C. Nicole Franklin
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic Events Coordinator with a proven track record at the American Red Cross, adept at managing high-profile events and fostering strong vendor relationships. Skilled in Adobe Design Suite and known for a personable approach.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fund Development Events Coordinator
American Red Cross
Dallas, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Plan with the fundraising team high-level recognition events for our individual and corporate donors of the North Texas region.
- Coordinate events and market them via the weekly newsletter.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand space requirements.
- Ensure invitations and save the dates are designed and mailed out
- Track RSVPs
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure project timelines and objectives are met
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to management
- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring quality and timelines of services
- Track event attendance and report to upper management
- Manage project budgets and expense reconciliation
Freelancer
Myself
Dallas , TX
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Design visual assets for digital campaigns, websites, social media, emails, and presentations.
- Create branding materials including logos, brand guides, and marketing collateral.
- Develop layouts and visuals for print media (brochures, flyers, posters, etc.).
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project goals and deliver creative solutions.
- Ensure consistency with brand guidelines and messaging across all designs.
- Revise and adapt designs based on feedback in a timely manner.
- Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
Graphic Designer
The Potter's House
Dallas, TX
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Provide digital and environmental designs for internal and external church-wide viewing of 30,000+ members including: weekly, ongoing, monthly, and seasonal marketing deliverables, the order of worship, announcements inserts, e-blasts, website content updates, logos, news magazine, annual church events and worship services collateral.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Cookie Society
Dallas, TX
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed and created the environmental, digital and print graphics for the client from time the building broke ground to its opening day. This included (Walls, Menus, T-shirt wall + apparel, gift cards, neon sign, floor graphics, etc.)
- Organized and served as a liaison for the client to ensure design integrity and quality control which was cost-saving for the client.
- Served as a personal consultant when conceptualizing the new storefront.
Education
Masters of Art - Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Baltimore, MD01.2019
Bachelors of Art - Advertising, Graphic Design
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05-2017
Instituto Europeo Design
Milan, Italy01.2015
Skills
- Adobe Design Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Consulting
- Personable
- Hard-working
Hobbies and Interests
- Event Coordinating
- Project Management
- Consulting
- Wedding Planning
- Graphic Design
Timeline
Fund Development Events Coordinator
American Red Cross
11.2024 - Current
Freelancer
Myself
09.2023 - 11.2024
Graphic Designer
The Potter's House
04.2022 - 09.2023
Freelance Graphic Designer
Cookie Society
04.2021 - 01.2022
Masters of Art - Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)
Bachelors of Art - Advertising, Graphic Design
Clark Atlanta University
Instituto Europeo Design
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