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ABOUT


NICK KROPELIN

Award-winning creative professional with efficient design concept-to-production
capability; effectively able to manage and prioritize projects, executing
multiple campaigns at one time. Comprehensive knowledge of both print and
digital design, photography, videography, communications and project management.

Specialties: Adobe Creative Suite, Email Marketing, Project Management,
Multi-phase Marketing Campaigns, Planning, Video, Trade Show Execution, Digital
Design, Email Design, SharePoint and Advertising.




PORTFOLIO

All
Campaigns
Design
Photography/Video



ESP Email Marketing

2020 ESP Catalog Covers

Ringleader Sports Nutrition

ESP Micro-Market & Vending Solutions

2019 ESP Catalog Covers

2018 ESP Catalog Covers

ESP Healthy Alternative Catalog Covers

2017 ESP Catalog Covers

2017 Vendor Portal Campaign

NoGii D’Lites Package Design

ESP Sales Meeting Room Signage

Goose Creek Airport Logo

Team Aspire Logo

Dormitory 101 Logo

Pain Cave Fitness

Cureative Nutrition Logo

Beyond Bronzed Mobile Spray Tanning

Abandoned Bandits Wildlife Rescue Center Logo

ESP Advertising

ESP Vehicle Wraps

2017 Supplement Your Revenue Campaign

2014 ESP Arnold Sports Festival Campaign

2016 ESP New Website Campaign

2014 ESP Functional Fitness Campaign

ESP Christmas Cards

2016 ESP Catalog Covers

2015 ESP Catalog Covers

2014 ESP Catalog Covers

2013 ESP Catalog Covers

ESP Grab & Go Covers

ESP Functional Fitness Catalog Covers

Functional Fitness Photoshoot

Europa Games Hartford Video

Europa Christmas Card Timelapse

EuropaSports.com Teaser





RESUME


EUROPA SPORTS PRODUCTS

Marketing/Communications Manager
2019 – 2024

 * Responsible for managing three quarterly publications, generating ROIs of
   70+%.
 * Collaborates with executive members to implement new Marketing programs and
   Brands.
 * Directs overall design across various mediums including Digital, Print,
   Social and Video.
 * Manages design team and conducts annual employee reviews.
 * Develops contracts for Sales and Purchasing groups to sell Marketing
   programs.
 * Oversees and maintains the Marketing department’s collective server.
 * Manages Europa Sports’ Email ASP with above industry average click/open
   rates.




KROPELIN DESIGNS

Freelance Designer
2008 – Present

 * Effectively executes design solutions for companies from various industries.
 * Clientele: Ovation Foods | Planet Keto | White Horse R&D | NoGii
   International, LLC | Dormitory 101 | Team Aspire | Wirk Co. | Winston-Salem
   Dash Baseball Team | IV Pure Inc. | Industrial Machine Service, Inc. | Mosaic
   Color & Additives | Polyreps Co. | Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte
   Courthouse | Beyond Bronzed Tanning | Pain Cave Fitness | Abandoned Bandits
   Wildlife Rescue Center | Sydney Alexander




EUROPA SPORTS PRODUCTS

Senior Graphic Designer
2017 – 2019

 * Project lead responsible for department publications that yield significant
   ROI.
 * Coordinates with management to establish strategic direction, recoveries and
   execution.
 * Responsible for the designs, concepts and layouts of the Marketing
   department’s projects.
 * Conducts employee interviews and coaches junior level designers.
 * Produces all videos that are part of Europa’s event recovery program.
 * Responsible for coordinating and communicating with external vendors.
 * Ensures that all concepts conform to Europa’s brand guidelines and standards.




EUROPA SPORTS PRODUCTS

Graphic Designer II
2014 – 2017

 * Design lead responsible for the creative process and concepts of company
   promotions.
 * Responsible for the production of award-winning quarterly print publications.
 * Point-person for the Communications department.
 * Conducts employee interviews for the Events and Communications departments.
 * Supports Europa Sports Products, onsite, at six trade show events annually.
 * Works effectively with department heads across the company.
 * Reviews and revises copy from multiple departments for internal and external
   publications.
 * Designs, codes and tests Europa Sports’ Email ASP.




