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SELECTED CV
SKILLS
Creative Direction · Content Design · Brand Guidelines · Design Systems · UX Strategy · User Research · People Management · Enterprise Delivery · Global Marketing · Storytelling
EXPERIENCE
Design Lead & Principal Consultant
Capco, Toronto ÷ October 2020 – Present
Leading content, design and innovation teams to provide digital solutions to North American financial institutions like TD, BMO and Sun Life. Working with clients to align user experience, technology and service design. Evolving and implementing brand and content guidelines across multiple client initiatives. Still playing soccer and open mic nights.
Group Creative Director
Publicis, Toronto ÷ July 2013 – August 2020
Led award-winning brand campaigns for global clients like PayPal, Chrysler and Nestle. Guided content and design teams for BMO, Canada Post and more. Created integrated campaign for the NFL’s 100th anniversary. Set company record for CN Tower climb.
Associate Creative Director
Publicis Modem, Toronto ÷ November 2008 – June 2013
Led creative teams on Belairdirect, OLG and Kia. Made successful pitch for WestJet mobile app. Spearheaded first-of-its-kind website for Blue Light USA that the client praised as ‘eBay for beer’. Got married, had three children.
Copywriter & Associate Creative Director
Cossette, Toronto ÷ September 2005 – October 2008
Led dedicated interactive team for GM brands, including website redesigns for Saab & Saturn. Wrote award-winning campaigns for Bell and General Mills. Helped rebrand University of Windsor. Taught myself how to play guitar.
EDUCATION
University of King’s College, Dalhousie
B.A. Advanced Major, English, 1993