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Meet the bandito behind the neato

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​Valerie Hird is a designer and illustrator with over a decade of experience in the creative ecosystem. She is persistently inquisitive and hardworking, and driven by a passionate curiosity to explore, learn, and experiment with the process of creation. Outgoing and energetic, Valerie seeks to bring joy into our daily lives using design and whimsical illustration.

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Valerie's main passions include rich illustrations, layout and print design, hand lettering, and web design. She also enjoys being a dog mom, trail running, learning, cooking, and appreciating all aspects of creation.

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She currently works with several non-profits and private businesses to manage their branding and media output. You can find her print work in several gift shops around the Tupelo, MS area.  When she is not working, she can be found investing in a number of projects on the farm she shares with her fiancé and their 36 chickens, 3 dogs, and vintage Molly Weasley-inspired tiny house. 

Experience

CATCH KIDS, INC.
Graphic & Web Design, Contract
June 2022 to PRESENT

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TUPELO RIVER COFFEE

Barista

June 2022 to PRESENT

GREAT BLUE HERON OUTDOORS 
Graphic Designer, Store Manager
Dec 2020 to Feb 2022

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KCSOURCELINK 
Graphic Designer, Contract
2017-2018, 2020, 2022

NON PROFIT BRAND WRANGLER 
Graphic Designer & Consultant
Nov 2017 to PRESENT

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THE BRAVE UNION
Illustrator, Contract
Aug 2019 to Aug 2022

EDUCATION

Associates of Applied Science
Graphic Design

Johnson County Community College
2015-2018

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