Nicholas Eugene Howard is a midwestern-born creative
with a worldwide perspective. Always pushing, he aspires
to be a vanguard in an ever-evolving industry. With a
strong passion for advertising, respect for timeless quality
and a devotion to his work, he has the vision to bring your
agency or project to unprecedented levels.
PHONE EXPERIENCE
chiefcrew.com Founder/Editor-in-Chief
February 2012 - Present
EMAIL Founder of chiefcrew.com a modern day online magazine
for men; developed visual branding and website. Currently
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managing all writers, contributors, brand equity and daily
site operations and strategies.
WEB
Gap Inc. Brand/Sales Associate
nicholas-eugene.com
August 2012 - Present - Champaign, IL
Member of a team responsible for in-store designs, store
upkeep and customer service. Assisted in promotional
EDUCATION materials and signage displays. Daily goals involved loss
University of Illinois prevention and overall customer experience.
BS Advertising (3.4 gpa)
2009-2013 Savor - the food agency Marketing Intern
Minor: Spanish May 2012- August 2012 - Evanston, IL
Responsible for managing client websites and marketing
materials. Strengthened social media presence of Savor and
SKILLS updated package designs and copy.
Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
The Second City Production Assistant
Protools & Ableton Live
June 2012 - August 2012 - Chicago, IL
HTML/CMS
Production assistant on corporate and concert shoots
Wordpress
for Farmer s Insurance, Altria and Mary Mary.
Starcom MediaVest Group Case Competition
INTERESTS August 2011 - December 2011 - Champaign, IL
Working Proficiency in Spanish
Finalist in Starcom s annual case competition. Developed
Style & Travel
a brand extension for Powerade. Lead the visual efforts in
Design & Music the creation and presentation of a media communications
plan in support of a market growth initiative.
Youtube Video Producer
May 2010 - August 2010 - Barrington, IL
Directed and produced a one-minute film that won first
place in Loaded Boards film competition. Created four
videos for Loaded that have compiled 400,000 views.