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    I intimately understand the design process. I have been afforded the opportunity to be involved in that creative process for over 30 years. As a passionate graphic designer who embraces my creative instincts and intuition, I have a burning desire to cultivate flawless outcomes in branding, photography, and web design. The process of the idea, from its first beginnings, to its concrete creation and conclusion, excites and inspires me. This affords me the capability to walk alongside my client in understanding what they wish to convey. I then ensure that their message is visually created with a most powerful and pleasing end product.

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    What I'm Doing

    I am currently Senior Creative at Outcrop Communications.  I get to work with a team of very talented individuals who work across the arctic. The Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Outcrop is the oldest agency in the north – 50 years young.  I continue to work with many Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations helping Indigenous communities. I’ve helped design websites for The Grizzlies, the movie, BC Museums Association‘s Indigenous Resources subdomain and Indian Horse, the film. I’ve also created branding and visual identities for Cohen Quash aka Mesdizih Eskiye (Owl Boy), Turtle Island Institute, EntrepreNorth and many others. Other long-standing clients include Shot in the Dark Productions, Bean North, Gunta Business, Kwanlin Dün First Nation, Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, and the Yukon Child and Youth Advocate Office.

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    My Skills

    I am both a team player and an independent, self-motivated worker. I am a quick learner, enthusiastic, focused, reliable, organized and responsible. I have strong communication and interpersonal skills, is friendly and is always open-minded. 

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    PHOTOGRAPHY

    WEB DESIGN

    I have worked with several agencies, in Ottawa, Toronto, Burlington and most recently in Whitehorse, Yukon. I have worked with Fortune 500 companies like Royal Bank, Xerox, Bell Mobility, Apotex Pharmaceuticals, Canadian Health & Lifestyle Magazine and most recently with Yukon Energy, Yukon Tourism, Yukon Wild and the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre. In addition to my private and public sector design experience, I am one of the few designers with deep roots and deep experience designing for Canada’s First Nations Communities. I have worked closely with the Chiefs of Ontario, the Assembly of First Nations, the Blue Feather Music Festival, the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council.

    Education And Career

    03/22 - PRESENT

    OUTCROP COMMUNICATIONS

    Celebrating 50 years in business. Outcrop is the oldest communications Agency in Canada’s north. Outcrop is a northern-owned agency with roots in each of Canada’s three territories (Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit). Specializing in compelling messages that meet the needs of it’s clients.
    06/17 - 03/22

    ANIMIKII INDIGENOUS TECHNOLOGY

    Celebrating 12 years in business, Animikii Inc. is a web-services company building custom software, web-applications and websites. We work with leading Indigenous groups across North America to leverage technology for social, economic and cultural initiatives. As a 100% Indigenous-owned technology company we work with our clients to implement solutions that amplify these efforts and achieve better outcomes for Indigenous people in these areas. We are based in British Columbia on Coast Salish territory and we work everywhere.
    06/18 - 06/22

    DESIGN PROFESSIONALS OF CANADA - NATIONAL PRESIDENT

    The Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan ) is proud to announce the election of Mark Rutledge CDP™ as its 34th National President at the annual general meeting that was held in Vancouver on June 1, 2018. Mark is the first Indigenous president and the first president elected from the Arctic Chapter where he was president from 2014 to 2018. Mark resides and works in Whitehorse, and is confident that leading from the Arctic will ensure a broader awareness of DesCan for designers in Canada’s north.
    01/19

    MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

    Innovation of Products and Services: MIT’s Approach to Design Thinking Certificate. Key takeaways from this course include: • Understand the design thinking process • Identify and assess customer opportunities • Generate and evaluate new product and service concepts • Design services and customer experiences • Evaluate product development economics
    11/12 - 12/15

    OUTSIDE THE CUBE

    Outside the Cube is a marketing / sport tourism company that helps define, communicate and execute client projects using the most effective means to realize their goals. Specializing in communications and media strategy, marketing and advertising, event bids, organizing and sponsorship, business development and innovation, project management, social media and web analytics.
    10/13

    GRANTED CDP ACCREDITATION

    The Design Professionals of Canada (DesCan) is Canada’s National Certification Body for Graphic and Communication Designers. The CDP™ certification mark allows designers to demonstrate that their services have met a rigorously defined standard. CDP™ Certification is a mark that indicates that a DesCan Member has been assessed within their area of proficiency (Designer, Academic, Leader), and has been determined to be of a professional standard. This standard includes a high degree of competence within their area of proficiency, compliance to a professional conduct code of ethics and a commitment to sustainable practice. TheCDP™ certification mark is Canada’s first, and only, certification mark for graphic and communication designers. CDP™ Certification assures those seeking design and marketing services that the provider has met a rigorous and professional standard of services.
    09/10 - 11/12

    AASMAN BRAND COMMUNICATIONS

    Aasman is a brand communications group that analyzes, develops and executes strategies that help clients communicate their brand.
    07/06 - 12/09

