Nicholas Ruiz Email & Phone Number

Norwalk, Ct, Us

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Develop and instruct ART 114-01, a comprehensive course on essential tools, technologies, and workflows that power the creative industry.• Guide students through hands-on projects using industry-standard design software, equipping them with practical skills for the creative workplace.

Norwalk, Ct & New York, Ny

• Direct creative, branding, events, and marketing for America’s top-rated gay bar on Google, driving a 56% revenue increase and sustaining competitive edge.• Led social media strategy across platforms, incorporating photography, video production, and graphic design, resulting in a 39% increase in followers and engagement.• Garner accolades, including Best LGBTQ Bar (Connecticut Magazine) and Best Gay Party (Paper Magazine, New York Magazine) for GUMBO NYC events.• Generated over 600 million views on Troupe429’s GIPHY channel, boosting offsite brand visibility and strengthening brand equity in new audiences.• Align brand messaging with equity and social justice values.

New York, New York, United States

• Directed photo and video content for OTG terminals across 10 major domestic and international airports, ensuring standards of branding and visual impact.• Executed strategies and campaigns that invigorated products, engaged audiences, and enhanced brand presence across channels, including social media, print, and digital platforms.• Implemented Freshservice ticketing system and introduced nearly three dozen SOPs, boosting team productivity by 11%.• Optimized print vendor relationships in North America, streamlining internal processes and achieving annual cost savings of $200,000.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Advocated for integrating 35+ global cities into digital and direct marketing campaigns, boosting global outreach by 41% with tailored, city-specific materials.• Spearheaded the internal production of annual reports, achieving over $130,000 in cost savings through strategic fiscal management.• Orchestrated the production and global distribution of branded materials, ensuring high market visibility while upholding human rights standards throughout production.• Enhanced brand identity by refining guidelines on color palettes, typography, and styling, and conducted workshops to educate colleagues on best practices.• Led the design and restructuring of global event collateral to enhance international appeal and streamline translations, resulting in reduced costs and improved consistency.

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

• Managed global creative services, steering efforts for new stores, retail showrooms, and special projects to align with seasonal brand vision and engage customers.• Oversaw the 1stdibs.com storefront, managing $10M+ in art and antiques inventory and guiding customer journeys to ensure seamless, brand-consistent experiences.• Implemented strategic changes that reduced customer inquiry response time by 40% and increased sales by 62%.• Led product, store, and showroom photoshoots, coordinating with photographers and directing shoots for brand content. Researched inventory and wrote copy in brand’s voice.

New York, New York, United States

• Produced high-profile Museum events by managing guest lists, coordinating with vendors, liaising with prominent donors, collaborating with internal union staff, and overseeing all critical aspects of event planning.• Assisted annual fundraising efforts, including donor appeals and sponsorships, raising over $11 million—12% above target.• Implemented a Museum-wide system for efficiently receiving critical event details and booking upcoming events through a proprietary central calendar.

Greater New York City Area

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B.S., Design & Merchandising, Cum Laude Graduate

Other; Core Credential Of Readiness, Pass

Design Thinking And Innovation, Pass