Nicholas Nelson

Nicholas Nelson has a diverse range of work experience in the design and marketing industry. Nicholas is currently working as the Creative Director at Accelevents, where they are responsible for defining and managing the creative vision of the company. Previously, they worked as a Brand Designer for the same company.

Prior to their current role, Nicholas worked as a self-employed Branding/Marketing Design Consultant, where they strategized and executed contracts and freelance projects for various industries. Nicholas also established and managed a design consultancy specializing in healthcare, branding, non-profit, and retail industries, working with notable clients such as TEDx, Microsoft, and Adobe.

Nicholas also has experience working at Microsoft as a Senior Designer, where they implemented a global design system to streamline asset development. At Smartsheet, Nicholas was a Senior Brand Designer and played a key role in shaping and developing the global brand identity of the company.

Earlier in their career, Nicholas worked as an Art Director at Fierce, Inc., overseeing design management and brand development. Nicholas also worked as a Senior Marketing Designer at BDA, Inc., where they were responsible for global marketing design projects for Fortune 500 accounts.

Other notable positions Nicholas has held include Marketing Designer at Dilusso Homes, Senior Packaging Designer at Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Senior Branding Designer at The San Francisco Chocolate Factory, and Senior Graphic Designer at Avila Design Architecture.

Throughout their career, Nicholas has developed strong skills in web design, SEO optimization, branding, marketing, presentation design, and project management. Nicholas has a proven track record of delivering high-quality results and has worked with a range of notable clients and companies.

Nicholas Nelson has a diverse education history in design and management. In 1998 to 2001, they obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design from The Art Institutes International Minnesota. Nicholas later pursued a Double Major in Advertising Management and Management and Leadership, with a Minor in Design Management, from the Portland State University - School of Business from 2011 to 2012.

Nicholas continued to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of design by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Design Management from The Art Institutes from 2010 to 2012. Nicholas also completed an Associate of Arts - AA degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institutes International-Minnesota in 1998 to 2000.

In terms of certifications, Nicholas has several notable achievements. Nicholas obtained a User Experience Design Professional Certification from General Assembly in 2018, as well as a Certificate in UX Design from The Interaction Design Foundation in 2020. Nicholas further enhanced their expertise with a Google UX Design Certificate in 2021.

Additionally, Nicholas obtained various certifications to complement their design skills. Notable certifications include Brand Strategy for Designers and Storytelling for Designers from LinkedIn in 2021, Advertising Foundations and UX Design: 7 Implementation Planning from LinkedIn in 2018, and Webflow Layout Certification from Webflow in 2023 (future certification). Other certifications include those in project management, user experience, and software-specific updates from platforms such as LinkedIn and lynda.com.

Overall, Nicholas Nelson has a comprehensive educational background spanning graphic design, advertising management, design management, and user experience design. Nicholas continues to expand their expertise through various certifications to stay up-to-date with industry trends and improve their skills.