Nichole Bennett Email & Phone Number

Medina, Minnesota, Us

• High level concept, creation and execution of fixture signage for Off-Road Vehicle Dealers (97 total sign variations). • Versioning and creating Digital content for quarterly social promotions (banners, paid and organic social stories & posts, OEM and print ads).

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Since college I have always worked on Freelance design projects. I have worked on Brand Identities for artists, small retail shops, small construction and home improvement companies. I enjoy designing and creating and this allows me an outlet to not only help small business bring their brand to life but to stretch my creative mind and build skills. Designed: Brand Identity, Brochures, Business Cards, Invitations, Adoption Profiles, Cake Decorating, Party Planning.

Seattle, Wa, Us

• Planned, conducted and oversaw UX Designers on a benchmarking research project for a new product.• Collaborated with the Principal Engineer, multiple Product Managers and a Sr UX Designer to develop, design and user test a new delivery driver app.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

I worked on Target Circle and RedCard teams, both established products for Target but both out of date and difficult for the guest to use and comprehend. • Focused on evolving the overall Web and App experience for Target Circle, by identifying opportunities to bring joy, drive engagement and simplify program understanding with the guest.• Collaborated with internal and external teams to create the Ulta Rewards and Apple experiences.• Updated the antiquated RedCard debit card application resulting in increased guest completion and overall higher debit card approvals. • Mentored a Senior Product Engineer and a Product Design Intern.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Designer for Owned Brand Packaging, responsible for maintain brand standards, working with Art Directors on concepting, designing and photo shoots. Worked closely with Project Manangers, Copy Writers and Packaging Engineers to help develop and design packaging that complements the product and the brand.• Managed the workload for Team Members in India and Minneapolis. • Created, concepted and lead the development of Packaging elements, brand style guides & toolkits for 16 Owned Brands and 17 Design Partnerships• Developed photo and Illustration styles for multiple brands.• Created the on-boarding process and trained new designers in Minneapolis and India.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Production Designer for In-Store Marketing and Promotions for Home & Hardlines• I worked on everything from concepting in-store signage and directing photo shoos to versioning posters, print ads, semi-truck wraps, IRL race car wraps and holiday catalog (and a lot more). • Chair of Target's Golf Network. I designed collateral for events and tournaments, created inclusive networking events to promote and encourage women and BIPOC team members to join. Wrote and presented business justifications to leadership for the yearly budget.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

As the production artist I ensured each job went through preflight and was packaged and ready to be completed by the Production Designers. I also trained our newly formed team of Production Designers in our India office and coordinated work to them when we hit our workload capacity in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

My entry point into Target... I Coordinated with Attorneys, Paralegals and outside counsel to draft documents related to active cases or employee disciplinary measures.

I was hired to start-up and run the small Marketing Department from by sourcing equipment, acquiring software, billing vendors and hiring/leading a small design team. I collaborated with sales people, business owners and vendor partners to design menus, signage and all collateral needed for business start-up and vendor promotions.