Sandy Nickel
About Me
I am an innovative Graphic Designer with 5+ years experience in Graphic Design; Packaging Design; Product Photography; Photo Retouching; Video Editing; Motion Graphics and student/personal experience in Web Design. I have project management experience, and am used to multi-tasking under pressure with tight deadlines while paying attention to detail. Excellent communication, people and listening skills. Focused on user experience and sensitive to target market interaction.
DESIGNER
Sandy Nickel
About Me
I am an innovative Graphic Designer with 5+ years experience in Graphic Design; Packaging Design; Product Photography; Photo Retouching; Video Editing; Motion Graphics and student/personal experience in Web Design. I have project management experience, and am used to multi-tasking under pressure with tight deadlines while paying attention to detail. Excellent communication, people and listening skills. Focused on user experience and sensitive to target market interaction.
GRAPHIC
DESIGNER
About
multi-media graphic Designer & package designeR
CALGARY, AB
WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR
I am currently working as a freelance Graphic Designer and I am always interested in a challenge in either a freelance, contractual or employee role.
I am willing to work in a temporary, part-time, or permanent role either remotely or on-site.
Please reach out to me at info@sandynickel.com to connect!
MY HOME OFFICE
I have a dedicated home office which is located in a private room with a lock. It is equipped with a 27” iMac, high speed internet, and a printer/scanner.
My subscriptions include Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Microsoft 365, Dropbox and royalty-free image/audio/video services.
MY WORK PASSIONS
I am fueled by my passion for creating visually appealing designs and understanding the nuances of digital design with user-system interaction.
I consider myself a ‘forever student,’ eager to both build on my creative and technical foundations in Graphic Design and expand my skills into Web Design; Digital Marketing; Motion Graphics; and Copywriting through continued coursework and professional development.
MY DESIGN BACKGROUND
I started Graphic Design work while I was yet in school in 2014.
I graduated with a college diploma in Graphic Design in 2015 and achieved an overall program average of 99%.
From digital photography, graphic design, video editing, motion graphics, web design to marketing …I LOVE IT ALL!
I have worked for the most part as a freelancer in a wide range of roles covering Graphic Design, Package Design, Product Photography and Video Editing.
Focus
My Expertise
- PHOTOSHOP 80%
- ILLUSTRATOR 80%
- INDESIGN 80%
- ACROBAT DC 80%
- PREMIERE PRO 60%
- AFTER EFFECTS 60%
- AUDITION 40%
- DREAMWEAVER 30%
- HMTL5 & CSS3 30%
- WORDPRESS (Divi Theme) 30%
- GRAPHIC DESIGN – PRINT 90%
- GRAPHIC DESIGN – DIGITAL 90%
- PACKAGE DESIGN 90%
- PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY 80%
- PHOTO RETOUCHING 80%
- VIDEO CAMERA OPERATION 60%
- VIDEO EDITING 60%
- corporate form design 50%
- MOTION GRAPHICS & animation 40%
- WEB DESIGN 30%
History
My Story
My first career that lasted over 20 years was in the telecommunication industry where my specialty was in the voice/telephone side of things. I selected the equipment; engineered the system and network design; programmed hands-on the telecom equipment and project managed all aspects of system/network installations and upgrades from concept to cut-over including capital and operating budgets. I worked in different telecom environments ranging from a service bureau producing CDR reporting; major accounts with a network provider; to managing a national voice network for a major financial institution.
Although I enjoyed telecommunications as I was able to use my creativity together with my technical analytical skills and people/ management skills, I decided to branch out in a different career direction. I discovered my greatest strengths were my people skills and that my creativity was the core essence of who I really was as a person.
Upon further reflection I realized that throughout my whole life I always enjoyed creative hobbies such as painting and crafts and was always drawn to Graphic Design.
I chose to go back to school graduating with a Graphic Design College Diploma in 2015. From the first day I sat at my desk in class I have never felt so much like this was absolutely the right choice and where I belonged. I applied myself whole-heartedly to the curriculum gleaning as much as I could from the learning experience and was usually the last one to leave the classroom when they came to lock the doors. I graduated with an overall 99% average of the whole program consisting of 20 courses.
I love every aspect of Graphic Design and I just can’t make up my mind yet which is my favourite area of expertise. I love the artistic aspect when taking and touching up photos to enjoying the technical side of web design.
With my combined background in Graphic Design, Project Management and Sales I would bring a unique skill set in creativity, attention to details, people / communication skills and planning my work scope to meet all deadlines.
If I end up working with or for you, I would be delighted to work in any creative project or endeavour you would have to offer and would apply myself wholeheartedly to produce the best visual and functional design for your unique message and vision!
graphic design - print & digital
Photo Retouching & composition
package design
Product Photography
Video editing & motion graphics
web design (student & personal level)
project management
sales - b2b & b2c
History
My Story
My first career that lasted over 20 years was in the telecommunication industry where my specialty was in the voice/telephone side of things. I selected the equipment; engineered the system and network design; programmed hands-on the telecom equipment and project managed all aspects of system/network installations and upgrades from concept to cut-over including capital and operating budgets. I worked in different telecom environments ranging from a service bureau producing CDR reporting; major accounts with a network provider; to managing a national voice network for a major financial institution.
Although I enjoyed telecommunications as I was able to use my creativity together with my technical analytical skills and people/ management skills, I decided to branch out in a different career direction. I discovered my greatest strengths were my people skills and that my creativity was the core essence of who I really was as a person.
Upon further reflection I realized that throughout my whole life I always enjoyed creative hobbies such as painting and crafts and was always drawn to Graphic Design.
I chose to go back to school graduating with a Graphic Design College Diploma in 2015. From the first day I sat at my desk in class I have never felt so much like this was absolutely the right choice and where I belonged. I applied myself whole-heartedly to the curriculum gleaning as much as I could from the learning experience and was usually the last one to leave the classroom when they came to lock the doors. I graduated with an overall 99% average of the whole program consisting of 20 courses.
I love every aspect of Graphic Design and I just can’t make up my mind yet which is my favourite area of expertise. I love the artistic aspect when taking and touching up photos to enjoying the technical side of web design.
With my combined background in Graphic Design, Project Management and Sales I would bring a unique skill set in creativity, attention to details, people / communication skills and planning my work scope to meet all deadlines.
If I end up working with or for you, I would be delighted to work in any creative project or endeavour you would have to offer and would apply myself wholeheartedly to produce the best visual and functional design for your unique message and vision!
graphic design - print & digital
Photo Retouching & composition
package design
Product Photography
Video editing & motion graphics
web design (student & personal level)
project management
sales - b2b & b2c
Graphic Design & package Exp
product Photography & Photo Editing exp
video editing & motion graphics exp
web design
Accomplishments
RECOGNITION
99% average
2015
Certificate of excellence
2004
top salesperson (toshiba western canada)
2013
letter of commendation
2004
Contact Me
Get In Touch
Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing my profile.
If you feel that I could be a good fit and potential contributor to your organization, I would be eager to meet with you and discuss how I can use my skills and experience to best meet your digital design needs.
I would accept either contract, freelancing or employee roles in a part-time or full-time capacity working either remotely or on-site.
Best Regards,
Sandy
CONTACT ME
GET IN TOUCH
Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing my profile.
If you feel that I could be a good fit and potential contributor to your organization, I would be eager to meet with you and discuss how I can use my skills and experience to best meet your digital design needs.
I would accept either contract, freelancing or employee roles in a part-time or full-time capacity working either remotely or on-site.
Best Regards,
Sandy