Experience

Seekers Media

• Canada
• Online Audio and Video Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Two-time NATIONAL Award winning organization (2019 & 2022) for advertising & collaboration based content marketing campaigns. A legacy company to the 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games, Seekers Media annually inspires over three million people on experiences and travels across Alberta and BC. SnowSeekers, the online magazine for Western Canada winter experiences, allows audiences from around the world to become educated and activated in a winter adventure that could change their life.… Show more Two-time NATIONAL Award winning organization (2019 & 2022) for advertising & collaboration based content marketing campaigns. A legacy company to the 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games, Seekers Media annually inspires over three million people on experiences and travels across Alberta and BC. SnowSeekers, the online magazine for Western Canada winter experiences, allows audiences from around the world to become educated and activated in a winter adventure that could change their life. FestivalSeekers and ZenSeekers.com magazines inspires travellers into and around Alberta and BC based event and mindfulness experiences that will transform them. As a content production and marketing company, it is Seekers mission to connect its audience to memorable experiences. We build online communities via the production of engaging video, photo, editorial and social media content. Through Snow, Festival and ZenSeekers, Seekers' connects over 90 destination marketing organizations, ski resorts, festivals and brands with the audiences they are looking for. Travellers from all over the world trust Snow, FestivalSeekers and ZenSeekers websites, events and social media channels to decide on how they will spend their winter, event and destination travel dollars. Sample partners include Destination BC, Travel Alberta and many Indigenous First Nations. The "big break" came in 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games - working with Travel Alberta and the Alberta Government's Public Affairs Office to tell Alberta's story in the games with daily You Tube vlogs, photography, social media and editorial updates (being the road with the Olympic torch thru Alberta in January 2010 and spending a month in Whistler, February 2010). We can't do what we do without the support of a 100+ person network of contributors and influencers - some of the most talented and creative producers in North America! Fan SnowSeekers, ZenSeekers and FestivalSeekers on Facebook and click into our action! Show less Two-time NATIONAL Award winning organization (2019 & 2022) for advertising & collaboration based content marketing campaigns. A legacy company to the 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games, Seekers Media annually inspires over three million people on experiences and travels across Alberta and BC. SnowSeekers, the online magazine for Western Canada winter experiences, allows audiences from around the world to become educated and activated in a winter adventure that could change their life.… Show more Two-time NATIONAL Award winning organization (2019 & 2022) for advertising & collaboration based content marketing campaigns. A legacy company to the 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games, Seekers Media annually inspires over three million people on experiences and travels across Alberta and BC. SnowSeekers, the online magazine for Western Canada winter experiences, allows audiences from around the world to become educated and activated in a winter adventure that could change their life. FestivalSeekers and ZenSeekers.com magazines inspires travellers into and around Alberta and BC based event and mindfulness experiences that will transform them. As a content production and marketing company, it is Seekers mission to connect its audience to memorable experiences. We build online communities via the production of engaging video, photo, editorial and social media content. Through Snow, Festival and ZenSeekers, Seekers' connects over 90 destination marketing organizations, ski resorts, festivals and brands with the audiences they are looking for. Travellers from all over the world trust Snow, FestivalSeekers and ZenSeekers websites, events and social media channels to decide on how they will spend their winter, event and destination travel dollars. Sample partners include Destination BC, Travel Alberta and many Indigenous First Nations. The "big break" came in 2010 Olympic Winter and Paralympic Games - working with Travel Alberta and the Alberta Government's Public Affairs Office to tell Alberta's story in the games with daily You Tube vlogs, photography, social media and editorial updates (being the road with the Olympic torch thru Alberta in January 2010 and spending a month in Whistler, February 2010). We can't do what we do without the support of a 100+ person network of contributors and influencers - some of the most talented and creative producers in North America! Fan SnowSeekers, ZenSeekers and FestivalSeekers on Facebook and click into our action! Show less



#Calgary2026 Winter Olympics

• Calgary, Canada Area

• Advisor and Volunteer

  • Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Wayne Gretzky said it best, "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Wayne Gretzky said it best, "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take."



