Nicole O'Shea

Microsoft The Gymboree Corporation and Orrick Projects include branding packaging identity print and website design THE GYMBOREE CORPORATION SENIOR M A NAGER, ART DIREC TION & DE S IGN

5 One of first in-house designers to be hired to the Creative Services Department on a full-time, permanent basis Instrumental role in building, staffing and creating work flow processes for the new Creative Services Department Partnered closely with Senior Creative Director and Brand Mangers to concept, design and execute seasonal campaigns and marketing strategies that drive high ROI and business growth for multiple brands. This included: in-store windows, events & promotions, packaging, advertising, signage, press kits, direct mail and signage Lead designer in launch and on-going seasonal marketing of Janeville, Gymboree's first women's brand and brand refresh of Gymboree. This included design and production supervision of storefront signage, shopping bags, gift boxes, gift cards, on-product packaging and operational sign kits Lead designer in new concept launch of Crazy 8 including logo, store front signage, windows, press kit, shopping bags, and gift boxes. Managed development and production of over 100+ on-product packaging designs includ- ing mechanicals and production specifications Organized team trainings and kept the department up-to-date with current design software and trends (continued next page)

Designed seasonal Visual Presentation Books for Old Navy Women's, Kid and Baby businesses Collaborated with Visual Mechandising partners to photograph Key Fashion Looks for each delivery Partnered closely with Creative Services team to implement seasonal marketing & signage into store directives MICHAEL OSBORNE DESIGN D E SIG NER 19 9 8 - 2 0 0 2

One of 3 design students selected per semester to work at on-campus design center. Designed and concepted brochures, posters and advertisements for University departments and marketing Prepared files for print and attended press checks at the on-campus printer education CA LIFORNIA STATE U N IV ERS ITY, C HIC O Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communications / Graphic Design Emphasis, May 1998 Bachelor of Fine Arts, French, May 1998

Study Abroad skills Strong leadership executive level presentation and public speaking skills Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines and priorities. High quality work standards. Detail-Oriented and exceptional "multi-tasker" Ability to prioritize, and get things done in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 6-Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop Knowlege and basic understanding of HTML 5, Content Site Management, and Responsive web design Extensive knowledge of pre-press production and multiple printing processes references Excellent references available upon request.

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Palm Computing, Sunsweet Growers and Microsoft GENTRY MAGAZINE D E SIG N INT ERN, S U MMER 1 9 93 & 1 9 9 4

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