Direct Focus Marketing Communications

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Address: 315 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0M2, Canada Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Fri Thursday8:30AM–5PMFriday8:30AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday8:30AM–5PMTuesday8:30AM–5PMWednesday8:30AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Province: Manitoba Phone: +1 204-947-6912: Website: : Place name: Category: : : : : Website: https://directfocus.com/ Category: Marketing agency Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a questionBe the first to ask a question

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Direct Focus Marketing Communications Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Kim Leadbeater Kim Leadbeater Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Kim Leadbeater's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience March 2006 - Present
Job Group Account Director/Media Services Manager at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   March 2006 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   March 2006 - Present
McKim Communications   December 2000 - October 2002

Skills
Media Buying, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Direct Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Digital Media, New Media, Brand Development, Media Planning, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Web Design, Online Marketing, Creative Direction, SEM, Copywriting

Education
Centennial College   1997 — 2000
Creative Advertising

Brian Swinden Brian Swinden Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Brian Swinden's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience October 2008 - January 2009
Job Owner, Brian Swinden Productions
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Avenue4 Communications   2010 - Present
Brian Swinden Productions   June 1999 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   October 2008 - January 2009
New Flyer Industries  February 2005 - October 2008
SAAN Stores Ltd.  August 1999 - January 2005
RBC Royal Bank  August 1988 - February 1997

Skills
Mentoring, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Public Speaking, Speech Writing, Writing, Proposal Writing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Promotions, Event Planning, Customer Relations, Media Relations, Brand Development, Editing, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Creative Development, Blogging, Account Management, SEO, Brochures, Creative Writing, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Copy Editing, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Strategy Development, Team Building, Creative Direction, Marketing, Management, Graphic Design, Brand Management, Event Management, Direct Mail, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Corporate Branding, Branding Ideas, Public Relations, Professional Mentoring, Digital Marketing

Education
Red River College   1997 — 1999
Diploma with honours, Communications

Barret Monchka Barret Monchka Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Barret Monchka's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience June 2007 - July 2009
Job Independent Computer Software Professional
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Barret Monchka IT Consulting   August 2008 - Present
University of Manitoba, Department of Computer Science   September 2011 - April 2014
Buhler Versatile Inc.  May 2011 - October 2012
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   June 2007 - July 2009
Apptius Computer Solutions  February 2007 - June 2007

Skills
Software Development, Web Development, Databases, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis

Education
University of Manitoba   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Computer Science

The University of Winnipeg   2006 — 2007
Internet Systems Specialist Diploma

Lee Froese Lee Froese Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Lee Froese's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience January 2013 - September 2014
Job Freelance Interaction Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Lee Froese Design   January 2012 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2013 - September 2014
ClarkHuot/Cocoon   February 2012 - January 2013
Velocity Branding   June 2010 - January 2012
Blackstone Graphics   June 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Illustration, Web Design, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, User Experience, Illustrator, Interaction Design, WordPress, Logo Design, Typography, User Interface, Graphics, Branding & Identity

Education
Red River College   2007 — 2010
Diploma, Graphic Design

Kevin Nichol Kevin Nichol Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Kevin Nichol's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience January 2006 - Present
Job Traffic Manager, Creative Services at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2006 - Present
E.H Price  2005 - 2005
Jeld-Wen  2004 - 2005
Sno Cone Studios   2002 - 2004
Digital Chameleon   1992 - 2002

Education
Red River College

The University of Winnipeg

University of Manitoba

Chad Sommerfield, CA Chad Sommerfield, CA Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Chad Sommerfield, CA's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience October 2008 - October 2010
Job Controller at Duha Group
Industry Accounting
Experience
Duha Group   August 2014 - Present
Melet Plastics Inc.  November 2010 - August 2014
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   October 2008 - October 2010
Lazer Grant   January 2005 - October 2008

Skills
Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Cash Management, Auditing, Account Reconciliation, Tax, Accounts Payable

Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba   2005 — 2007
CA, Accounting

University of Manitoba   1999 — 2005
B.Comm, Accounting

Ashley Fenske Ashley Fenske Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Ashley Fenske's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Media, Marketing & Events Coordinator | Event planner experienced in marketing and corporate communications.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   April 2015 - Present
NDG Financial Ltd. (E-Care Contact Centers)   September 2009 - March 2015
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar  October 2006 - April 2011
Great-West Life  August 2002 - August 2006
Exchange Event Centre   August 2004 - May 2005
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar  January 2003 - September 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, File Management, Marketing Strategy, Outlook, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Management, Time Management, Coaching, Organization, Employee Relations, Public Speaking, Event Management, Policy, Budgets, Office Management, Administrative..., Marketing Communications, Employee Engagement, Critical Thinking, Fundraising, Marketing, Strategic Planning, New Hire Orientations, Call Center, Event Planning, English, Research, Social Networking, Public Relations, Payroll, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Training, Leadership Development, Interviews, Market Research, Organizational...

Education
Red River College   2010 — 2015
Certificate Program, Marketing Management, 4.31

The University of Winnipeg   2004 — 2008
BA, Psychology, 4.09

Chery Lovell-simons Chery Lovell-simons Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Chery Lovell-simons's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience April 2012 - September 2012
Job Graphic Design and Motionography Lead at Matador Creative Studio
Industry Design
Experience
Matador Creative Studio   August 2012 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   April 2012 - September 2012
Tripwire Media Group   April 2010 - March 2012
Unigraphics Limited   October 2011 - December 2011
Unigraphics Limited   October 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Motion Graphics, Digital Design, Video Editing, Graphic Design, Animation, Illustration, Typography, Character Animation, Layout, Graphics, Pre-press, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Video, Logo Design

Education
Red River College   2008 — 2010
Digital Multimedia Technology, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

2005-2008 Steinbach Secondary School   2005 — 2008
Highschool Graduate, Digital Design

Nathan Rahn Nathan Rahn Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Nathan Rahn's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience September 2008 - February 2009
Job Business Development at Wallace and Wallace
Industry Building Materials
Experience
Wallace and Wallace   January 2013 - Present
Olympic Builders Supply   June 2009 - January 2013
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   September 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Building Materials, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Trade Shows, Advertising, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Social Media, Management, Doors, Online Advertising, Project Management, Key Account Management, Sales Operations

Education
Red River College   2007 — 2009
Business Administration, Marketing

Holly (Hofer) Klann Holly (Hofer) Klann Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Holly (Hofer) Klann's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience April 2005 - October 2007
Job Job Developer at Manitoba Start/Employment Solutions for Immigrants
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Manitoba Start/ Employment Solutions for Immigrants   September 2012 - Present
Hofer Construction Ltd.   March 2012 - September 2012
Hofer Construction Ltd   September 2011 - March 2012
Knowledge Bureau   March 2011 - September 2011
VIP Mountain Holidays   November 2007 - April 2010
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   April 2005 - October 2007

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Event Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Project Management, Leadership, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Corporate Communications, Coaching, Team Building, Team Leadership

Education
The University of Winnipeg   2013 — 2015
Career Development Practitioner Certificate Program (CDPC), Career Development

University of Manitoba   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing and Human Resource Management

Red River College   2011 — 2012
Courses: Project Management Fundamentals, Project Management Plan and Estimate, Project Management

Oak Park High School

Brett Crawford Brett Crawford Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Brett Crawford's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience May 2012 - Present
Job Account Manager at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   May 2012 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   June 2009 - April 2012
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   October 2006 - June 2009
Friesens Corporation  July 2005 - September 2006

Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Media Buying, Social Media, Digital Media, Brand Awareness, Creative Strategy, Strategic Planning, New Media, Digital Printing, Print, Marketing Management, Corporate Branding, Brand Management

