advertising
design
art
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RÉSUMÉ
EDUCATION
Otis College of Art and Design
Los Angeles, CA
BFA Advertising Design
May 2006
La Scuola de Leonardo da Vinci
Florence, Italy
Fall 2002
AWARDS
2009- Silver ADDY- Identity System
2009- Silver ADDY- Poster Campaign
2008- Gold ADDY- Logo Design
EXPERIENCE
ATOMdesign:: Art Director
2008-2009
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 Director
2007-2008
Clients include: Cox Communications, Valley Metro, YMCA, National Bank of Arizona, Arizona Town Hall,and Cigna Medical Group. Being an advertising agency, RR Partners offered me an opportunity to work in a fast paced environment. It was a team orientated environment but had a lot of room for personal growth.
Walt Disney Entertainment:: Parade Lead
2006-2007
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:: Performer
2001-2006
Portrayed classic Disney characters in Disney's Electrical Parade and Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams.
Freelance Designer
2006-Current
Companies include: Ocean Pacific (OP), Otis College of Art and Design, Circa 1820 Quilting, US Database, Project Greenbag, and Lobanoba Productions. I work with clients to meet their individual design goals and manage all aspects of production.
Deutsch Inc. LA:: Creative Intern
2006
Helped the creative department on numerous design pieces for clients including: Old Navy, California Cheese, Chevy, Cicis Pizza and United Healthcare
Young & Rubicam:: Creative Intern
Helped incorporate the YR brand in their office by creating wall murals and installation art.
Freelance Photographer
2004-2006
Companies include: Burke Williams Spas, Lauren Fish Designs, and Ebba Los Angeles
COMPUTER SKILLS
proficient in:
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Office
working knowledge of:
FIle Maker Pro, Quark Xpress, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Flash
HAND SKILLS
Concepting, storyboarding, photography, drawing, painting, illustration
CONTACT ME
laurie.m.nickerson_gmail.com
714.271.1480
LAURIE NICKERSON
ART DIRECTOR