Nicole
Southwell
Creative Producer + Project Manager
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"Nicole is one of the most collaborative individuals I've had the privilege to work with... she brings a level of optimism, caring and positivity that cannot be measured. Speaking as a hiring manager, Nicole is the kind of candidate you always hope to find in an applicant pool, and one who elevates the level of work of those around her."
Brandon Anaya
About Me
As a creative producer, project manager, and director, I have a passion for bringing visions to life. With years of experience planning and executing successful projects, I pride myself on being a meticulous planner and highly organized leader. I am dedicated to ensuring that every project I am involved in is not only creatively inspired but also logistically sound. From conceptualization to final execution, I am committed to delivering exceptional results.
Work Experience
PROJECT SUCCESS MANAGER
Seattle Jobs Initiative
2024 - 2025
At Seattle Jobs Initiative, a nonprofit workforce development organization dedicated to helping individuals from underinvested communities access career training, support services, and living-wage employment opportunities, I managed client relationships and oversaw end-to-end project execution across workforce development initiatives. I coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure projects were completed on time, within scope, and aligned with client and organizational goals. My responsibilities included maintaining proactive communication with clients and stakeholders, monitoring project performance and key metrics, ensuring deliverables met quality standards, and supporting collaboration between internal departments and external partners. Through strategic coordination and relationship management, I helped drive successful project outcomes that supported workforce development and community impact initiatives.
PRODUCER + DIRECTOR
Steep Motion
2021 - 2024
At Steep Motion, I've had the honor of directing and producing videos for a multitude of clients. My day-to-day management of multiple projects is a testament to my ability to generate efficient production schedules and budgets, as well as manage logistics for pre- and post-production.
CONTENT PRODUCER
CreativeLive
2019 - 2020
At CreativeLive I produced engaging educational content. I worked closely with instructors and students to create curriculum that was both comprehensive and easy to understand. I managed a team of experts who produced live, in-studio content as well as moderated communication with clients and students. When technical challenges arose, I worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the engineering team to find the best solutions.
SENIOR CONTENT PRODUCER
TeachTown
2015 - 2018
As Senior Content Producer, I oversaw the development, execution, and delivery of online educational courses for children with ASD. I interpreted lesson objectives and specifications and sourced top-notch image assets to create effective and engaging courses for ages 4 through teens. Additionally I focused on UX/UI development alongside user testing.
Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS
BFA, 2008
My degree has provided me with a strong foundation in documentary filmmaking and creative writing. I am a passionate producer who is committed to using film to share stories that inspire and motivate audiences to think differently about the world around them.
