Strategic, Creative Brand Leader
With twenty years of marketing / communications experience and a broad list of commendations across a diverse mix of industries, I am well-equipped to lead advancement efforts and help organizations reach their growth targets.
Impact
GLOBAL NONPROFIT DIRECTOR RESULTS
ENDORSEMENTS
“Josh was not only a pleasure to work with but also added new innovative skills of creative thinking to the creative team. His innovative way of churning up new ideas raised the quality of creative output and encouraged the designers and writers that he worked with to aspire to do the same.”
–Darla Van Dyke, Meijer
“Joshua was aggressively sourced and hired directly out of the Ontario College of Art and Design where he became class valedictorian. He is a very clear and creative thinker who is both precocious and proactive in contributing ideas to move clients’ businesses forward. On a personal level, I found Joshua to be a highly ethical and trustworthy person. We miss him at our company.”
–David Rosenberg, Bensimon Byrne
Work Samples
I’ve been building integrated marketing campaigns for advertising agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations for many years. In a variety of roles, I’ve been involved with every aspect of the creative process.
Broad Experience
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Global Director of Marketing, CURE International Children’s Hospitals, 2021-Present
Campus Pastor, The Point Church, 2015-2019
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Art Director/Creative Team Leader, Meijer (Walker, MI): 2013-2016
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-Creative Director/Founder, David & Brook (Zeeland, MI): 2019-2021
-Sr. Art Director, BrandHaven (Grand Haven, MI): 2018-2019
-Art Director, Extra Credit Projects (Grand Rapids, MI): 2010-2013
-Designer, People Design (Grand Rapids, MI): 2009-2010
-Art Director, Bensimon Byrne (Toronto, Canada): 2007-2009
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Design, Advertising, 2008
OCAD University (Toronto, Canada)
Graduate Certificate – Digital Fundraising, 2023
Professional Recognition
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–2023 Silver Addy for CURE Annual Report
–2023 Bronze Addy for CURE Easter Video
–2023 Bronze Addy for CURE Check Up Magazine
–2023 Bronze Addy for CURE President’s Weekend Event Materials
-Silver TELLY Award “GET JACKED” for Muskegon Lumberjacks, 2019
-Bronze TELLY Award “TACOS” for Muskegon Lumberjacks, 2019
-Silver ADDY for Meijer Back to School Integrated Campaign, 2015
-Silver ADDY for Meijer Holiday OOH Carol Campaign, 2015
-Bronze ADDY for Meijer Thanksgiving Drumsticks OOH, 2015
-Bronze ADDY for Meijer LPGA Classic Teaser Campaign, 2015
-Judge’s Choice ADDY for Rocker Turkey OOH, 2014
-Gold ADDY for Rocker Turkey OOH, 2014
-Gold ADDY for Holiday OOH Campaign, 2014
-Gold ADDY for Closer Than You Think Campaign, 2014
-Gold District ADDY for Closer Than You Think Campaign, 2014
-Silver ADDY for Closer Than You Think Pie OOH, 2014
-Gold ADDY for Choo Choo Grill Poster Campaign, 2011
-Silver Regional ADDY for Choo Choo Grill Poster Campaign, 2011
-American Graphic Design Award for Choo Choo Grill Campaign, 2011
-Silver ADDY for Betty Ford Poster, 2012 -Gold ADDY for Battle Creek Math & Science Center Campaign, 2012
-Gold ADDY for Battle Creek Math & Science Center Brochure, 2012
-Judge’s Choice ADDY for BC Math & Science Center Brochure,2012
-Gold District ADDY for BC Math & Science Center Brochure, 2012
-American Graphic Design Award for Betty Ford Poster, 2012
-2 Silver ADDYs for Zondervan NIV Quickview Bible Collateral, 2013
-Judge’s Choice and Silver ADDYs for Rothenberger Outdoor, 2013
-Silver ADDY for Mrs. Wick’s Pumpkin Pie OOH, 2013
-Silver ADDY, South Bend Silver Hawks OOH Campaign, 2014
-Gold ADDY for contribution to Art Prize Poster, 2011
-Creativity International Award for HON Magazine, 2011
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-Grand Rapids Business Journal: Betty Ford Poster, 2013
-HOW Magazine: Promotional Awards Annual 2012 for BCAMSC
-Graphis Ad Annual for Betty Ford Poster, 2013
-Grand Rapids Art Museum: Featured Artist, Dec 2012-Oct 2013
-Colour & Two-Dimensional Design Textbook, 2011
-GD USA Awards Annual, 2011
-Print Magazine Awards Annual, 2011
-Brand Identity Essentials, Design & Branding Book, 2010
-Applied Arts: 2008 Student Competition Issue
-The Globe & Mail: OCAD Graduate Article: May 2008, Arts Section
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-Winner of the OCAD Advertising Medal, Class of 2008
-Winner of the Nora E. Vaughan Award, 2008
-Winner of the Spoke Club Membership Prize, 2008
-Winner of the George A. Reid Award, 2006
-Winner of The Art Gallery of Ontario Mask Competition, 2004
Brand Collabs
CAT Footwear
Scotiabank
Disney/Star Wars
Canadian Football League
HON Furniture
US Olympic Committee
Volunteer Work
Course Instructor
At this community-based incubator in downtown Grand Rapids, I was invited to teach a four-week branding course for local small business owners.
Marketing Services
To assist in the important work of publishing accounts of wrongful convictions and racial injustice, I volunteered my services to develop new brand identity and messaging.
Planning Committee
In 2008, I contributed to the planning efforts of Canada’s advertising week in Toronto.