less

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  Laurel Ridge Community College

  May 2005 - now

  Director of Creative Services

  Oversees and handles all web, print and digital media design for the college. Manages all day-to-day operations regarding the college website including major updates, design, new feature requests and development projects. Created and implements the college's visual identity and directs its use over all digital and print media. Designs major publications (annual reports, catalogs, direct mail) playing a major role in the various marketing plans. Creates and administers digital signage displays. Produces, films and edits major promotional videos for college marketing purposes. Show less

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  The Riddle Brothers

  Jun 2006 - now

  Co-Founder / Vice President

  Co-own and operate a web design and development business offering the following services to businesses and organizations: digital marketing, e-commerce websites; complete front and back-end development and coding; content management systems (CMS); WordPress development; accessibility requirements; website maintenance; analytics, and more.

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  Aaron Riddle Photography, LLC

  Jun 2008 - now

  Marriage Commissioner, Wedding Officiant and Professional Photographer

  Official court-appointed Virginia civil marriage commissioner and professional wedding photographer serving Winchester, VA and the surrounding area specializing in elopements and small wedding ceremonies. I tell stories through my photography by capturing candid moments and preserving them in time to show the beauty of a wedding, the happiness of an event or intimacy of a kiss shared by a newly-engaged couple.

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  ACR Creative

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  Designer, Illustrator, Creative Mind

  Owner, designer, illustrator and photographer providing creative services to clients across the country. Services range from logo and branding design, character illustration, print / publication design, web designer and development, and professional photography.

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  Bitsie

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2016

  Chief Administrative Officer

  Managed daily operations and oversaw areas including finance, budgeting, marketing, advertising and all other administrative areas.

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  Black Label Agency

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2017

  Partner

  Black Label is a digital marketing firm in Baltimore, MD. We help our clients discover opportunity and achieve growth online.

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  Buy a Drawing

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2017

  Owner, Cartoonist, Illustrator

  Owner and cartoonist offering custom cartooning, drawing and illustrative services through BuyaDrawing.com to a variety of customers world-wide.

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  Piggins and Banks

  Sept 2020 - now

  Executive Director

  Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Piggins and Banks Pig and Animal Sanctuary, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in Cross Junction, VA. This includes financial, legal, marketing, and website aspects along with building and grounds maintenance.