• Defined creative direction and objectives on multi-stakeholder campaigns, video, interactive, audio and print projects.
• Pitched concepts for branded series, traditional commercials and web projects.
• Wrote, narrated, and scored interactive and video projects.
• Experience responding to RFPs.
• Contributed to strategic direction on projects.
• Wrote and developed advertising copy, press releases, and websites.
• Work recognized by Webby Awards, National Screen Institute, World Media Awards, and Apple Editor’s Choice.
• Co-founded independent video game studio.
• Wrote dialogue, scored, and sound design for first title ATOMIK: Rungunjumpgun.
• Helped design and launch a title that recieved Apple Editor's Choice, Google Play Editor's Choice, and CNET Mobile Game of the Year.
• Coordinated with game distributors.
• Secured funding and a publisher.
Reporter, Contributing Editor
• Performed editorial duties, writing, copy-editing, managing reporters, sourcing stories and managing production of 10,000 print issues per month.
• Engaged in marketing efforts to establish Profile as a monthly print publication highlighting local Edmontonians creating positive impact through, art, business and activism. (http://www.profileedmonton.com)
• Co-created and acted as Editor of YEG Guide, an annual side print-publication highlighting local business culture in Edmonton. (http://www.makesomethingedmonton.ca/projects/429-yeg-guide/)
Playwright
• Co-founded company.
• Acted as playwright for original theatrical productions produced in 2012, 2013, and the upcoming 2014 Edmonton Fringe Festival Seasons.
• Helped create marketing and promotional efforts.
Best Copywriting: Advertising Club of Edmonton, 2015
Best Copywriting: Advertising Club of Edmonton, 2016
Best In Show: Advertising Club of Edmonton, 2015
Best Broadcast Series: Advertising Club of Edmonton, 2017
Best Non-Broadcast Series: Ad Rodeo Anvil Awards, 2017
Craft Animation: Ad Rodeo Anvil Awards, 2017
Best Television Commercial Under $50K: AMPIA Rosies Nomination, 2017
Best Children's Program or Series: AMPIA Rosies Nomination, 2017
Platinum Winner: MarCom Awards, 2016
Official Selection: Edmonton International Film Festival, Short Film Category, 2016
Official Selection: National Screen Institute of Canada Online Film Festival, 2016
Award of Excellence in Audio/Visual: IABC Capital Awards, 2016
Corporate Video & Public Services Video: AMPIA Rosies Nomination, 2016
Best Commercial <$50,000: Advertising Club of Edmonton, 2016
Best Broadcast Corporate Video: Advertising Club of Edmonton, 2016
Fearless Client: Advertising Club of Edmonton, 2016
Best TV/Film Production: Outdoor Writers of Canada, 2015
Telly Award: Online Commercial, 2015
Best Commercial <$50,000: Advertising Club of Edmonton, 2015
Official Selection: Big Rock Eddies Film Festival, 2015
Best Film: 24One, Edmonton International Film Festival, 2014
Awarded Funding: Telus Storyhive, 2015 / 2016
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Berklee College of Music
Digital Audio Production Certification
Victoria Composite High School for Visual and Performing Arts
High-School Diploma