Specializing in dynamic graphics and visual branding. With over30 years of graphic design and print production experience. A graduate of Grant McEwan College in Graphic Design I have worked as printing press operator, fabrication/finishing department head, graphic designer and department manager as well as art director. I also was a partner in start-up company in charge of design, development, manufacturing and distribution of a fully licensed NHL products. I am now the principal owner of OceanAir Designs which has been a part-time business since 2000 and full-time company since 2009. An avid triathlete I have developed event association branding and merchandise for international events that I have competed in all over the globe from Phuket - Thailand, Roth - Germany, Motala - Sweden, Almere - Netherlands, Atlantic City - USA as well events throughout western Canada.…

MIKE GERENCSER

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Specializing in dynamic graphics and visual branding. With over30 years of graphic design and print production experience. A graduate of Grant McEwan College in Graphic Design I have worked as printing press operator, fabrication/finishing department head, graphic designer and department manager as well as art director. I also was a partner in start-up company in charge of design, development, manufacturing and distribution of a fully licensed NHL products. I am now the principal owner of OceanAir Designs which has been a part-time business since 2000 and full-time company since 2009. An avid triathlete I have developed event association branding and merchandise for international events that I have competed in all over the globe from Phuket - Thailand, Roth - Germany, Motala - Sweden, Almere - Netherlands, Atlantic City - USA as well events throughout western Canada.…

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Specializing in dynamic graphics and visual branding. With over30 years of graphic design and print production experience. A graduate of Grant McEwan College in Graphic Design I have worked as printing press operator, fabrication/finishing department head, graphic designer and department manager as well as art director. I also was a partner in start-up company in charge of design, development, manufacturing and distribution of a fully licensed NHL products.
I am now the principal owner of OceanAir Designs which has been a part-time business since 2000 and full-time company since 2009.
An avid triathlete I have developed event association branding and merchandise for international events that I have competed in all over the globe from Phuket - Thailand, Roth - Germany, Motala - Sweden,
Almere - Netherlands, Atlantic City - USA as well events throughout western Canada.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal at OceanAir Designs
April 1, 2009 - November 16, 2025
Founder and principal of OceanAir Designs, a graphic design studio offering Graphic Design, Event Branding & Marketing, Printing, Promotional items and Installation.
Vice President at Hockbox Original Inc. / Thinking Outside The Box (Division of Hockbox Original Inc.)
February 1, 2009 - February 1, 2009
Started-up new business with partner; designer of NHL & CFL Licensed products and all custom products; industrial designer for approved and conceptual products; responsible for marketing, design, production and corporate identity; sales, client consultations, quotes, graphic design and production of T.O.B. projects.
Graphic Designer, Art Director & Dept. Manager at Display Design Systems Ltd.
October 1, 2007 - October 1, 2007
Conceptual design, computer layouts, corporate identity/logo design and digitizing; large format trade show graphics, display systems, photo murals, POP displays, transit ads, in-store signage and directional signage; art preparation for silkscreen printing and film output; Colorspan digital printer operation; offset & litho; prototyping; lamination department supervision; training and mentoring; development of new products and marketing materials.
Head Of Fabrication And Finishing Department at Display Design Systems Ltd.
August 1, 1994 - August 1, 1994
Started up and led the fabrication and finishing department; custom fabrication; laminating display panels; display design; signage layout and application; paste-up and layouts; organization of collation on large order displays and fabrication.
Head Journeyman Screen Printer at Display Design Systems Ltd.
February 1, 1991 - February 1, 1991
Automatic screen printing press operation and one-arm operator; 4-color process and mechanical printing; training new employees; acting supervisory duties; quality control and scheduling; cross-department production experience.
Fine Artist at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 1992 - November 16, 2025
Wildlife artist focusing on underwater environments; exhibitions at provincial museum, IMAX-related venues and multiple shows throughout the 1990s.
Principal at OceanAir Designs
April 1, 2009 - November 26, 2025
Graphic design studio offering: Graphic Design, Event Branding & Marketing, Printing, Promotional, Installation. Leads client consultations, project management, and production oversight across digital and print media.
Vice President / Operations Manager at Hockbox Original Inc. / Thinking Outside The Box
February 28, 2009 - February 28, 2009
Started up new business with partner. Designer of NHL & CFL Licensed products plus all custom products. Industrial designer of all approved and conceptual products. Responsible for all marketing, design, production and corporate identity for every facet of the company. Responsible for sales, client consultations, quotes, graphic design and production of all T.O.B. projects.
Head Of Fabrication And Finishing Department at Display Design Systems Ltd.
August 31, 1994 - August 31, 1994
Started up this department and full-time position; custom fabrication and finishing; laminating display panels; designs of displays; signage layout and application; paste-up and layouts; organize collation on large order displays & fabrication.
Head Journeyman Screen Printer at Display Design Systems Ltd.
February 28, 1991 - February 28, 1991
Automatic screen printing press and one-arm operator; 4 color process & mechanical printing; training new employees; acting supervisor upon request; quality control, scheduling; experience in all departments of production.
Fine Artist at Self-Employed
January 1, 1992 - November 26, 2025
Wildlife artist focusing on underwater environments; multiple exhibitions including provincial museum, IMAX Edmonton Space and Science Centre, Divescapes shows and numerous gallery exhibitions.
Vice President & Operations Manager at Hockbox Original Inc. / Thinking Outside The Box (Division)
October 1, 2007 - February 28, 2009
Started-up new business with partner. Designer of approved NHL & CFL Licensed products plus all custom products. Industrial designer of all approved and conceptual products. Responsible for all marketing, design, production and corporate identity for every facet of the company. Responsible for sales, client consultations, quotes, graphic design and production of all T.O.B. projects.
Graphic Designer, Art Director & Dept. Manager at Display Design Systems Ltd.
May 1, 1987 - October 31, 2007
Conceptual design, computer designs and layouts, corporate identity/logo design and digitizing, designs of large Trade Show graphics, display systems & photo murals, POP displays, transit ads, in-store promo signage and directional & information signage. Prepared art for screen printing and production; Colorspan digital printer operations; training and supervision; R&D of new products and procedures.
Head Journeyman Screen Printer at Display Design Systems Ltd.
May 1, 1987 - February 28, 1991
Automatic screen printing press and operator for 4-color process; training new employees; quality control and scheduling; experience in all production departments.
Head Of Fabrication And Finishing Department at Display Design Systems Ltd.
January 1, 1991 - August 31, 1994
Started up this department; custom fabrication and finishing; laminating display panels; signage layout and application; large order fabrication; project organization.
Vice President at Hockbox Original Inc.
October 1, 2007 - February 28, 2009
Started-up new business with partner. Designer of approved NHL & CFL Licensed products plus all custom products. Industrial designer of all approved and conceptual products. Responsible for all marketing, design, production and corporate identity for every facet of the company. Responsible for sales, client consultations, quotes, graphic design and production of all T.O.B. projects.
Fine Artist at Self-Employed / Fine Artist
January 1, 1992 - Present
Wildlife artist with focus on underwater environment; multiple exhibitions including Provincial Museum, Edmonton Space and Science Centre (IMAX); Divescapes shows and various gallery exhibitions.
Vice President at Hockbox Original Inc. & Thinking Outside The Box (Division of Hockbox Original inc.)
October 1, 2007 - February 28, 2009
Started-up new business; designer of NHL & CFL Licensed products; industrial designer of all approved and conceptual products; responsible for marketing, design, production and corporate identity for every facet of the company; responsible for sales, client consultations, quotes, graphic design and production of all T.O.B. projects.
Vice President & Operations Manager at Hockbox Original Inc. / Thinking Outside The Box (Division of Hockbox Original Inc.)
October 1, 2007 - February 28, 2009
Started up a new business with a partner; designer of NHL & CFL licensed products plus all custom products; industrial designer of approved and conceptual products; responsible for marketing, design, production and corporate identity across all projects; managed sales, client consultations, quotes, graphic design and production for all T.O.B. projects.

