NICOLE DOMINGUEZ
Experience
Director & Producer of Media
THE GOTTMAN INSTITUTE
Lead the creative vision and production of The Gottman Institute's media initiatives, translating decades of relationship research into engaging digital experiences across podcasts, social media, educational programming, conferences, and national media campaigns. Collaborate directly with Drs. John and Julie Gottman to develop original programming, launch new media initiatives, and expand the Institute's reach to new audiences.
Highlights
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Grew Instagram to 1.3M+ followers.
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Launched TikTok to 250K+ followers and 1.9M+ likes.
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Created viral educational content, including The Bird Test.
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Created and produced original series including Accepting Influence, Go Ask Dr. Gottman, Love in Portland, and Open Ended Questions.
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Produced brand films, educational media, TED-style presentations, and book launch campaigns.
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Directed production from concept through delivery, including casting, scripting, filming, editing, and post-production.
Senior Social Media Strategist
REAL LOVE READY
Real Love Ready
Lead the social media strategy for Real Love Ready, creating content that brings the world's leading relationship experts to modern audiences. Develop multi-platform campaigns, produce conference and event coverage, direct social storytelling, and oversee short-form video strategy across Instagram and YouTube.
Highlights
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Produced social coverage for the In Bloom conference.
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Led on-site content creation and creative decision-making.
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Developed branded collaborations with sponsors and keynote speakers.
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Expanded YouTube Shorts and short-form video strategy.
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Supported the launch of Real Love Ready and the growth of the SoulPrint brand.
Independent Producer and Director
Before joining The Gottman Institute, I spent years producing and directing live theatrical productions across the United States, leading creative teams from concept through performance.
Over the course of more than 100 productions, I directed casts, hired freelance artists and technicians, managed production schedules, coordinated budgets, and oversaw every stage of the creative process. That experience continues to shape my approach today—bringing together people, ideas, and logistics to create meaningful experiences for audiences.
Highlights
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Directed 100+ theatrical productions nationwide
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Hired and managed actors, designers, and production crews
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Coordinated freelance technicians across multiple disciplines
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Oversaw rehearsals, production schedules, and live performances
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Managed creative teams from concept through execution
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Produced live events for audiences across the United States
Education
National university - master of education
University of california at irvine - ba theatre