
Nikki Tran
Senior Graphic 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
December 2022 - Current
October 2024 - Current
June 2022 - December 2022
April 2019 - April 2022
October 2014 - December 2022
Marshall B. Ketchum University
Senior Graphic Designer
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Report to the company's Associate Vice President and Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications
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Simultaneously designed for a Higher Ed University and a health clinic
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Develop graphics for emails, websites, advertisements, brochures, flyers, posters, banners and other promotional material
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Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards.
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Maintain organized archives of all completed projects for future reference.
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Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
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Optimize images for various digital platforms including webpages and social media channels.
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Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) to create visually appealing designs.
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MD Total Wellness
Freelance Graphic Designer
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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.
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Develop clean, brand-consistent layouts that effectively communicated MD Total Wellness’s mission of personalized hormone and wellness care.
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Collaborated directly with medical office leadership to refine messaging and visual strategy across multiple touchpoints.
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Deliver print-ready assets on tight timelines while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.
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Ensure alignment with brand tone and target audience through thoughtful design choices and clear visual hierarchy.
e4Hats
Graphic Designer + Machine Operator
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Designed for production creation such as embroidery on caps, stickers, and t-shirts.
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Captured professional photos of products for website using Lightroom.
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Created cutline files for stickers.
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Operated print and cut machines for heat transfer stickers and purchased required materials.
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Operated DTG and heat press machines on T-shirts.
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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
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Designed graphic backgrounds for company's mascot.
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Drew monthly stickers for Anime events.
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Sold merchandise using cash register and talked to customers at events.
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Used customer service skills to answer e-mail inquires.
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Created cutlines for variety of files via Illustrator.
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Operated print and cut machines.
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Applied different types of laminate onto vinyl sticker rolls.
OCC Self-Paced Math Center
Math tutor & clerical
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Tutor college students ranging from Algebra to Trigonometry
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Monitor and control testing desk while students take exams
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Grade exams and file personal records
Education
California State of University, Fullerton
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Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design