Drumheller's DinoFest Presented by Canalta Hotels

• Drumheller, Ab

• Executive Producer and Founder

  • Dec 2011 - Jun 2012

  June 1-3, 2012 @ the site of the world's tallest dinosaur. A three day festival in its first year and being built as an annual. Nine bands, special dinosaur themed educational presentations & attractions, a taste of the valley event, scavenger hunts & outdoor Jurassic park movie screenings on a three story screen. Sponsors include Canalta Hotels, ATB Financial, Encana, FestivalSeekers, CKUA, Edmonton Public Library, Western Financial, Community Futures Big Valley, DrumFM &… Show more June 1-3, 2012 @ the site of the world's tallest dinosaur. A three day festival in its first year and being built as an annual. Nine bands, special dinosaur themed educational presentations & attractions, a taste of the valley event, scavenger hunts & outdoor Jurassic park movie screenings on a three story screen. Sponsors include Canalta Hotels, ATB Financial, Encana, FestivalSeekers, CKUA, Edmonton Public Library, Western Financial, Community Futures Big Valley, DrumFM & The Drumheller Mail. Responsible for the shows production, execution and promotion that includes a campaign worth $100,000. Show less June 1-3, 2012 @ the site of the world's tallest dinosaur. A three day festival in its first year and being built as an annual. Nine bands, special dinosaur themed educational presentations & attractions, a taste of the valley event, scavenger hunts & outdoor Jurassic park movie screenings on a three story screen. Sponsors include Canalta Hotels, ATB Financial, Encana, FestivalSeekers, CKUA, Edmonton Public Library, Western Financial, Community Futures Big Valley, DrumFM &… Show more June 1-3, 2012 @ the site of the world's tallest dinosaur. A three day festival in its first year and being built as an annual. Nine bands, special dinosaur themed educational presentations & attractions, a taste of the valley event, scavenger hunts & outdoor Jurassic park movie screenings on a three story screen. Sponsors include Canalta Hotels, ATB Financial, Encana, FestivalSeekers, CKUA, Edmonton Public Library, Western Financial, Community Futures Big Valley, DrumFM & The Drumheller Mail. Responsible for the shows production, execution and promotion that includes a campaign worth $100,000. Show less



Track & Trail Adventures Inc

• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Apr 2008 - Feb 2011

  Track & Trail Adventures Inc offered educational and adventure opportunities. The production of intelligent & creative platforms for the advancement of learning and professional development was its mandate. Track & Trail welcomed conference delegates into an adventure based environment. Its destination portfolio included the mountain ranges of BC, the Himalayas, and the depths of great oceans. The company welcomed guests to improve credentials while on an adventure of a lifetime. Track & Trail Adventures Inc offered educational and adventure opportunities. The production of intelligent & creative platforms for the advancement of learning and professional development was its mandate. Track & Trail welcomed conference delegates into an adventure based environment. Its destination portfolio included the mountain ranges of BC, the Himalayas, and the depths of great oceans. The company welcomed guests to improve credentials while on an adventure of a lifetime.



Jim Barr & Associates

• Owner

  • Jan 2002 - Nov 2010

  Freelance Travel & Adventure Writer - contributing stories for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Interviewed and worked with folks including KISS front man Gene Simmons, four time Everest summiter Wally Berg, ABC TV's Born To Explore Host Richard Wiese, The North Face Athlete and Everest skier Kit DesLauriers and animal expert and host of FOX TV's "Into the Wild" Jack Hanna. Freelance contributor for over seven years to numerous publications across North America including… Show more Freelance Travel & Adventure Writer - contributing stories for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Interviewed and worked with folks including KISS front man Gene Simmons, four time Everest summiter Wally Berg, ABC TV's Born To Explore Host Richard Wiese, The North Face Athlete and Everest skier Kit DesLauriers and animal expert and host of FOX TV's "Into the Wild" Jack Hanna. Freelance contributor for over seven years to numerous publications across North America including Edmonton/Calgary Sun, Emergency Physicians Monthly, VW Driver, The Wilderness Medicine Magazine and many more. Past partners include The North Face, Travel Alberta, SHAW Cable Systems, Edmonton International Airport and more. Media relations, program development, special event management, sales and marketing. Show less Freelance Travel & Adventure Writer - contributing stories for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Interviewed and worked with folks including KISS front man Gene Simmons, four time Everest summiter Wally Berg, ABC TV's Born To Explore Host Richard Wiese, The North Face Athlete and Everest skier Kit DesLauriers and animal expert and host of FOX TV's "Into the Wild" Jack Hanna. Freelance contributor for over seven years to numerous publications across North America including… Show more Freelance Travel & Adventure Writer - contributing stories for a variety of magazines and newspapers. Interviewed and worked with folks including KISS front man Gene Simmons, four time Everest summiter Wally Berg, ABC TV's Born To Explore Host Richard Wiese, The North Face Athlete and Everest skier Kit DesLauriers and animal expert and host of FOX TV's "Into the Wild" Jack Hanna. Freelance contributor for over seven years to numerous publications across North America including Edmonton/Calgary Sun, Emergency Physicians Monthly, VW Driver, The Wilderness Medicine Magazine and many more. Past partners include The North Face, Travel Alberta, SHAW Cable Systems, Edmonton International Airport and more. Media relations, program development, special event management, sales and marketing. Show less



