Edward is a 15 year veteran of the newspaper industry versed in GRAPHIC DESIGN, PRESENTATION MEDIA, MARKETING, and CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS. This includes the quality control of layouts to and from outsource designers, developing brand campaigns for small/midsize clients, the facilitation of internal workflow processes, and business-to-business presentations – from one-on-one meetings to corporate events.

Experienced in the creative aspects of project management: directing photography, copywriting, and other team designers.

Proficient in PREPRESS: color separations, trapping, digital color correction, style sheets, and collect-for-output. As well as PRESENTATION MEDIA: color proofs, mock-ups, mounting and framing (for print) and photography, video capture, video editing, audiovisual setup, and event presentation (for video).

Experienced in:
Art directing photo shoots, HD video and photography
Creative problem solving
Scanning, archiving, and digital file management
Digital comps, layout, and design
Hardware purchasing
Digital video
High dollar sales
Illustration
Print coordination and production
Client relations/resolving client concerns
Layouts and design, templates
Image manipulation/retouching
Needs assessment, planning, and strategy
Advertising copywriting
Marketing campaigns, promotions, and PR efforts
Retail advertising/point-of-purchase
Newspaper and magazine layout

Contact Edward Isamu Nicholas by phone/text 832-421-2930 or at edward_nicholas@yahoo.com.

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