Education
Red River College   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing

Diane Iwanchuk Diane Iwanchuk Calgary, Canada Area Details
Diane Iwanchuk's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Graphic Artist at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   September 2015 - Present
Graphiques M&H  April 2014 - September 2015
Venture Communications  2013 - 2014
WAX Partnership   2010 - 2013
Trigger Communications   2008 - 2009
Wingenback Inc.   2005 - 2007
Merlin Edge Inc.   2002 - 2005
Tag Advertising & Marketing   2001 - 2002
several advertising agencies   2000 - 2001
A. Hordos Designs   1989 - 1999

Skills
Graphic Design, Logo Design, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Typography, Graphics, QuarkXPress, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail, Brochures, Pre-press, Layout, Mac, Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, EMR Training, First Aid/CPR Certified, H2S Alive, NFPA 1001 Firefighter I..., Art Direction

Education
Red River College   1976 — 1978
Diploma, Advertising Art

Swan Valley Regional Secondary School   1973 — 1976
Diploma, University Entrance, 12

Nicola Garrett Nicola Garrett Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Nicola Garrett's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience January 2006 - December 2010
Job Marketing Manager
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Aikins MacAulay & Thorvaldson  October 2010 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2006 - December 2010
Cadbury Trebor Bassett  June 2005 - August 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers  November 2004 - May 2005

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Writing, Advertising, Brand Development, Brand Awareness, Corporate Branding, Event Planning, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Marketing, Management, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Media Relations, Creative Direction, New Media, Budgets, Corporate Communications

Education
The University of Winnipeg   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Communications

Red River College   2002 — 2004
Diploma, Creative Communications

Justin Gagnon, MBA Justin Gagnon, MBA Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Justin Gagnon, MBA's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience November 2010 - Present
Job Account Director at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   November 2010 - Present
ANVIL Digital   December 2008 - November 2010
Miraculins   2006 - December 2008
Kane Biotech   2006 - December 2008
GlobalPoint   2005 - 2006

Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Online Advertising, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Brand Management, New Media, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Digital Strategy, Corporate Communications, Corporate Branding, Brand Awareness, Online Marketing, Sponsorship, Creative Strategy, Lead Generation, Marketing Management, Media Relations, Copywriting, Media Buying, Marketing Research, Creative Direction, Interactive Marketing, Media Planning

Education
University of Manitoba   2011 — 2014
MBA, Business / Marketing

University of Windsor   2001 — 2005
BCOMM, Marketing

Jan Castillo Jan Castillo Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Jan Castillo's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience August 2012 - January 2014
Job Graphic Designer
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
26 Projects   February 2014 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   August 2012 - January 2014
Heart and Stroke Foundation  July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Illustration, InDesign, Photography, Layout, Typography, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Painting, Branding, Printmaking, Screen Printing, Brochures, Branding & Identity

Education
Red River College   2009 — 2011

Denis Baril Denis Baril Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Denis Baril's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience October 2007 - Present
Job Senior Production Artist at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Media Production
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   October 2007 - Present
Globally Boundless   October 1992 - September 2007
GB Graphics   1992 - 2007

Skills
InDesign, Layout, Photoshop, Pre-press, Proofing, Graphic Design, Brochures, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Catalogs, Packaging, Publications, Print Production, Newsletters, Adobe Acrobat, Retouching, QuarkXPress, Mac, Microsoft Office, Word, Desktop Publishing, Proof, Image Manipulation, Preflight, Variable Data Printing, Direct Mail, Digital Printing, Posters, Microsoft Word, Pitstop, Stationery, Pdf, Image Editing, Wide Format Printing, Art Direction, Graphic Arts, Postcards, Print Management, Press Checks, Production Art, Banners, Flyers, Business Cards, XMPie, Print Production Process, Letterhead, Fetch, Concept Development

