PROFILE

Erick Lippert, R.G.D. Senior Marketing & Creative Services Specialist

Tribute Racing Canada (TRC) Founder TRC is a Canadian online company based in Oakville, Ontario specializing in professionally designed, custom race event back bibs, assisting people with paying tribute to their family, their friends and their memories when participating in events. The inaugural theme supports Pancreatic Cancer Canada with a portion of the proceeds from our co-branded TRC Tribute Bibs, being donated directly to PCC. Our goal is not only trying to increase pancreatic cancer awareness but to help raise money supporting research into early detection, effective treatment options and ultimately, finding a cure and ending pancreatic cancer forever! Maverick Designs Principal/Art Director, (Freelance Marketing & Design Consultancy) Providing marketing, creative direction, project management, event management, design and production services from concept to completion, including scheduling, managing, directing, procurement and photography for: CPG, Financial Services, Real Estate, and Sports & Recreation clientele. KPMG in Canada Senior Manager, Brand & Vendor Relations (Contract)   National leader of Creative Services, managing design and production efforts of 3 onshore and 6.5 offshore (India) resources on behalf of the firm Responsible for day-to-day onshore and offshore team integrated operations  Managed the e-Communications transition from current offshore vendor to a new offshore vendor in order to increase efficiencies and project coverage availability for clients  Designed and managed workflow processes to ensure efficient, effective collaboration between onshore and offshore team members, and client service excellence in delivery Ensured KPMG standards and quality assurance for external market-facing print and online creative  Directed performance management of onshore resources and oversight and influence on offshore resources performance management  Managed current vendor relationships and built new network in wide range of specialties (advertising agencies, freelance designers, printers, photographers, videographers, presentation specialists, promotional suppliers, etc)  Managed KPMG brand on a national level, ensuring adherence to the firms global brand standards and compliance with Marketing Risk Management policies  End-to-end project and people management involving multidisciplinary (specialist) teams SDI Marketing Art Director (Contract)  Managed all creative design efforts, studio work flow and production for SDI clientele: Canadian Tire Financial, Citytv, Frito Lay, Gatorade, KiSS 92.5, MBNA, NHL, PC Financial, Pepsi, Princess Margaret Hospital, Rogers, Sears, UFC, West Park Healthcare, etc Analyzed project requirements in terms of clients marketing plan and assisted with creative briefing process Developed and managed production schedules to maintain studio efficiency and meet all deadlines Liaised with account teams/suppliers/clients to ensure satisfaction at all stages of design implementation  Presented concepts and design solutions to senior management and external clients Established, communicated and documented design rationale and strategy Recommended and implemented appropriate production methods Produced and/or directed original, creative and appropriate design solutions  Ensured brand governance & design consistency with agency and client standards Reviewed all materials before vendor distribution (copy/layouts/production art) Oversaw installations of internal/external events/activations and attended any required vendor press checks Sourced external suppliers: printers, photographers, illustrators and media specialists Prepared specifications, obtained quotes and approvals for externally produced work Reviewed vendor invoices, shipping receipts, resolved billing discrepancies, approved creative expenses, etc Maintained and developed client and supplier relationships Stayed current with new media developments, recommended and implemented new hardware/software

Employment:
10/2012 - Present

1997 - Present

03/2012 - 08/2012

08/2010 - 11/2011

Erick Lippert, r.g.d. 2245 Meadowland Drive, Oakville, ON L6H 6H2 elippert@cogeco.ca 905.616.4118

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PROFILE
Erick Lippert, R.G.D. Senior Marketing & Creative Services Specialist

Employment (Continued):
11/2000 - 06/2010

Manulife Investments, (Acquired AIC Mutual Funds 09/09) Assistant Manager & Senior Graphic Designer  Art directed and designed for AICs group of companies: AIC Group of Funds, Berkshire Group, Copernican Capital Corp., Markland Street Asset Management, National Commercial Bank of Jamaica (NCB), Portland Holdings, Private Portfolio Counsel, Private Portfolio Group, and Senvia Money Services  Assisted with studio and project management for 6 graphic designers, 2-4 freelance graphic designers and 1 videographer, providing art direction for national/regional marketing collateral in English and French Provided direction and specifications for 3 Print Production Coordinators Implemented procedures and protocol for all incoming studio projects  Responsible for Studio Graphic Review process, reviewing printer-proofs, final sign-off and Press Approvals Liaised with internal clients, suppliers/vendors and agency of record, for layout/design brand consistency  Layout & design of 16 annual/semi-annual reports, newsletters, brochures, quarterlies, monthlies, corporate identity, logos, invitation templates, newspaper/magazine ads, road-shows, presentations, etc  Managed and maintained all studio hardware/software, including 10 Macs, liaising with internal it support department and third party Macintosh tech-support company  Implemented and maintained redundant archive back-up system for studio  Initiated and facilitated the studio design software migration from Quark XPress to Adobe InDesign, while InDesign was still in its infancy and only beginning to emerge  ropMarks Communications Graphic Designer (03/00-11/00), TD Bank Financial Group Studio Manager/ C Graphic Designer (05/95-03/00), Royal Life Canada Communications Assistant (07/94-03/95) Further details can be found on my LinkedIn Profile at www.linkedin.com/in/ericklippert

07/1994 - 11/2000

Computers & Software:

Proficient on both Macintosh and PC compatible platformsThe Mac has been in my arsenal since 1990 Proficient in the following software: Mac OS X 10.7.5, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5; Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; and Acrobat, Adobe Lightroom, Apple Final Cut Express, iMovie and Keynote, Extensis Portfolio, FileMaker Pro, Fontographer, Microsoft Office, Streamtime, QuarkXPress7, and many extensions, filters, plug-ins, font managers and utilities that help to complement the various software programs

Education:
2001-2009 1998 1996-1997 1996 1992  dvanced Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress and Advanced Colour Correction. Intermediate Adobe A (Macromedia) Flash. Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint CIMDI, DPA and Harper Burnham & Associates, Toronto, Ontario Accreditation R.G.D. Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario  Studio Management Certificate & Cartooning Certificate George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario Certified Print Production Practitioner (CPPP) Program Institute of Canadian Advertising, Toronto, Ontario Diploma; Creative Advertising Program Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario 

Interests, Activities & Volunteer Roles:

Assistant Coach Oakville Minor Lacrosse Association, Junior Peanut Division, 2012  Princess Margaret Road Hockey to Conquer Cancer Event, October 2011 Supervised the execution of scheduled programming & entertainment management (DJs/Bands) NHL Face-off Event, October 2010 Managed VIP Transportation  Member of the (csps) Canadian Ski Patrol System & Certified in First Aid & cpr 2004  Marketing & Design Director 2003 & 2004 Coast Mountain Sports Sea2Summit Adventure Race Series, Canada (Blue Mountain, Ontario; Mont. Ste. Marie, Qubec; Panorama, BC; and Whistler, BC)  Race Director 2002 Nike acg 5 Peaks Trail Running Series, Ontario (5 Events at 5 Ontario Conservation areas) Photography, Hockey, Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Golfing and Indoor/Outdoor Touch-Football

Erick Lippert, r.g.d. 2245 Meadowland Drive, Oakville, ON L6H 6H2 elippert@cogeco.ca 905.616.4118