Brayden Vandermaarl
@braydenvandermaarl
Advertising professional transitioning into game design and interactive storytelling.
What I'm looking for
I am an advertising and marketing communications professional with over five years of experience in digital and traditional marketing, strategy, and campaign execution. I combine creative problem-solving with strong communication skills to deliver results under tight deadlines.
My background includes roles as Senior Communications Designer and Media Strategist where I developed strategic media plans, optimized and reported on campaign performance, and coordinated cross-functional teams and partners to execute multi-phase brand campaigns.
Currently I oversee manufacturing processes including painting, machining, assembly, and quality assurance, bringing hands-on operational oversight and process management to my skill set. I am tech-savvy, quick to learn programming and digital tools, and experienced presenting and collaborating across stakeholders.
I am seeking to transition into game design to apply my storytelling, project coordination, and creative thinking to interactive experiences, contributing to a development team that values meaningful player experiences and innovative design.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Overseer, Manufacturing
Dundas Custom Door Company
May 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Oversee manufacturing processes including painting, machining, assembly, and quality assurance to maintain production standards and on-time delivery.
Senior Communications Designer
Initiative
Feb 2022 - Feb 2024 (2 years)
Oversaw internal, client, and partner communications and developed strategic media plans to meet campaign objectives and reporting requirements.
Media Strategist
Spark Foundry
Sep 2018 - Feb 2022 (3 years 5 months)
Planned, presented, executed and reported on digital and traditional media campaigns, owned brand campaign coordination, and improved campaign workflows for performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technological University Dublin
Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Advertising and Marketing Communications
Completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Advertising and Marketing Communications focusing on communications and campaign strategy.
Sheridan College
Advanced Diploma, Marketing and Advertising Communications Management
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Marketing and Advertising Communications Management, covering media planning, campaign optimization, and reporting.
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