Renée Erdman is a production and design specialist based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. With over 25 years of experience in creative strategy, content production, and project management, she understands that the best work happens when strategy meets execution. As a small business owner herself, she brings an entrepreneurial perspective to every project, acting as a true partner to her clients. Renée specializes in streamlining workflows, creating high-impact visual assets, and managing digital channels to help organizations stop getting stuck in the production weeds and get back to their goals. She is driven by the desire to turn complex ideas into accessible, professional stories.

Renée Erdman

Renée Erdman is a production and design specialist based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. With over 25 years of experience in creative strategy, content production, and project management, she understands that the best work happens when strategy meets execution. As a small business owner herself, she brings an entrepreneurial perspective to every project, acting as a true partner to her clients. Renée specializes in streamlining workflows, creating high-impact visual assets, and managing digital channels to help organizations stop getting stuck in the production weeds and get back to their goals. She is driven by the desire to turn complex ideas into accessible, professional stories.

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Renée Erdman is a production and design specialist based on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. With over 25 years of experience in creative strategy, content production, and project management, she understands that the best work happens when strategy meets execution. As a small business owner herself, she brings an entrepreneurial perspective to every project, acting as a true partner to her clients. Renée specializes in streamlining workflows, creating high-impact visual assets, and managing digital channels to help organizations stop getting stuck in the production weeds and get back to their goals. She is driven by the desire to turn complex ideas into accessible, professional stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Creative Strategist at Capturing In The Wild
January 1, 2012 - Present
Lead end-to-end production of visual and written communications, oversee complex work-back schedules, and ensure on-time delivery for mission-driven clients. Provide creative direction and brand-aligned messaging across digital and print platforms.
Board Member & Advocacy Strategist at WAG Animal Shelter
January 1, 2015 - Present
Strategic brand oversight, stakeholder engagement, and governance support to advance community fundraising and advocacy efforts while ensuring professional public communications.
Graphic Designer at Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective (CCPC)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Brand & Visual Strategy; Content Production; collaboration with photographers and scientists to translate complex ecological data into accessible, visually compelling stories for campaigns and awareness.
Senior Creative Strategist & Lead Designer at Various Agencies & Organizations
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2012
Led high-volume visual strategy and production for premier organizations, coordinated end-to-end production of multi-page technical reports and digital assets, and drove brand evolution across digital and print channels.

Education

Graphic Design Diploma at Vancouver Island University
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
BC Micro-Certification: Writing and Communications for Environmental Professionals at UBC Forestry
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
BSc Candidate, Biology at Thompson Rivers University
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

Qualifications

Professional Micro-Certificate: Communication Strategies for Resource Practitioners
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
BC Micro-Certification: Writing and Communications for Environmental Professionals
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education