Education
Red River College   1990 — 1992
Diploma, Graphic Arts

Chad Beauchamp Chad Beauchamp Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Chad Beauchamp's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience May 2011 - Present
Job Executive Vice President at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   May 2011 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   August 2007 - May 2011
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   August 2007 - September 2010
The Dufresne Group  July 2004 - July 2006
GB Graphics   1997 - 1999

Skills
Process Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, New Business Development, Thought Leadership, Advertising, Creative Direction, Corporate Branding, Marketing, InDesign, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, New Media, Brand Management, Social Media, Strategy, Web Design, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Creative Strategy, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Awareness, Graphics, Branding & Identity, Copywriting, Digital Media, SEO, Graphic Design, Corporate Communications, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Mail, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Management, Content Strategy, Website Development, Google Analytics, Media Relations, Concept Development, Media Planning, Logo Design, Brochures, Art Direction, Newsletters, Typography

Education
Birmingham City University   2006 — 2007
MA,Dm, Design Management

Philipe Droguett Philipe Droguett Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Philipe Droguett's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job Personal Trainer, TRX Coach, Bootcamp, Group Instructor, CPR, AED Certified
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.  June 2012 - Present
GoodLife Fitness  October 2012 - Present
GoodLife Fitness  May 2013 - January 2015
Princess Cruises  October 2011 - November 2012
Centrallia   October 2010 - October 2010
Vine Multimedia   May 2010 - August 2010
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce  2009 - 2010
Manitoba Liquor Control Commission  November 2009 - December 2009
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   June 2008 - August 2008
Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg   June 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Social Media, Spanish, Brand Awareness, Public Relations, SEO, Networking, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Sales, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing

Education
Red River College   2010 — 2010
International Business

Freedom 55 Financial   2009 — 2009
Mutual Funds Licence, Mutual Funds and Insurance

Red River College   2007 — 2009
Marketing major, Business Administration

Kildonan-East

Kildonan-East

Kildonan-East

Krystal Stigander Krystal Stigander Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Krystal Stigander's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience January 2009 - November 2013
Job Marketing Professional
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2009 - November 2013
Ricki's  March 2008 - September 2011
Greenridge Business Systems   January 2005 - January 2007
Public Service Commission of Canada  March 2002 - January 2006

Skills
Advertising, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Social Media, Media Buying, Marketing, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Customer Service, E-commerce, Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word

Education
University of Manitoba   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Marketing

Chris Gmiterek Chris Gmiterek Calgary, Canada Area Details
Chris Gmiterek's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience January 2012 - July 2013
Job Marketing Manager at Uppercut
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Uppercut   September 2014 - Present
Chris Gmiterek   July 2011 - Present
JELD-WEN Canada   July 2013 - August 2014
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2012 - July 2013
Manitoba Trucking Association   August 2010 - December 2011
Critical Mass  April 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Media Buying, Digital Media, Newsletters, Creative Strategy, Marketing, New Media, SEO, Video, Content Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing Strategy, Economics, Brand Development, Media Planning, Creative Direction, Content Management, Editing, Internal Communications, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Project Management, Account Management, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, SEO copywriting, Web Content, Corporate Branding, Digital Strategy, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Interactive Marketing, Media Relations, Direct Marketing, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Scriptwriting

Education
University of Manitoba   2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts

Red River College   2006 — 2008
Creative Communications

Advertising Buying
Advertising and Media Buying Certificate

Dana Sandu, PMP Dana Sandu, PMP Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Dana Sandu, PMP's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience February 2009 - December 2009
Job Product Development Manager at Ceridian Canada Ltd.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Ceridian Canada Ltd.  April 2013 - Present
Ceridian  December 2009 - April 2013
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   February 2009 - December 2009
Toronto Hydro Energy Services  August 2002 - April 2008
Calexis Advertising   February 2001 - August 2002
North American Gateway   March 2000 - January 2001