    MAXIMUM 60 DESIGN COMMUNICATIONS

    Maximum 60 is a boutique design communications firm specializing in solutions formulated for healthcare. Active since 1999 and based in Burlington Ontario, Maximum 60 has steadily refined its capabilities to offer truly informed brand solutions for a broad range of healthcare organizations.
    09/98 - 09/10

    HANGAR 13 ART & DESIGN

    Hangar 13 Art & Design has lived, worked and played in the community of Ottawa for over 28 years. They take great pride in having established themselves as one of Ottawa's most recognizable design firms. They have garnered a reputation as innovators in solving business and communication issues creatively; on time and on budget.
    06/06

    GRANTED RGD CERTIFICATION

    Certified RGDs have a demonstrated understanding of business best practices, accessible design principles, research methods and ethics, and the application of strategic design principles to marketing and communications challenges. The Association of Registered Graphic Designers is Canada's largest professional Association for graphic design professionals with 4,000 Members, including firm owners, freelancers, managers, in-house designers, educators and students. In a world of increasing competition, graphic design professionals need to be able to set themselves apart. The RGD designation signifies that you provide effective design solutions to further your clients' goals and objectives, and that you perform to a high ethical and professional standard, as certified by your Association of peers
    09/93 - 05/96

    DESIGN ARTS DIPLOMA

    Graduated with High Honors from the Design Arts program at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario.

    Testimonials

    Mark is a committed, passionate , detailed designer. He looks for solutions and distinctive ways to communicate messages visually. Mark was an integral part of the team and worked with clients from small business to large corporate and government accounts. His knowledge and insight into First Nations culture was a real asset to our company as was his professionalism and commitment to ongoing training.
    DEE ENRIGHT
    President and CEO Outside the Cube
    Mark was a excellent member of our team. He was dependable, organized, hard working and exceptionally meticulous about detail. These traits along with a great attitude and technical aptitude are why Mark excelled as a production designer with Aasman Brand Communications.
    ZEKE AASMAN
    Director of Creative Strategies at Aasman Brand Communications
    Mark is an outstanding designer, and possesses an attention to detail that borders on obsession. Versatile and shockingly reliable, he is an asset to any creative team.
    PETER LYTWYNIUK
    Creative Director at Maximum 60 Design Communications
    I have worked with Mark Rutledge for the last 10 years, and we continue to work together on projects to this day. He is very creative, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone who might be in need of creative services.
    GLENN TORRESAN
    President and Creative Director at Hangar 13 Art & Design
    A beautiful evening near the Yukon river. 
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#tranquility #goldenhour #yukonriver #whitehorse #instagood

    A beautiful evening near the Yukon river.

    #tranquility #goldenhour #yukonriver #whitehorse #instagood
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    Another amazing piece by Eloy Bida. ❤️✊🏾💯🔥
Eloy's work is always thought provoking and resonates with me on a deep level.
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The Ancestral Dance Of The Persecuted and Untamed Flowers
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    Another amazing piece by Eloy Bida. ❤️✊🏾💯🔥
    Eloy's work is always thought provoking and resonates with me on a deep level.

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    The Ancestral Dance Of The Persecuted and Untamed Flowers
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    #untamed #dance #lovers #dancers #flowers #ancestors
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    I need this! 😍✊🏾💯🔥

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Love is in the Air!  Did you know that the art on the Carta Marina by #markanthonyjacobson is a legendary Love Story?  Fall in love and paddle out on the top rated Touring Board!
 #historyofart #cherryblossomseason #lovestory #vancouver #cowichan #beautifulbritishcolumbia #seagodssup #paddleboardcanada #explorecanada #seagods #paddldboardingbc #adventurewaits #aprilvibes #cherryblossoms

    I need this! 😍✊🏾💯🔥

    Repost from @seagodssup

    Love is in the Air! Did you know that the art on the Carta Marina by #markanthonyjacobson is a legendary Love Story? Fall in love and paddle out on the top rated Touring Board!
    #historyofart #cherryblossomseason #lovestory #vancouver #cowichan #beautifulbritishcolumbia #seagodssup #paddleboardcanada #explorecanada #seagods #paddldboardingbc #adventurewaits #aprilvibes #cherryblossoms
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    A WAY FORWARD
Sacred Fire

Open discussions and relationship building in support of the Yukon opioid crisis.

May 31st, 10am to 10pm
Long lake day use campground.

Open to community. Snacks, coffee, tea provided all day. Dinner at 5 pm, followed by Prayer circle at 6pm. 

For any questions or involvement, please contact:

Doronn Fox
+ 1 (867) 335-4479
Foxdoronn@gmail.com

Lauren Manekin Beille
+1 (867) 333-5708
lauren.m.beille@gmail.com

    A WAY FORWARD
    Sacred Fire

    Open discussions and relationship building in support of the Yukon opioid crisis.

