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Justin William McMakin, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 647.477.1671 - Mon-Fri 10am-6pm EST

WHO IS JUSTIN WILLIAM MCMAKIN?

When I was 7 years old I drew what I saw and what other people wanted to see. My goals after that were simple because I knew I wanted to help people create reality with their imagination. My dream came true when I started my Advertising and Design Agency Spherecore Inc. in 1999. Now I have retired that agency, I've taken on the CEO and Project Manager role with PCBD Corporation and have made another dream come true with ThirtyMinuteWebsites.com a do-it-yourself online website service. My interest in helping people discover and implement creative solutions is what has attracted me to working with people to establish a clearly expressed and shared vision.

After graduating from George Brown College for Advertising and Design I also learned through the school of life experience. Through Spherecore Incorporated I worked with clients such as WSP International, which led to Hershey's, McCain's, Sobey's Canada and POGO. The Canadian Arrow Private Spacecraft, Workbrain, Humanity First International Peace Conference 2002, The Red Pages and Somerset Entertainment are a few of the other companies that Spherecore Inc. has served. I have an accomplished background in fine art, graphic design, marketing and advertising. Years later I have earned a great 'guy' reputation as a creative communications director and vision discovery facilitator.

I have 14 years of experience in the creative communications industry and a track record of helping over 100 brands communicate successfully since I graduated from George Brown for Advertising and Design. I have grown to be a very helpful facilitator at meetings, team development, project management and creative director in the production studio. I pride myself in seeing clients happy with solutions that truly suite their business and exceeds their goals.

Perhaps I will have the honour of joining your team in the near future. To book an interview with me please call 647.989.2278 or us my contact form.

Let's see if we can work together.

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LEADER AND TEAM PLAYER

I am very excited to serve as a virtual multi-media creative director for a successful company any where in the world.  Creating media with a professional virtual team who communicates regularly and learning to serve a new business would give me an opportunity to learn and grow.

I bring a wealth of vision facilitation, project planning, creative direction and public relations experience across a spectrum of interactive media. My accomplishments include:

• Envisioned, created and managed Spherecore Inc. Creative Communications & Consulting
• Product campaign branding that generated over $2 million dollars in business development capital
• Implemented effective consistent full media sales collaterals for diverse clientele
• Developed several promotional strategies for new and existing companies
• Wrote and branded marketing messages including company name, tag line and press release
• Value-added programs through endorsed leverage marketing
• Leveraged existing customers and networks through affiliate and rewards programs
• Designed creative strategies through brainstorming that created great results
• Short copy writer for TV commercials, print ads and websites
• Directed development of an automated instant website system ideal for Web 3.0 trends
• Memorable branded contest campaign that increased sales by 20% on average in 250 stores
• Group facilitator and/or speaker for engagements at workshops, seminars, business presentations and schools

As a young man I founded my own advertising agency which challenged my creative direction and project management skills.  I grew into a detail oriented communicator and leader.  These character traits in combination with the skills and talents I have had the honour to refine with clients such as McCain’s, Hershey’s, WSP International and the Creative Marketing Network are just what your organizations interactive media team needs.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and visiting my website.  contact form click here.

Sincerely,
 
Justin William McMakin

PROFILE

• Vision Discovery Facilitator for both corporate and personal visions discovery sessions.
• Information architecture and planning for online applications such as www.TMW.to
• A seasoned, professional Creative Director focused on producing full media creative campaigns.
• Experienced developing promotional multi media solutions related to physical products and online services.
• Successfully developed brands for video, software, website, print, and contests for a diverse range of products and services.
• Excellent creative direction for full media creative projects from planning to final implementation.
• Implementation of e-commerce, video websites and Web 2.0 online systems (blogs, CMS, forums)
• Strong positive work ethic, team leadership and personal integrity.
• A brainchild for creative solutions during the brainstorming process with individuals and teams.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Project Facilitation

• directed million dollar fully interactive website team of 12 for a major North American bank via Organic Inc. Toronto office.
• proactively managed over twenty creative projects simultaneously for my own advertising agency  
• developed action plans to help client companies maximize their marketing and advertising campaigns through the use of full media creative communications
• researched and planning to determine the best campaign strategies for clients' position in the market
• selected the appropriate skilled professionals to successfully accomplish project deliverables
• directed internal  and external team contributions to effectively meet project mandates and budgets
• wrote several project proposals including budget and deliverables for new and existing client projects
• lead clients, groups and audiences through a Simple Action Plan process designed to help define a project outline, direction and vision

Creative Direction

• solved the branding, packaging, full media marketing collateral and software interface issues for a new product which helped raise over two million dollars for business and product development
• branded memorable contest campaign that increased sales by 20% on average in 250 stores
• overseen each deliverable to ensure a high quality final results to maximize ROI
• trained in old masters techniques in hand drawing, painting, sculpting, print making, and typography
• produced graphic design for print, television, websites, packaging, signage, Flash and software interfaces
• passionate for multimedia, CSS/PHP web design, photo editing, digital design and vector illustration
• proficient use of Adobe, Macromedia, MS Office, Cpanel and various audio/video design programs
• (Note* quickly learns and adapts to using new programs and systems)

Public Relations

• facilitated hundreds of meetings, presentations and calls with clients, teams and work groups to help improve clarity, productivity and efficiency for active and new projects
• public speaking for business and educational presentations made at seminars, workshops, trade shows, high schools and the International Academy of Design
• trained and coached individuals and groups on software, website management and project development

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Founder / Owner / Facilitator
Full Media Center www.FullMediaCenter.com
Vision Discovery www.VisionDiscovery.net
Web Mastery University www.WebMasteryUniversity.com
October 2009 - Present

Engagement Manager
Organic Inc., Toronto, ON. Web: www.Organic.com
July 2008 - January 2009

Chief Executive Officer
ThirtyMinuteWebsites.com / RSVPlive via PCBD Corp., Toronto, ON
June 2006 - Present

Project Manager (Contract)
The Creative Marketing Network Ltd., Toronto, ON
June 2005 - Nov. 2005

Creative Director (Contract)
(ATC) Armor Technologies Corporation, Toronto, ON
June 2004 - June 2005

Owner Operator/Creative Director
Spherecore Inc. Advertising & Design, Toronto, ON
Jan. 1996 - June 2005
Clients via Spherecore Inc. (Somerset Entertainment Ltd., Fisher Price, Workbrain Ltd., RL Solutions, WSP International)
Clients via WSP International Ltd. (McCain's, Hershey's, and Sobeys Canada)

Art Director (Contract)
Technefficient Systems, Inc., Toronto, ON
June 2002 - Nov. 2002

Senior Designer
Orbital Graphic Design and Advertising, Toronto, ON
July 2000 - Jan. 2001

EDUCATION

George Brown College, Toronto, ON     Sept. 1996 - Apr. 1999
• Advertising and Design Graduate

Wexford Collegiate, Toronto, ON     Sept. 1991 - June 1996
• Special Arts Program Graduate

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Peak Potentials Training
2006    Millionaire Mind Intensive – Money management and investing
2007    The World’s Greatest Marketing Seminar – Full scope F.E.B.E marketing
2008    Master Your Mind – Vision and relationship mastery

MDI - Men’s Division International
2005    Legacy Discovery Event – Discover your purpose and power
2008    Leadership Training – Master delegation, planning and management

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

• Collecting movies, video production, golf, billiards, cards
• Volunteer for Community Projects
• Traveling around the world
• Creating new visions for media technology while exploring and creating investment opportunities