Education

Sales & Design Seminar at Abex Academy
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995
Environmental Graphic Design at MacEwan University
September 1, 1985 - May 1, 1987
Advanced (Matriculation) Diploma at St. Albert Catholic High School
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1985
Sales & Design Seminar at Abex Academy
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995
Environmental Graphic Design Diploma at MacEwan University
September 1, 1985 - May 1, 1987
Advanced (Matriculation) Diploma at St. Albert Catholic High School
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1985
Sales & Design Seminar at Abex Academy
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995
Environmental Graphic Design at MacEwan University
September 1, 1985 - May 1, 1987
Advanced (Matriculation) Diploma at St. Albert Catholic High School
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1985
Sales & Design Seminar at Abex Academy
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995
Environmental Graphic Design at MacEwan University
September 1, 1985 - May 1, 1987
Advanced (Matriculation) Diploma at St. Albert Catholic High School
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1985
Sales & Design Seminar at Abex Academy
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995
Environmental Graphic Design at MacEwan University
September 1, 1985 - May 1, 1987
Advanced (Matriculation) Diploma at St. Albert Catholic High School
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1985
Sales & Design Seminar at Abex Academy
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995
Environmental Graphic Design at MacEwan University
September 1, 1985 - May 1, 1987
Advanced (Matriculation) Diploma at St. Albert Catholic High School
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1985

Qualifications

Sales & Design Seminar
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995
Sales & Design Seminar Certification
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995
Sales & Design Seminar
November 9, 1995 - November 11, 1995

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Other
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