I have over 15 years experience in creative advertising and 360° marketing, specialising in design, art direction and strategy. A versatile work history across all aspects of advertising, including digital, print, broadcast TV, brand strategy, identity design, DM, experiential / events (5000+ people), new media / viral / social, B2B as well as two years at an independent Canadian newspaper.Together with polished communication skills, a calm demeanour under pressure and a confident boardroom spokesperson, I possess the ability to work within strategic and fiscal frameworks and deliver unique and relevant ideas on brief. A long time lateral thinker with a firm understanding of technology and emerging digital trends, I build contextual brand strategies into the creative response - creating real (modern day) value for clients and consumers alike.My creative input has been utilised by brands like Adidas, M&Ms and MINI and agencies such as Sid Lee, Y&R, Ogilvy and BBDO - in markets as varied as The Netherlands, Malaysia, Canada and Australia. And I've even been known to surf decently too.Traditional and Digital Specialties:• Creative Direction• Art Direction• Graphic Design• New business pitch specialist• Communications and brand strategy