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Nicole Marie C. Laredo

Santa Clara,CA

Summary

With a proven track record at Hogarth Worldwide, I excel in project management and teamwork, consistently driving process improvements and delivering high-quality graphic production. My expertise encompasses leading teams, optimizing workflows, and demonstrating strong leadership paired with technical proficiency in graphic design. Key achievements include streamlining operations and boosting team productivity, underscoring my commitment to excellence and collaboration.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graphic Production - Project Manager

Hogarth Worldwide
01.2017 - Current
  • Active participant in quarterly planning stages
  • Assist with Planet Resourcing for a team of 40, ensuring accurate attendees for all project meetings
  • Manage timelines and deliverables for up to 12 projects per quarter via the Project Trackers, while also building and updating Localization Guides, ensuring seamless standards are applied
  • Maintain project progress by tracking deadlines, communicating shifts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation

Graphic Designer

Freelance
06.2013 - Current

Actively seeking freelance & contract opportunities. Previous work includes digital & print design, re-branding, web/logo design, social media management, and digital consulting. Recent Projects:

SOL Audio & Visual: Branding, Logo, Website Designer & Dev | 2020 - Present

Lend A Hand Foundation: Web/Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager | 2015 - 2018

Creative Flow Open Mic: Co-Founder & Operations Manager | 2014 - 2017

Graphic Production Team Lead

Hogarth Worldwide
04.2019 - 07.2021
  • Lead multiple teams of production artists responsible for creating web graphics for product launches and updates in 72 locales
  • Strong leadership, project management, and a keen eye for detail
  • Leveraged expertise in graphic design, Photoshop, and web/HTML email production to deliver high-quality visuals under tight deadlines, while also providing technical guidance utilizing various supporting software
  • Coordinated cross-functional team communications, strategizing, training, and ensuring strict file quality control

Graphic Production Artist - Sr. Artist

Hogarth Worldwide
01.2017 - 04.2019
  • Team acquired; same responsibilities as listed below

Graphic Production Artist

TEKsystems
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Supported the Retail vertical by managing digital client deliverables while ensuring pixel-perfect layouts, technical integrity, and adherence to design standards
  • Trained new hires and contributed to new channel initiatives
  • Optimized image assets for web development, collaborated across teams, managed workflows in a dynamic environment, and assisted in creating documentation and standards—all while troubleshooting errors and prepping files

Web Production Artist

PartyCity (eCommerce)
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Responsible for producing high quality product and content images on Partycity.com's website via Photoshop
  • Multi-tasked in a deadline driven environment remaining meticulous and methodical through projects
  • Collaborated across merchandising department, photography studio, web designers, all while interfacing with the Creative Director

Associate Content Producer

The Pearson Foundation
12.2013 - 01.2014
  • Supported Common Core System of Course Curriculum
  • Asset sourcing and selection, tracking for new and previous asset allocations, and QA testing for those assets on tech devices

Sales Specialist

Apple Inc
11.2010 - 09.2013
  • Provided technology solutions via Apple products & services delivering consumer workshops to both students & Parents
  • Facilitated in-store Apple Summer Camps of 2012-2013 while simultaneously coordinated and trained 6 in-store Field trip groups averaging 30 kids
  • Active member of Visual team participating in 20+ overnight resets
  • Participated in R002 Palo Alto Flagship NSO helping to build new store for 2012 grand opening on University Ave - Palo Alto CA

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

The Art Institute of California
San Francisco
06-2013

Skills

  • Project management
  • Planning & Resourcing
  • Documentation & Organization
  • Production planning

Certification

Google Foundations of Project Management - Spring 2024


McKinsey & Company Business Leadership Certification- Fall 2024 Cohort



Interests

Passionate about music, hiking, cooking, entertaining, and organizing memorable events

Timeline

Graphic Production Team Lead

Hogarth Worldwide
04.2019 - 07.2021

Graphic Production - Project Manager

Hogarth Worldwide
01.2017 - Current

Graphic Production Artist - Sr. Artist

Hogarth Worldwide
01.2017 - 04.2019

Graphic Production Artist

TEKsystems
10.2015 - 12.2016

Web Production Artist

PartyCity (eCommerce)
06.2014 - 03.2015

Associate Content Producer

The Pearson Foundation
12.2013 - 01.2014

Graphic Designer

Freelance
06.2013 - Current

Sales Specialist

Apple Inc
11.2010 - 09.2013

Google Foundations of Project Management - Spring 2024


McKinsey & Company Business Leadership Certification- Fall 2024 Cohort



Bachelor of Science - Advertising

The Art Institute of California
Nicole Marie C. Laredo