web design.

marketing.

communications.

Hi, I'm Nikki Harper. I'm passionate about web development, graphic design, and marketing. I have ten years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. I love solving problems with design. Most would describe me as detail oriented, results driven, calm, and hyperorganized. When I'm not ejoying the outdoors, I currently spend my free time learning all about web development and how to code websites, like this one. Cheers!

Nikki R. Harper

Experience

Town of Frisco

Marketing & Communications Manager | January 2019 - present

Developed and executed strategic marketing plans for the Town of Frisco, its events and assets - Frisco Adventure Park, Frisco Bay Marina, Frisco Historic Park & Museum and Frisco Nordic Center

Created, audited, and updated web content and graphics on TownofFrisco.com and FriscoGov.com using WordPress
Managed website redesign project for TownofFrisco.com and coordinated with web development agency to improve user experience
Provided tutorials and training with content management system for approximately 20 staff members with website editing responsibilities

Marketing & Communications Coordinator | January 2015 - December 2018

Provided marketing and administrative support for the Town of Frisco, its events and assets

Utilized graphic design skills and Adobe CC to produce marketing collateral including digital graphics and ads, print ads, posters, brochures, signs, and banners
Created digital content and layouts for email newsletters in CreateSend
Managed ad schedule and work flow - created artwork and met over 100 ad deadlines annually
Assisted with content creation and user interaction on social media

Marketing & Events Coordinator | January 2012 - December 2014

Planned, promoted and executed Town of Frisco events

Hired, trained and provided leadership for 20-25 event staff members and one event lead annually
Managed special event permit process including coordinating monthly meeting, recording meeting minutes and communicating with affected Town departments and outside regulatory agencies

Frisco, CO | TownofFrisco.com & FriscoGov.com

FirstBank

Bank Teller | May 2011 - December 2011

Maintained proper cash limits, cashed checks, accepted deposits, issued cashier's checks and money orders, transferred funds between accounts and maintained confidential information

Silverthorne, CO | eFirstBank.com

Copper Mountain Resort

Lift Operator & Ticket Checker | January 2011 - April 2011

Ensured the proper and efficient loading and unloading of guests and provided ticket security by ensuring each guest had a valid ticket

Copper Mountain, CO | CopperColorado.com

Education

University of Florida

MA Mass Communication - Web Design & Online Communication | April 2022

Completed Courses:

Digital Imagery in Web Design
Digital Media Design & Layout
Coporate & Brand Identity
Foundations of Effective Visual Communications Design
Web Design Principles
Advanced Web Topics 1: Advanced Design
Advanced Web Topics 2: Programming and Specialized Topics
Advanced Web Topics 3: Web Interactivity and Engagement
User Experience (UX) Theory and Research
Mass Communication Theory
Capstone: Web Design & Online Communication

Online | ufl.edu

Washington State University

BA Business Administration - Marketing & Communications | December 2010

Pullman, WA | wsu.edu

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Portfolio

Web Design Examples

Personal Portfolio/Resume Website

I designed and coded this responsive website for myself. I started it as a project for UF's Web Design Principles course and finished it in Advanced Web 1. I used HTML, CSS, and some JavaScript and jQuery.

University of Florida Project

I designed and coded this responsive website for Tucker Group, a real-world client, as a final project for UF's Advanced Web 1 course. I also designed the logo and branding materials for the company and website.

University of Florida Project

I designed and coded this responsive website for a local non-profit as a project for UF's Advanced Web 2 course. I used JavaScript for the mobile hamburger menu, pop-up alert, dropdown sub-menus, and incorporated third party API information for adoptable cats and dogs from PetFinder.com.

Cooper the Colorado Adventure Dog website design mockup

University of Florida Project - WordPress Custom Theme & Website

I designed and coded a custom WordPress theme called Adventures. I utilized the theme to create a dog influencer style website for my dog Cooper to share his adventures with others. This website uses several WordPress plugins including WPForms Lite, Max Mega Menu, Easy Image Collage, and Smash Balloon Instagram Feed.

Logo Design Examples

University of Florida Project

I designed this logo and created a branding guide for Tucker Group, a real-world client, as a final project for UF's Advanced Web 1 course.

University of Florida Project

I designed this logo for the Capstone project for my team, "The Innovative Bee" Agency.

University of Florida Project

I designed this logo and a branding guide for Third Shot Sports as part of my Capstone project. For consistency across sub-brands within the Third Shot Sports umbrella, the logo can be altered to create sub-brand logos which is illustrated in the branding guide.

Digital Graphic Design Examples

Project for UF Digital Imagery Course

Social media campaign for travel company.

Project for Town of Frisco

Collateral for digital ad campaign with OpenSnow.

Project for Town of Frisco

Digital campaign for countywide online business auction during COVID-19 to support local businesses.
Note: I did not design the logo.

Print Graphic Design Examples

Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou Broadside Poster

Project for Foundations of Effective Visual Communications Course

Broadside poster of Maya Angelou's poem "Phenomenal Woman"

Project for Town of Frisco

2017 Easter Poster

Project for Town of Frisco

2019 Concerts in the Park Poster

2017 Frisco Trick or Treat Street Poster

Project for Town of Frisco

2019 Trick or Treat Street Poster

Project for Town of Frisco

2021 Halloween in Frisco Poster

Project for Town of Frisco

2021-2022 Winter Event Calendar

Project for Town of Frisco

Dining Guide Poster

2022 Frisco Run the Rockies Series Poster

Project for Town of Frisco

2022 Run the Rockies Series Poster

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About

A little bit about me - I was born and raised in Washington state. Go Cougs! There will always be a place in my heart for the Pacific Northwest, but I've called Colorado home for the past 11 years now. My husband and I met while working at Copper Mountain in 2011 and share a love for skiing, camping, mountain biking, rafting and most importantly, our Golden Retriever, Cooper. I'm a loose leaf tea connoisseur, a traveler at heart, a lover of all things dark chocolate, a country music fan and at one point, many years ago, I was an NCAA division one soccer player at a college in Tennessee.

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