Mobile (Canada): +1 902 430 7334
Mobile (Dubai): +97150 953 2993
Fax: +1 902 435 9162
Email: greg@atlanticstudio.ca
Website: www.atlanticstudio.ca
Objective:
To secure long term, on-going freelance or contract-based work and to further position the Atlantic Studio brand as a high-end, interactive design and advisory service.
Profile:
A Canadian from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Greg Fisher is an award-winning expert in a wide range of services including brand design / deployment, 3D production, interactive / web design, planning & interpretive design, integrated marketing & communication campaigns and television / video production.
Greg is the principle consultant for Atlantic Studio, a Halifax-based interactive design studio with a special interest in golf, real estate, hotel and resort marketing.
Since graduating from McKenzie College in 2000, Greg had his hand at the helm of Form:Media as Production Director and been involved with countless projects in Atlantic Canada. For the past 3 years, Greg has broadened his portfolio in the aggressive Dubai, UAE market as the Media Manager for Shaikh Holdings, a private holding company specializing in development, marketing and sales of exclusive properties worldwide. Greg also has a continuing interest in photography, music and the recording arts.
Employment History
August 2009 to Present
Director - Atlantic Studio
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
April 2004 to August 2009
Media Manager - Shaikh Holdings
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Responsible for both short and long term creative strategy planning of the company, overseen a team of IT professionals, copywriters and graphic designers; assigned projects to staff and verified company deadlines were being met.
July 2001 to April 2004
Production Director - Form:Media
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Managed staff and systems of production departments; overseen information and cost management; developed and ensured consistent delivery of project timelines and budgets.
Education:
2009 - Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification
New Horizon Computer Institute, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2000 - Digital Media Diploma
McKenzie College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1999 - High School Diploma
Prince Andrew High School, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Skills
Languages: English
Software
Microsoft 2007 Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Powerpoint, Access), Adobe CS3 Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects, Acrobat Pro, Premiere Pro), Autodesk (AutoCAD 2009, 3Ds Max, Combustion)
Programming
HTML, XML, Flash Actionscript, PHP
OS
Windows XP+, Mac OSX
Professional Experience: Web Design:
2009 - Atlantic Studio - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Online company showcase and personal portfolio. An advanced hybrid HTML/Flash website with ASP integration technology.
atlanticstudio.ca
2010 Annapolis Royal Golf & Country Club - Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada Brand and web design overhaul of existing online content. Consultation included expanding the site’s scope into a regional hub for basic tourism and information.
annapolisroyalgolf.com
2010 Phoenix Sky Designs - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Online showcase of the Toronto based art company. An advanced hybrid HTML/Flash website.
phoenixskydesigns.com
2010 Syndicate Transport - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Web design overhaul of existing online content.
syndicatetransport.com
2009 - Sanctuary Falls - Dubai, UAE
Dubai-based development informational and promotion website. Award-winning example of a hybrid HTML/Flash website with ASP integration technology.
atlanticstudio.ca/archives/sanctuaryfalls.com/ (archived)*
2009 - Shaikh Holdings - Dubai, UAE
Dubai-based developer website. Flash & ASP integrated.
shaikh-holdings.com
2008 - The Executive Towers - Dubai, UAE
First phase portal of Dubai’s Business Bay development. Pioneering use of Flash, 3D and ASP.
atlanticstudio.ca/archives/theexecutivetowers.com/ (archived)*
2007 - 0 to 60 - Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s first automated, online luxury car rental service. Flash / ASP integrated.
0to60.ae
2008 - Palm Sales - Dubai, UAE
Sales portal for Nakheel’s exclusive North American agent. Number one Google return for The Palm & World Island information.
palmsales.ca
2010 - Middle East Gate Exhibition LLC - Dubai, UAE
Project & event management company based in Dubai. Working example of delivery on simple HTML & aesthetics.
megexhibition.com
2007 - Dubai Property Auctions - Dubai, UAE
Award-winning Dubai based property auction portal. Heavy focus on Flash/ASP.
atlanticstudio.ca/archives/dubaipropertyauctions.com/ (archived)*
2009 - IntraNext Consulting - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
IT solutions company based in Halifax. Client content management system.
inext.ca
2009 - O’Brien’s Moving & Professional Packing - Halifax, NS, Canada
Halifax transport and packing consultation service. HTML / ASP.
obriensmoving.ca
2003 - Nancy Regan - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Career portal for the Canadian broadcast and communications icon.
nancyregan.ca
2002 - New Century Signs - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Quality signage & solutions firm based in Canada. HTML / Flash.
newcenturysigns.ca
2005 - Water Homes - Dubai, UAE
International property portal for information and sales on Palm, Jebel Ali units.
waterhomes.ae
2003 - Quantum Photography - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Online portfolio for Halifax based privately-owned photo studio.
quantumphotography.com
2009 - Flight Simulator Engineer & Technician Association - Dubai, UAE
International & Independent non-profit organization for members of the flight simulator industry. Working template initially provided.
