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Nichole Thomas

Charlotte,NC

Summary

With a strong understanding of the elements of Design that bring balance and symmetry to your life. Nichole Thomas makes indoor/outdoor spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements and selecting essential and decorative items, such as colors, lighting, and materials. Resulting in a peaceful and functional environment. As well as adding to her talents, focusing on personal artwork featured on HGTV, and Wescover. Striving to add the passion to any project. On a personal note, charity work and public speaking are the rounded elements that bring her vision together.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Skillshare

Principal Teacher

Job overview

  • Teaching educational videos with online classes in design
  • Focusing on Interior design, acrylic pour art, and design 101
  • Video Production
  • Sharing wisdom, experience, and trusted techniques
  • Editing with Canva, Illustrator, Indesign, Adobe

Nichole Thomas

Interior Designer

Job overview

Key responsibilities:

An understanding of design forecasting, staying on top of trends. A strong knowledge of installation and communication with contractors. Attention to detail, also innovative and critical thinking. Specifically an understanding of lighting installations, plumbing and fixtures for kitchens and bathrooms, and requirements therein for proper hygiene and access. Working with contractors, and a strong need to understand and meet local and federal regulations and manage budgets and timelines. Utilizing design UX psychology to better determine a demographics needs and wants. Creating renderings for a visual reference for clients in a dollhouse setting. With the help of programs such as 5D planner, sketchup, and Auto Cad. Providing samples for clients, along with trade accounts to access discounts. Managing returns, invoices, and budgeting.

The Flipping El Moussas HGTV

Design Consultant

Job overview

  • The Flipping El Moussa's" HGTV
  • Provided design services from lighting, staging, and most importantly customized artwork and colors to show on TV.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Last Christmas Music Video

Production Designer

Job overview

  • Develop and execute the visual concept of the music video
  • Identify a design style for sets, locations, graphics and lighting
  • Conduct Necessary Research
  • Create art and props
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Source products, materials and samples to provide design options to the production
  • Track the scope of work of each project
  • Implement design strategies and plans
  • Communicate with vendors and all department heads
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Wescover

Featured Artist
01.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
  • Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
  • Displayed portfolio to show off best work to potential clients and promote skills and value.

Light 4 Life

Candle Designer
01.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
  • Supporting a charitable company to gift / sell candles to brand my own endevors.

HGTV

Design Producer / Tough Love with Hilary Farr
08.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
  • Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas, and segments.
  • Developed production plans and organized resources to achieve prompt delivery of projects.
  • Monitored production and evaluated performance against set targets, making adjustments to areas of weakness.
  • Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
  • Developed schedules for production, editing, and duplication for timely delivery.
  • Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Hired, trained and managed production staff and crew members to build highly qualified team and boost overall performance.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase production efficiency.
  • Coordinated with vendors to obtain supplies needed for shoots at best value for money.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
  • Enforced adherence with safety regulations and industry standards to keep productions compliant.
  • Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
  • Participated in design meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
  • Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
  • Drove to sites, kept weekly invoices of mileage.
  • Managed personal assistant's.

Kind Campaign

Public Speaker
01.2013 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Bring awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl against school bullying
  • Constructing school assemblies and educational curriculums.
  • Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
  • Implemented stories and anecdotes into speeches to make information more entertaining.
  • Used various social media platforms for media and blogger outreach.
  • Produced and distributed brochures, newsletters and press kits.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.

Education

The Art Institute of Raleigh
Raleigh- Durham

Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design

Skills

  • Training and Development
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Cultural Awareness
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Software Proficiency
  • Problem-Solving
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Decision-Making
  • Self-Motivated
  • Sketch-up
  • 5d Planner
  • Designing programs
  • Fixture design
  • Prop design
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Design modeling
  • Logo design
  • Design concept verification
  • Public Speaking

Accomplishments

  • Editorial shoot with Wescover
  • Design Producer on HGTV
  • Business Owner at NT Design
  • Principal Teacher at Skillshare

Timeline

Design Producer / Tough Love with Hilary Farr

HGTV
08.2023 - 09.2023

Featured Artist

Wescover
01.2015 - 01.2020

Candle Designer

Light 4 Life
01.2015 - 01.2020

Public Speaker

Kind Campaign
01.2013 - 01.2015

Principal Teacher

Skillshare

Interior Designer

Nichole Thomas

Design Consultant

The Flipping El Moussas HGTV

Production Designer

Last Christmas Music Video

The Art Institute of Raleigh

Bachelor of Arts from Fashion Design
Nichole Thomas