Gained an influential creative voice in the company ...€¦ · Nia Technique, a global creative...

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Most recently Chris Thompson was a Graphic Designer at Nia Technique, a global creative lifestyle company focusing on fitness, wellness, music and dance. Chris naturally creates in all aspects of his life and is well-versed in visual ideation and brand identity, while also excelling in visual communication and project management, having most-recently led the creative direction of two of Nia’s flagship websites.

Graphic Design Multi-tasking

Project Management Brand Awareness

Adobe Photoshop Adobe IllustratorAdobe InDesign Adobe Premier

HTML & CSS Mailchimp

Wordpress WoocommerceShopify/Printful

Analytics Slack

Google G Suite Microsoft Office

Apple OS Google SketchUp

01. Computer 02. Knowledge

University of VermontBachelor of Science Major: Biological Sciences From August 1996 - June 2000

ColorDesignIllustrationTypographyPage LayoutSCRUM/AgileDesign TrendsSelf-managementCritical thinkingVisual ideationData analysisMultitaskingWeb & printInfluencingUI Design

21/2• Responsible for crafting business to client digital and print collateral intended to promote and build the company’s brands, products, and services while staying up-to-date on emerging design trends.

• Lead the creative direction of the company’s flagship websites Nianow and NiaTV, a video-on-demand streaming platform.

• Gained an influential creative voice in the company through hard work, attention to detail, and a proven ability to influence and pitch lucrative campaigns.

Nia Technique, Inc.Graphic DesignerFrom 2017 to Jan. 2020

• Creatively concept, direct, and manage all design collateral, web content & branding for the company, requiring a high-level of competence with the Adobe suite of creative software.

• Gained a familiarity with working under tight deadlines, with short lead times between accepting content, finalizing layout and design, and publication.

• Promote content and company brand by way of graphics, advertisements, newsletters and editorial for both digital & print campaigns. Plan and execute creative content for the week, month and beyond all while adhering to the company’s visual style.

8 Across the Margin/ATM PublishingCo-founder & Graphic DesignerFrom 2011 to present

Cinema Music Hiking Beer

Books Taco’s Travel Climbing

Chris has a proven ability to juggle multiple projects and deliver high-quality content in an organized and professional manner with an emphasis on expanding brand awareness and meeting tight deadlines. He also once built his own Ms. PacMan arcade because he was tired of giving the pizza shop down the street all of his quarters.

ENGLISHMother language

SPANISHConversational

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• Created original, age-appropriate illustrations and vector art to support the content specialists and in line with the company’s stated educational themes and goals.

• Contributed to an increase in sales and business exposure through creative contributions, promotional content and a re-design of company’s educational eMarketplace.

Let’s Babble OnGraphic DesignerFrom 2013 to 2016

Freelance Graphic DesignerFrom 2015 to 20205

• Clients have included: American Express, NYU, ExtraExtra Creative, United Technologies, ATM Productions, Shiner Pacific Films, Francis Pope Foundation, numerous small businesses & individuals.