Tanya Harris

Creative designer with 25+ years of experience, combining strong visual design skills with a practical, problem-solving approach. I design with purpose, creating clear, effective work across digital and print that supports communication goals and strengthens brand presence.

I take a hands-on approach from concept through execution, with a focus on clarity, usability and consistency. My work spans marketing materials, publications, web content and visual storytelling, with an emphasis on thoughtful design and continuous improvement.

Outside of my professional work, I have a deep passion for photography, capturing moments that tell a story and reflect my creative perspective.

What I Do

Graphic Design

Create visually compelling assets for digital and print, including social media, marketing materials, event branding, and promotional collateral that communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

Editorial Design

Design structured, visually cohesive publications like annual reports, guides, and digital content—balancing typography, layout, and storytelling to enhance readability and flow.

Information Design

Transform complex data and content into clear, engaging visuals—such as infographics, reports, and presentations—that make information easy to understand and act on.

Brand Design

Develop and refine visual identities, color systems, and brand guidelines—ensuring consistency, accessibility, and a modern, strategic presence across all platforms.

Testimonials

Resume

Over 25 years of experience

Experience

October 2018 - present
Career Technical Education Boise, Idaho

Digital Communications Specialist

Use Adobe CC to proficiently design, layout, and produce booklets, flyers, posters, brochures, newsletters, HTML newsletters, videos, social media posts, and other communication tools to include maintenance of the Idaho Career Technical Education website. Operates video camera equipment for original and assigned electronic field production (EFP), audio, studio, or remote; performs pre- and post-production video editing and related work. Uses Nikon Z8 camera to take photos/video of events and staff.

January 2013 - October 2018
MWI Animal Health

Graphic Designer

Use Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to proficiently design, layout, and produce booklets, flyers, posters, brochures, newsletters, catalogs, magazines, email newsletters, banner ads, logos, as well as other miscellaneous marketing communication tools.

January 2013 – June 2017
Professional Technical Education Boise, Idaho

Graphic/Web Designer (Contract Employee)

Use Adobe Creative Suite to proficiently design, layout, and produce booklets, flyers, posters, brochures, and other communication tools, to include the maintenance of the Idaho State Wellness Program website and blog.

August 2008 – January 2013
Professional Technical Education Boise, Idaho

Graphic/Web Designer

Use Adobe Creative Suite to proficiently design, layout, and produce booklets, flyers, posters, brochures, newsletters, annual reports, PowerPoint presentations, and other communication tools, to include the build and maintenance of five Professional-Technical Education web sites.

May 2007 – May 2009
City of Surprise Surprise, Arizona

Web Assistant, Contract Employee

Create and update city web site text, graphics, and layout on a as needed basis determined by the City of Surprise Communications Director using the Content Management System, Civic Plus.

April 2007 – August 2008
Denison Brothers Boise, Idaho

Marketing Assistant

Build and layout ads for a magazine published nationwide for the Civil Air Patrol. Light office work such as filing and proofing invoices.

July 2005 – March 2007
Home Buyer Connection, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona

Marketing Assistant

Editing and creation of marketing materials such as flyers, mail outs, forms, and company web site. Light office work to include filing and scanning documents.

March 2001 – March 2007
Luke Air Force Base Phoenix, Arizona

Publicity Specialist/Illustrator - Marketing And Publicity

Designed, produced, implemented, and maintained squadron web site for Luke Air Force Base. Produced visual products to include booklets, posters, flyers, newsletters, brochures, certificates, and awards. Created on a monthly basis layout and design of a full color cover, and inside black and white spread to a 16 page Special Event Calendar distributed to the Luke Air Force Base community. Planned squadron Christmas parties.

Education

2024 and 2025
Adobe

Adobe Max

Industry conference focused on creative tools and professional development.

2024 and 2025
St. Louis, Missouri

Shutterfest Conference

Hands-on photography training, live shoots and technical workshops.

2019
Nashville, Tennessee

Government Social Media Conference 

Advanced professional development focused on government digital communications, including content strategy, public engagement, accessibility, social media trends, analytics, and effective communication practices for serving diverse audiences.

2018
Cole/Marr Boise, Idaho

Photography Workshops I And II

Photography Workshops I and II: ISO, shutter speed, aperture and composition.

2005 - 2007
Art Institutes of Pittsbugh

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design

Fundamentals of Design, Color Theory, Typography, Image Manipulation, Programming Logic, Introduction to Audio, Design Concepts, Introduction Scripting Languages, Design Layout, Introduction to Authoring, Intermediate Authoring, Digital Illustration, Introduction to User Centered Design, Usability Testing, Project Management, Designing for Dynamic Web Sites, Designing for Server Side Technology, Integrated Information Design

2001 - 2002
Glendale Community College Glendale, Arizona

Graphic Design

Intro to Computer Graphic Art, Graphic Design, Two-Dimensional Design, Photoshop

Various

Workshops

  • Crucial Conversations For Mastering Dialogue; Boise Idaho
  • Power Tools for Business Writing; Julie Levitt, Boise Idaho
  • Corel Draw Boot Camp, Cave Creek; Arizona
  • How to Design Eye-Catching Brochures, Newsletters and Ads; Career Track
  • Mistake-Free Grammar and Proofreading; Career Track
  • Beginnning and Advanced HTML; Spangdalem Air Force Base, Germany

Software

Adobe Photoshop

95%

Adobe InDesign

95%

Adobe Illustrator

95%

Adobe Premiere

85%

Adobe After Effects

75%

Adobe Lightroom

95%

Adobe Dreamweaver

90%

WordPress

90%

Microsoft Office

85%

Portfolio

My Works
Marketing challenge

Marketing challenge

Video
Annual report

Annual report

Print
Multi-panel accordion brochure

Multi-panel accordion brochure

Print
Annual report

Annual report

Print
Tri-fold brochure

Tri-fold brochure

Print
Timeline video

Timeline video

Video
Catalogs

Catalogs

Print
Donation flyer

Donation flyer

Print
Infographic flyer

Infographic flyer

Print
Email templates

Email templates

Other
Logo

Logo

Identity
Brochure

Brochure

Print
Postcards

Postcards

Print
Print Campaign

Print Campaign

Print
Infographics

Infographics

Print
Postcard campaign

Postcard campaign

Print
Logos

Logos

Identity
Logo design

Logo design

Identity
Recruitment flyers

Recruitment flyers

Print
BASIC Conference promo

BASIC Conference promo

Video
Rebrand concept

Rebrand concept

Identity
Website promo

Website promo

Video
Booth set up

Booth set up

Other
Idaho Career Technical Education Foundation

Idaho Career Technical Education Foundation

Web
Network and Desktop Solutions

Network and Desktop Solutions

Web
Conference promo

Conference promo

Video

Contact

Get in Touch

623-680-4729

Boise, Idaho

tanya.harris76@outlook.com

Freelance Available

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