Hannah Nichols

Experience

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  Freelance - Hannah Nichols Creative

  May 2009 - now

  Owner, Photographer, Designer

  Provide freelance design and photography services for individuals and small companies. Specialize in publication design, branding, event, and portrait photography.

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  Arnett Muldrow & Assoc

  Jul 2011 - Feb 2014

  Art Director and Graphic Designer

  Established logo and branding systems for communities across the USA with an emphasis on outreach and economic development. Performed print design, graphic art production, photography, collateral development, and website maintenance. Also performed admin/clerical duties including answering phones, filing, print and copy, etc.

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  Ambassador International Publishing

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2021

  Creative Director

  Design book covers and interior layouts, direct creative output within the company. Manage illustrators and designers, budgeting, develop marketing strategies for book releases, photograph book content, create web and press graphics, proof all print runs of books.

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  Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort

  Jul 2020 - Aug 2023

  Director of Marketing and Communications

  Design, oversee, and direct all marketing efforts on behalf of Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort. Utilize analytics and data to direct marketing decisions and ad buys, develop all print and digital media, manage a marketing staff. Maintain and update both Resort and Club websites, schedule social media, and use targeted communications to send the right message at the right time to the right guest. Serveas point of contact for external media partners and develop internal marketing strategies. Photograph and video Resort events, staff, and rental properties. Most notable project includes the building of our brand book and establishing guidelines for collateral use of the Fripp Island Resort brand. These pieces are used in the local and Southeastern Tourism market to attract visitors, guests, and property owners. Show less

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  Beaufort County

  Aug 2023 - now

  Public Information Officer & Communications Director

  Oversee the creation of dynamic and creative multimedia content and manage media relations for Beaufort County. I serve as the county's spokesperson, establish and implement communication procedures and policies, oversee budget, supervise communications staff, manage the county brand, prepare releases, develop communications strategies for Beaufort County Council and Administration, and establish positive, transparent, promotional county messaging.