Nickolas Daniel

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my resume

I’m a Second City-trained creative director and writer, with experience across just about every medium and vertical. I pride myself on joining and growing diverse teams throughout my career.

I’m currently in the freelance world, helping as a creative director with international brands and agencies.

At SOCIALDEVIANT, I was part of a team that opened a new full-service production facility called All Oars. We did everything from small product shoots to larger-scale content series. Across the hall on the advertising side, I’ve led teams, concepted and written for brands like Columbia College Chicago, the Disney Channel, Lagunitas, Red Wing Shoes, and more.

Previously, I moved to Detroit to help Huge open a new office servicing Fiat Chrysler and several other national brands. (I was employee number 10! We were squatting in a kitchen for the first six months. It was great.) I’ve also spent time at Geometry Global, Leo Burnett, Arc and Walgreens.

In 2019, I completed the prestigious Second City Conservatory program, culminating in a sketch show that ran in the spring. In late 2018, I co-wrote and performed in “A Very Boujee Christmas,” another sketch show that had a successful holiday run.

I’m also developing a web series, and write satirical articles whenever I have time. You can see a few of those in the Comedy section above.

Freelance, (Various), 2019-2020

Creative Director, SOCIALDEVIANT, 2018-2019

ACD, SOCIALDEVIANT, 2017-2018

Sr. Copywriter, Huge, 2016-2017

Sr. Copywriter, Geometry Global, 2014-2015

Copywriter, Leo Burnett/Arc, 2012-2014

Digital Copywriter, Walgreens, 2011-2012