Unspoken Words Images

About Me
Hello, my name is Brittiny Lené Rafferty, but most people know me as Brittiny Lené or know my work as Unspoken Words.
If you are searching for a creative candidate who thrives under pressure – with a sunny disposition – then you should continue reading. I am a digital artist who enjoys helping others. In fact, I attended school for mortuary science and cosmetology to do just that. These may seem like odd career paths, but my original goal was to own a funeral parlor. Unfortunately, my plans fell apart and that did not happen. If interested in learning more about this please feel free to ask. Long story short, I am now doing the next best thing – digital media.
I think I possess a diverse skill set and experiences that can be utilized by your team. Please reach out if you agree.

Organizational Awards
2025
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Best of Erie Awards: Child Development Centers
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Runner-up for: Daycare, Preschool
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Nominated for the first time: Daycare, Preschool
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Erie's Choice Awards: Child Development Centers
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Runner-up for: Preschool, Childcare
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Nominated for: Daycare, Preschool
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Community Votes Erie Awards: Child Development Centers
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Won: Childcare, After-School Programs
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Nominated for: Childcare, After-School Programs
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2024
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MemoryFox Annual Awards: Child Development Centers
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Honorable Mention: Creative Storyteller of the Year
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This was a testimonial campaign I created for staff and our families.
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Erie's Choice Awards: Child Development Centers
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Won: Childcare
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Runner-up for: Preschool, Childcare
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Due to a misunderstanding, CDC as a whole tied with one of our centers.
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Community Votes Erie Awards: Child Development Centers
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Won: Childcare, Daycare, After-School Program
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Nominated for: Childcare, After-School Programs, Nonprofit
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Personal Awards & Shows
2020
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Gannon University's 2020 Women Artists Show​
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The September 23rd, 2020 show was permanently canceled.
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2017​​
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Wolves Club of Erie 2017 Leadership Award
2019​​​​​
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Gannon University's Literature and Journalism Awards
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Photojournalism Category: 2nd Place
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Photo: "Gitnik Manse"
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LEAF ArborEAT'em Gala and 2018 Calendar
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8th place out of 12 winners (out of over 150 entries)
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Photo: "The Path Less Traveled"
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Honorable Merit
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Photo: "Lifes Little Paths"
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2018​​
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Schuster Gallery 2018 Spring Show
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Photo: "Spring Up"
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Schuster Gallery 2017 Christmas Show Photo Contest
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1st place
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Photo: "Extinction: Your Next"
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Honorable Merit
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Photo: "Tainted"
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2017​​
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Wolves Club of Erie 2017 Leadership Award
Employment History
January 2021
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October 2020
JCPenney Portraits - Erie, Pennsylvania
Seasonal Photographer/Sales Associate
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Present
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December 2021
Child Development Centers - Erie, Crawford & Venango Counties, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts Degree
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September 2020
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June 2019
Community Shelter Services - Erie, Pennsylvania
Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator
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September 2020
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June 2019
​PeteyVid.com - Erie, Pennsylvania
Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator
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May 2019
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October 2016
​Erie Bayfront Convention Center - Erie, Pennsylvania
Food & Beverage Floor Supervisor
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Education
May 2018
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August 2016
Gannon University - Erie, Pennsylvania
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Bachelor of Arts Degree
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Major: Communication and Media​
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Organizations:
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The Gannon Knight Newspaper - Photo Coordinator and Staff Photographer
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90.5 WERG Radio Station - Promotions Director and DJ
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Internship: Gannon’s Marketing Department
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Core Studies: Marketing • Business Management • Journalism • Copywriting • Graphic Design • Photography • Audio & Video Engineering • Research
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​Goal: Help others effectively communicate.
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June 2014
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October 2013
Toni&Guy Hairstyling Academy - Erie, Pennsylvania
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Cosmetology License
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Goal: Attended to support the goal of becoming a funeral director at the time.
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December 2013
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August 2010
​Gannon University - Erie, Pennsylvania
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Three years of training
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Major: Mortuary Science
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Minors: Marketing & Gerontology
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Core Studies: Marketing • Business Management • Financial and Managerial Accounting • Business Law and Ethics • Gerontology
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Goal: I attended with the goal of helping others at their darkest hour; however, life took me on a different path. I discovered a love of marketing and art.