Skills
Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, Integration, SDLC, PMP, Governance, Project Portfolio..., Visio, Requirements Gathering, PMO, Project Delivery, Agile Methodolgy, Team Management, Team Leadership, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, MS Project, Resource Management, Vendor Management, Business Process, Agile Methodologies

Education
Success Business College   1999 — 2000
Diploma, Information Technology

   1988 — 1993
BSc, Engineering

Derek Yarnell Derek Yarnell Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Derek Yarnell's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Vice President Client Services at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   April 2015 - Present
Winnipeg Bulb Project   March 2013 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   September 2012 - April 2015
Wunderman  August 2011 - April 2012
Wunderman  July 2009 - August 2011
MacLaren MRM  April 2002 - July 2009
OgilvyInteractive   August 2000 - May 2002
HarbourFront Centre  April 1998 - April 1999

Skills
Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Online Advertising, B2B, Strategy, Creative Direction, Media Planning, Direct Mail, Team Leadership, Interactive Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, SEM, Email Marketing, Account Management, Analytics, Social Marketing, Strategic Creative..., Global Marketing, Lead Generation, ROI Optimization, Brand Development, Brand Management, Online Marketing, Superior Client Service, Skilled Relationship..., Digital Media, Social Media, Management, Client Services

Education
York University - Schulich School of Business   1996 — 1998
MBA, Arts & Media Graduate Diploma

Queen's University   1990 — 1994
BA(H), Language and Linguistics

Kelvin High School   1987 — 1989

Connie Tamoto Connie Tamoto Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Connie Tamoto's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Communications & Community Relations Manager at Cargill
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Cargill  October 2014 - Present
Winnipeg Free Press  2002 - Present
Manitoba PC Caucus   June 2014 - October 2014
The North West Company  June 2011 - May 2014
Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. / Tourism Winnipeg   March 2009 - October 2010
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   2008 - 2009
Global Television  2002 - 2008
Winnipeg Sun   November 2001 - July 2002

Skills
Media Relations, Copywriting, Public Relations, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Web Content, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Speech Writing, Copy Editing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Editing

Education
Red River College   1999 — 2001
Creative Communications, Journalism, PR, Advertising

University of Manitoba   1994 — 1998
BA, English

Mike Sigsworth Mike Sigsworth Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Mike Sigsworth's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience April 2009 - July 2011
Job Software Developer at Online Business Systems
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Online Business Systems  July 2011 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   April 2009 - July 2011
Nygard International  July 2007 - April 2009
BSD Solutions Ltd.   May 2005 - July 2007

Skills
C#, ASP.NET, Web Services, XML, Javascript, ASP.NET AJAX, jQuery, CSS, Visual Studio, SQL Server, Balsamiq Mockups, ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, TDD, BDD, Microsoft SQL Server, Test Driven Development, JavaScript, .NET, TFS, Enterprise Architecture, HTML 5, MVC, AJAX, Agile Methodologies, XSLT, Object Oriented Design

Education
The University of North Dakota   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

The University of North Dakota   1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science

Michael Wachs Michael Wachs Vancouver, Canada Area Details
Michael Wachs's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience January 2007 - October 2007
Job New Media Designer Web Developer at CW GROUP
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Crossover Designs   January 2000 - Present
Best Buy  July 2013 - January 2014
C-W Group   March 2011 - April 2012
Prime Focus VFX, formerly Frantic Films VFX   July 2009 - September 2010
Edge Business Strategies   November 2008 - June 2009
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2007 - October 2007
Don's Photo   April 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Web Design, Logo Design, Layout, Photography, Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Motion Graphics, CSS, Mac, Final Cut Pro, SEO, Graphics, Multimedia, Animation, Copywriting, After Effects, InDesign, Brochures, Advertising, Creative Direction, Web Development, Email Marketing, User Interface Design, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Business Cards, Videography, Freehand, FTP, BBEdit, Outlook, Storyboarding, Content Management, Windows, Silverpop, User Experience Design

