CREATIVE DIRECTOR PORTFOLIO

Here is a look at what I bring to the party.

We Do the Work That Lets You Get Right to Work

Scriptwriting + Video Direction

Vendor Sourcing + Communication

Riviera Reverie

Each year, POGO hosts a PJ Party to raise money for childhood cancer care. I envisioned the theme for the 2026 version of the party, a lighter and dreamier affair than previous years — and they went on to raise over $390K, their largest evening ever!

Real Superhero

This story-driven direct mail piece saw a 5% increase in donations compared to previous years.

SUMMARY

  • CREATIVE + STRATEGY

    Creative Director and Writer with extensive experience providing support to the real estate developer and operator space, enabling sales and marketing teams to stand out in competitive markets. Thought leadership and attention to detail enable me to be an effective and empathetic team lead, while comprehensive communication skills allow me to speak to both creatives and executives with equal efficacy. Adept at pushing ideas through from concept to presentation, compelling storytelling, and staying within budget and timelines. An exemplary combination of creative and strategy.

EXPERIENCE

  • CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRINCIPAL

    Evenkeel Creative
    evenkeelcreative.com

    2018-present

    Independent creative agency providing brand strategy, content, and design for purpose-led brands.


    • Act as central brand steward across a multi-client portfolio spanning real estate, retail, healthcare, and B2B (IKEA Canada, WorkplaceOne, Periscope Realty, POGO, City of Ottawa) — translating each brand's voice and narrative into consistent creative output across channels and touchpoints.

    •  Partner with IKEA Canada to develop branded logo system to visually support their Business Pillars — integrated with annual Summary Reports & social media we created.

    • Created unique and effective marketing collateral for shared office provider WorkplaceOne and medical real estate brokers, Periscope Realty, including managing drone and location photoshoots.

    • Lead all client relationships, aligning and managing cross-functional teams — designers, developers, marketing leads — around shared frameworks and playbooks that let clients execute independently while staying on-brand.

  • DIRECTOR OF MARKETING + CREATIVE

    WorkplaceOne

    2018-2021

    Toronto's premier coworking space, providing best-in-class operational support to businesses.

    • Created sales and marketing materials, logo, branding, and content strategy across all channels, aligning digital advertising, social, and website content to a single brand narrative.

    • Led lead-generation campaigns and content production — from scriptwriting through photo/video direction — connecting brand storytelling directly to commercial performance.

    • Created and managed digital advertising

    • Spearheaded website build and integrated lead generation and online booking platform

  • CREATIVE MANAGER

    The Engine Group

    2014-2018


    Client-facing role in a digital + traditional agency focused on supporting real estate and QSR models.

    •  Directed creative and copy across multiple ongoing campaigns with Lindvest and Rosehaven Homes, managing and mentoring a team of designers and developers to maintain creative standards and brand consistency at scale.

    • Led digital and traditional advertising and marketing execution, translating brand strategy into channel-specific creative for real estate marketing and sales support.

  • COPYWRITER

    Intrawest Corporation

    2002-2008

    In-house agency for one of the world’s premier destination + resort providers

    • Wrote digital and traditional marketing copy for luxury snow and sun destinations across North America — including Whistler, Tremblant, Sandestin, and Copper Mountain — maintaining a consistent premium brand voice across distinct regional properties.

    • Collaborated with designers on direct mail campaigns that generated over $1M in revenue, pairing brand storytelling with measurable commercial results.

    • Developed fluency in luxury and hospitality brand voice, adapting a single master brand narrative to the character of each individual destination.

  • PRODUCER/WRITER/PERFORMER

    Music Industry

    2000-present

    Familiar with all facets of the entertainment industry from marketing and promotion to organizing and show production

    • Built and marketed an independent artist brand across international tours (Canada, USA, Australia, Japan), national radio play, and licensed placements — managing narrative, promotion, and audience experience end-to-end.

Unique Abilities

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