I am Mike Gerencser, a graphic designer with over 30 years of experience in design, marketing and print. I specialize in corporate identity, branding and business start-ups, tradeshow displays. I have hands-on experience across screen print, digital print, litho, and production, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and delivering client-focused solutions. I pride myself on building strong relationships and translating client needs into clear visual strategies. I run OceanAir Designs, offering graphic design, event branding and marketing, printing, promotional services, and installation. My background spans agency-style branding, product packaging, and large-format displays, complemented by ongoing work as a fine artist with exhibitions, which informs a versatile, creative approach to every project.…

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I am Mike Gerencser, a graphic designer with over 30 years of experience in design, marketing and print. I specialize in corporate identity, branding and business start-ups, tradeshow displays. I have hands-on experience across screen print, digital print, litho, and production, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and delivering client-focused solutions. I pride myself on building strong relationships and translating client needs into clear visual strategies. I run OceanAir Designs, offering graphic design, event branding and marketing, printing, promotional services, and installation. My background spans agency-style branding, product packaging, and large-format displays, complemented by ongoing work as a fine artist with exhibitions, which informs a versatile, creative approach to every project.…

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I am Mike Gerencser, a graphic designer with over 30 years of experience in design, marketing and print. I specialize in corporate identity, branding and business start-ups, tradeshow displays. I have hands-on experience across screen print, digital print, litho, and production, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and delivering client-focused solutions. I pride myself on building strong relationships and translating client needs into clear visual strategies.

I run OceanAir Designs, offering graphic design, event branding and marketing, printing, promotional services, and installation. My background spans agency-style branding, product packaging, and large-format displays, complemented by ongoing work as a fine artist with exhibitions, which informs a versatile, creative approach to every project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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.
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 / 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.
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.
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 with partner; designer of NHL/CFL licensed products and custom products; industrial designer; responsible for marketing, design, production and corporate identity; sales, client consultations, estimates, quotes and production of all 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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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
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
    Corporate Identity Package
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    OceanAir Promotional Video
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    OceanAir Events Portfoio
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    OceanAir Design Portfolio
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