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DAVE ZAK905 999 9941 contact@davezak.com davezak.com

Summary

! Formally trained in fine art, and multimedia production! Broad experience working in major advertising agencies and small studios as a contract

motion designer for A-list brands

! Artistic and marketing experiences culminated into a career as a product designer! Product Development and supply chain strategies in-turn developed and matured my

marketing approaches

Education

York University 2010

! Bachelor of Fine Arts specializing in Visual ArtsDurham College Institute of Technology 2006

! Advanced Diploma in Computer Animation

Fanshawe College 2004! Multimedia Design and Production

Work Experience Highlights

Contract Motion Designer 2006-present

! Participated in all stages of production cycles, from pitching concepts to onlinedistribution. Fluent primarily in After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop

! Performed freelance motion design remotely and on site for 5+ years, workingindependently or with a team to assist in creating and delivering motion graphic and

design needs. Agencies include The Viral Media Group, StoryStream, Organic, Swiss

VBS and Publicis among others

! Clients include Nike, Coca-Cola, BlackBerry, Walmart, HP, AT&T, Vitaminwater,Molson, Tim Hortons, VISA, Nascar, Ford, Chrysler, LG, Rubbermaid, Bell and many

more

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Activities

! Founded Mastermind group with number of young entrepreneurs! Participated in Government of Canada Student summer company program, and

flagship MentorWorks program

! Finalist in 2009 ACE entrepreneurship national competition! Tradition artist, participating in solo and group exhibitions! Avid fruit and vegetable gardener! Abstract painter who has participated in solo and group art exhibits! Play guitar and drums

Charity and Volunteer

! Art directed a coffee table book for Opportunity International, highlighting selectinternational microfinance client

! Produced video work and animations for Opportunity International! Worked on motion design work at a discounted rate for many charities, including

Unicef, Big Brother/Sister, Make Poverty History and the Canadian Diabetes

Foundation

! Contributed design and strategy to the Why Everything Must Change conference! Advised as a board member for the Make Poverty History G20 Rally at the Centre for

Social Innovation in Toronto

! Photographed and documented children in Pampai, Guatemala for the AOJ ChildSponsorship program

! Started facelessbook.com and travelled to Congo, Zambia and South Africa filming andcreating social justice related content

! ArtResin, my most successful product, donates a percentage of profits and promotesSoChange, a local social justice organization

! Volunteered for Hands at Work in South Africa! Volunteered building houses in Guatemala

References

Available upon request