Brian Nickum Email & Phone Number

Le Mars, Iowa

• Designed external/internal point of sale items for Wells Enterprises brands: Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, & Blue Ribbon Classics. Including, but not limited to: planograms, ads, sell sheets, decals, brochures, banners, signs, ecommerce images, logos, posters, apparel, booklets, PowerPoint templates, vehicle wraps, etc. • Managed projects for various sales avenues: retail, food service, OOH, mobile vending, business, & schools• Handled dielines and packaging layouts for RSCs, cartons, and end product boxes.• Learned to adapt and thrive in a remote environment starting in March 2020. Became proficient and comfortable in the Zoom meeting setting. High productivity was expected and delivered.

• Brand Creation & Management. Created new branding for clients and implemented them across various digital and print platforms including logos, marketing materials, catalogs, product packaging design, & website design, development and maintenance.• Website Design & Layout: Custom designed 100+ websites. Experience building WordPress, DNN, Shopify, & Wix websites. • Client Account Management. Maintained contact with clients to keep projects on time and on budget.• Conceptualized unique, fresh ideas for each client.• Oversee every project from start to finish, focusing on every pixel.

• Principal designer on all creative elements; print, web, photography, video• Brand Development / Management. Rebranded Ag Spray Equipment (2018). Rebranded FIMCO (2019). Catalogs, literature, mailers, product packaging design, trade show displays, product photography, product videos, website design, development and maintenance. • UAS Drone Operator. Pilot and maintain a Phantom 4 drone. 2 years experience.• Lead photographer for all lifestyle, still and action photos. Studio & on-site experience.• Photo Editing: Manipulating equipment; creating composite shots, updating backgrounds, colors, etc.• Met with vendors to acquire the best price for printing / paper / services• Managed outside resources, such as photographers, creative agencies, & web developers• Managed monthly expenses for my department.• Mentored interns. I guided them on the branding process, layout techniques and deadline management.