Nathan Norman

Experience

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  Home Consignment Center

  Jul 2007 - Sept 2008

  Merchandise Coordinator

  • Arranged new merchandise to create optimal shopping experience.• Processed customer sales and informed them of store policies. • Assembled, cleaned, and maintained merchandise to ensure highest possible profit margin upon sale.

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  EXPRESS

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2011

  Sales & Stock Associate, Denim Expert

  • Guided customers through merchandise selection, sizing, and purchase process.• Increased customer loyalty through exceptional customer service and credit card signups.• Maximized store revenue by up-selling additional merchandise to customers.

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  Lake Forest II: Sun & Sail Club

  Jul 2011 - Oct 2013

  Front Desk Administrator & Facility Services Officer

  • Welcomed, directed, and assisted all members and guests entering clubhouse. • Enforced CC&R rules and regulations for a 3,300 home community. • Responsible for locking up building and ensuring grounds are secure at closing.

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  Congo Leadership Initiative

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2013

  Design Advisor

  • Spearheaded a complete visual overhaul of CLI's brand identity. • Created annual report and branding materials to increase revenue.• Directly oversaw the creation of all brand collateral and promotional materials.

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  JoAnne Artman Gallery

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  Videographer & Gallery Assistant

  • Filmed and edited videos of monthly Laguna Artwalks for promotional use. • Assist with daily tasks to keep gallery running smoothly.• Arranged and maintained artwork to ensure quality visitor experience.

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  SearchCore Inc

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Graphic Designer

  • Digitally landscaped homes leading to higher conversion among potential buyers. • Designed brand identities and collateral to boost consumer trust. • Formatted, organized, and maintained digital assets on eCommerce websites.

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  Newport Beach Film Festival

  Apr 2014 - May 2014

  Graphic Design Intern

  • Created promotional materials for independent films.• Increased ticket sales for the 2014 Newport Beach Film Festival.

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  ChargeTech

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2017

  Design Director

  • Employee #1. Helped scale ChargeTech from $500K to $10MM in sales.• Developed ChargeTech’s visual identity across all customer touchpoints.• Built separate B2B and B2C marketing campaigns and sales funnels.

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  Conservaco, LLC

  Sept 2017 - Jul 2018

  Senior Graphic Web Designer

  • Produced digital and print marketing materials for 15 clients across 6 industries.• Created graphics for 10 internationally backed crowdfunding campaigns.• Tripled the productivity of my team by implementing new workflows and software.

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  American Dawn®

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2021

  Creative Services Manager

  • Designed globally distributed marketing materials, helping lead ADI to $300 million in annual sales.• Managed ADI’s $500,000 yearly media buying budget.• Created design systems and SOP guidelines for all marketing procedures.• Established and maintained ADI’s online library of over 20,000 visual assets.

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  Snax Media

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Crafted print and digital marketing materials for 18 clients across 7 industries.• Designed YouTube thumbnails for sports, tech, and podcast brands that generated over 7.2 million views and $56,000 in yearly ad revenue.• Optimized daily workflows to increase production speed and visual cohesion.

  • Project-Based Graphics & Web Designer

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Lead Designer / Art Director

    Nov 2021 - Oct 2022
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  Beautifully Understood

  Oct 2022 - now

  Founder + Creative Director

  /// Transforming text into easy to understand visual communication that elevates brands.• Craft bespoke brand identities, digital marketing, and print materials for clients.• Responsible for understanding industry trends and emerging technologies.• In charge of all client acquisition, communication, and retention.