Education
Red River College   2002 — 2004
yes, Digital Multimedia Technology

Red River College - Winnipeg
yes, Advertising Photography

Mid Ocean School Of Media Arts
yes, Audio Engineering

Alyson Shane Alyson Shane Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Alyson Shane's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience September 2013 - March 2014
Job Content Marketing & Social Media, Blogging, Speaking
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Alyson Shane Inc.   July 2014 - Present
Kimacovich Team, RE/MAX Executives Realty   April 2014 - July 2015
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   September 2013 - March 2014
Vine Multimedia   March 2013 - September 2013
Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition of Innovation, Technology and Creativity   February 2011 - May 2013
Villa Cabrini   September 2011 - April 2013
SquarePegCity.com   July 2011 - October 2011
University of Winnipeg  September 2010 - September 2011
Government of Manitoba  March 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Social media, Brand development, Personal Branding, Curating, Editing, Event Planning, Media Relations, Press Releases, Non-profits, Research, Public Relations, Copywriting, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Event Management, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Proofreading, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Social Media, Facebook, Photography, Photoshop, Marketing, Social Networking, New Media, Magazines, Publishing, Journalism, Digital Media, Nonprofits, Graphic Design, Brand Development

Education
The University of Winnipeg   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Rhetoric and Communication

Garden City Collegiate   2001 — 2005
Diploma

Jon Dacquisto Jon Dacquisto Vancouver, Canada Area Details
Jon Dacquisto's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience January 2007 - May 2008
Job Freelance Copywriter
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Rethink Sustainability Initiatives   June 2012 - Present
WIN 3 World Peace   April 2013 - Present
BD  March 2009 - Present
Freelance  2001 - Present
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2007 - May 2008
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.  1999 - 2005
McKim Communications, Winnipeg   1987 - 1999

Skills
Screenwriting, Copywriting, Radio, Television, Wordpress, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Brochures, Web Design, Advertising, Creative Writing, Writing, Web Content, Brand Development, Copy Editing, SEO copywriting, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Creative Strategy, Website Copy, InDesign, Content Creation, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Newsletters, Creative Development, Press Releases, Content Development, Marketing Strategy, Proofreading, Concept Development, Storytelling, Facebook, Content Writing, New Media, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Adobe Acrobat, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Branding, WordPress, Marketing, Direct Mail, Online Marketing

Education
Winnipeg Technical College
Web Design, Graphic Web Design, HTML/CSS coding

School of Communications Arts
Communications

University of Manitoba

Kelvin High School
Diploma

Kang Shi Kang Shi Vancouver, Canada Area Details
Kang Shi's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience April 2010 - March 2014
Job Software Developer
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Powerex  June 2015 - Present
Parktoria Technologies   September 2013 - April 2015
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   April 2010 - March 2014
iQmetrix  April 2009 - October 2009

Skills
.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Database Design, C#, WPF, Silverlight, LINQ, Microsoft SQL Server, Human Computer..., MVVM, jQuery, XML, Web Services, Software Development, SQL, ASP.NET AJAX, AJAX, ASP.NET, Databases, Web Development, WCF Services, XAML, AngularJS, Test Driven Development

Education
University of Manitoba
Master of Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction

Southwest China Normal University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Computer Engineering

Andrew Colvin Andrew Colvin Calgary, Canada Area Details
Andrew Colvin's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Art Director at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   September 2015 - Present
SID LEE  March 2015 - September 2015
Venture Communications  May 2013 - January 2015
Tag Advertising  December 2011 - May 2013
Freelance Art Director  March 2011 - December 2011
AdFarm  May 2008 - March 2011

Skills
Advertising, Branding, Graphic Design, Conceptual thinking, Creative Project..., Strategic Planning, Social Media, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Art Direction, Visual Communication

Education
Alberta College of Art and Design   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Design, Advertising

