Nicole Graf
Graphic Design and Promotions
I LOVE WHAT I DO
Visual communication is the key to success. My passion to promote others has empowered a small entertainment group to grow as the premier shadow cast of the Hudson Valley. I am enthusiastic about expanding my skills as a promoter and visual communicator. Allow my contributions and expertise to make your projects and events shine!
Selected works
EXPERIENCE
2023 - Present
Graphics & Entertainment
Nicole Graf Designs, LLC
August 2000 - Present
Promoter/Producer
The Apoca-Lips Cast
November 2013 - April 2024
Prepress Lenticular Specialist
The Mines Press, Inc.
April 2007 - November 2013
Graphic Designer
Grey Printing Graphics & Services
May 2006 - April 2007
Creative Assistant
Bruce McGaw Graphics
April 2004 - November 2005
Graphic Artist
Heaven & Earth Works
March-May 2005
Graphic Design Intern
Neuberger Museum
March 2002 - August 2003
Design Assistant
Communications & Graphics
Dutchess Community College
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organize events
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entertainment contract writer and negotiations
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marketing and promotions
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publication and advertising design
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social media art and advertising
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graphic animations
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director of photography and videography teams
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photo editing
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video editing and production
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layout and typography
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book design
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logo design
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designs for brochures, flyers, postcards, labels, stickers
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stationery design: business cards, letterhead, envelopes
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lenticular postcards, wallet cards, posters, rulers and bookmarks
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clean up of artwork for plating and variety of print vendors
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scanning and document conversion
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adjust art and order dies for foil stamping and embossing
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color calibration and Pantone matching for digital presses
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preflight and package art for other print vendors
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print production: hot presses, book binding, digital prints, large format printing, copiers, stapling, collating, cutting, mounting, framing.
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direct communications with clients, artists, venues, sales, platemakers, printers, production, and shipping
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coordinate file organization and archiving
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timely coordination from concept to production
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multi-tasker who meets expected deadlines
TECHNOLOGY
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite • Power Illusion • Imagiam Lenticular Suite • Canva • Microsoft Office Suite • Google Workspace • Meta Business Suite • Microsoft Teams • TeamViewer • Zoom • FTP services (Dropbox, Hightail, WeTransfer); Familiar with G7 • Creo • Fiery • HTML • CSS; Efficient use of both Mac and Windows OS.