Nicole Zimmermann

Nicole Zimmermann currently serves as a Marketing & Public Relations Specialist at Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) since February 2017, where Nicole develops and designs marketing materials to promote programs and services to various stakeholders. Previously, Nicole worked at La Grange Public Library as a part-time Graphic Designer and Marketing and PR Coordinator, earning the John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations award in 2015. Additional experience includes freelance journalism for Patch.com and various roles at Starbucks Coffee Company, including Operations Project Manager and Store Manager. Nicole also served as a TEFL English Teacher in Japan and held the position of Marketing Director at Central City Credit Union, implementing comprehensive advertising campaigns. Educationally, Nicole holds a BA in Public Relations, Advertising, and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with prior studies that included a theater minor and coursework in art and political science.