Crystal Nickel Email & Phone Number

Mclean, Virginia, United States

Responsible for creating visual and digital assets that support establishing the brand visually and growing customer relationships across all relevant marketing channels including print, events, media advertising, digital and social. Responsible for coordination and management of all graphic assets needed to preform and execute as per our brand standards. Develops and executes concepts, produces designs and develops final-ready assets to comply with marketing/sales requirements, channel requirements. and timeline.

Mclean, Va

Primary Responsibilities:• Assist in graphic proposal production efforts from preparation through submission.• Work with proposal teams to conceptualize proposal graphics.• Support the proposal team with formatting and incorporating text, photographs, and graphics into proposal templates.• Contribute to the development of new concepts, graphics standards and templates, and improved processes and workflow systems.• Oversee the maintenance and supply inventory of graphic design equipment.• Ensure projects are completed with high quality and on schedule.• Provide guidance and training in graphic design to proposal production personnel.• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.• Assist with marketing materials development and production• Able to work evenings or on weekends as required to meet proposal deadlines

Columbia, Sc

I work for Recruiting Solutions Government Services (RSGS) through their affiliate, the Virtual Business Office of Associates (VirtualBOA) in a Senior Associate support role for PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. I work in the public sector on a major consultative project that our global client, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), is undergoing for the US federal government – specifically the General Services Administration (GSA).Responsibilities include: Creating visual concepts, by hand and using Adobe CS6, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.Develop layouts, production design, assisting with Powerpoint presentations.Direct interaction and lead on government proposals and client deliverables.Deadline oriented work flow with multiple projects and clients simultaneously.

Columbia, Sc

Photographer and graphic designer for Nickel Photography and Design. I have a passion for photography and design which led me to start the company in 2009. I specialize in lifestyle photography capturing candid moments from birth to weddings. My design aspect is clean, simple, a less is more approach to design. I specialize in print and brand identity. Developed numerous marketing programs (logos, brochures, newsletters, brand identity, business kits, ads, and presentations) for an array of companies including Nickel Photography and Design. Exceed the expectations of my clients by starting with a questionnaire and sketch process as well as consulted and recommended to clients on the most appropriate design options based of their overall marketing goals.

Wheeling, Il

My main responsibility is producing the instruction sheets for the company's light fixtures. I also help with packaging and other printing needs. Some of our clients are Lowes, Menards, Grainger, Canada Suppliers, and many more. The company is an award winner for Energy Star.1 of 2 in house graphic designers in a company responsible for all Good Earth Lighting's and sister company Ecolight’s graphic needs.Copartner in the re-branding of Good Earth Lighting and Ecolight. Expert at interdepartmental coordination & communication. Implemented a proofing/logging system for instruction manuals that increased communication between designers and clients.Managed 15+ tasks to meet weekly project and daily print deadlines.

Designed an advertisement for the Chicago Windy City Guide. Designed an Outback table top advertisement and increased daily steak sales by 83%. All other jobs ultimately have one goal of customer satisfaction. Work hand in hand with management at the end of each shift handling administrative task. Task include all daily transactions, employee wages, and nightly corporate data entry. Head waits lead by example and are given larger work loads.

Libertyville, Il

Worked with clients and fellow designers on multiple projects simultaneously. Always had a running board of deadlines and upcoming projects to complete for clients. -Designed a full brochure and catalog for Lake Shore Stair Co.

Impress graphic associate. Printed complicated monthly reprint of 100+ KFC. handbooks by designing and organizing a tab system for future printing all pre-press, print and document services. Designs and prints business cards, stationery, large-format signs, logos, brochures and direct mail flyers. Create presentations and proposals, training manuals, binders, print and cut weekly sales ad.

Designed official first store t-shirt and logo. Weekly advertisements for Clipper magazine. Multiple poster advertisements for special and daily events.

Columbia, Sc

Opened the Columbia/Harbison Target store in 1999. Started as a cashier and continued to learn almost every position available. Always was the top leader for red cards. Towards the end of my years at Target I would co-supervise and help out as a Guest Service Supervisor.