Winter Light Festival

• Special Events Coordinator

  • Nov 2008 - Feb 2009

  The annual 10 week Winter Light Festival is a celebration of winter, activating Edmonton's snow filled spirit and encouraging folks to get outside. From star gazing at Elk Island Park, to x-country skiing in the river valley, to skiing or snowboarding at Snow Valley. I acted as producer of an indoor/outdoor opening ceremonies experience at City Hall & Churchill Square. Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Sale was on hand as MC and the event received substantial media… Show more The annual 10 week Winter Light Festival is a celebration of winter, activating Edmonton's snow filled spirit and encouraging folks to get outside. From star gazing at Elk Island Park, to x-country skiing in the river valley, to skiing or snowboarding at Snow Valley. I acted as producer of an indoor/outdoor opening ceremonies experience at City Hall & Churchill Square. Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Sale was on hand as MC and the event received substantial media coverage. www.winterlight.ca Show less The annual 10 week Winter Light Festival is a celebration of winter, activating Edmonton's snow filled spirit and encouraging folks to get outside. From star gazing at Elk Island Park, to x-country skiing in the river valley, to skiing or snowboarding at Snow Valley. I acted as producer of an indoor/outdoor opening ceremonies experience at City Hall & Churchill Square. Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Sale was on hand as MC and the event received substantial media… Show more The annual 10 week Winter Light Festival is a celebration of winter, activating Edmonton's snow filled spirit and encouraging folks to get outside. From star gazing at Elk Island Park, to x-country skiing in the river valley, to skiing or snowboarding at Snow Valley. I acted as producer of an indoor/outdoor opening ceremonies experience at City Hall & Churchill Square. Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Sale was on hand as MC and the event received substantial media coverage. www.winterlight.ca Show less



Rexall Edmonton Indy

• Event Managment

  • Apr 2007 - Aug 2008

  For two Indy races I was in a two person team recruiting, developing and executing plans to manage a group of 1200 volunteers for one of Canada's biggest auto races; part of the IndyCar Series world circuit. www.edmontonindy.com Sharpening special event managment, human recourse development, program execution and communication skills. For two Indy races I was in a two person team recruiting, developing and executing plans to manage a group of 1200 volunteers for one of Canada's biggest auto races; part of the IndyCar Series world circuit. www.edmontonindy.com Sharpening special event managment, human recourse development, program execution and communication skills.



Downhill Riders Ski & Travel Co

• Corporate & Group Sales

  • Oct 2002 - Apr 2007

  Downhill Riders is one of North America's largest snow bound adventure tour operators to Western Canada, including the Rockies and the BC Interior. Highlights from four year tenture: Sales efforts generated $3.5 million in new business, formulated key partnerships and was a major force to the 120% increase in sales. www.downhillriders.com Downhill Riders is one of North America's largest snow bound adventure tour operators to Western Canada, including the Rockies and the BC Interior. Highlights from four year tenture: Sales efforts generated $3.5 million in new business, formulated key partnerships and was a major force to the 120% increase in sales. www.downhillriders.com



Child Find Alberta

• Northern Alberta Manager of Operations

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2006

  Managed all aspects of the office, including revenue development, sponsor relations, special event production/execution, media relations, corporate communications, human resource management, strategy planning and program development Highlights over this four year contract: $1 million in revenues, generating a team of 125 dedicated volunteers, developing thousands of hours in community programming and media exposure. www.childfind.ab.ca Managed all aspects of the office, including revenue development, sponsor relations, special event production/execution, media relations, corporate communications, human resource management, strategy planning and program development Highlights over this four year contract: $1 million in revenues, generating a team of 125 dedicated volunteers, developing thousands of hours in community programming and media exposure. www.childfind.ab.ca



Cypress Mountain Resort

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Sales and Marketing

  • Aug 1998 - Jul 1999

  Apart of the sales and marketing team, responsible for generating corporate sales and assisting in brand building. Job role included media relations, product development, marketing, sales and communication. Team increased sales by over 12% that season alone (approx $3 million increase). Played home to the snowboarding events fort the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. www.cypressmountain.com Apart of the sales and marketing team, responsible for generating corporate sales and assisting in brand building. Job role included media relations, product development, marketing, sales and communication. Team increased sales by over 12% that season alone (approx $3 million increase). Played home to the snowboarding events fort the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. www.cypressmountain.com



Air Canada Championship

• Box Office Manager

  • Apr 1996 - Sep 1998

  Responsible for ticket box office management. PGA Tour event- Vancouver, BC Human resourse, sales and marketing experience acquired. www.pga.com Responsible for ticket box office management. PGA Tour event- Vancouver, BC Human resourse, sales and marketing experience acquired. www.pga.com



Orca Bay Sports & Entertainment

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Guest relations

  • May 1995 - Sep 1998

  Owners of the Vancouver Canucks and former Vancouver Grizzles. Worked on the team to ensure customer satisfaction was met. Founded and Managed Orca Bay Employees social club. www.rogersarena.ca Owners of the Vancouver Canucks and former Vancouver Grizzles. Worked on the team to ensure customer satisfaction was met. Founded and Managed Orca Bay Employees social club. www.rogersarena.ca