Nikki Bauknight
PRINT BUYER | PROJECT MANAGER | MIRACLE WORKER
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I’m a Print Buyer and Project Manager with a crazy amount of experience, a proud history of company loyalty, and respect from both internal and external partners as someone who gets the job done while maintaining a positive attitude and willingness to find a way to make the impossible possible. I’m all about collaborating in order to strategically and creatively meet the ask and budget while executing creative’s vision. I love this stuff! I’m looking for a creative atmosphere where I can utilize my expertise in extensive project management, print buying, and production know-how.
EXPERIENCE
2001-2020
Project Manager
Print Buyer
NORDSTROM, INC.
Extensive Print and Digital Marketing project management, print procurement (digital, offset, web, letterpress, complex direct mail campaigns), and team, vendor, and budget management from concept to delivery with expertise in process establishment for streamlined execution, strategic print engineering, cost control and reduction recommendations (proudly saving the company millions of dollars per year), and general miracle worker. Recipient of the prestigious Nordstrom All-Star Award and multiple Dream Team Awards, as well as national recognition in the print and paper industry for excellence in execution.
1998-2001
Creative Services Manager
Production Manager
HUMONGOUS ENTERTAINMENT
Responsible for team and project management, print procurement, and managing creative and print production execution and processes for all product packaging and Marketing projects from concept to delivery. Also responsible for protecting product branding for intellectual properties, as well as licensees including Nickelodeon, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and the NFL. I was proudly promoted from a contract Production Coordinator to Production Manager within one year, where I established and managed the Production Team, and again to Creative Services Manager two years later where I managed Creative, Production, and outside freelance professionals.
EDUCATION
2021-2023
Marketing Design Certificate
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
Certification in marketing concept development, retouching, compositing, illustration, advertising design, logo design, and corporate branding via Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
2021-2023
WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Accounting Technology and Business Administration and Management with Entrepreneurial Certification. Honors Society | President's List.
Business Administration AAS
Accounting Technology AAS
Entrepreneurial Certificate
1995-PRESENT
Industry Experience
THE WORLD
In lieu of bachelor’s degree, I’m excited to bring an insane amount of real-life experience to the table.
SKILLS
Strategic Print Procurement
Collaboration + Teamwork
Creativity + Communication
Budget + Cost Control Analysis
Insane Attention to Detail
Adobe Creative Suite + Microsoft 365
EXPERTISE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
25+ years of print and project management experience in a design studio and corporate/brand environment with solid knowledge of the print production world and an excellent history of ensuring on-time, on-budget, high quality, error-free deliverables. I thrive in fast-paced environments and challenging situations, while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.
EFFICIENCY ARTIST
Ability to look at the big picture in all situations. Extremely well-organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively. Proactive work ethic and natural willingness to go above and beyond at all times without question.
LEADERSHIP
Expertise in developing and maintaining solid team, client, and vendor relationships with excellent communication, negotiation, and people skills. Unique empathetic outlook toward all team players due to experience in all fields — project manager, client, design studio, production house.
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