Welcome to Ryan Nichols Portfolio

Ryan Nichols Resume

Email: Rnichols6912@gmail.com

Executive Summary

Organized and detailed problem solver with strong work ethics and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Focused and adaptable professional with demonstrated success multitasking and working both independently and collaboratively.

Technical Skills

  • Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Pivot Tables
  • Computer Proficiency:

  • Windows PC, Apple PC
  • Software:

  • 3Ds Max, Mud Box, Maya, Blender, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier Pro, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Muse
  • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Dreamweaver, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Audition, Adobe Creative Suite
  • 3Ds Max, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and more
  • AWARDS and MEMBERSHIPS:

    Awarded ‘Regulatory Employee of the Month’ of Chemtool Inc.

    Participated in Team Training Seminars (Leader and Member of numerous teams)

    Professional Experience

    2024 – 2025 Momentum Stack – Chadwick, Illinois

    Graphic Designer – Created graphics for various industrial signs for web and print. Also

    created artwork for various business and community signs. Create SOP and other

    standards for other artists to follow.

    2022 – 2024 West Valley Graphics and Print - St Charles, Illinois

    Graphic Designer and Finishing – Responsibilities included creating and designing

    various printed materials, including promotional items and marketing materials. Also

    supported social media marketing, printing and engraving activities.

    Accomplishment:

    Identified new advanced printing technology which the company implemented, resulting

    in increased output and efficiency.

    2020 - 2022 Mitsubishi LogisNext Americas - Marengo, Illinois

    Technical Publications - Authored and printed technical manuals for multiple brands

    and models of forklifts and pallet trucks produced at the facility. Also performed

    proofing of documents and served as an Administrative Resource.

    2017 - 2019 Mitsubishi LogisNext Americas - Marengo, Illinois

    Warranty Analyst Assistant – Analyzed timing of part failure data. Prepared and logged

    warranty parts and automated the process of listing the top-most failed parts, depending

    on the hours the machine was in service. Authored Claim, Warranty Performance, and

    Part History reports. Supported corresponding product improvement design initiatives

    Accomplishment:

    Lead warranty reduction process by working with core business groups.

    2017 Chemtool Inc. - Rockton, Illinois

    Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Responsibilities included domestic and international

    regulation research, data acquisition, data entry and excel spreadsheet updates.

    Produced reports for the department manager. Created HTS classification support

    library, to support audits and avoid fines. Was awarded ‘Regulatory Employee of the

    Month’ for completing project ahead of schedule and producing corresponding

    presentation to upper management.

    2008 – 2014 Brown Printing - Woodstock, Illinois

    Materials Handler - Processed and routed incoming materials and performed material

    transfers to support production and fulfillment. Monitor inventory and pick materials to

    ensure specifications are met. Additionally, responsible for printing periodicals and

    assisting the Bindery Operator in document assembly.

    2002 – 2008 Hess Print Solutions - Woodstock, Illinois

    Operator/Trainer/Production Assistant/Team Leader - Responsible for aiding in the

    production of materials in the bindery area by packing, labeling, and finishing product at

    the binding stage, helping load machine pockets, keeping bindery machines running by

    off-loading product and helping others on other bindery equipment.

    Education

    Rasmussen College – Associate of Applied Science in Digital Design

    Rasmussen College – Rockford, IL: Associate of Applied Science in Digital Design