101 Assistant Project Producer Digital Image Ann Arbor, Michigan Niklas interned at Digital Image while in college and was able to hone in his filmmaking skills. He also worked as a Wedding Videographer, which helped him become more comfortable working in new environments with new people. After graduation, he was able to show how he had grown as a filmmaker to Digital Image, where he was then hired as the Assistant Project Producer. He works in all areas of production to make advertising materials for clients, including social media posts, TV ads, and more. Some days he edits banner ads in Photoshop, and other days he’s out shooting footage, like filming an ad with the Detroit Lions football team. He also creates short films outside of work, and is currently in post-production for a short film he wrote, directed, and produced, called Lovechild. “Don’t listen to any criticism that isn’t coming from a place of love.” NIKLAS HEGG Class of 2022 www.imdb.com/name/ nm14240031/ ADVERTISING Business Director OLIVER Agency Grand Rapids, Michigan During her time at GVSU, Nikki double majored in Film/ Video and Ad/PR, with a Business minor. Post-graduation, she worked her way up in the advertising industry, and is now the Business Director at the OLIVER Agency, where she leads the in-house agency for BISSELL. Projects span the spectrum of marketing, which includes video, print, digital, mobile, web, CGI, packaging, and more. She collaborates with her team and leadership, develops business strategies, and completes many other managerial duties. Nikki loves building meaningful connections with her team, brands, and consumers. “If able, take several internships throughout your college career. They will help you figure out what you do and don’t like, while shaping areas of focus for your post-college career path.” NIKKI QUAIN Class of 2015 www.linkedin.com/in/nikki- quain-0a238b3b/
