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about

​​I'm a Charlottesville, Virginia native who loves all things art, design, craft, & DIY...with some wine on the side. I rescue Bosnian dogs in my spare time. I'm married to a Texan and I've integrated him into my crazy Virginia family. We're both vets just enjoying rural life in the Commonwealth. â€‹

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When I do get a little free time, I love playing with my furry children (dogs and kitties), sitting by the fire pit with the hubs, making jewelry, scrapbooking, drawing, fixing broken things, sewing, and all things about being outside.

katie gar ward 600mm lens air force photojournalist

VETERAN. PET MOM. ARTIST

EXPERIENCE
  • U.S. Office of Personnel Management

  • The Tanzie Project

  • U.S. Air Force

EDUCATION
  • Master of Business Administration | American Military University

  • Bachelor of Arts | (Studio Art) | University of Virginia

  • Defense Information School

SKILLS
  • Marketing/branding

  • Communications

  • Graphic design

  • Photography

  • PR/Media relations

  • UX/CX

  • Data visualization

  • Process improvement

  • Business operations

ACCOLADES
  • Military Graphic Artist of the Year | Air Combat Command (2016)

  • 1st Place News Publication | U.S. Air Force (2016)

  • Outstanding New Writer | Department of Defense (2013)

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