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Nikki Tran

Creative Services Manager

Creative Small Business Owner

Freelance Designer

A Bit About Me

I'm a self-taught designer based in California. I started graphic design in the 5th grade due to my dad giving a burnt CD of Adobe Photoshop and told me, "Here, just play with this." I began creating MySpace layouts and coded for friends for fun. From then on, I practiced throughout most of my life and finally majored in Graphic Design. I can say my hobby turned into a career that I'm happy to be in!

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Besides designing, I love going to K-Pop or EDM concerts. Although I'm a bit shy and introverted which takes me awhile to warm up to people, I also love going out to eat and going on new adventures with friends!​​​​

Work Experience

Dec 2022 - Current

Apr 2025  - Current

Oct 2024 - Current

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

Apr 2019 - Apr 2022

Marshall B. Ketchum University

Creative Services Manager

  • Manage department design interns, providing onboarding, task delegation, and ongoing mentorship

  • Lead the design and visual integration of the University’s learning management system (Anthology/Blackboard)

  • Oversee the design and implementation of research-focused and academic-related websites, collaborating with internal departments and IT

  • Continue delivering high-quality design work across marketing materials, digital platforms, and campus-wide communications

 

Senior Graphic Designer

  • Report to the company's Associate Vice President and Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications

  • Simultaneously designed for a Higher Ed University and a health clinic

  • Develop graphics for emails, websites, advertisements, brochures, flyers, posters, banners and other promotional material

  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards.

  • Maintain organized archives of all completed projects for future reference.

  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

  • Optimize images for various digital platforms including webpages and social media channels.

  • Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) to create visually appealing designs.

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Creative Small Merch Business

Founder & Creative Director

  • Design and illustrate all products (stickers, acrylic charms, and print materials)

  • Design custom packaging for each product to elevate the unboxing and brand experience

  • Build and maintain my Shopify storefront

  • Source and coordinate with international manufacturers for sticker and charm production

  • Plan and manage social media marketing across X (formally known as Twitter) and Instagram to grow audience and drive sales

  • Oversee product photography, listing descriptions, and handle brand voice and content

  • Handle packaging and shipping for all customer orders with a focus on brand experience

  • Manage order fulfillment, inventory tracking, and customer support

  • Maintain bookkeeping, budgeting, and overall business operations

  • Receive 18–19 orders during soft launch, followed by 36–37 orders within 2 weeks of official launch

MD Total Wellness

Freelance Graphic Designer

  • Design a range of print and digital marketing materials including brochures, flyers, retractable banners, and full/half-page magazine ads to promote services and wellness programs. 

  • Develop clean, brand-consistent layouts that effectively communicated MD Total Wellness’s mission of personalized hormone and wellness care. 

  • Collaborated directly with medical office leadership to refine messaging and visual strategy across multiple touchpoints. 

  • Deliver print-ready assets on tight timelines while maintaining high quality and attention to detail. 

  • Ensure alignment with brand tone and target audience through thoughtful design choices and clear visual hierarchy. 

e4Hats

Graphic Designer + Machine Operator

  • Designed for production creation such as embroidery on caps, stickers, and t-shirts.

  • Captured professional photos of products for website using Lightroom.

  • Created cutline files for stickers.

  • Operated print and cut machines for heat transfer stickers and purchased required materials.

  • Operated DTG and heat press machines on T-shirts.

  • Brought in a new DTG printer for quicker production time, as well as great quality for t-shirts.

Creative Offset LLC

Graphic Designer + Machine Operator

  • Designed graphic backgrounds for company's mascot.

  • Drew monthly stickers for Anime events.

  • Sold merchandise using cash register and talked to customers at events.

  • Used customer service skills to answer e-mail inquires.

  • Created cutlines for variety of files via Illustrator.

  • Operated print and cut machines.

  • Applied different types of laminate onto vinyl sticker rolls.

Oct 2014 - Dec 2022

OCC Self-Paced Math Center

Math tutor & clerical 

  • Tutor college students ranging from Algebra to Trigonometry

  • Monitor and control testing desk while students take exams

  • Grade exams and file personal records

Education

California State of University, Fullerton

  • Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design

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