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Nijel Christie

Nijel Christie

Richmond,VA

Summary

A Richmond based communications specialist and creative adept at aligning cross-departmental objectives to facilitate high-quality, on-time digital/physical productions and long-term success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Media Planner

Horizon Media
2022.02 - Current
  • Oversaw online media buying procedures and social marketing channels for Golden Corral, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen , Honda and various other clients
  • Handled client-facing business opportunities, developing media content plans for third parties.
  • Prepared performance analysis reports on media properties, presenting findings to clients.
  • Developed presentations, execution plans and tracking metrics for each campaign.
  • Developed integrated campaign strategies, incorporating media outreach initiatives across multiple verticals to create unified branding.
  • Fostered inter-agency relationships with creative teams, aligning company-wide efforts to optimize media throughput.
  • Identified and monitored KPIs for new and existing digital media properties.

Social Media Specialist

EAB Royall And Company
2020.03 - 2022.01
  • Created year long, multi-channel social media content for over a dozen higher education clients.
  • Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
  • Increased college admissions through social media.
  • Conducted weekly updates to social media campaigns to optimize client campaigns.
  • Maintained colleges social media presence by creating content, monitoring multiple social platforms, and monitoring responses.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various colleges.
  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite to develop creative designs.
  • Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.

Art Directer

EAB Royall And Company
2018.03 - 2020.02
  • Developed creative design for direct mail, brochures, banners, and signs for over a dozen higher education clients.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Collaborated with content and marketing teams to confirm design compliance with brand guidelines.
  • Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
  • Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.

Lead Graphic Designer

United Jewish Federation
2017.08 - 2018.11
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs for various stakeholders within the Tidewater Jewish Community. This includes collaborations with local businesses, religious organizations, and non-profit organizations.
  • Implemented design feedback from external and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Completed final touches for projects before rollout.
  • Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Utilized typography techniques to create compelling designs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Conc. in Creative Advertising

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
05.2017

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Creative Strategies
  • Consumer Analysis
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Fine Arts Training
  • Animation Production
  • Communication Strategy Development

Timeline

Social Media Planner - Horizon Media
2022.02 - Current
Social Media Specialist - EAB Royall And Company
2020.03 - 2022.01
Art Directer - EAB Royall And Company
2018.03 - 2020.02
Lead Graphic Designer - United Jewish Federation
2017.08 - 2018.11
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications, Conc. in Creative Advertising
Nijel Christie