Marc Laporte
Sault Ste Marie,ON
Summary
Creative and innovative Art Director with proven history with public relations and advertising firms. Directs and drives visual and artistic elements in productions and media campaigns and supervises graphic designers. Collaborates with project directors, understands creative vision and models and leads visual design of project before submitting designs to director.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Westend Theatre Projects
Sault Ste Marie
10.2022 - Current
- Create motion graphics for shows
- Making physical props and assisting with set design
- Work with director on lighting and visualization
- Work backstage, create set design plans, and monitor timelines.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | ART DIRECTOR
Marc James Visuals
Sault Ste Marie
02.2008 - Current
- Develop brand marketing strategies
- Utilize graphics effectively for program communication
- Oversaw the production of digital assets such as videos, websites, and interactive experiences.
- Created and edited video content for broadcast, web, and print media outlets.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
The Summit
Sault Ste Marie
07.2010 - 09.2023
- Ensure production operations meet quality standards
- Apply production knowledge for high-quality images and impactful videos
- Operate and control video equipment for optimal results.
- Performed troubleshooting on equipment to resolve any issues that arose during shows or rehearsals.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies needed for upcoming projects or events.
- Supervised crew members in the setup, operation and maintenance of all technical systems.
Multimedia Contractor
Echotech
Sault Ste. Marie
04.2012 - 02.2020
- Provide sound, lighting, and camera operation for conferences, concerts, and events
- Work on system integration projects for seamless technology performance.
- Organized outreach activities to engage members of the community and promote awareness of available resources.
- Developed partnerships with local businesses and government agencies to provide services for those in need.
Creative Director | Media Development Coordinator
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
Sault Ste. Marie
06.2014 - 04.2018
- Lead creative direction and media development for a startup production company
- Craft compelling corporate videos, capture emotions in weddings, and produce documentaries
- Collaborate closely with clients and colleagues to translate vision into visuals
- Apply expertise in motion graphics to enhance project creativity.
- Developed and Android platforms, utilizing Java, Objective-C, and Swift programming languages.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Gangplank Sault | Sault
Sault Ste Marie
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Oversee day-to-day production activities
- Collaborate with functional leaders to implement new procedures
- Define, implement, and revise operational policies and guidelines
- Coordinate event setups based on floor plans.
Education
UpSkillist
03.2017
UpSkillist
02.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic And Digital Design
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Sault Ste. Marie, ONSkills
- Originality and Creativity
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Adobe Systems Software
- Community Engagement
- Graphics and Animation
- Promotions Planning
- Event Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Voiceover/Impersonator
- Daily Operations Management
- Virtualization Technologies
- Software Development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Westend Theatre Projects
10.2022 - Current
Creative Director | Media Development Coordinator
Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
06.2014 - 04.2018
Multimedia Contractor
Echotech
04.2012 - 02.2020
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Gangplank Sault | Sault
08.2011 - 01.2014
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
The Summit
07.2010 - 09.2023
CREATIVE DIRECTOR | ART DIRECTOR
Marc James Visuals
02.2008 - Current
UpSkillist
UpSkillist
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic And Digital Design
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
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