MEET JAY COLE

A Creative

  • More than 25 years of creative design experience
  • Complete of brand development experience
  • Deep understanding of website development
  • Retail & commercial sales professional
  • B2B & B2C marketing & advertising professional
  • Developed team leadership skills & experience

Manager - Sales - Designer - Developer - Producer - Editor - Copywriter

Dedicated team player
  • Leadership Skills

    • Team Organization
    • Collaboration
    • Strategic Goals

  • Communication Skills

    • Proficiency
    • Copywriting
    • Training

  • Brand Ambassador

    • Brand Embodiment
    • Alignment
    • Representation

A business professional driven by creative ideas

With more than 25 years of technical and managerial expertise, Jay brings a wealth of experience to every project. He is highly skilled in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, brand development, and website design. His innovative approach to marketing and online advertising, coupled with a deep understanding of copywriting, typography, and graphic design, makes him an invaluable asset in any creative or strategic endeavor.

Jay is not only a proven leader but also an exceptional communicator who excels in team management and creating positive work environments. He is dedicated to achieving strategic goals and delivering outstanding results. His advanced talents in photography, audio, and video production, combined with a strong focus on customer relations and process implementation, ensure excellence in every aspect of his work.

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The Art Of Storytelling

Jay knows how to transform any brand message into a compelling story that engages, inspires and ensures maximum impact.

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An Avid Learner

With a relentless thirst for knowledge, Jay embraces every opportunity to learn and uncover the intricacies of how things work.

Skills & Abilities

Technical Skills
Microsoft Office

Over 30 years of experience with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher.

Adobe Creative Cloud

More than 25 years of training and experience with design software such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Character Animator, Acrobat, Audition and more.

Web Design & Development

Specializing in custom WordPress development. Proficient in HTML, CSS, and experienced with JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL. Skilled in user interface design, information architecture, content management systems and e-Commerce.

Marketing & Promotions

Capable of generating original ideas with expertise in creating compelling visual content paired with persuasive ad copy. Proficient in crafting engaging and convincing promotional materials that resonate with target audiences.

Advertising Campaigns

Experienced in creating and managing targeted online advertising campaigns using platforms such as Meta, as well as utilizing offline marketing channels and other methods.

Social Media Management

Experienced in managing social media accounts across various platforms. Skilled in creating and curating engaging content, scheduling posts and analyzing performance metrics.

Creative Skills
Brand Development

Extensive experience in branding including naming and messaging, logo creation, market positioning, demographic targeting and style guides. Capable of extending a brand across all media types while maintaining consistency and a cohesive brand identity in order to facilitate and encourage brand recognition.

Print & Digital Design

Expert in producing visually compelling content for print and digital media. Experienced in creating deliverables for print collateral, social media, websites, vehicle wraps, apparel and promotional products.

Copywriting

Skilled copywriter capable of producing high-quality, creative content for print media, websites, social media, and multimedia. Proficient in crafting clear, persuasive, and engaging content for a wide range of applications.

Typography

Well-versed in all aspects of typography and the history of type, maintaining attention to detail in selecting and arranging type to enhance both readability and aesthetic appeal.

Photography, Video & Audio

Knowledge of composition, exposure, lighting techniques, and post-processing. Proficient in A/V production including recording, editing, composition, colour grading, audio engineering and mastering.

Managerial Skills
Leadership

Proven leader with the ability to assemble, organize, and effectively manage teams. Skilled in fostering a positive team environment, enhancing morale, and driving collaborative efforts to achieve strategic goals.

Communication

Highly effective in both written and oral communication, with extensive experience in copywriting, journalism, and technical writing. Adept at crafting clear, persuasive, and engaging content across various platforms.

Customer Relations

Strong customer service abilities with experience in point of sale, business-to-business interactions, and troubleshooting. Effective in interacting with any personality type, maintaining fairness, resolving conflicts and finding solutions for client needs.

Processes & Policies

Skilled in creating and implementing systems, policies, and processes to increase efficiency and improve workflow functionality using both classic and modern methods.

Education & Training

Formal Study
  • Bishop Grandin High School

    HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA | 1998

  • DeVry Institute of Technology

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | 2002
    Business Information Systems

  • Adobe Photoshop One-On-One

    BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED & MASTERY | 2003

  • Adobe Illustrator One-On-One

    BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED & MASTERY | 2004

  • Adobe InDesign Training

    ESSENTIAL TRAINING, ADVANCED TECHNIQUES | 2005

  • Adobe Premiere Pro Training

    ESSENTIAL TRAINING, PREMIERE PRO GURU | 2007

  • Adobe After Effects Training

    ESSENTIAL TRAINING, COMPOSITION TECHNIQUES | 2008

  • Professional Sales Training

    DUANE MARINO LIVE TRAINING SEMINARS | 2009

  • Introduction To HTML & CSS

    COMPLETE TRAINING COURSE | 2011

  • Advanced WordPress Development

    COMPLETE TRAINING COURSE | 2012

  • Advanced Sales Training

    DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING COURSE | 2012

  • Modern Sales Strategies

    AUTOMOTIVATERS TRAINING COURSE | 2024

  • Harvard CS50

    INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON | 2024

  • Harvard CS50

    ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITH PYTHON | 2024

Client Samples
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Some brands Jay has worked with

Get In Touch

Email

info@jay-cole.com

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Carmel Keenan
Medispa Manager, Eternal Beauty

The best designer I have worked with! Jay understands your needs and puts them up so beautifully. He is a complete package of creativity and marketing skills. He makes your website look far better than you expect and makes sure it satisfies every user who arrives on it. I recommend him and his designing skills no matter what type of business you need a website for. He is by far the best!

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Victor Olagundoye
Owner, CanCorp Branding Inc.

Jay's expertise in custom WordPress development is simply outstanding. He took the time to listen to my needs and requirements, and then provided a solution that was both elegant and functional. What really stood out to me about Jay was his exceptional knowledge and friendly manner. He went above and beyond to ensure that I was completely satisfied with his work, and his attention to detail was second to none.

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Angelika Repan
Owner, Angelface Beauty

I'm a businesswoman in the beauty skincare industry, and I recently had the pleasure of working with Jay Cole. He did an exceptional job with my website, logo, and brand development. Jay's WordPress skills are unparalleled and he understood my business needs perfectly. He created a beautiful and user-friendly website that captured the essence of my brand. Jay is a true professional and I highly recommend him for his expertise, attention to detail and friendly demeanor. Thank you, Jay, for your outstanding work!

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