Jen Airhart Jen Airhart Calgary, Canada Area Details
Jen Airhart's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience January 2002 - June 2002
Job Communications Director
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Heritage Christian Academy  January 2012 - Present
airh[art]design   January 2009 - August 2013
Centre Street Church  August 2005 - January 2009
Sharper   July 2002 - February 2004
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2002 - June 2002
Bethany House Publishers  January 2000 - January 2002
Country Graphics   July 1997 - December 1999

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Social Media, Brochures, Layout, InDesign, Catalogs, Marketing Communications, Adobe Acrobat, Advertising, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Pre-press, Illustrator, Public Relations, Graphics, Event Management

Education
Robertson College   1996 — 1997
Multimedia

Red Deer College   1994 — 1995
Fine Arts

University of Manitoba / Canadian Nazarene College   1992 — 1994
B.A., general humanities

Jenna Wiebe Jenna Wiebe Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Jenna Wiebe's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Account Coordinator at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   February 2014 - Present
Freelance - Audio Post Production   January 2002 - Present
Blizzard Interactive  March 2006 - February 2014
E-Care Contact Centers  August 2004 - March 2006

Skills
Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Facebook, Social Media, Mobile Marketing, Brand Awareness, PPC, Direct Marketing, SEM, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Promotions, Google Adwords, Digital Marketing, Proofreading, Writing, Compliance, Microsoft Office, Financial Services, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Communications, Management

Education
Red River College
Marketing Management

The University of Winnipeg   2005 — 2006
B.A, Criminal Justice and Psychology

Insitut Trebas   2001 — 2003
A.E.C, Sound Design and Audio Post Production

Josh Huffman Josh Huffman Portland, Oregon Area Details
Josh Huffman's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience June 2007 - May 2010
Job Director of Global Product Marketing at Blount International, Inc.
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Blount International, Inc.   March 2014 - Present
Blount International, Inc.   May 2010 - March 2014
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   June 2007 - May 2010
Jeld-Wen  2002 - 2007

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Program Management, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Advertising, Sales, Marketing Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, New Business Development, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Budgets, Product Launch, Marketing

Education
Portland State University - School of Business   2005 — 2007
MBA, Business Administration + Option in International Business

Oregon State University   1997 — 2001

Terry Vandenbroeck Terry Vandenbroeck Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Terry Vandenbroeck's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Web Developer at University of Manitoba
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
University of Manitoba  November 2011 - Present
Health Sciences Centre Foundation  April 2008 - November 2011
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   2006 - 2007
Direct Focus   2005 - 2006
Red River College  2004 - 2005

Skills
Website Development, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Copywriting, Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Analytics, Web Applications, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Communications

Education
Red River College   2004 — 2005
Communications

University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art

Karolina Gillis Karolina Gillis Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Karolina Gillis's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Account Coordinator at Direct Focus Marketing Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   March 2014 - Present
GrowthWorks Capital  August 2007 - August 2013
Matrix Asset Management   August 2007 - August 2013
ENSIS Management   July 2006 - August 2007
Ryerson  November 2002 - February 2006
SAAN Stores Ltd.  April 2000 - November 2002

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing, Marketing Management, Investments, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Business Development, Mutual Funds, HTML, Direct Marketing, Corporate Branding, Web Analytics, Corporate Website..., Management, Social Media, Creative Direction, Google Analytics, Product Marketing, Advertising, Web Design, SEO, Market Research

Education
University of Manitoba   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Marketing & Finance

Kristy Bruyere Kristy Bruyere Winnipeg, Canada Area Details
Kristy Bruyere's Direct Focus Marketing Communications Experience April 2013 - August 2013
Job Cascades Client Services
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Cascades  September 2013 - February 2015
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   April 2013 - August 2013
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   September 2011 - April 2013
Direct Focus Marketing Communications   January 2003 - September 2011
Air Canada  2000 - 2004

Skills
Marketing Communications

Education
University of Manitoba   1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Marketing, International Business