Chris Abbott Email & Phone Number

Yarmouth, Ns, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

One part consultancy. One part ad agency. One part technology company. All parts problem-solvers. The turnlab are consultancy-led problem solvers. We don’t do one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we solve your audience engagement gaps and friction points through a just-right mix of research, consulting, strategy, marketing, creative, media and technology solutions. In other words, we turn the tide for your brand. We are collaborators who pride ourselves on being problem solvers… Show more One part consultancy. One part ad agency. One part technology company. All parts problem-solvers. The turnlab are consultancy-led problem solvers. We don’t do one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we solve your audience engagement gaps and friction points through a just-right mix of research, consulting, strategy, marketing, creative, media and technology solutions. In other words, we turn the tide for your brand. We are collaborators who pride ourselves on being problem solvers and partners, not just service providers and use business as a force for good. The turnlab is a values-based organization, operating on a triple bottom line of people, planet and prosperity. Since our founding, we’ve been operating 100% carbon neutral, and are a certified B Corp, committed to returning value to all stakeholders, not just shareholders. Show less

Nova Scotia, Canada

For the past 20+ years, I’ve been honing my craft in great agencies and studios while helping build brands across all sectors in North America. From Arts & Entertainment clients, Professional Sports teams to top Retail brands & Non-for-Profit groups, I help bring great ideas to life in print & digital. Now available for freelance print & digital projects. Based in Nova Scotia. Available worldwide, remotely or in-house.Please visit chrisabbottdesign.com for more information and… Show more For the past 20+ years, I’ve been honing my craft in great agencies and studios while helping build brands across all sectors in North America. From Arts & Entertainment clients, Professional Sports teams to top Retail brands & Non-for-Profit groups, I help bring great ideas to life in print & digital. Now available for freelance print & digital projects. Based in Nova Scotia. Available worldwide, remotely or in-house.Please visit chrisabbottdesign.com for more information and extended portfolio. Show less

Nova Scotia, Canada

• Responsible for the design & branding of all Yarmouth & Acadian Shores materials including the Annual Visitor Activity Guide (ENG & FR), promotional materials, email marketing, Apparel products• Curation, content & regional event updates to yarmouthandacadianshores.com• Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) Niche Ports Representative for Port of Yarmouth• Custom Email marketing and social media content creation that increases user engagement, time on site and conversions•… Show more • Responsible for the design & branding of all Yarmouth & Acadian Shores materials including the Annual Visitor Activity Guide (ENG & FR), promotional materials, email marketing, Apparel products• Curation, content & regional event updates to yarmouthandacadianshores.com• Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) Niche Ports Representative for Port of Yarmouth• Custom Email marketing and social media content creation that increases user engagement, time on site and conversions• Utilize CrowdRiff® photo datatbase integration in digital marketing• Assist with Cruise visitation development for Port of Yarmouth• Welcome set-up and Passenger assistance duties during Cruise Ship arrivals in Yarmouth• Regularly communicate with YAS tourism stakeholders and funding partners• Attend various tradeshows through Canada & US, working to promote the region through visitor engagementAbout Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association:The Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA) is the regional destination marketing organization (DMO) for the provincially designated tourism region of Yarmouth & Acadian Shores (YAS). YASTA is led by a dedicated Board of Directors including tourism stakeholders and professional staff who are successfully developing Yarmouth & Acadian Shores as an emerging tourism destination in Nova Scotia. Show less

