30733 Royal Hill Rd Burlington, Wi 53105 262.492.6246 niktorkil1981@gmail.

com
Br i n g i n g p a s s i o n a n d a u t h e n t i c i t y t o c r e a t i v e c o mmu n i c a t i o n
GRAPHIC DESIGNER | MARKETING COORDINATOR | COMMUNICATIONS
Degrees in communication and graphic design, with additional emphasis in marketing, photography, and
drafting. Currently employed, with 5+ years of professional experience in dynamic multi-media environments.
Complete array of technical and creative profciencies in experience design, print media, A/V, and digital formats
for marketing, advertising, and promotional applications. Results-driven project manager, with collaborative
leadership skills, detail-orientation, and a sense of urgency. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
International Design Award, Delta Epsilon Chi Top 10 Winner Designed graphics and coordinated
other details for special events Art Director for music video Designed museum display and window
merchandising Volunteer artist for numerous non-proft projects
EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI
Degree - Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2011 BFA Degree - Communication Design & Photography
Art Director, Livin in the Sky, 2010. Combined skills in photography, print media, and
collaboration to direct a team in producing and launching a music video for Prophetic. Planned
and coordinated a public launch event at Milwaukees MOCT.
Experience Designer, Harley Davidson Museum Helmet Project, 2011. Participated in design
and build-out of exhibit, using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Google SketchUp.
Assisted in related web advertising and guerilla marketing.
Intern, Kid Signs, 2009. Created signs in vinyl and paint.
Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI
Degree Associate of Arts, 2007 AA Degree - Graphic Design, Marketing and Drafting
Internship with High Lighter Graphics in Burlington, Wisconsin. Conceived and produced
client advertising graphics and branding images using Quark Express. Assisted in pre-press
setup, production, and editing.
Lead Experience Designer, merchandising and window dressing.
International Design Award, DECA top ten winner, 2007.
Waterford Union High School Waterford, WI
Diploma - Graduate, 2000 - Focus in Design, Drafting, and Art Courses
KEY SKILLS
Print Design Display advertising, brochures, packaging, posters, logos.
Photography Digital and analog shooting and retouching skills for studio, commercial, and
live-action settings.
Multimedia Arts Experience in exhibit design, audio and video recording and editing, web-
site design and development.
Nickolaus J Torkilsen
30733 Royal Hill Rd Burlington, Wi 53105 262.492.6246 niktorkil1981@gmail.com
Br i n g i n g p a s s i o n a n d a u t h e n t i c i t y t o c r e a t i v e c o mmu n i c a t i o n
Nickolaus J Torkilsen 30733 Royal Hill Road
Burlington, WI 53105 262.492.6246 NIKTORKIL1981@GMAIL.COM
APPLICATIONS & PLATFORMS
Mac and PC based: Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Bridge, Dreamweaver,
Flash, Audition). MS Ofce Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, Outlook). Mac
Media Suite (iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD). Quark Express, Google SketchUp, 20-20 Design.
EMPLOYMENT, EXPERIENCE, & DESIGN PROJECTS
Current: The Southeaste Wisconsin Labor News
Produced Graphics and Advertisements for this Kenosha paper.
Current: The Racine Mirror
Produced Graphics, Advertisements, and the layout for this Racine paper.
Current: Freelance Graphic Artist and Photographer
Web Design, Image Consultant, Photographer (2012 to Present)
Collaborate with business owners and managers to craft branding imagery and marketing tools,
including logos, business cards, and website design. Sample clients include National Alliance of
Mental Illness, Jef Schmidt Productions and Alliance Writing Service.
Catalyst Exhibits Pleasant Prairie, WI
Junior Graphic Designer (2012)
Designed and produced signs and graphics for large-scale trade shows.

Waterford Baymont Inns & Suites Waterford, WI
Guest Services (2009 to 2012)
Initially employed from 2004 to 2006 in the same position. This public-oriented position aforded
fexible hours throughout collegiate studies.
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI
Career Services Ambassador (2008 to 2011)
Used Adobe InDesign and Illustrator to create a series of pamphlets.
Waterford Baymont Inns & Suites Waterford, WI
Guest Services (2004 to 2006)
This public-oriented position aforded fexible hours throughout collegiate studies.
K-mart Burlington, WI
Front End Supervisor (1996 to 2003)
Initially employed as cashier during high school; promoted to supervisory responsibility of up to
twenty employees.
Volunteer
Poster Designer, Creativity Heals, National Alliance of Mental Illness
Web Design Consultant, Friends of People with Aids
Logo Design / Focus Group Leader, Central Illinois friends of PWA.