I have a desire to connect people and create memorable experiences that are unique and enjoyable. My goal is to create a positive impact on the world through design and communication, bridging skillsets and bringing people together.
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Co-Founder, Event ProducerAlchemy Bartending Apr 2023 - PresentVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaWe create high-quality cocktails and hire local artists to create live paintings for festivals, weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our team has 10+ years of professional bartending and hospitality experience, working at notable local restaurants such as L'Abattoir, Arcana Spirit Lounge, The Diamond, and The Watson. In addition to our hospitality experience, our team has collaborated with local artists for over a decade, creating 100+ art-focused events. We are experts in… Show more We create high-quality cocktails and hire local artists to create live paintings for festivals, weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our team has 10+ years of professional bartending and hospitality experience, working at notable local restaurants such as L'Abattoir, Arcana Spirit Lounge, The Diamond, and The Watson. In addition to our hospitality experience, our team has collaborated with local artists for over a decade, creating 100+ art-focused events. We are experts in craftsmanship and are looking to share our experience with others to enrich culture and provide amazing entertainment for our clients. Show less -
Freelance Graphic DesignerFreelance Apr 2017 - PresentVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaI create and market brands from the ground up. Whether you have an existing company, or you're creating a new one, I use strategy and research to design a brand identity that is specific to your target audience. Over the past 5+ years, I have created branding, illustration, events, activations, and websites for a variety of clients spanning many different industries. ---**Employment and project experience****Freelance Graphic Designer** Clients… Show more I create and market brands from the ground up. Whether you have an existing company, or you're creating a new one, I use strategy and research to design a brand identity that is specific to your target audience. Over the past 5+ years, I have created branding, illustration, events, activations, and websites for a variety of clients spanning many different industries. ---**Employment and project experience****Freelance Graphic Designer** Clients include:Translink, Vancity, Vancouver Mural Festival, Snag Art, Square One Construction, Bright Future, Alchemy Bartending, The Diamond, Mustang Survival, Vancouver Art Community, Snag Art, La Luna Events & Activations, Made From Scraps. Show less
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Event ProducerSnag Art Jan 2019 - Apr 2024Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada• Expanded the Snag brand to a larger community of artists through the creation of new show themes (textile artists, sign painting, old & new artists, tattoo artists, all students, monochrome art), and brand activations (Snag Your Luck, mural battle, art auction, mini putt golf, life drawing)• Managed existing relationships with sponsors and created new relationships with local brands to sponsor events, establishing 4 new sponsorships (Opus Art Supplies, Guayakí Yerba Mate, Slice Of Life… Show more • Expanded the Snag brand to a larger community of artists through the creation of new show themes (textile artists, sign painting, old & new artists, tattoo artists, all students, monochrome art), and brand activations (Snag Your Luck, mural battle, art auction, mini putt golf, life drawing)• Managed existing relationships with sponsors and created new relationships with local brands to sponsor events, establishing 4 new sponsorships (Opus Art Supplies, Guayakí Yerba Mate, Slice Of Life Gallery)• Kept business profitable by managing production, controlling expenses, managing staff• Oversaw brand strategy and positioning developing the brand and increasing participation at events from 40 visitors to over 100 • Developed a strong social media following through creation of consistent event planning, design, email marketing, post scheduling, events and brand activations• Developed Instagram Live events which allowed us to continue to run promotional activities even through the beginning of COVID-19 Show less -
Art CuratorSnag Art Dec 2018 - Apr 2024Vancouver, Canada AreaSNAG is a reoccurring live painting art show in Vancouver. Running for over 7 years, Snag is a very well known event to Vancouver artists. In this role, I curate artists and set a theme for the shows, roll out the social media content and design the poster flyers for each event. The events are held at The American, 926 Main Street every 3rd Tuesday of every month from 8pm-1am. -
BartenderThe Diamond Oct 2022 - Sep 2023Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaEnsuring 100% satisfaction of all guest experiences. Serving food and beverages, creating recipes, Setting up and taking down the bar, working others in a team setting, mixing drinks, learned entire drink menu (over 50 drinks) in a very short timeframe to ensure brand experience maintained for all guests. Manage cash and work with guests in challenging situations while maintaining a friendly and welcoming demeanour.
