# @vtrecsports on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CVS4-snrGsM
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/2462490-vtrecsports-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2021-10-21T15:08:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Virginia Tech Rec Sports (@VTRecSports) — https://gondola.cc/VTRecSports

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As Rec Sports’ most seasoned marketing employee, senior Ethan Candelario’s time with the team has come to an end. As a graphic designer who’s impacted the revolution of our brand, it was only fitting to honor him with a #HokieFeature to send him off in style. 

Surprisingly enough, he actually applied for the graphic design position on a whim. From the start, he was tasked with designing a new “I am the Hokie Movement” t-shirt, a shirt that he helped evolve from a campaign into a brand. 

“I wanted to make something that people would wear; a part of that was having a good design. With good design comes the opportunity to expand it into other forms. The rest kind of just happened. Will and Ronnie [Rec Sports Marketing Managers] saw the opportunities to expand it and we did.”

As a man of many talents, Candelario assisted with photography and videography duties in addition to his graphic design position with Rec Sports.

“Ethan’s neither a generalist or specialist: he’s great at it all,” said Will Trent, Rec Sports’ Assistant Director for Marketing. “His creative skillset allows him to dream up just about anything and bring it to life. His passion for his work makes it so fun to watch, too.”

Speaking on his accomplishments since working here, Candelario “wouldn’t say that any one thing was more important than the other,” but a few projects definitely do stand out. 

“I’m not sure there was any one [takeaway], but definitely going back and looking at the stuff I made when I first started here compared to the stuff now. It almost looks like it was made from a different person. Seeing the growth in both graphic design and photography [has been great].”

Ethan has accepted a job with Virginia Tech and will be serving as their motion graphic specialist. His dedication to the marketing department of Rec Sports will have a lasting impact. Ethan, we thank you for all your hard work. You have inspired many, created outstanding work, and launched this department into the next chapter. 

#HokieFeature: Ethan Candelario | Graphic Designer | Motion Graphic Specialist | Class of 2021

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