Karen Nicholson Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Texas, United States

United States

(Contracted by Creative Circle)Experienced and versatile Graphic Designer, specializing in strategic design solutions to meet the diverse needs of organizations. With a proven track record as the primary point of contact for design initiatives, I excel in collaborating with stakeholders ranging from elected union leaders to external consultants. My dedication to detail, coupled with an acute sense of judgment, ensures the delivery of high-quality designs amidst demanding schedules and competing priorities.Professional Experience Summary:In my Graphic and Print Production role, I spearhead the development of comprehensive design and marketing strategies for a range of organizational initiatives. My role involves seamlessly integrating stakeholder feedback while maintaining brand consistency across digital, social, and print media platforms. Whether producing impactful graphics to drive transparency or managing marketing communications for internal constituents, my focus remains on delivering engaging designs that resonate with the audience.Key Skills and Qualifications:• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)• Strong understanding of design principles and typography• Experience with printing technologies including Xerox Versant 280 Press and Canon Pro 4000 plotter• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively• Excellent communication and collaboration skillsWith a passion for leveraging design to drive organizational objectives, I am eager to bring my expertise to a dynamic team where creativity and innovation thrive.

United States

• Developed infographics and layouts that conform to RFP requirements and branding for PowerPoint slide presentations and proposals reducing turn time by 20% • Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in group and one-on-one settings

United States

Experienced in crafting compelling visual narratives, I am a Senior Graphic Designer adept at producing high-impact designs for Government Proposals valued at up to $250M. Collaborating closely with internal clients, capture teams, and stakeholders, I excel in transforming complex concepts into engaging visual assets. My expertise lies in creating covers, tabs, infographics, and design templates that effectively communicate the message and resonate with the intended audience.Professional Experience Summary:In my role as a Senior Graphic Designer, I lead the design and creation of covers, tabs, infographics, and templates for Government Proposals, ensuring each element contributes to a winning submission. By working collaboratively with internal clients and capture teams, I capture the essence of their message and translate it into visually compelling designs. Additionally, I meticulously maintain version control, file naming conventions, and file maintenance procedures to meet all deadlines and ensure seamless project execution.Key Skills and Qualifications:• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)• Extensive experience in designing for Government Proposals• Strong conceptualization and visualization skills• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities• Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining version controlWith a passion for excellence and a proven track record of delivering impactful designs for Government Proposals, I am committed to contributing to the success of your team by creating visually stunning and effective proposal materials.

Texas, United States

Independent contractor developing original solutions for clients with various print and digital design needs such as flyers, brochures, advertising, typography, logos, posters, digital images for web, email, and social media.• Design, proof, write and send weekly email marketing newsletters via Constant Contact for Career Solutions Workshop to increase workshop participation and educate job seekers on how to find rewarding employment• Creating customized designs and patches for the Civil Air Patrol using Adobe Illustrator • Short-term on-sight assignments via The Creative Circle at the Balcom Agency providing PowerPoint support exceeding their requested turn-time• Completed a twenty-two-week IMDBOS course (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SEO, Social Media, and more) and Linda.com courses; UX Foundations: Prototyping, Freelancing and Consulting in UX, PowerPoint Tips and Tricks, Brand Strategy for Designers, and more to update skillset

Keller, Texas

• Design and produce collateral for quick-turn presentation notebook, gained revenue of $22M • Utilize Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to design and layout collateral for email and web banners, digital ads, multiple-page brochures, catalogs, booklets, and more• Translate brand authority and personality into easy to understand visual tools, while keepingpace with project deadlines

Keller, Texas

• Work jointly with internal clients and management to ensure consistency of brand identities across all materials to support sales revenue of $250K to over $1M• Prioritize multiple projects while anticipating and communicating potential risks and issues; manage daily aspects of project delivery

Keller, Texas

• Design layout and production of 200+ page digital catalog managing additional contractor support to meet a tight six-week deadline• Develop strong client and vendor relationships gaining a reputation of reliability and consistency in meeting tight deadlines and maintaining brand aesthetics• Collaborated with Campaign Marketing Directors and team designing time-sensitive sales collateral to sell textbooks to Tulsa Public Schools resulting in a win of approximately $467,929.00

Keller, Texas, United States

• Facilitate creative ideas within the context of various marketing collateral for print and digital designs. Performed complex photo manipulation, retouching and color corrections• Design published book cover for No Earthly Idea by Diane Zeman

A.A., Visual Communications, 3.9

• Graduated with Academic Honors Award

Internet And Mobile Development Business Optimization Specialist, Web Development

Web development in a hands-on environment using Dreamweaver. Introduction to standard web programming languages: • HTML5 • CSS3 •.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Design And Visual Communications, General, 3.9

Examined and executed via class projects how visual images influence the audience's attention, perspectives, and understanding. Build.