Branding + Marketing + Design
I am an award-winning communicator, strategist, and brand builder located in Victoria, BC. I can help you with all aspects of your marketing - from strategy, to conceptualization, to implementation.

My background is in corporate identity, print-based collateral, and web design. Over 11 years professional experience with high profile, local & national, corporate clients have provided me with the resources and tools to assist with any of your needs.

experience

2011 – Present
Principal, CreativeJuices, Victoria
Working with mid-level companies to strengthen their businesses through creating branding exercises and marketing materials. Designer on such notable clients as: Thrifty Foods, Edoc Software Solutions, Cakes Etc., Tartan Group, and Artisan Properties Ltd.

2009 – 2011
Senior Art Director, Copeland Communications, Victoria
Lead Designer on such notable clients as: BC Ferries, Island Savings Credit Union, Times Colonist, Connect Hearing, McCalls Funeral Services, Edoc, The Rosenthal Clinic

Oversaw all brand design, implementation through print, online and owned media.

Also was in charge of in-house branding and consistency. Active on company Twitter, Facebook, and Wordpress accounts.

2007 – 2009
Art Director, Copeland Communications, Victoria
Lead Designer on: BC Ferries, Island Savings Credit Union, Times Colonist, Island Hearing, Firstar Apparel, Oak Bay Beach Hotel

2005 – 2007
Graphic Designer, Tugboat Media, Vancouver
Designed materials including print materials and magazine design for: Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Harbour Air, Rocky Mountaineer Vacations, Canfor Forestry, Vancouver View Magazine

2004 – 2005
Graphic Designer, Marsh Canada Ltd., Toronto
Accounts: Internal Designer

2003 – 2004
Production Specialist, SBR Global, Toronto
Accounts: Internal Designer

2000 – 2003
Art Director, Copeland Communications, Victoria
Lead Designer on: BC Ferries, Thrifty Foods, Bear Mountain Golf Course,
Pacific Coast Savings, Centra Gas, Budget Rental, Times Colonist, Custom House Currency Exchange

Was in charge of brand design, implementation, and consistency across print and digital.

lessons learned

1998 – 2000
Malaspina University College - Diploma for Applied Arts in Graphic Design

1997
Esquimalt Secondary - Graphics Preparation Program

awards

2010 – T-CAAN Platinum Award for Best in Show (BC Ferries Vacations Campaign)

2000 – Brian Saunders Computer Graphics Award

1999 – Malaspina Top 1st year student (sponsored & judged by Copeland Communications)