Hey my name is Taylen! I’m an athlete and a creative specializing in photography and digital media within the outdoors realm. I am well versed in creative asset production through photo/video/word, and digital marketing with a focus on the adventure sport and tourism industry. I have a background in adventure guiding and marketing and media management and am an avid skier, climber, mountain biker and surfer with a passion for storytelling and creating meaningful visual media.…

Taylen Louise

Hey my name is Taylen! I’m an athlete and a creative specializing in photography and digital media within the outdoors realm. I am well versed in creative asset production through photo/video/word, and digital marketing with a focus on the adventure sport and tourism industry. I have a background in adventure guiding and marketing and media management and am an avid skier, climber, mountain biker and surfer with a passion for storytelling and creating meaningful visual media.…

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Hey my name is Taylen! I’m an athlete and a creative specializing in photography and digital media within the outdoors realm.

I am well versed in creative asset production through photo/video/word, and digital marketing with a focus on the adventure sport and tourism industry. I have a background in adventure guiding and marketing and media management and am an avid skier, climber, mountain biker and surfer with a passion for storytelling and creating meaningful visual media.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Marketing & Media Manager at Canadian Outback Rafting Company
June 1, 2025 - Present
Producing marketing material and promotions to generate sales; Creative asset production (photo/video); Scheduling social posts & community management; Collaboration on brand initiatives & campaign rollouts; Monthly analytics reports; Market research; Newsletters and blog posts; Planning and executing online and social media marketing; Liaising with management to create social media strategy.
Marketing & Media Manager at Canadian Outback Rafting Company
June 1, 2025 - Present
Producing marketing material and promotions to generate sales; Creative asset production (photo/video); Scheduling social posts & community management; Collaboration on marketing campaigns; Planning and executing online & social media marketing; Creating newsletters and blog posts; Liaising with management to create social media strategy; Monthly analytics reporting.
Marketing & Media Manager at Canadian Outback Rafting Company
June 1, 2025 - Present
Producing marketing material and promotions to generate sales throughout the season; Creative asset production (photo/video); Scheduling social posts & community management; Collaboration on larger brand initiatives & campaign rollouts; Monthly reports on analytics; Market research; Creating newsletters and blog posts; Planning and executing online and social media marketing efforts; Liaising with management team to create social media strategy
Social Media Manager / FOH Manager at Geo Cider
March 31, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Creative asset production (photo/video); Scheduling social posts & community management; Producing marketing material and promotions to generate sales; Event planning; Keeping inventory; Greeting guests and taking orders; Using the POS system to process cash and credit card transactions; Providing high quality service to customers.
Social Media Manager / FOH Manager at Geo Cider
March 31, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Creative asset production (photo/video); Scheduling social posts & community management; Producing marketing material and promotions to generate sales; Event planning; Keeping inventory; Greeting guests and taking orders; Using POS to process cash and credit card transactions; Providing high quality service to customers.
Social Media Manager / FOH Manager at Geo Cider
March 31, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Creative asset production (photo/video); Scheduling social posts & community management; Producing marketing material and promotions to generate sales; Event planning; Keeping inventory; Greeting guests and taking orders; Using the POS system to process cash and credit card transactions; Providing high quality service to customers
Videographer / Editor / Producer at Raide Research
January 31, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Produced, directed, filmed & edited an advertisement for social content marketing the ski touring collection.
Video Producer / Editor at Raide Research
January 31, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Produced, directed, filmed & edited an advertisement for social content marketing the ski touring collection
Social Media & Content Specialist at TREW Gear
August 31, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Creative asset production (photo/video); Content creation; Community management; Scheduling social posts; Video editing; Collaboration on larger brand initiatives & campaign rollouts; Monthly reports on analytics; Market research.
Social Media & Content Specialist at TREW Gear
August 31, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Creative asset production (photo/video); Content creation; Community Management; Scheduling social posts; Video editing; Collaboration on larger brand initiatives & campaign rollouts; Monthly reports on analytics; Market research.
Social Media & Content Specialist at TREW Gear
August 31, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Creative asset production (photo/video); Content creation; Community Management; Scheduling social posts; Video editing; Collaboration on larger brand initiatives & campaign rollouts; Monthly reports on analytics; Market research
Production Assistant at Topo Films
April 30, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Runner for cast and crew on the Don't Love it to Death Campaign; Preparing set with lights, props, and equipment; Directing traffic; Delivering messages among team; Perform safety checks for people and equipment on set; Paid partnership with brands above to create video and photo assets through viral marketing (TikTok & Instagram) to share on social platforms; Participate in ongoing social campaigns; Motivate and inspire others to seek fun and enjoyment in being active.
Production Assistant at Topo Films
April 30, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Runner for cast and crew on the Don't Love it to Death Campaign; Preparing set with lights, props, and equipment; Directing traffic; Delivering messages among team; Perform safety checks for people and equipment on set
Photography Intern at Mountain Life Media
September 30, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Completing photography assignments; Assisting with accounting, sales spreadsheets; Creating content for social media platforms (reels, carousels, stories etc)
Photography Intern at Mountain Life Media
September 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Completing photography assignments; Assisting with accounting, sales spreadsheets; Creating content for social media platforms (reels, carousels, stories etc).
Digital Creator / Brand Ambassador at Independent / Freelance
August 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborated with brands such as Arc’teryx, Pacific Surf Company, LUX Snow, Phantom, She Can Retreats to create media assets for social platforms; involved in viral marketing campaigns and ongoing social content production.
Digital Creator / Ambassador at Various Brands (Insta360, MEC Tourism Whistler, Energy Drink, Lancaster, Monaco, Topo Designs)
August 1, 2023 - Present
Paid partnerships to create media assets (short form videos) for their social platforms and marketing initiatives through viral marketing

Education

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Thompson Rivers University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Adventure Studies Certificate & Diploma at Thompson Rivers University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Marketing & Media Management Diploma at Whistler Adventure School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Thompson Rivers University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Adventure Studies Certificate & Diploma at Thompson Rivers University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Marketing & Media Management Diploma at Whistler Adventure School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Thompson Rivers University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Adventure Studies Certificate & Diploma at Thompson Rivers University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Marketing and Media Management Diploma at Whistler Adventure School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Canon Futures Program at Canon Canada
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
LUMIX USA Training at LUMIX USA
December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Hootsuite Platform Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
ISA Surf Instructor Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Bronze Medallion / Cross - Lifesaving Society Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Sea Kayak Day Guide - SKGABC
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 & 2 - Avalanche Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Wilderness First Responder (80 hours) - Wilderness Medical Associates
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician - Pacific Ropes
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) VHF license - Canadian Federal Government
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
ICS Level 100 - Justice Institute of British Columbia
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Canon Futures Program
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
LUMIX USA Advertising Production Program
December 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Hootsuite Platform Certification
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification
January 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025
ISA Surf Instructor Lvl 1
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Bronze Medallion / Cross - Lifesaving Society Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Sea Kayak Day Guide - SKGABC
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 & 2 - Avalanche Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Wilderness First Responder (80 hours) - Wilderness Medical Associates
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
IRATA Level 1 Rope Access Technician - Pacific Ropes
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Swiftwater Rescue Technician 3 - Rescue Canada
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) - Transport
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
VHF license - Canadian Federal Government
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
ICS Level 100 - Justice Institute of British Columbia
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Canon Futures Program
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
LUMIX USA Training
December 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Hootsuite Platform Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level