Passionate about visual merchandising, environmental design, and the overall brand experience.

• Excited about combining art and science to create compelling solutions

• Create and utilize analytic information to ensure effective compositions

• Excellent track record of successfully managing high-functioning teams.

• Proven capability to effectively influence others in multiple groups, including outside vendors

• Create and manage creative and production budgets for the team

• Uniquely combine a strong design aesthetic with a budget-conscience outlook

• Ability to communicate and collaborate concisely, both verbally and in written form

• Strong attention to detail and highly organized

• Possess the skills and ability to manage multiple long-term projects with little direction

• Expert in creating an effective process for launching new products, services, store openings

• Highly familiar with implementing seasonal reset schedule

• Effectively builds relationships with and implements communication of all internal partners to understand priorities, programs, promotions, and product launch requirements (sales, legal, operations, purchasing)

• Vast knowledge of written communication tools, including visual standards, concept documents, and creative briefs

• Design and direct photo shoots for multi-channel marketing, including online, print, and television

• Manage construction team when building new stores and remodeling existing stores

• Well respected throughout the organization

• ASID accredited

Volunteer Leader - Young Adult Ministries

Bellevue Presbyterian Church 

Develop and implement successful Young Adult ministry within a large church, including strategy, marketing, social awareness, room design, programing and event planning.

Director - Volleyball

Christian Sports League

2012 – 2014 (2 years)

Direct a volleyball sports league for 200+ participants.

Fuller Theological Seminary

Certificate in Theology and Vocation, Vocational Discernment

2014 – 2015

Cascade Fellows is a rigorous training program for Christians who wish to cultivate a deeper understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ and its relevance for their working lives. Cascade Fellows accomplishes this through an innovative combination of excellent teaching, relevant readings, rich community, thoughtful mentoring and pastoral care.

Arapahoe Community College

Associates, Interior Design

1998 – 2001

Professional Certification in Contemporary Marketing, Professional Certification in Auto CAD

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

I have a dominantly influencing personality.  I have been given the opportunity to develop and lead some incredible teams and have also worked alongside some incredible leaders that have acted as mentors for me to follow.

I am both highly creative and highly efficient at the same time (rare, yes… but not impossible).  I get people on the same page and continually offer guidance and excitement to attain the goal at hand.

I am detail-oriented, results driven, have high expectations, and thrive in challenging situations…  All while having a blast, laughing a lot, and achieving unexpected results.

I enjoy what I do, and here are a few people that I have enjoyed collaborating with.  Feel free to contact them for additional information.

"I had the pleasure to work with Nicholaus Shackleton for over three years. I have also had the ability to work with Nicholaus in two capacities, as coworker and he was my direct supervisor. Nicholaus modeled a strong work ethic, positive thinking and a passion for design that I have never seen in anyone I have ever worked with. He is the reason I achieved my current position because he believed in his staff and developing each persons talents. He is a born leader that I strongly recommend because, simply, Nicholaus Shackleton is an asset to any company or project he sets his mind to and his self started attitude gets the job done. Please feel free to contact me with any questions."

Betsy Howard  |  7204 Canongate Drive  |  Dallas, Texas 75248  |  214.213.8552

"It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Nic Shackleton.

Mr. Shackleton has done extensive interior design work to my home and I couldn’t be happier.  I am, at times, a bit indecisive and it is very difficult to find someone’s judgment that I can trust.  Nic is that kind of person.  His ability to be able to select the right style and color for a person’s unique taste is amazing.  If you give him a budget that you need to stay within, he is sure to be respectful.

I also appreciate that Nic has never made me feel like a job is too menial for him.  He is always available for consultation whether if be helping with the placement of a picture or redecorating an entire room.

The thing that separates Nic from any other designer that I have dealt with is his creativity.  He is there not only to consult, but also to help inspire.  When I was trying to think of what pictures to hang in my family room, Nic went back to the table with a notepad and pen and came back with a design for an entire wall built-in.  It is still, to this day, the most impressive area in our house.

Nic’s personal qualities match his professional qualities.  I have found Nic to possess all of the qualities required to excel in virtually any environment – honesty, dedication, and a positive outlook.  Most importantly, I know Nic to be an individual of impeccable integrity – highly suited to a position of leadership and responsibility in any company.

I highly recommend him as an addition to your team."

Kourtney Burns  |  4540 W Hinsdale Avenue  |  Littleton, CO 80128  |  303.904.2678

"Nic is one of the most dedicated and hard-working people I've worked with in my time at Eddie Bauer. He is able to see the big picture and is an effective leader and communicator. He has a keen ability to think outside the box which helped move the Outlet brand forward. Nic builds strong relationships with cross-functional teams which makes working with him an absolute pleasure."

Whitney Heydel  |  Merchandiser at Eddie Bauer

"I worked with Nic at Eddie Bauer in Visual Merchandising. He was one of my favorite designers when it came to partnering on a project, and I know others in the company felt the same at all levels of the organization. Nic is both creative and analytical. He can be counted on to offer up a winning concept while also maintaining control of expenses and timing of a project. His ability to think outside the box was always coupled with a mindfulness around necessary constraints and it never hindered his ability to develop quality products. As someone who managed the department budget, this was one of many things I appreciated about him. I would love the opportunity to work with him again and highly recommend him to any team looking for a gifted designer and project manager."

Sara Lemon-McAllister, PMP  |  Group Manager, Technology

"Nic is a very talented partner to work with. As a signage vendor for McLendon Hardware, we worked on a variety of unique signage projects that pushed the envelope on creativity. He was open to trying new techniques and materials to showcase specific products in the stores. 
When the new Tacoma store opened, there were so many projects hitting the store at the same time -- he was always available for questions that we had during production and installation. 
Nic would be a great asset for any company!"

Barb Kennedy  |  National Account Executive at C2 Imaging, LLC

"I had the pleasure of working with Nic on several cross-functional projects at McLendon Hardware. Nic is ambitious and driven, as well as energetic and just plain fun! His direct communication style makes him easy to work with and he is excellent at follow-up and follow-through. Nic is very professional and skilled in his field. He brought a lot of insight, new ideas and innovation to McLendon’s, all while leading and inspiring his team. Nic is a wealth of knowledge and would be a great asset to any team!"

Erin Clarke, MA, CPLP  |  Program Manager, Talent Management at Sur La Table