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Signage CoordinatorBrandlive Apr 2023 - Aug 2023Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada- Managing and acquiring all assets needed to complete signage grid including tracking allprint and signage deliverables, including asset tracking, visual content, copy, sponsor logo requirements, draft deadlines, and final copy deadlines.- Developing a clear and concise master signage plan including timeline and schedule forsignage delivery, inventory, installation & strike, staffing requirements, and storage or de-branding.- Conduct a thorough inventory of available signage… Show more - Managing and acquiring all assets needed to complete signage grid including tracking allprint and signage deliverables, including asset tracking, visual content, copy, sponsor logo requirements, draft deadlines, and final copy deadlines.- Developing a clear and concise master signage plan including timeline and schedule forsignage delivery, inventory, installation & strike, staffing requirements, and storage or de-branding.- Conduct a thorough inventory of available signage from the previous years- Maintain inventory control of all signage - Proactively liaise with various departments both internally and externally- Work with the Production Manager to ensure technical specifications are followed - Creating & communicating signage & content timelines to ensure the appropriate leadtime & efficient and cost-effective printing of all assets.- Management of a team for set-up and strike of all signage on-site. Show less -
BartenderThe Diamond Oct 2022 - Aug 2023Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMixing and pouring drinks for orders while maintaining a great experience for guests excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills. Learned entire drink menu, creation of dealers choice cocktails, as well as feature cocktails for the menu, and over 50 prep items. Cash management, sales, and work with guests in challenging situations while maintaining a friendly and welcoming attitude.
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BartenderLucky Taco Food Corp. May 2021 - May 2023Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMixing and pouring drinks for orders while maintaining a great experience for guests.• Excellent verbal communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills• Learned entire drink menu (over 50 drinks) in a very short timeframe to ensure brand experience maintained• Establishing relationships with key internal and external contacts • Manage cash and work with guests in challenging situations while maintaining a friendly and welcoming demeanour -
Marketing Graphic DesignerSquare One Construction Sep 2020 - May 2021Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaDeveloped marketing & design for premium custom construction company. • Developed visual storytelling through graphics and video to enhance the brand • Managed social media posts, stories and messaging with clients• Developed SEO strategy to increase visitor traffic to website by 15% per month• Developed an email marketing program using Klaviyo, set up and maintained automated email flows resulting in an 30% increase of the email list • Created 1 new marketing email per… Show more Developed marketing & design for premium custom construction company. • Developed visual storytelling through graphics and video to enhance the brand • Managed social media posts, stories and messaging with clients• Developed SEO strategy to increase visitor traffic to website by 15% per month• Developed an email marketing program using Klaviyo, set up and maintained automated email flows resulting in an 30% increase of the email list • Created 1 new marketing email per month, send out to clients on email list, resulting in an 10% increase of new project/client leads • Developed new marketing ideas for promotions, blog articles, and lead generation resulting in a landing page that produced 10% increase of leads per month Show less
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Co-FounderVancouver Art Community May 2017 - Sep 2020Vancouver, Canada AreaResponsible for branding of the company, creating social media content, managing artists, designing interior layouts of exhibitions and workshops and communications with the public, as well as head of design, marketing and event planning. • Drove traffic to sales (workshops, merchandise, artwork) via grass-root marketing • Managed a robust marketing calendar for several communities at once (Snag, VAC events, Made From Scraps) that drive strong attendance, engagement and… Show more Responsible for branding of the company, creating social media content, managing artists, designing interior layouts of exhibitions and workshops and communications with the public, as well as head of design, marketing and event planning. • Drove traffic to sales (workshops, merchandise, artwork) via grass-root marketing • Managed a robust marketing calendar for several communities at once (Snag, VAC events, Made From Scraps) that drive strong attendance, engagement and impressions• Prioritized projects, managed multiple deadlines simultaneously, and to met objectives in a constantly changing environment• Responsible for the creative design and templates for all local assets • Created a community by executing several virtual & in-person events each month• Developed partnerships with local companies that fit with target audience • Created community Instagram (3,500), Facebook (1,300) & email list (2,500)• Created an online database through Airtable to track revenue, expenses, sales, contractors and expenses• Developed systems to streamline operations and deliver consistent experiences• Created branded merchandise to sell at shows & on website (pins, hats, t-shirts) Show less -
