Resume

Below is a formal, but brief, history of my recent work experience. I left out the part about being a thumb contortion artist and joining the circus. It's probably relevant but it ended in tears and I lost my ability to thumb wrestle. If you ever want to see a shortened version of my act just ask.

Below is my past. As for my future, well, that could be up to you. If you are seeking a talented, hard working, blissful, kinetic, rugged, nimble, righteous, omnivorous, alluring and symmetrical Creative, then I'm definitely your guy.

Work Experience:

2008 - Present: Art Director
Highwood Communications, Calgary, A.B.
• Responsible for conceptualizing and executing successful ad campaigns for clients such as Husky Energy, Chinook Centre, Alberta School Bus Driver Alliance, Longview Stampede and many others
• Responsible for the visual quality of print, web, and TV ads working with the in house production team, photographers, illustrators and web designers
• Took on copywriting responsibilities when needed.
• Took part in strategy brainstorming sessions for clients

2007- 2008: Art Director
Creative Intelligence, Calgary, A.B.
• Responsible for conceptualizing and executing successful ad campaigns for clients such as SAIT Polytechnic, Superior Propane, Calaway Park, Streetside Developments.
• Responsible for overseeing the production of creative by the studio team and outside suppliers.
• Responsible for sourcing, editing and updating the content of the company Blog
• Have taken on organizing internal cultural projects and staff events

2005 - 2007: Art Director / Writer
Copeland Communications, Victoria, B.C.
• Conceptualized and executed many successful ad campaigns for clients such as Island Hearing, Tom Harris Cellular, Symantec, Avertec, Island Savings Credit Union and Island Blue Reprographics.
• Oversaw the production of creative by the design team in the Creative Department.

2003 - 2005: Freelance Art Director / Designer
Victoria, B.C.
• Assisted Redbird Communications in a number of advertising / design projects for clients such as Island Farms, Cherry Point Vineyards, Poets Cove Resort and Spa and Wine Islands Vintners Association
• Provided visual branding materials for Power To Be, a non-profit adventure therapy organization
• Provided marketing materials and PowerPoint presentations for The REACH Group
• Designed ads, mailers, display material and packaging for GLOBALinks, a remanufactured ink cartridge company

2002 - 2003: Art Production Manager
Cook Design Studios, Victoria, B.C.
• Created saleable designs to be printed onto garments for the tourism industry
• Invented viable procedures for the art department to follow to ensure the quality of the work
• Created the catalogues of the different “looks” that Cook Design Studios carries

Education:

2000-2001: Diploma of Digital Art and Design
University College of the Cariboo, Kamloops, B.C.
• Achieved a Diploma of Digital Art and Design
• Learned technical and software skills

1996-1999: Diploma of Fine Arts
Okanagan University College, Kelowna, B.C.
• Achieved a Diploma of Fine Arts
• Disciplined in print making, drawing and sculpture

Interests and Inspiration:

Music (singing, song writing)
Film
Pop Art
Minimalism
Internet
Creative experimentation
John Cage
Bruce Mau
Edward de Bono
The Bauhaus
Photography

References:

Available upon request.