Julie Kirsten

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.”

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

 
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Digital Design


Education

Rogue Community College. Grants Pass, Oregon. 2008 | Digital Graphic Design Certificate; Associate’s Degree.

Southern Oregon University. Ashland, Oregon. 2014 | Emerging Media & Digital Arts Minor (EMDA).

Adobe MAX Conferences. 2014-2019.


Specialties

Book Publishing

  • Cover Design & Layout

  • Interior Layout

  • Photography Restoration


Certifications & Awards

Outstanding Graduating Senior in EMDA. Southern Oregon University, 2014.

Adobe Certification

  • InDesign

  • Illustrator


Writing & Editorial


Education

Portland State University. Portland, Oregon. 2025 | Master of Science, Book Publishing.

Southern Oregon University. Ashland, Oregon. 2014 | Bachelor of Science, English & Professional Writing; Shakespeare Studies Minor.

The Poetry School. London, England. 2000.


Specialties

  • Ghostwriting

  • Technical Writing

  • Developmental Editing

  • Copyediting

  • Proofreading


Certifications & Awards

  • Herman Schmeling Award for Nonfiction Writing. Southern Oregon University, 2014. “Viking Blood.”

  • Outstanding Graduating Senior in Professional Writing. Southern Oregon University, 2014.

  • ACES: The Society for Editing Member

  • Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) Member


Branding & Marketing


Education

Portland State University. Portland, Oregon. 2025 | Master of Science, Book Publishing.

Marie Forleo’s B-School. 2017.

Freelancing Freedom. 2018.

Adobe MAX Conferences. 2014-2019.


Specialties

  • Brand Design & Development

  • Social Media Marketing

  • Email Marketing

  • Squarespace Websites


Certifications


Squarespace Website Design Examples

Art & Photography