about
Hello, my name is Ethan Butler.
As a creative professional with over a decade of experience, I pride myself in using my creative flair to make clients’ products shine. An accomplished graphic designer, web developer, photographer, and videographer, I specialize in integrating customized solutions to the communications needs of associations, businesses and organizations. I have executed scores of campaigns across a multitude of media, both as part of a team and as a leader.
Bringing an artist’s eye to my work, I have led the creative team at Orion Strategies, a communications firm with offices across the United States, to build brands that help build clients across the full spectrum of products, including television advertising, social media campaigns, webinars, presentations and mailers. I use my thoughtful, strategic approach to design and communication to help clients get the highest impact from their creative products.
résumé
Most of my career has been spent working for Orion Strategies, a strategic communications firm where I have managed the visual aspects of communication. I am self-motivated and eager to collaborate, so I am proficient at working on projects as part of a team or as a leader. As a lifelong learner, I am dedicated to exploring new skills and further enriching those that I've already developed.
Work Experience
2012–2013,
2014–present
Orion Strategies
Creative Director
Full-time
Washington, DC & Buckhannon, WV
2026–present
Greater Than Games
Tabletop Game Designer
Independent Contractor
St. Louis, MO
2022–2025
Grey Fox Games
Tabletop Game Designer
Independent Contractor
Fenton, MO
2010–2015
Ethan Butler Photography
Photographer & Owner
Freelance
Buckhannon, WV
2011–2012
The Record Delta
Graphic & Layout Designer
Part-Time
Buckhannon, WV
Education
2010–2014
West Virginia Wesleyan College
BA in Communication Studies, with double major in Art
Buckhannon, WV
Skills
Leadership & Management
Team Building & Management, Brand Management, Brand Storytelling
Graphic Design
Digital Advertising, Print Collateral, Packaging, Signage, Displays, Vector Illustration
Website Design &
Front-End Development
HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, PHP, C#, Python, UX Design, Responsive Design, WordPress
Photography & Videography
Studio & Location Photography, Drone Photography, Audio Production, 2D Animation, Video Editing
Advertising
Campaign Planning, Budgeting, Conceptualization, Media Buys
and More
Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, APA Writing Style, Copy Writing & Editing
Community Involvement
2010–present
Buckhannon Community Theatre
Assistant Director, Actor & Member
Buckhannon, WV
2024–present
Appalachian Mutual Aid Collective
Board Member & Volunteer
Buckhannon, WV
2024–present
Buckhannon River Watershed Association
Designer & Volunteer
Buckhannon, WV
