GLEN
SIMPSON

I am a creative leader and the founder of Seven13 Design Co, bringing over 25 years of expertise in graphic design, brand strategy, and digital storytelling to every partnership. After earning my BS in Graphic Design from Portland State University—with a specific emphasis in community studies—I’ve dedicated my career to building brands and leading campaigns. Whether it’s print, web, video, or social media, my goal is always the same: to amplify visibility and build trust for clients across the small business, healthcare, government, nonprofit, and manufacturing sectors.

My commitment to “the build” extends beyond the digital screen and into the heart of my community. I currently serve as the Board Chair for the Clarks Branch Water Association, Board Member for NeighborWorks Umpqua and Severed Ties car club President. These roles allow me to apply my leadership and organizational skills to the places and hobbies I care about most.

At home, I am a dedicated husband and father who finds true fulfillment in working with my hands. I believe that good design requires a craftsman’s touch, whether I’m tackling a home construction project, woodworking in my shop, or restoring custom trucks. I bring that same level of grit, detail, and hands-on dedication to my professional work as I do to my personal passions.

Seven13 Design Co.
Roseburg, OR | June 2011 – Present
CREATIVE LEAD / OWNER

• Directed end-to-end creative vision, from early-stage research and concept development to the final design execution across brand identity, packaging, print, digital, and trade show platforms.
• Oversaw promotional campaigns, email marketing initiatives, video production, and web design projects to ensure alignment with client goals and audience engagement.
• Coordinated vendor partnerships, managed billing systems, and maintained strong client relationships to support ongoing collaboration and repeat business.
• Applied deep Adobe Creative Cloud expertise to craft polished assets for both digital delivery and print production.
• Guided projects in diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, engineering, food & beverage, government, and non-profits while adapting messaging to reach regional and national audiences.

Key Achievements:

• Elevated client visibility by producing cohesive campaigns that integrated web, social media, and traditional marketing channels.
• Established Seven13 as a trusted creative partner for community organizations and regional businesses.

Orenco Systems, Inc.
Sutherlin, OR | June 2008 – June 2011
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & TRADE SHOW COORDINATOR

• Designed technical and promotional collateral that advanced marketing, sales, engineering, and product development objectives across multiple departments.
• Introduced creative ideas during campaign brainstorming sessions and shaped design concepts into production-ready assets.
• Reworked existing brand materials into new formats to maintain continuity across digital and print platforms.
• Administered advertising workflows, including submission scheduling, tracking, and quality assurance.
• Coordinated vendor bidding, production timelines, and proofing processes to deliver accurate, high-quality materials.
• Directed trade show operations, including exhibit planning, logistics, booth assembly, and coordination of display equipment.
• Provided in-house photography, image research, and advanced photo manipulation to strengthen product and brand presentations.

Key Achievements:

• Improved brand consistency at trade shows through unified booth designs and promotional materials.
• Enhanced efficiency in marketing collateral development by streamlining file preparation and production steps.

Decipher Studios
Remote Freelance | Feb 2005 – May 2011
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Produced custom branding systems, logos, and print collateral tailored to client identity and audience needs.
• Designed packaging and high-quality promotional layouts and delivered polished materials for product launches and marketing campaigns.
• Created technical diagrams, complex forms, and illustrations that clarified detailed product or service information.
• Delivered photography services, including product images, retouching, and mock-ups to simulate final market presentation.
• Conceptualized and designed trade show booths, point-of-purchase displays, and marketing support graphics.
• Provided sustainability-focused design and marketing options to clients seeking environmentally conscious practices.
• Contributed web support graphics that extended brand identity into digital environments.

Key Achievements:

• Supported small businesses and startups in establishing professional branding and achieving stronger market positioning.
• Maintained long-term freelance relationships by consistently delivering tailored creative assets on schedule.

BBG Marketing
Contractor – Roseburg, OR | Feb 2008 – May 2011
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Delivered branding solutions and logo design projects for both new and established clients while maintaining visual alignment with their evolving identity.
• Produced posters, apparel graphics, promotional collateral, and functional forms that complemented marketing objectives.
• Designed product packaging consistent with client branding with a focus on reinforcing recognition and consumer trust.

Key Achievements:

• Contributed to multiple client campaigns by developing versatile assets that supported both promotional and long-term branding goals.

The Hoffman Group
Portland, OR | Apr 2004 – Aug 2006
CREATIVE LEAD & GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Defined corporate graphic standards for seven distinct brands and ensured compliance across all design outputs.
• Produced packaging, signage, technical documentation, and marketing collateral to strengthen brand visibility across product lines.
• Directed the preparation and production of sales materials, advertising submissions, and both internal and external print runs.
• Planned and executed trade show logistics, including booth design, equipment coordination, and on-site management at major expos.
• Oversaw website updates, database management, product description uploads, and troubleshooting for online platforms.
• Conducted professional product photography, retouching, and image manipulation to enhance customer-facing content.

Key Achievements:

• Reinforced brand credibility through the introduction of unified design standards applied across multiple divisions.
• Elevated trade show experiences by integrating innovative booth layouts and impactful visual assets.

The News Review
Roseburg, OR  |  Aug 2000 – June 2001
GRAPHIC DESIGNER

• Developed print-ready advertisements for the daily newspaper and a range of special edition publications.
• Managed digital file organization, scanned images, and edited photos to meet production deadlines.
• Provided creative support to sales teams and corporate staff by designing visuals tailored to client needs.

Key Achievements:

• Boosted advertising revenue through the timely production of compelling print ads that connected with local business audiences.

Additional Experience

Roseburg Forest Products
Riddle, OR | Nov 2006 – May 2008
QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN

The Hoffman Group
Tigard, OR | Jan – Apr 2004
INTERNSHIP – GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Global Education X-Change
Portland, OR | Sept – Dec 2003
INTERNSHIP – DESIGNER

Columbia Distributing/Mt. Hood Beverage Co.
Portland, OR | Nov 2002 – Dec 2003
MERCHANDISER

Roseburg Forest Products
Riddle, OR | June 1999 – Sept 2002
DRY CHAIN PULLER

Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Acrobat Pro, Premiere, and Express

WordPress, HTML & CSS, Google Analytics, Google Webmaster Tools, Google Anaylics, Meta, Synology NAS

Slack, Dropbox, Google Workspace, Basecamp, TimeSolv, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Zoom

MacOS Proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite, Numbers, Pages, Keynote, 17hats, Filezilla,

Building and construction experience, trade knowledge (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, tile), automotive repair and 12v electrical

Portland State University 1998 – 2004, 2020
Emphasis in Marketing & Community Studies

• Clarks Branch Water Association – President (2024–Present)
• Clarks Branch Water Association – Secretary & Board Member (2012–2024)
• NeighborWorks Umpqua – Board Member (2026)
• Phi Delta Theta Fraternity – Oregon Epsilon Alumni
• Ford Family Foundation – Ford Institute Leadership Program Graduate (2014)
• Dale Carnegie Training
• Severed Ties Car Club – President (2016-Present)

20 Under 40, Fulfilling the Creative Spirit entrepreneur article – Westbrook, V (2016, December 29). Fulfilling the Creative Spirit. The News-Review, p A16. www.nrtoday.com

glen@seven13studios.com

541-680-6762