Kevan Gilbert

Current

• Project Manager, Creative Technologies at Union Gospel Mission

Past

• Interactive Media Coodinator at Union Gospel Mission
• Communications Director at Elbowroom Design
• Creative Director at Mars' Hill

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Education

• Trinity Western University

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Connections

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Kevan Gilbert’s Summary

"Communicate fresh perspectives, solve problems creatively, lead with integrity, learn with respect." I figure if I can somehow do those four things in my job, then I'll be accomplishing something.

Kevan Gilbert’s Specialties:

Innovation and strategy on the web. Writing. Project planning and coordination. Web usability. Developing creative, effective communication solutions for business. Refining policies. Creating systems that make things more efficient. Online fundraising for not-for-profits.

Kevan Gilbert’s Experience

• Project Manager, Creative Technologies

  Union Gospel Mission

  (Non-Profit; Civic & Social Organization industry)

  April 2009 — Present (9 months)

  My work at UGM focuses on three main areas:
  
  1. Web strategy: I oversee UGM's intranet (The Hub) and our website (www.ugm.ca), helping improve the flow of information externally and internally. I'm the social media strategist, leveraging new online tools to advance UGM’s presence on the web, and boost our online fundraising efforts.
  
  2. Project planning: I work closely with the Director of Resource Development to manage projects for the department, building tools, templates and projects that make things zing. This part of my job is all about making systems that make things more efficient.
  
  3. IT Coordination: I tag-team it to help manage UGM’s technology initiatives, liaise with our external IT providers, and produce long-term plans for further IT development.

• Interactive Media Coodinator

  Union Gospel Mission

  (Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  August 2007 — April 2009 (1 year 9 months)

  I oversee Union Gospel Mission's web initiatives, from our website at ugm.ca, to our social networking tie-ins, to our corporate intranet. I am focused on finding new ways to make online fundraising work well for our non-profit. I also work with UGM's Communications team to provide graphic design, writing, video editing and photography help.

• Communications Director

  Elbowroom Design

  (Graphic Design industry)

  September 2006 — August 2007 (1 year )

  Working with Elbowroom, my role was to provide writing and video editing support, help tighten internal processes, and find new ways to reach new clients. I helped co-start and co-write for Elbowruminations, a design blog that provides insightful critiques and design advice for everybody. Day-to-day, I also helped plan and write for client web projects, take care of video projects, and clean the washroom.

• Creative Director

  Mars' Hill

  (Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)

  December 2005 — April 2006 (5 months)

  Responsible for design and layout of Mars' Hill, the Associate Collegiate Press' 2006 "Newspaper of the Year," and official student newspaper of Trinity Western University. Provide creative direction for each seciton, led a team of six designers, worked with Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor and the rest of the staff to interpret content and implement a cohesive vision. Used Adobe Creative Suite on Mac computers for the design work, worked with graphic artist Josh Fulmore for feature illustrations.

Kevan Gilbert’s Education

• Trinity Western University

  BA , Communications , 2002 — 2006

  Activities and Societies:

  2006: Visual Editor, Student Newspaper
  2004-05: Community Life Assistant
  2003-04: Resident Assistant (Live-in dormitory supervisor)

Additional Information

Kevan Gilbert’s Interests:

non-profits, communication, strategy, writing, web, blogging, new media, creativity, innovation, efficiency, ROI, marketing, policies, processes, music, photography, graphic design

Kevan Gilbert’s Groups:

2008: Board Member with New Hope Community Services Society

•    Trinity Western University Students & Alumni

Kevan Gilbert’s Honors:

2006: Associate Collegiate Press Newspaper of the Year, Mars' Hill (Contribution: Creative Director)
2006: Citizenship Award, Trinity Western University

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