ChimpAgencyCo-founder & Creative Director
Nov. 2003Canada & EuropeCreative Director and Agency Principal, with specialisms including new business development, brand development and guardianship, digital marketing, marketing communications, strategy and team leadership. ChimpAgency was founded in Toronto in 2003. The agency has become known for creative evolution, innovative data-driven campaigns, print and digital design. With strong strategic, design and web dev teams, the ‘Chimps’ have been producing award-winning brands, ad campaigns and digital communication tools including apps, websites and more for SMEs, financial institutions, retailers, travel/tourism bodies, municipalities, the province, federal government and not-for-profits. In this role, I engaged in pitching new business, onboarding clients, creating briefs, planning campaigns, project and budget management and developing strategic plans with clear, achievable milestones and measurement terms. Skills Overview
• Creative & Strategy Director with experience leading and mentoring agile, cross-disciplinary teams of up to 26 across multiple time zones, allowing individuals to experience ALL aspects of marketing, not just their specific roles. Chimp alumni are highly sought after. • Lead on Agency of Record for Provincial and Federal Government contracts.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, and personable, excel in seeking mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Transparent, honest, problem-solver.
• Anticipates and understands the needs of clients and partners to ensure everyone succeeds.
• Focused on results and learnings, taking a positive, proactive approach in my personal, professional and leadership roles.
• Collaborates with senior executives, providing clear and transparent communication to decision-makers.
• Candid when I don’t know the answer but active in the pursuit of a response, and I consider myself a lifelong learner.