Graphic DesignerMustang Survival Apr 2019 - Aug 2019Burnaby, VancouverContinued working on advertising assets for use in campaigns and marketing resources used by current and future consumers. Produced layout design for print & web applications. Worked closely with the marketing team to produce advertisement campaign ideas and executions. Produced advertising assets while working closely with the marketing team and printing companies to ensure final results matched company budget, timeline, and quality requirements.• Created a product catalogue to unify… Show more Continued working on advertising assets for use in campaigns and marketing resources used by current and future consumers. Produced layout design for print & web applications. Worked closely with the marketing team to produce advertisement campaign ideas and executions. Produced advertising assets while working closely with the marketing team and printing companies to ensure final results matched company budget, timeline, and quality requirements.• Created a product catalogue to unify brand and illustrate attributes• Worked closely with the marketing team to ensure all details were correct• Created photo, graphic, and video assets for use on social media, web, and print Show less -
Graphic Design InternMustang Survival Feb 2019 - Apr 2019Burnaby, VancouverWorked with the in-house design team to produce advertising assets for use in campaigns and marketing resources used by current and future consumers. Produced layout design for print & web applications. Produced advertising assets while working closely with the marketing team and printing companies to ensure final results matched company budget, timeline, and quality requirements. -
Contributing Artist & Project ManagerVancouver Mural Festival Jun 2018 - Jul 2018Vancouver, Canada AreaCo-designed Mural with fellow classmate Cynthia Tran Vo and, directed students from IDEA School of Design, Capilano University in assisting with the mural painting process. -
Technical Director/Assistant/Runner/Production Artist - Artsmash @ Granville IslandVancouver Mural Festival Apr 2018 - May 2018Assisted the Technical Director with everything they needed. Duties included: operating lifts, gathering materials, troubleshooting, mural painting, public relations, cleaning, and organizing. -
Graphic DesignerNorth Vancouver Community Arts Council May 2017 - Sep 2017Created and assisted with layout design, photography and video production, editing, mural design, and execution, motion graphics, layout design, web banners and logo design. -
Artist3311 Studio Apr 2017 - Sep 20173311 Charles StreetMade a body of work that was themed around nature. I spent the summer months mentoring with artist Jeff Burgess, creating oil paintings that were later displayed at a gallery show in which the full body of work of the work was purchased.
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Contributing Artist & Project ManagerVancouver Mural Festival Jun 2017 - Aug 2017Vancouver, Canada AreaCo-designed Mural with fellow classmate Cynthia Tran Vo and, directed students from IDEA School of Design, Capilano University in assisting with the mural painting process.
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Volunteer PainterVancouver Mural Festival Jul 2016 - Aug 2016Vancouver, Canada AreaAssisted Mark Illing and Indigo in preparation and painting of their murals leading up to the festival. Also helped with setting up and taking down scaffolding/clean up of materials.
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Ski InstructorGrouse Mountain Dec 2013 - Feb 2015Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaGave ski instruction to people of all ages and languages, through spoken word and body language.
Ian Kaart Skills
Ian Kaart Education Details
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Design And Visual Communications, General -
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Frequently Asked Questions about Ian Kaart
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Ian Kaart works for Alchemy Bartending
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Ian Kaart's current role is Branding, Package & Event Designer.
What schools did Ian Kaart attend?
Ian Kaart attended Capilano University, Alberta College Of Art + Design.
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Ian Kaart has skills like Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Painting, After Effects, Cooking, Skiing, Photography.
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