Laurie Nickerson :: Art Director

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Laurie Nickerson

:: a quirky gal with a glue gun ::

STANDARDS

ART DIRECTION

GRAPHIC DESIGN

PHOTOGRAPHY

TV PRODUCTION

STORYBOARDING

SKETCHING

GEEKERY

PUPPET DESIGN

TEXTILE DESIGN

MODEL MAKING

PACKAGING

DECOUPAGE

ASSEMBLAGE

BOOKBINDING

LETTERPRESS

COSTUME DESIGN

SEWING

PAINTING

PASTELS

BASKET WEAVING (for real.)

LAURIE NICKERSON :: LAS VEGAS, NV :: 714.271.1480

Portfolio

A sketchbook of sorts.pdf

Advertising
Concept
Interactive
Art
Reel

Advertising

Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Valley Metro
Valley Metro
3M: Removable Mounting Squares
3M: Masking Tape
3M: Double Stick Adhesive
Ignite the Night Happy Hour
Ignite the Night Happy Hour
ACEP Halloween
ACEP Halloween
ACEP Halloween
Stratosphere
Santa Fe Lanes
National Bank of Arizona
National Bank of Arizona
Arizona Charlie's Casino
Statosphere Labor Day
National Bank of Arizona
National Bank of Arizona
National Bank of Arizona
God's Garden Treasures
God's Garden Treasures
God's Garden Treasures
Influence Decisions
Influence Decisions
Influence Decisions

Concept

Thoughts Kit for Kids
Cox Communications
Cox Communications
Cox Communication
Cox Communication
Burlesque Costume Design
Burlesque Costume Design
Burlesque Costume Design
Burlesque Costume Design
Stratosphere Casino
Arizona Charlie's Casino
Arizona Charlie's Casino
Stratosphere Casino
Stratosphere Casino
Stratosphere Casino
Ron's Steak House
Ron's Steak House
Ron's Steak House

Interactive

Circa 1820 Business System

Project Greenbag Brochure

Project Greenbag Business Card

Art

Drawing

Shádynasty

Franklin

RFP Submission

Painting

Potato Warrior

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Photography

Textile Design

Textile Design

Textile Design

Textile Design

Textile Design

Textile Design

Textile Design

Reel

Stratosphere

Valley Metro

Ron's Steakhouse

LAURIE NICKERSON :: LAS VEGAS, NV :: 714.271.1480

About Me

about me
I am an odd duck.If I am not at work or puttering around my studio, you can find me knee deep in antiques. I love history and dusty relics. My dream vacations involve exploring dead people's houses, museums, and battlefields. I like to make things. Or break them, to put them back together. I've been doing this ever since I could hold glue sticks and googley eyes. I like solving problems and build puzzles blank side up. I am a musical theatre nut, but don't worry. If I blare my showtunes I will be wearing headphones. I am a performer by nature and am comfortable giving presentations or reciting lines from a play. Now don't freak out, but I am one of those weird left and right brained people. I thrive on structure, deadlines and organization. I find I am well suited in fast paced environments and can make complex problems easy to understand. Overall I am just a quirky girl who loves to create things.

LAURIE NICKERSON :: LAS VEGAS, NV :: 714.271.1480

resume

résumé
EDUCATIONOtis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CABFA Advertising DesignMay 2006La Scuola de Leonardo da VinciFlorence, ItalyFall 2002AWARDS2011- Gold ADDY- District 152011- Special Judge's Award- AAF Las Vegas2011- Gold ADDY- Self Promotion2009- Silver ADDY- Identity System2009- Silver ADDY- Poster Campaign2008- Gold ADDY- Logo Design2008- Buzz Award- Scripted Television: Best seamless integration of a brand into a sitcom or dramaEXPERIENCEStation Casinos:: Designer 2011-currentStation Casinos owns 19 gaming properties in the Las Vegas area. They range from high-end to neighborhood gambling halls. I produce print collateral including advertisements, environmental signage, outdoor boards, posters and direct mail. I have created brands for Pasta Cucina, Slices Pizzeria, and Ovation Theatre in addition to rebranding the Feast Buffet. Around the office, I have organzied our stock and logo libraries and have set up a job tracking system to ensure that no jobs fall through the cracks. American Casino & Entertainment Properties:: Designer2010-2011ACEP is the company umbrella for multiple casino properties in Nevada including the Stratosphere. I worked on design, advertisements, digital media, promotions, direct mail, and installations. The largest project I managed was Stratosphere's "New, Up, Down, and All Around" campaign which ran in multiple mediums and multiple markets. I also branded Ron's Steakhouse, Arizona Charlie's Party Pit, and rebranded the Level 8 Pool. ATOMdesign:: Art Director2008-2009 ATOMdesign is product development company that does everything from design of the product, packaging, identity to advertising. Clients are local, national, and international. In addition to creating award winning design pieces, I was the liaison between the clients and the company, I oversaw print production and worked as a project manager. RR Partners:: Art Director2007-2008 Clients include: Cox Communications, Valley Metro, YMCA, National Bank of Arizona, Arizona Town Hall, and Cigna Medical Group. I was a hands on Art Director and made many mock ups, models, and sketches. I also was responsible for RFPs, and was part of the team that rebranded Valley Metro. Walt Disney Entertainment:: Parade Lead2006-2007 Oversaw the Parade Performers in Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams, High School Musical Pep Rally, and A Christmas Fantasy Parade. I ensured the safety of the performers and the guests, managed rehearsals, kept the performers on schedule, and dealt with disciplinary issues. Walt Disney Entertainment:: Performer2001-2006 Portrayed classic Disney characters in Disney's Electrical Parade and Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams. Freelance Designer2006-2010Companies include: Ocean Pacific (OP), Otis College of Art and Design, Circa 1820 Quilting, US Database, Project Greenbag, and Lobanoba Productions. I worked with clients to meet their individual design goals and manage all aspects of production. Deutsch Inc. LA:: Creative Intern2006I helped the creative department on numerous design pieces for clients including: Old Navy, California Cheese, Chevy, Cicis Pizza and United HealthcareYoung & Rubicam:: Creative Intern2006 I helped incorporate the YR brand in their office by creating wall murals and installation art.Freelance Photographer2004-2006 Companies include: Burke Williams Spas, Lauren Fish Designs, and Ebba Los AngelesCOMPUTER SKILLSproficient in:Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Officeworking knowledge of:Flash, FIle Maker Pro, Quark Xpress, Final Cut ProHAND SKILLSproficient in:Concepting, Storyboarding, Photography, Drawing, Painting, Illustration

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LAURIE NICKERSON :: LAS VEGAS, NV :: 714.271.1480

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