Greater Chicago Area
“I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise I won’t bore you.” — David Bowie 👨🎤✨️ "I have no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange." - Agent Dale Cooper 🕵♂️✨️ 🦄 🪄 Nicole is an artistic administrative professional and out-of-the-box thinker. Run-of-the-mill? Nah. She’s more run-of-the-wand. While some people just clock in, she conjures, turning “to-dos” into “ta-das” and being summoned when businesses need a spark of creative magic and chaos coordinating. Driven by a powerhouse personality trifecta, INFJ (the rarest Myers-Briggs type), a wit-sharp Ravenclaw, and an eccentric, forward-thinking Aquarius, she brings strong organizational skills, big-picture visions, deep empathy, and a strategic, creative mindset that transforms every project she casts her spell on. ✨️ 🌈 With Jim Henson being one of her biggest heroes of inspiration, Nicole believes in the Richard Penner work philosophy to strive to be a Kermit the Frog. "Have a creative vision and no ego. Recognize the unique talents of those around you. Attract weirdos. Manage chaos. Show kindness. Be sincere."✨️ 👩🏻🎨 ✍️ As an artist, Nicole's work invites you into a world where glitter meets graveyards and fantasy dances with the bizarre. Whether sketching portraits or bringing whimsical monsters to life, her work celebrates that the strange is beautiful, the weird is welcome, and being unapologetically yourself is the greatest masterpiece of all. ✨️ 👩🏻💻💭 When she’s not immersed in her own creative projects, Nicole has applied her innovative thinking and versatile skills across marketing and administration roles, wearing many hats to drive success with a unique, creative approach while keeping projects flowing smoothly. She’s now excited to bring that same creative energy and collaborative magic to a new remote administrative role with a company that embraces imagination, supports work-life balance, and encourages the innovative spirit of an eccentric mind.✨️ ℹ️ Why the overuse of the ✨️ emoji? Because it reflects my vibe and my love for leaving a little touch of my magic where ever I go.
Industry: Art / Design Creator of handmade art inspired by horror, fantasy, pop culture, and metaphysical healing, offering freelance desktop publishing and design services. Manages all aspects of e-commerce, order fulfillment, and vendor relations to grow a thriving independent art business. • Designed/maintains a Wix portfolio website • Regularly update followers through WordPress blog and social media posts • Manages e-commerce sales, shipping, and transactions across Etsy, Amazon, USPS, PayPal, and Square • Handles bookkeeping and expense tracking using QuickBooks Self Employed • Coordinates printing and fulfillment with remote vendors • Sells exclusive limited-edition art on consignment at Closet Collectibles retail shop in Crete, IL, working closely with store staff for inventory and restocking • Experience vending at local events and managing in-person sales • Work owned or gifted to notable figures in the entertainment and horror genre communities
Industry: Real Estate Built and executed comprehensive digital marketing strategies for a real estate title company and its three subsidiaries (a mortgage company, luxury realtor, and their brokerage) driving organic growth from zero to 2,400+ social media followers and 12.9k+ monthly impressions without paid advertising. Managed multi-channel content creation, SEO, email campaigns, and media outreach to increase brand visibility, engagement, and local market recognition. •Created and managed email marketing templates, campaigns, and subscriber lists in Wix; sent targeted email and SMS surveys and event reminders •Planned marketing schedules and content strategies using Google Calendar and Loomly •Scheduled social media posts in Loomly and updated LinkInBio backlinks to optimize traffic flow •Managed social media engagement by responding promptly to comments and direct messages, fostering positive community interactions and timely customer support •Re-designed and maintained the company Wix website to improve user experience and SEO •Attended weekly brainstorm meetings with Brand Manager and Business Development teams to align marketing efforts •Produced monthly housing market reports and wrote blog posts to engage subscribers •Coordinated local business interviews and curated spotlight features for community engagement •Researched community events for staff participation and brand exposure •Scheduled and supplied media assets for executive interviews with vendors •Designed print and digital marketing assets using Canva •Managed marketing tasks and documentation in Google Business Suite •Developed a process for tracking masterclass registrations using Wix and Google Sheets •Responded to website inquiries, reviews, and efficiently forwarded leads to relevant staff
Industry: Luxury Real Estate / Auctions Served as Marketing and Executive Assistant to the President, leading digital marketing efforts, managing CRM systems, and coordinating internal operations in a fast-paced luxury real estate and auction environment. Promoted from contractor to employee in recognition of strong performance and initiative. • Maintained, filed, tracked, and completed items for various marketing projects • Compiled data and created visual Power Point marketing reports • Managed the company's social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter • Posted Property Tours and Promo videos on Youtube • Worked closely with agents to ensure deadlines are met for auction timelines • Maintained AttractZen CRM system for sales leads and marketing campaigns • Created Email Marketing templates, scheduled Drip Campaigns, and tracked delivery rates • Communicated with media vendors and supplied creative assets by deadlines • Compiled expense reports for accountant via Google Sheets • Created Promo.com videos and Canva designs for social media and brochures • Created and maintained SOPs, task lists and surveys in Google Drive via Docs, Sheets, and Forms • Scheduled meetings, Zoom webinars and training courses • Followed up with Zoom Webinar guests for bios, photos, and presentation outlines • Tracked training course attendees, distributed certificates and and added certified agents to Wordpress website • Worked directly with agents to conduct Take 5 feature interviews • Maintained Wordpress blog • Monitored the general company inbox in Gmail, answered inquiries and forwarded to staff • Researched Airbnb and hotels options for Auction Managers' travel accommodations • Project lead who moved company processes from one CRM system to another and trained staff on how to utilize it
Industry: Custom Apparel/Printing Oversaw end-to-end order processing for custom apparel across multiple print methods, serving as the main point of contact between clients and internal teams. Ensured accuracy, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction through detailed order management, cross-department coordination, and responsive customer service. • Received, analyzed, scheduled and entered contract purchase orders, custom requests, and artwork files into ShopWorks for Direct To Garment, Screen Print, Embroidery and Vinyl Transfer orders • Sent order proofs to customers for pre-production approval • Worked closely with the Designers, Production Staff, Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse, and Accounting to ensure orders met deadlines • Gave quotes and answered client's questions and concerns via email, phone, and in the showroom • Processed delivery receipts and collected payment for pickup orders