EUROPA SPORTS PRODUCTS

Graphic Designer I
2012-2014

 * Works in concert with team members to produce digital and print advertising.
 * Designs and codes direct mail publications, resulting in business-to-business
   sales.
 * Designs covers and articles for three quarterly publications.
 * Develops quarterly publications from concept-to-completion, used as
   department recovery tools.
 * Produces graphics for all of Europa Sports Products’ trade show booths and
   displays.
 * Produces presentations and videos for events, social media and executive
   meetings.
 * Designs company apparel and swag.




POLYREPS RECYCLING CO.

Machine Operator, Construction, Shipping & Receiving
2001 – 2010

 * Operates Weima industrial grinders, loading material into containers for
   shipping.
 * Operates forklifts and Bobcat loaders, transporting materials between
   machines and storage.
 * Responsible for loading bulk trucks and offloading trailers, packing and
   wrapping pallets.
 * Removal of office areas to construct, air-tight, cleanrooms for CNC machine
   operations.




APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY

BFA, Graphic Design
2008 – 2011

 * Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
 * Dean’s List all years attended
 * Tennis Intramural UREC
 * Magna Cum Laude







SUMMARY

Well-motivated, enthusiastic, competitively driven, fast learner, experienced
with resolving problems by deadlines, exceptional time-management skills and
great listener; determined to push skills further in the field each day.


AWARDS

2013 ProAd Award – BMA Carolinas
2015 ProAd Award – BMA NCSC
2016 Award of Excellence – PICA Awards


WHAT THEY SAY?

> “Nick continues to be a tremendous asset to Europa and the overall Marketing
> team. He is a great, reliable team player that always delivers and contributes
> wherever needed. He is ready and eager to help with anything, which is greatly
> appreciated. His on-site event experience is very helpful during planning and
> show execution.“

> “We have a very strong Communciations team and Nick is a key part of it. He
> has continued to grow and has evolved into an extremely talented designer.
> Combined with his work ethic and “team first” attitude, he is truly a pleasure
> to work with on a daily basis. He has continued to excel, even with the advent
> of an increased workload. He’s a true asset to the Marketing department and
> Europa Sports Products.“

> “Nick is a tremendous asset to Europa and the overall Marketing team. He is a
> great team player that always delivers. He makes sure to contribute on
> necessary items and steps up in times of added responsibility. He is ready and
> eager to help with everything and anything, which is greatly appreciated.“

> “Nick is one of the most talented designers that I have ever had the pleasure
> to work with at Europa Sports Products. Nick has a tremendous work ethic and
> always a “team first” attitude. His talent combined with how quickly he nails
> designs makes him an asset to any marketing/design team.“

> “Nick is an excellent teammate that provides consistent and exceptional work.
> His communication skills are on point, and he listens and understands tasks
> that are requested. His turn around time is prompt, his email etiquette is
> pristine and so is his reputation as a designer.“

> “Nick has not only proven to be very creative with all sorts of design
> projects in the last few years, he has also shown great interpersonal and
> project management skills. He keeps being proactive and always looks to expand
> his skill set, while being the best team player that you could wish for.
> Nick’s workload is always high, but he takes it with a smile and keeps asking
> for more. Always ready for new challenges.“


SKILLS

 * Adobe Photoshop
   
   

 * Adobe InDesign
   
   

 * Adobe Illustrator
   
   

 * Adobe Dreamweaver
   
   

 * Adobe Lightroom
   
   

 * Adobe Premier Pro
   
   

 * Microsoft Office
   
   




EXPERIENCE

PRINT/DIGITAL DESIGN

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PHOTOGRAPHY

VIDEOGRAPHY







CONTACT

Does your company require design assistance?

Reach out for any needs you may have.

 * Charlotte, NC

 * Kropelinnr@Gmail.com



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