About Me

I’m a Sr. Graphic Designer and Art Director with over 14 years of experience working for top brands including CTV, BellMedia, TSN, Discovery, Virgin Radio, Cineplex, EQ Bank and more. From mobile to the big screen and everything in between; I enjoy taking on big design challenges both as a lead designer and as a people leader. With my team, I help clients grow their business and build enduring brands through thoughtful and meaningful design.

Recommendations

John joined my team during the pandemic and hit the ground running during a very busy time for us. He is professional is everything he tackles and never shys away from a challenge with his creative flair and problem solving abilities. I have been very impressed with his management style, he took more junior members of the team under his wing and shared his passion and experience in design helping to bring them up to the next level whilst still managing and producing top notch creative of his own. I believe John would be an fantastic asset to any team lucky enough to have him.
- Catherine Collingwood, Head of Creative Services at EQ Bank

I've had the privilege to work with John on a couple of projects. He was an excellent consultant who went beyond the role and acted more like an extension of my projects. He was provided honest feedback and direction that helped us execute the project with the best quality. He was also accessible and available to discuss ideas and provide solutions to our needs. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an experience designer to help you bring a project to life.

- Dave Vu, Co-Founder at Foxdrum

I had the pleasure of hiring and working with John for his tenure at Cineplex. John is a strategic thinker who always wants to put the strongest design options forward. John is dependable and was known to push concepts forward on tight deadlines. His passion for strong brand connections resonated in the work he produced for the team. John cares about the team, their morale and every designer's growth, which was great to see in a growing leader. His upbeat energy and easy-going attitude make it a joy to work with John.
- Mike Lucas, Executive Director at Cineplex Entertainment

Cool under pressure. Whether it was the high-octane pace of the 2010 Olympics or our annual Upfront presentations, John's calm approach in every situation seems to come naturally and helped make him a valuable member of my team. Consistent in approach and execution, his clean, quality design style with an eye for detail never wavers regardless of the scale and medium of the project. An instantly likeable person, everyone in the studio misses working with John and I only have optimistic projections for his career trajectory.
- Richard Beckman, Creative Director at Bell Media Agency

John's attention to detail and consistently calm, flexible and organized approach made him easy to work with and one of the most sought out designers by our team.I always had full confidence in his ability to quickly and accurately deliver dynamic creative and to meet multiple, tight deadlines. With moving broadcast schedules, revisions are an inevitable part of the landscape. John never complained or made things difficult; instead, he took on each task and speedily completed it with a smile. John’s killer sense of humour paired with his intelligent and creative approach to everything he does makes him an absolute pleasure to work with. John has my highest recommendation.
- Brook Fletcher, Marketing Coordinator at Bell Media Agency

Had the opportunity to work with John on the biggest project in Canadian sports broadcasting the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and he was terrific. John brought creativity and expertise to the team making valuable contributions to the team's success.
- Mark Halliday, VP Marketing & Communications at Hockey Canada