Michael Kirlew

Experience

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  Gottschalk+Ash International (now Entro Communications)

  Jul 2006 - Mar 2011

  Graphic Designer

  Project managed an array of design initiatives from initial inception through to production. Authored all creative content engaging clients through each phase of the project to ensure expectations were met. Collaborated with cross-functional specialists such as architects, engineers, web developers, fabricators, and installers to guarantee efficient execution adhering to both schedule and budget.

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  MiMo Solutions Inc.

  Apr 2009 - now

  Founder & Creative Director

  Entrepreneur leveraging business acumen, creative talent and technical skills to launch this start-up branding and marketing company. Managed a professional team of designers, web and mobile developers, photographers, and filmmakers. Executive leader establishing the corporate mission, goals, and strategic direction. Engaged over thirty clients representing education, health care, defense, and aviation fields. Crafted and executed all design and marketing initiatives overseeing all client projects to ensure personalized service with the ability to deliver specific custom solutions. Managed all business operations including annual planning, financial management, and relationships with vendors and contractors. Key clients included such well-known brands as Downtown Markham, Centennial College, Metalworks Superstore, Amel Group, World Kitchen, Simplacement Staffing, MA Fire, and Masrawy Fine Egyptian Catering. Show less

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  Amel Group

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2019

  Lead Designer & Head of Graphics Department

  Report to the firm’s CEO, crafting all creative strategies with responsibility for administering the creative budget, corporate branding, digital assets, and training facility design, planning, and implementation. Manage a high-performance team of designers, 3D artists and technical writers overseeing workflow and quality. Oversee the development of print communication materials, digital learning environments, and the creation of virtual simulation systems consisting of 3D terrain development and object modelling. Drive collaboration with multidisciplinary teams comprising of software and simulation developers, and hardware engineers to ensure successful project outcomes that exceed client requirements. Show less

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  Redd

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

  Head of Design & Brand Strategy

  Redd is a philanthropic cryptocurrency project focused on social tipping, empowerment and community. Michael’s role involves overseeing all creative within the organization including the design and management of the brand identity currently being rolled out. He plays a large role in the strategic restructuring of the projects visual aesthetic and messaging. Areas of involvement are primarily focused around branding, product development, website design/development, videography, and mobile/desktop UX/UI design. Show less

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  The Kindly Ecosystem

  Sept 2021 - now

  CEO & Co-founder

  Kindly is a humanitarian-based cryptocurrency project co-founded by one of the largest food relief charity programs in the world called Food For Life Global (FFLG). Food for Life Global provides food relief in over 60+ countries serving up to 1 million plant-based meals daily. To date, FFLG has served over 7 billion free meals to people in need. With our existing infrastructure and strategic partners, Kindly is bridging the gap between social impact and Web3 with the creation of innovative consumer and business-related products that generate, track and execute certified measurable social impact on the blockchain. Show less