Donny Cooze

Experience

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  Fresh View Media

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2015

  Designer

  From the office and conference room to virtual spacesI help to provide a custom resolution to your visual and multi-media needs. Taking your visual representation to the next level with creative input and design that will immediately aid your attempt to visually connect. It's about making your product stand out.Now featuring Aerial Drone Photography and Video.

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  Church on the Queensway

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2015

  Media Director

  Created marketing materials for digital distribution. Lead a team to develop communication content for keynote addresses, video production, and social media outlets. Managed the creation of an interactive App with a major developer within a specified budget. Manage multiple websites of the organization for both content and administrative purposes.Develop Marketing Materials for Print and DigitalCreate TV Commercials for BroadcastEdit video content and storyboardsScript video's for marketing purposesVoice over for Radio AdvertisingLive event custom projection creation & operationCreate print and digital magazine for organizationWork with technical team on corporate live eventsApp development and management Show less

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  Church on the Queensway

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2021

  Communications Director

  As a team leader, give direction to all live events hosted by the organization. Ensure digital (live streaming) and broadcast marketing is prepared and delivered on time while developing innovative ways to communicate our story internally and externally.Manage a creative and technical team for both corporate and theatre events. Oversee the productions arm of the organization with regards to the development and implementation of digital assets and promotional materials. Give direction to social, online and print marketing material while maintaining proficiency in creative applications for content generation.Lead the organization in digital and technical direction to ensure we are leading the charge in new means of communication strategies.Live Stream event managementZoom event directionMulti-Staff/Team Development & TrainingDirect oversight to Social Media campaigns and creativesComputer Purchasing and Assessment (30 staff)Technical Purchasing and ImplementationPrint Production Purchasing (equipment)Manage Landline and Mobile Phone ContractsScript marketing pieces for Radio & TelevisionOversee paid advertisement with social and tradition media streamsManage Adobe & Creative solution licensing for team accessCloud services procurement for organization use across the teamDropbox, Evernote, OneDrive, Office365 Show less

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  ARS / Global Emergency Management CA

  Sept 2021 - now

  Directing the brand strategy across our North American operations with a team of professionals who help lead our market in effective communication and new media.Driving Rebranding Initiatives for North American OperationsDevelopment of Government Proposal PackagesCrafting Tailored Client-Focused PackagesStrategic Marketing Event Planning and DirectionTownhall Event Strategy & DirectionFacilitating Executive Team CommunicationsBrand Management & Strategy Host of the Leading Edge PodcastStrategic Internal Communications ImplementationCollaborating on Organizational Culture Development with HRRecruitment and Onboarding Strategy Digital Media Direction and Implementation Crafting Effective Social Media StrategiesMulti-Staff/Team ManagerLeading Meetings Across Multiple Teams in North America Show less

  • Director, Communications & Brand Strategy

    May 2024 - now

  • Manager, Digital Media, Engagement & Communications

    Sept 2021 - now