Jean-Guy BRUNET

adczdw@r.postjobfree.com **** Beaverwood Rd, Manotick, ON K4M 1L6 613-***-**** jgbrunet.ca

PROFILE

An award-winning Graphic Designer with more than thirty years in the marketing and media production industry – more than twenty-five at an Executive level. A Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Degree (Graphic Design) from York University, and a college certificate in business management. Experience includes working for numerous marketing agencies, being Art Director at a National Hockey League club, and creating two graphic design/marketing companies.

Core Competencies

• Proven team leader with superior people management and communication skills for the development and execution of comprehensive cross-media marketing/advertising campaigns from concept to delivery for the public and private sectors.

• A strong creative vision to quickly and accurately assess projects, enabling clients to accurately plan and budget.

• Expert in the areas of graphics and typography, ensuring creative excellence.

• Proven UX designer with a strong knowledge of social media platforms and trends.

• High degree of proficiency in the print and web-based product environment and associated software and technology platforms (Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ACHIEVEMENTS

JGBrunet

Independent Creative Director, Graphic Designer, UX Designer

June 2018 – Present

Changed business model from an incorporation to a sole-proprietorship to better serve clients as a Marketing Consultant and contract Graphic Designer. Main focus is on producing high quality designs for print and developing websites, while supervising programming contractors.

• Successfully transitioned from a company to a home-based operator.

• Specializes in website development and event branding for the public sector

Applecrate (Hoselton-Brunet)

President and Creative Director

Feb 1996 – June 2018

Operating in Ottawa, Applecrate was a successful design studio which specialized in providing full strategic graphic and multi-media communications services for the public and private sectors. The company’s success was recognized when Jean-Guy Brunet was awarded Finalist in the category of Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Business Awards - nominated by the Business Development Bank of Canada and TD Bank, for starting a company that grew 400% in the first year of operation. Within 2 years, Applecrate was grossing sales of $1 million.

Applecrate’s work included the award-winning design, writing and production of high-quality print and visual communications materials such as identities, advertising, brochures, books, reports, trade show and exhibits, annual reports and web design. Applecrate provided solutions from design and art production to print management, delivery, and distribution. As Creative Director, Jean-Guy Brunet oversaw all design work, resulting in creative and technical excellence.

• With a superior understanding of consistency of message, is sought after specifically by the event marketing industry

• Developed brand standards and successful marketing strategies for organizations such as Canadian Wireless Communications Association (CWTA), Canadian Interuniversity Sport, Curling Canada, Canada Bank Note, Ottawa Airport Authority, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA),

Tourism HR Canada)

• Achieved creative excellence by developing and overseeing an exceptional creative team.

• Created and maintained positive working relationships through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to determine goals and objectives, budgets, and schedules.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sum Brand + Design

Digital Creative Director

• Raised the profile of the company by Implementing a higher standard of quality control as the studio lead in the development and management of websites and mobile applications.

• Increased supplier rapport though improved efficiency, consistency and quality of work from the studio.

• Increased client retention and satisfaction through better communication, organization, and an improved track record of on-time project delivery.

• Raised staff morale and job satisfaction through a high-energy management style.

Ottawa Senators Hockey Club

Art Director

• Achieved design success by creating the “Bodycheck” brand for the publication division, and by designing the Ottawa Senators logo (used from 1996-2008) and Palladium logo (original arena brand).

• Improved fan enjoyment by developing game-day promotions and merchandise.

EDUCATION

York University

Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours Degree (Graphic Design)

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