Experience

Threespot

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Director

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Threespot is an independent digital agency fighting the status quo by helping those, and only those, who are committed to helping others. As a Creative Director I support our UX, design, tech and strategy teams as the creative through line at all levels of a project. Clients include Planned Parenthood, The Trevor Project, U.S. Department of State, Partnership for a Healthier America, PAN Foundation, National Park Trust, Generations United and more. Threespot is an independent digital agency fighting the status quo by helping those, and only those, who are committed to helping others. As a Creative Director I support our UX, design, tech and strategy teams as the creative through line at all levels of a project. Clients include Planned Parenthood, The Trevor Project, U.S. Department of State, Partnership for a Healthier America, PAN Foundation, National Park Trust, Generations United and more.



Nora Chovanec Photography & Design

• Austin, Texas Area

• Creative Consultant

  • 2006 - Present

  As a freelance designer and creative director, I have developed materials for marketing, branding, recruiting, development, public relations, and other communications needs. Clients include: Travis Audubon, The Bryan Museum, It’s Time Texas, Wild Basin, Brooklyn Food Coalition, GrowNYC, The Institute for Global Leadership, Museum of Chinese in America, Reading Rockets and more. As a freelance designer and creative director, I have developed materials for marketing, branding, recruiting, development, public relations, and other communications needs. Clients include: Travis Audubon, The Bryan Museum, It’s Time Texas, Wild Basin, Brooklyn Food Coalition, GrowNYC, The Institute for Global Leadership, Museum of Chinese in America, Reading Rockets and more.



Texas Farmers' Market

• Austin, Texas Area

• Deputy Director

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2021

  Texas Farmers' Markets are year-round, producer-only, sustainable markets that support 150+ small businesses and have a $7.5+ million annual impact. As the Deputy Director, I oversaw the marketing and agriculture departments, where my primary duties included strategic planning, graphic design, social media strategy, media appearances, farm inspections, political advocacy, and continually expanding our reach to support the Texas agricultural community. In addition, I advised our Executive Director on all other facets of the organization including operations, sustainability, budgeting, board relations and fundraising. I advanced from being a freelance designer (2015) to Marketing & Events Coordinator (2016-2017) to Director of Marketing and Agriculture (2018) to Deputy Director (2019 - 2021) as a result of my innovation, strategic planning, leadership and skill. Show less



Salud! Bitters Co.

• Austin, TX

• Co Founder, CEO

  • May 2015 - Apr 2018

  Salud! Bitters Co. was founded by Nora and Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking author Kate Payne. Bitters are a health-promoting addition to non-alcoholic drinks as well as craft cocktails. The ingredients tinctured in Salud! Bitters Co. were sourced locally and organically whenever possible. Salud! Bitters Co. was founded by Nora and Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking author Kate Payne. Bitters are a health-promoting addition to non-alcoholic drinks as well as craft cocktails. The ingredients tinctured in Salud! Bitters Co. were sourced locally and organically whenever possible.



MAYA LIN STUDIO INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer, Researcher & Project Manager

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2018

  As a designer, researcher and project manager at Maya Lin studio I worked as the frontline liaison for two core projects — the What Is Missing? Foundation and the Museum of Chinese in America — for the world-renowned artist, architect, and memorialist Maya Lin. My work with What Is Missing? centered on project management, environmental research, photographic research, development of international art installations, print design, web design, coordination of public and private events, management of creative consultants, marketing, public relations, on-site photography, archive maintenance, social media strategy, and general administrative duties. I worked on this project full-time in Maya's NYC studio 2010 — mid-2014. In mid-2014 my work shifted when I moved to Austin, TX and I worked remotely through the spring of 2021 partnering with universities, libraries, historical societies, conservation groups and photography archives to build visually engaging environmental history timelines from around the world. My work with the Museum of Chinese in American centered on print design for in-museum brochures, development packets, and event invitations and materials. Show less



Abbott & West Productions

• Greater New York City Area

• Co-Founder

  • May 2011 - Apr 2014

  Abbott & West was a NYC-based production company that made spirited, creative, and thoughtful media for our interconnected world. At Abbott & West I co-produced, directed, and hosted a multimedia website showcasing international food and travel, with a focus on exploring cultures through their cuisine. Responsibilities included coordination of film shoots in New York City and internationally, management of a creative team, directing, producing, hosting, and editing web episodes, producing multimedia website content and a monthly newsletter, public relations, marketing, and social media. The premier project of A&W — The Innocents Abroad — joined adventurous twenty-something travelers Kate and Nora as they went into kitchens around the world and learned to cook traditional dishes, all the while the exploring the history and culture of each destination. The 10-minute episodes were accompanied by a full complement of related online experiential food and travel content. The first season is available at: https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbottandWest/videos Show less



Groundworks Somerville

• Community Mural Coordinator

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2010

  Worked with students in grades 4–12th from the Somerville School District to design, develop, and paint five community murals that focused on sustainability, green development, alternative transportation, community gardens, healthy eating, and the farm-to-table process. Worked with students in grades 4–12th from the Somerville School District to design, develop, and paint five community murals that focused on sustainability, green development, alternative transportation, community gardens, healthy eating, and the farm-to-table process.



Tufts University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Darkroom Manager

  • 2005 - 2010

  Hired and managed staff of 12 student monitors, maintained darkroom supplies and chemicals, provided students with photo equipment, answered technical questions, organized the staff schedule, and managed timesheets. Hired and managed staff of 12 student monitors, maintained darkroom supplies and chemicals, provided students with photo equipment, answered technical questions, organized the staff schedule, and managed timesheets.



Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service Scholars Program

• Convergence Conference Coordinator

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2009

  Organized a national conference entitled Convergence: The Intersection of Arts and Activism at Tufts University in April 2009. Coordinated more than 90 speakers and 300 attendees engaged in workshops, panels, performances, film screenings, a gallery show, and a community art project. Responsibilities included conference design and organization, correspondence with all presenters and attendees, design of the website and conference media, financial planning, overseeing the community art project, managing the student volunteers, marketing, promotion, and outreach. Show less



Somerville Arts Council

• Environmental Education Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Designed, developed, and taught the high school education component of the Mystic Mural Project. The curriculum centered on the Mystic River Watershed and was geared specifically towards the high school students employed by the Mystic Mural Project. Designed, developed, and taught the high school education component of the Mystic Mural Project. The curriculum centered on the Mystic River Watershed and was geared specifically towards the high school students employed by the Mystic Mural Project.



Mystic River Watershed Association

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Oct 2005 - May 2006

  Conducted research, maintained database, answered phones, handled correspondence, and provided general office duties as needed for an environmental nonprofit organization. Conducted research, maintained database, answered phones, handled correspondence, and provided general office duties as needed for an environmental nonprofit organization.