Mike Crook
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LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for over a year. He was a valued member of my team. Always came up with great solutions and was always eager to learn new skills. He is a wealth of knowledge and a very talented designer with a propensity for typography and motion graphics. He's the real deal and the full package. And man can this kid skate!
Diane Erlich
Talented, communicative and just a general pleasure to work with. Mike definitely seeks to do the best at what ever he is attempting and all the time with a smile on his face no matter how hard it might get. An asset to any company he works for.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for over a year. He was a valued member of my team. Always came up with great solutions and was always eager to learn new skills. He is a wealth of knowledge and a very talented designer with a propensity for typography and motion graphics. He's the real deal and the full package. And man can this kid skate!
Diane Erlich
Talented, communicative and just a general pleasure to work with. Mike definitely seeks to do the best at what ever he is attempting and all the time with a smile on his face no matter how hard it might get. An asset to any company he works for.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for over a year. He was a valued member of my team. Always came up with great solutions and was always eager to learn new skills. He is a wealth of knowledge and a very talented designer with a propensity for typography and motion graphics. He's the real deal and the full package. And man can this kid skate!
Diane Erlich
Talented, communicative and just a general pleasure to work with. Mike definitely seeks to do the best at what ever he is attempting and all the time with a smile on his face no matter how hard it might get. An asset to any company he works for.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for over a year. He was a valued member of my team. Always came up with great solutions and was always eager to learn new skills. He is a wealth of knowledge and a very talented designer with a propensity for typography and motion graphics. He's the real deal and the full package. And man can this kid skate!
Diane Erlich
Talented, communicative and just a general pleasure to work with. Mike definitely seeks to do the best at what ever he is attempting and all the time with a smile on his face no matter how hard it might get. An asset to any company he works for.
Experience
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Pinax
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Canada
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Art Director
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Feb 2023 - Present
As Art Director I will put my skills to work and bring to life many of the .gems brands (including Pinax). Joining the team to bring beauty and awareness to the Pomelo crowdfunding platform, public EOS community events, digital art publishing, internal EOS Nation events and more.
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Graphic Designer 2D/3D - Motion Graphic Designer
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Jan 2023 - Feb 2023
Excited to push further in a forward thinking company, handling graphic design, 2D/3D assets and Motion Graphics.
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Creative Director - Graphic/Visual/UI/UX Designer
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Visual/UI/UX Designer and Branding for a new skateboarding game. Short term contract, I brought my experiences in skateboarding professionally along with my career in Graphic Design to help in this incredible project. Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Visual/UI/UX Designer and Branding for a new skateboarding game. Short term contract, I brought my experiences in skateboarding professionally along with my career in Graphic Design to help in this incredible project.
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Well Known Company
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director | Graphic Designer
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Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
In charge of all creative for Segway Powersports Canada including Digital Ads and Print Materials including tradeshows and magazine spreads. Graphic Design and Video/Motion Graphics used to create artwork for all socials channels along with various print materials including Magazine Ads, Branded tradeshow materials to Vechicle Wrap Branding. Weekly Creative Meetings direct to Client. In charge of all creative for Segway Powersports Canada including Digital Ads and Print Materials including tradeshows and magazine spreads. Graphic Design and Video/Motion Graphics used to create artwork for all socials channels along with various print materials including Magazine Ads, Branded tradeshow materials to Vechicle Wrap Branding. Weekly Creative Meetings direct to Client.
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Adflow DMS™/Daktronics Indoor Digital Signage
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer, Motion Graphic Artist
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Feb 2016 - Sep 2020
Creation of digital 2D and 3D content using motion graphics for dynamic screen variations. Handling 15+ clients for monthly content contracts. Meetings held directly with clients and the direct line of content for all things creative. From creating artwork following the clients branding guidelines and adding motion graphics to give it life on screens, also converting various print artwork supplied by clients to be motion videos. Being able to use many programs and problem solving was an everyday task, being organized and very communicative was key to be successful in these projects. Show less
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Crook Studios
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Canada
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Graphic Design
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER | MOTION GRAPHICS | PHOTOGRAPHER
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Aug 2014 - Feb 2016
Owning my own studio offering a variety of services in the Graphic Arts. Logo design to photoshoots, this experience taught me the ins and outs of a business and also the value of time and work to prioritize. Owning my own studio offering a variety of services in the Graphic Arts. Logo design to photoshoots, this experience taught me the ins and outs of a business and also the value of time and work to prioritize.
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Momentum Visual Inc.
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graphic Designer
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
Working for Momentum Visual Inc. was amazing, I worked on many various projects for awesome clients that involved print and web advertising, social media, brand identity, brand development, 3D motion graphics, email newsletters, advanced powerpoint designs, creative strategy, photo retouching, photo manipulation and much more. http://momentumvisual.com Working for Momentum Visual Inc. was amazing, I worked on many various projects for awesome clients that involved print and web advertising, social media, brand identity, brand development, 3D motion graphics, email newsletters, advanced powerpoint designs, creative strategy, photo retouching, photo manipulation and much more. http://momentumvisual.com
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Mayk Ideas
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11 King Street west, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Jr. Graphic Designer
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Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Mainly I did work for Collins Barrow - Chartered Accountants, but also RUSH hockey and RIM. I created Advertisements in Print and Digital, Brochures, Motion Graphic Videos, Email blasts in constant contact, T-shirt Designs, Logos, E-Stores, Web Galleries, Print Banners and all Corporate Stationary. Mainly I did work for Collins Barrow - Chartered Accountants, but also RUSH hockey and RIM. I created Advertisements in Print and Digital, Brochures, Motion Graphic Videos, Email blasts in constant contact, T-shirt Designs, Logos, E-Stores, Web Galleries, Print Banners and all Corporate Stationary.
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Beta Tester
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2012 - 2012
Explored the unknown by Beta testing new software, created a footprint every step of the way by making presentations and videos. Explored the unknown by Beta testing new software, created a footprint every step of the way by making presentations and videos.
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Education
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George Brown College
Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Advertising/Graphic Design