I’m a Senior Project Manager and people leader with a decade of experience delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget in dynamic agency & start-up environments. Skilled at coordinating cross-functional teams and managing multi-million-dollar budgets, I’m known for driving meaningful results and empowering teams to succeed. Building strong relationships and fostering collaboration are at the heart of how I work, and I bring a clear, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach to every project I manage and every team member I mentor. With excellent communication skills and an eye for detail, I ensure every phase runs smoothly and stakeholders stay happy.
Areas of Expertise
Sprint Planning
Resource Management
Stakeholder Communication
Budget Tracking & Strategic Thinking
Project Management Workflow Tools
Timeline Development & Management
People Management
Recent & Favorite Projects
A multi-year, nationwide brand ambassador program for one of the world’s leading sportswear companies.
An event & photoshoot celebrating the latest Community LAB cohort at adidas.
A pop-up food truck bringing Oregon’s famous cheese to NYC.
A ground-up brand identity for luxury nature lodges.
A custom website for the leader in sustainable light engine technology.
A quarterly open mic & food art experience called Merde.
Nik is unlike any Project Manager I've worked with before. On point, two steps ahead, with an unparalleled drive to push forward, despite the obstacles, with optimism and heart. I had the pleasure of working with Nik on a variety of high-stress, tight-timeline projects and felt completely seen, supported, and heard. "Inclusion" is something Nik advocates for, intrinsically, in all they do because it's intrinsic to their values, not just another “catchphrase.” Building teams, striving for badass, and keeping it WOW is what you can expect if you have the fortune to work with Nik in any capacity.
-Tamara Deike, Creative Director & Producer
Recommendations
Not only are they incredibly organized and detail-oriented, they willingly and unfailingly provide the support and empathy creative people require to be set up for success and deliver the best possible work. Their ability to walk the line between client and team satisfaction is truly unparalleled. I knew that I could count on them to advocate for me and provide constructive feedback that helped me grow in my role and abilities. In situations where stress was high and deadlines were tight, they communicated clearly and always did the most to make sure the entire team and our clients were heard.
Internal meetings and client presentations with Nik are a true pleasure. They infuse a vibrant spirit into every interaction; the respect and trust they build through honest, genuine communication can be felt even through Zoom.
I consider Nik to be the gold standard of project managers. My time with them has been one of the highlights of my professional career and I believe they’ll be an irreplaceable asset to each and every team they lead.
-Callie Johnson, Senior UX Writer