atlanticstudio.ca/archives/fseta.com/ (archived)*
Professional Experience: Branding:
2010 - Middle East Gate Exhibition LLC - Dubai, UAE
Brand / Logo Design
2010 Annapolis Royal Golf & Coutnry Club - Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada
Brand Logo Design
2010 The Kimace Group - Dubai, UAE
Brand Logo Design
2010 The City Living - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Brand Logo Design
2010 Phoenix Sky Designs - Scarboroug, Ontario, Canada
Brand Logo Design
2009 - Flight Simulator Engineer & Technician Association - Dubai, UAE
Brand Logo Design
2009 - O’Brien’s Moving & Professional Packing - Halifax, NS, Canada
Brand Logo Design
2009 - Emaan Network - Dubai, UAE
Brand Logo Design
2009 - IntraNext - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Brand Logo Design
2009 - Precision Painting - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Brand Logo Design
2008 - The Property Lounge - Dubai, UAE
Brand Logo Design
2008 - Dubai Flying Dragons - Dubai, UAE
Team Logo & Jersey Design
2006 - The Executive Towers - Dubai, UAE
Development Logo
2005 - Shaikh Holdings - Dubai, UAE
Brand Logo & Usage Guidelines
2005 - Dubai Property Auctions - Dubai, UAE
Brand Logo Design
2005 - Atlantis Group - Dubai, UAE
Brand Logo Design
2004 - Palm Sales - Dubai, UAE
Brand Logo Design
Professional Experience: Multimedia:
2009 - Sanctuary Falls - Dubai, UAE
DXB Airport Kiosk Community Interactive Walkthrough & Voiceover
2006 - Atlantis Marketing - Dubai, UAE
Interactive, Off-Plan, Dubai Property Locator
2003 - Mount Saint Vincent University - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax Cable Channel 33 Interface
2003 - Fortune Head Ecological Reserve - Fortune Head, NFLD, Canada
Interpretive Multimedia Kiosk
2002 - PEI Island Architecture - Prince Edward Island, Canada
Informational Kiosk
2002 - Quantum Photography - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Corporate ID Rom
2002 - Bell Bay Golf Club - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Corporate ID Rom
2001 - WHW Architects - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Corporate ID Rom
2001 - Form:Media - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Corporate ID Rom
Professional Experience: 3D Rendering:
2009 - Sanctuary Falls - Dubai, UAE
Villa Crystal Etching Models (40 Varying Architectural Styles)
2008 - Sanctuary Falls - Dubai, UAE
12 Interior Design Packages Renderings
2008 - Sanctuary Falls - Dubai, UAE
Custom Crystal Etched Award for Cityscape Golf Tournament
2006 - Dubai Property Auctions - Dubai, UAE
3D Logo Treatment
2004 - Atlantis Marketing - Dubai, UAE
3D Water Home Walkthrough Video
2003 - Form:Media - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
3D Logo Treatment
2003 - Acadia University - Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
3D Campus Model & Flythrough
2002 - Halifax Waterfront -- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
City / Harbour Model
2002 - Construction and Demolition Landfill - Wellington, New Zealand
Site Model & Animation
Professional Experience: Graphic Design:
2010 - Maverick Communications - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Updated image treatment, brochure, presentation and website design
2010 - Middle East Gate - Dubai, UAE
Integrated marketing & communication campaign
2009 - Shaikh Holdings - Dubai, UAE
Corporate branding and identity, project imaging, publication, website
design, market teaser campaign.
2009 - Sanctuary Falls - Dubai, UAE
Award-winning integrated marketing & communication campaign
2009 - Flight Simulator Engineer & Technician Association - Dubai, UAE
Integrated marketing & communication campaign
2008 - The Property Lounge - Dubai, UAE
Integrated marketing & communication campaign & strategy
2004 - WHW Architects - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Full corporate brand & identity makeover
2004 - Bell Bay Golf Club - Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Full club brand & identity makeover
2003 - Mount Saint Vincent University - Halifax, NS, Canada
Dept. of Education, concept & design for recruitment banners
Professional Experience: Interpretive:
2009 - Sanctuary Falls - Dubai, UAE
Custom hand-sketched treatment to 35 unique villa floor plans
2009 - Sanctuary Falls - Dubai, UAE
Unit & plot specific Villa Analysis Sheets showcasing architectural perspective, unit positioning, plot location and description
2005 - Palm Sales - Dubai, UAE
Palm Jumeirah signature villa & garden home master layout plan
2005 - Palm Sales - Dubai, UAE
Interactive Palm Jebel Ali water homes master plan
2004 - Shubenacadie Canal Commission - Halifax, NS, Canada
Signage and wayfinding system
2004 - Waterfront Development Corporation Ltd. - Halifax, NS, Canada
Waterfront Greenway multi-purpose Trail & Harbourwalk Signage
2003 - Bell Bay Golf Club - Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada
Course hole-by-hole navigator & illustration of fairways and greens
2003 - Island Sunset Resort - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Wayfinding and signage concepts
2003 - Cabot Park Beach & Golf Resort - Malpeque, PEI, Canada
Resort Development Plan
2002 - Silver Fox Golf Club & Campground - Halifax, NS, Canada
Conceptual Master Plan
2002 - Mount Saint Vincent University - Halifax, NS, Canada
Dept. of Education, concept & design for recruitment banners
2002 - Purdy’s Wharf - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Wayfinding and signage concepts
Awards:
2008 - CNBC Arabian Property Awards
‘Best Property Marketing’ Sanctuary Falls (5 Stars)
2008 - CNBC Arabian Property Awards
‘Best Developer Website’ shaikh-holdings.com *Nominated
2005 - Bentley International Property Awards
‘Best Property Portal’ dubaipropertyauctions.com (5 Stars)
2005 - Pan Arab Web Awards
‘Commerce & Trade Winner’ dubaipropertyauctions.com
2005 - Canadian Web Awards
‘Excellent Rating’ dubaipropertyauctions.com