Shelburne, Nova Scotia

Responsible for marketing the Town of Shelburne as a seasonal tourism destination by increasing awareness and the development of new Tourism initiatives for the community.Participating Member:• Nova Scotia South Shore Tourism Co-operative Board Member • Founding Advisor and Brand Development, Nova Scotia South Shore Lobster Crawl Festival• Steering committee member of the Shelburne County Tourism Association (SCTA)• Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) Niche Ports… Show more Responsible for marketing the Town of Shelburne as a seasonal tourism destination by increasing awareness and the development of new Tourism initiatives for the community.Participating Member:• Nova Scotia South Shore Tourism Co-operative Board Member • Founding Advisor and Brand Development, Nova Scotia South Shore Lobster Crawl Festival• Steering committee member of the Shelburne County Tourism Association (SCTA)• Atlantic Canada Cruise Association (ACCA) Niche Ports Representative for Port of Shelburne• Rendez-Vous 2017 – Tall Ships Regatta Nova Scotia, Shelburne Outport Program Event OrganizerKey Responsibilities:• Develop & implement Town of Shelburne Tourism Marketing Strategic Action plan• Direct all marketing and communication aspects regarding Town of Shelburne tourism• Design of all promotional and marketing materials for Town of Shelburne• Art Direction & Design of non-tourism Town Shelburne documents and corporate materials• Manage all aspects of Shelburne & Lockport website including content & photography updates• Creation and distribution of marketing materials in all media (social media, digital, print)• Social Media channels management and content creation• Assist Events Coordinator in developing multi-year festival strategy• Work cooperatively with local, regional and provincial Nova Scotian tourism marketing stakeholders• Identify new advertising initiatives to market the Town of Shelburne• Support the Shelburne Visitor Information Centre as needed• Strengthen relationships with local businesses, tourism stakeholders and partners Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

• Creative conception, Branding & Campaign development for all print & digital clients• Provide Art Direction, mentoring and oversee the creative team• Responsible for ensuring design quality & production standards are always met• Produce final print ready artwork including digital retouching & colour correction• Member of creative team producing concepts, moodboards & presentation materials • Developed Social Media content for key clientsKey clients: Genuine… Show more • Creative conception, Branding & Campaign development for all print & digital clients• Provide Art Direction, mentoring and oversee the creative team• Responsible for ensuring design quality & production standards are always met• Produce final print ready artwork including digital retouching & colour correction• Member of creative team producing concepts, moodboards & presentation materials • Developed Social Media content for key clientsKey clients: Genuine Health • Golf Town • SAIL: The Canadian Outdoor Superstore • Bullfrog Power • American Diabetes Association • Avery Canada • Liquor Stores North America Ltd. • Government of Ontario • Santa Margherita Wines • Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation • Share the Road Coalition • Second Harvest Toronto • WWF CanadaSummit International Creative Awards Team memberGold 2009 / Silver 2010 / Bronze 2011 / Silver 2013 / Bronze 2014 / Gold 2015 / Silver (2) 2016 Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Responsible for design, development and final pre-press artwork of various print projects such as brochures, magazine & newspaper ads, posters, outdoor and package design. Additional responsibilities included: in-house photography, Digital website content creation for fieldday.com and interactive PDF creation.Key clients included: Maple Leaf Sports + Entertainment (including Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors and Toronto Marlies) • Alliance Atlantic Communications • Rogers… Show more Responsible for design, development and final pre-press artwork of various print projects such as brochures, magazine & newspaper ads, posters, outdoor and package design. Additional responsibilities included: in-house photography, Digital website content creation for fieldday.com and interactive PDF creation.Key clients included: Maple Leaf Sports + Entertainment (including Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors and Toronto Marlies) • Alliance Atlantic Communications • Rogers Media • NHL Mighty Ducks of Anaheim • MLB Toronto Blue Jays • Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) • NBA Cleveland Cavaliers • Molson Indy Toronto • NFL San Francisco 49ers • Toronto 2008 Olympic Bid Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Art directed and executed in full, a bi-monthly national consumer adventure magazine. • Produced all company branded print materials: Advertising, posters, P.O.P & retail signage• Digital design content creation for Outpostmagazine.com website.Honourable mention – Magazine of the Year 2000, National Magazine Awards

Toronto, Canada Area

Corporate, B2B, editorial and retail based print design including annual reports and magazine layout.Key clients included: University of Toronto, Bank of Montreal, National Magazine Awards Foundation, Ontario Secondary Schools Association, Ryerson School of Journalism, Upper Canada College.