Experience

U.S. Travel Association

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager of Video Production

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  - Build & start-up the in-house video production efforts within U.S. Travel Association - Shoot, Edit, and Produce video features within Washington, D.C., and on-location, such as conferences/board meetings/events throughout America - Work closely with the Communications & Marketing team to generate engaging video content to be distributed digitally through USTA digital channels & the social media accounts of our 1,800+ members - Research, produce, and edit a video series that interviews the top CEO's in the travel industry (Ex: Delta Air Lines, Disney Parks, Enterprise) - Create content for IPW, the leading in-bound trade show for America which produces over $5 billion in future travel to America, and ESTO, the nation's premier educational & networking event for destination marketing professionals - Manage relations & external projects with our freelanced video production teams Show less



A Million Dreams

• Cyprus
• Events Services

• Professional Speaker / Founder

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Nolan Nichols is the founder of A Million Dreams, which specializes in interactive, engaging keynotes and workshops that focuses on harnessing challenges to lead to a more thriving culture in your personal life & workplace through elevating your personal & professional wellbeing. Nolan has spoken at conferences, businesses, non-profit organizations, colleges, banquets and high schools to deliver an experience full of practical steps and tools that your audience will be able to apply immediately in their personal lives & professional roles. Show less



ESPN's ACC Network Extra

• Live Production Director / Producer / Freelancer

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  - Serve as Director of HokieVision's Videoboard Shows for the 2020 Football Home Games in Lane Stadium - Serve as Producer, Graphics Operator or Camera Operator for broadcasts on ESPN's ACC Network Extra - Conduct research, gather materials, coordinate with the broadcast crew, arrange conference calls with the head coaches remotely well in-advance of arriving on-site the weekend of the game - Serve as Director of HokieVision's Videoboard Shows for the 2020 Football Home Games in Lane Stadium - Serve as Producer, Graphics Operator or Camera Operator for broadcasts on ESPN's ACC Network Extra - Conduct research, gather materials, coordinate with the broadcast crew, arrange conference calls with the head coaches remotely well in-advance of arriving on-site the weekend of the game



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Digital Media Specialist

  • May 2012 - Present

  - Produce, shoot, and edit video for Hospitality and Tourism destinations' social media channels - On-air personality for select videos - Produce and edit podcasts - Develop entertaining & informative content for viewers with an emphasis on digital engagement - Produce, shoot, and edit video for Hospitality and Tourism destinations' social media channels - On-air personality for select videos - Produce and edit podcasts - Develop entertaining & informative content for viewers with an emphasis on digital engagement



HokieVision, ESPN's ACC Network Extra

• Associate Director of Production & Live Events

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2018

  - Produce and edit videos for digital & social audiences and in-venue entertainment to drive fan-engagement & revenue - Produce content for a social following of over 160,000+ followers on Twitter and 200,000+ followers on Facebook - Shoot, edit, report, and conduct storytelling features on student-athletes, coaches, and NFL Athletes for digital features and long-form documentaries (website, social media, in-venue entertainment) - Director of HokieVision's Football Gameday Productions (60,000+ fans per game) - Producer for ESPN's ACC Network Extra broadcasts while coordinating with ESPN to schedule digital programming - Manage and oversee over 70 students including student production assistants, undergraduate interns, social producers, and graduate assistants - Manage payroll & budgeting for our 70 students - On-campus contact for Ming Entertainment and ESPN student freelancers for broadcasts on campus - Grew HokieVision's Student Numbers by 300% from Jan. 2017 to Jan. 2018 Previous Projects: http://aboutnolan.weebly.com/past-projects.html Reporting Reels: http://aboutnolan.weebly.com/reporting.html Show less



HokieVision, HokieVision Online Network

• Assistant Director of Production

  • May 2015 - Jul 2016

  - Produce and edit features for online distribution and videoboard content- Travel and produce engaging, informative, and entertaining journalism content on-location- Produce, edit, and interview subjects for multimedia distribution- Produce, direct, and generate graphical content for live productions on ESPN3 and HokiesXtra- Brainstorm creative video ideas and solutions for the department- Compile weekly ratings reports and analytical viewing habits

• Videographer / Editor / Producer

  • Feb 2011 - May 2015

  **Student Intern (2011 - 2014) ........ Graduate Assistant (2014 - 2015)**- Produce over 15 online video packages and 3 on-going series for the official HokiesXtra Online Network and mobile platforms- Produce and direct over 10 commercials to be aired regionally on ESPN, Comcast SportsNet and local TV news channels (ABC, CBS, & FOX)- Experience with multi-million dollar studio equipment and ENG cameras such as Panasonic P2, DV Cam, Ikegami, and AVCHD Cameras- Produce and direct 7 videos for the HokieVision Videoboards in Lane Stadium and Cassell Coliseum to be used during football, basketball and other athletic events- Produce videos for the official website, mobile app, and weekly syndicated television show- Create motion 2D and 3D graphics for featured videos and for live productions- Pitch creative ideas and concepts for development in the online network and in-game entertainment- Perform tasks such as logging tapes, researching videos, and archiving video footage- Conduct sports and game research- Produce game highlights from every game filmed for online viewing in a timely matter- Director, technical director, graphics operator, replay coordinator, and camera operator experience for the HokieVision Videoboards and for live broadcasts (ESPN3 and HokiesXtra)- Film and edit, using XOS Software, all Football practices in the fall and spring- I was a full-scholarship student intern within the Video Department for 3 undergraduate school years and was on full-scholarship as a graduate assistant Show less



Racey Engineering, PLLC

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Webmaster / Marketing Assistant

  • Dec 2010 - May 2015

  - Design and maintain the company website - Perform any office-related task needed to be done - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook - Design company documents and presentations as needed - Experience in updating needed certification and forms required for business - Design and maintain the company website - Perform any office-related task needed to be done - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook - Design company documents and presentations as needed - Experience in updating needed certification and forms required for business



DNRV (Virginia Tech Communication Department’s News Program)

• Anchor / Reporter / Producer

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  - Anchor and reporter for the bi-weekly news show - Produce news packages and develop creative story ideas - Brainstorm new and engaging ideas for the news broadcast - Develop new ideas and concepts for the DNRV website - Write stories for the website online - Anchor and reporter for the bi-weekly news show - Produce news packages and develop creative story ideas - Brainstorm new and engaging ideas for the news broadcast - Develop new ideas and concepts for the DNRV website - Write stories for the website online



Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp Resort

• United States
• Recreational Facilities

• Digital Marketing Intern

  • May 2012 - 2013

  - Produce and host an online weekly infotainment TV show for a resort of approximately 80,000 people visiting per year - Maintain and operate the Facebook and Twitter pages and YouTube channel - Write blog posts for the resort website - Capture pictures of the Resort to be used for Facebook, Twitter, the resort Website, and for brochures - Discuss marketing ideas in a weekly meeting with the front office - Produce and host an online weekly infotainment TV show for a resort of approximately 80,000 people visiting per year - Maintain and operate the Facebook and Twitter pages and YouTube channel - Write blog posts for the resort website - Capture pictures of the Resort to be used for Facebook, Twitter, the resort Website, and for brochures - Discuss marketing ideas in a weekly meeting with the front office

• Activities Coordinator Position

  • May 2009 - Aug 2011

  - Coordinate the daily activities each day throughout the park on a timely basis - Interact with people and take care of problems in a proper and timely fashion - Coordinate the daily activities each day throughout the park on a timely basis - Interact with people and take care of problems in a proper and timely fashion