Nicole Friend

Nicole Friend is a Senior Manager at American Express, focusing on business development for the APPS Team within Global Merchant & Network Services since September 2023, after previously serving as a Manager in the same area. Prior experience includes a Business Development MBA Internship at American Express, and a range of roles at Real Chemistry, where responsibilities included Associate Account Director, Senior Account Manager, and Account Manager. Earlier positions include Senior Account Executive at Medical Dynamics, as well as account roles at Coyne PR, RVD Communications, and a retail internship at Michael Kors. Nicole holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications with a Business Minor from Elon University, in addition to completing an Interior Design Certificate Program at Parsons School of Design and ongoing studies at the New York School of Interior Design.