ABOUT
ME
I am Nick Olko, a creative professional based in Orlando, FL. Welcome to my portfolio website.
I'm a self-taught graphic designer turned marketer. Over the past 10 years; I learned as a junior graphic designer, became a communicator as an in-house marketing designer, developed B2B relationships as a brand manager, and currently I am leading as a senior graphic designer.
Earning my B.S.B.A. in Marketing at the University of Central Florida was just the next step in my progression. Learning the voice and strategy behind my creatives, allowed me to become a more effective communicator and not just an "art guy".
KNOWLEDGE
Graphic Design
Product design, software UI, vehicle wraps, trade show booths, or even footwear, lets design something!
Web Development
HTML and CSS with experience working with programmers to implement web application UI.
Print Design
Advertisements, magazine ads, packaging, catalogs, and other print material.
Branding
Developing brand identities to new and existing businesses. Establishing brand standards.
Marketing
Conceptualizing campaigns, implementing, and tracking performance.
GIS
Strategic analysis and decision making using ArcGIS and Business Analyst Online.
My
Services
My
STORY
3N2 Sports
Senior Graphic Designer
New product design, pro model development, and creation of marketing materials. Manage and develop team of designers and interns.
NTO CREATIVE
Advertising Manager
Marketing consulting, meeting with clients to identify marketing needs and working to build out reasonable and cost effective marketing plans.
TACTICAL MACHINING
Brand Manager
Developed, planned and implemented marketing activities to increase the value of our brand while managing relations with B2B clients and our government regulatory body.
MARKET TRADERS INSTITUTE
2015
2014
2011
2007
Graphic Designer
One of the first members of their in-house marketing team, helping set standards for the brand and marketing department.
Megan Voeller
- Sales 3N2 Sports
"He approaches problems creatively and with an open mind which leads to innovative solutions. Overall, Nick is a highly valued team member at 3N2 and would be an excellent addition to any organizations design team".
linkedin.com/in/megan-voeller-84534221
Greg Smith
- Sr. Web Developer
"Nick has an excellent eye for design and a strong knowledge of modern web technologies. His layouts were always aesthetically pleasing and easy to work with".
linkedin.com/in/webmastergreg
Sean Kangrga
- Sales 3N2 Sports
"Nick consistently adds value to presentations with each client. He finds creative solutions for our customers, helping us achieve customer satisfaction and maximize revenue."
linkedin.com/in/sean-kangrga-09a1a057
THE END IS KNIGH
November 21, 2016
As my last semester at the University of Central Florida winds to a close I have to reflect on the time spent here.
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My
Blog
NOLKO CREATES
November 19, 2016
New portfolio and now a place to comment on design, trends, and what the web is getting right (and wrong... so wrong).
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My
Contact
Graphics or Marketing needs? New pizza place in town? I want to hear about it all.