    May 31st, 10am to 10pm
    Long lake day use campground.

    Open to community. Snacks, coffee, tea provided all day. Dinner at 5 pm, followed by Prayer circle at 6pm. 

    For any questions or involvement, please contact:

    Doronn Fox
    + 1 (867) 335-4479
    [email protected]

    Lauren Manekin Beille
    +1 (867) 333-5708
    [email protected]
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    I cried 🖤🥺 made me go home and cuddle all my fur babies 😂 #guardiansofthegalaxy

    I cried 🖤🥺 made me go home and cuddle all my fur babies 😂 #guardiansofthegalaxy ...

    So much pain in this conversation 💭💬🗯 💔

    So much pain in this conversation 💭💬🗯 💔 ...

    Devon grew up in a home with a highly emotionally reactive father.

Unable to cope with his internal dysregulation he would regularly charge around the house. “This place is a pigsty!” He’d throw things or rant about how hard he works and ask why no one in the family was competent. Living with him meant living in emotional tornado. 

When anything of his was out of place he’d spiral screaming at his wife and kids about not touching his things.

By 7, Devon’s nervous system was wired towards danger anytime she heard his footsteps. If she was playing, she’d run to pick up a book to pretend she was doing homework. Not being ‘productive’ was seen as laziness by him

She started easily and could never feel at ease in he

Devons mother was highly dissociated. If she was upset she internalized. She got quiet, and would remove herself from Devon completely. 

Devon prided herself on being able to read the room as an adult. This was a survival adaptation from from growing up around people with unpredictable behavior. It’s the body in hypervigilance. 

She struggles to trust people because of it.

She’s always second guessing people. Even her closest friends. She won’t hear from them and will assume they’re mad and that she’s done something wrong. She can’t shake the feeling that something about her is unlovable or broken. And she’s scared that the people close to her will catch on.

It feels unbearable at work where she convinces herself her co-workers can’t stand her. On multiple occasions she’s spiraled that she will lose her job. Even though she’s quite good at what she does and never lets the team down.

Her psychiatrist tells her she has social anxiety. And it’s true that Devon is anxious, relationally.

How could she not be? She has attachment wounding. 

Her first relationships left her to protect herself, as a child.

She assumes to try to keep herself safe.

She fawns and struggles to express how she feels because she’s never been taught she can trust people to react in healthy, regulated ways.

She apologizes habitually because at 35 years old a part of her is still that 7 year old kid waiting for that punishment from her father #selfhealers

    Devon grew up in a home with a highly emotionally reactive father.

    Unable to cope with his internal dysregulation he would regularly charge around the house. “This place is a pigsty!” He’d throw things or rant about how hard he works and ask why no one in the family was competent. Living with him meant living in emotional tornado.

    When anything of his was out of place he’d spiral screaming at his wife and kids about not touching his things.

    By 7, Devon’s nervous system was wired towards danger anytime she heard his footsteps. If she was playing, she’d run to pick up a book to pretend she was doing homework. Not being ‘productive’ was seen as laziness by him

    She started easily and could never feel at ease in he

    Devons mother was highly dissociated. If she was upset she internalized. She got quiet, and would remove herself from Devon completely.

    Devon prided herself on being able to read the room as an adult. This was a survival adaptation from from growing up around people with unpredictable behavior. It’s the body in hypervigilance.

    She struggles to trust people because of it.

    She’s always second guessing people. Even her closest friends. She won’t hear from them and will assume they’re mad and that she’s done something wrong. She can’t shake the feeling that something about her is unlovable or broken. And she’s scared that the people close to her will catch on.

    It feels unbearable at work where she convinces herself her co-workers can’t stand her. On multiple occasions she’s spiraled that she will lose her job. Even though she’s quite good at what she does and never lets the team down.

    Her psychiatrist tells her she has social anxiety. And it’s true that Devon is anxious, relationally.

    How could she not be? She has attachment wounding.

    Her first relationships left her to protect herself, as a child.

    She assumes to try to keep herself safe.

    She fawns and struggles to express how she feels because she’s never been taught she can trust people to react in healthy, regulated ways.

    She apologizes habitually because at 35 years old a part of her is still that 7 year old kid waiting for that punishment from her father #selfhealers
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    The process from concept to final implementation is beautiful to witness. Crystal's vision for @alaskaair  livery is simply stunning. Kudos to all involved in this project. ❤️✊🏾💯✈️
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Watch @crystalworl’s monumental ‘X̱áat Ḵwáani’ (Salmon People) design come to life in 60 seconds. “I want people to look at it and feel proud of being Alaskan and being a part of this community and being inclusive of this beautiful culture that we have that’s so worth sharing,” says Worl. Learn more via the link in our bio.

    The process from concept to final implementation is beautiful to witness. Crystal's vision for @alaskaair livery is simply stunning. Kudos to all involved in this project. ❤️✊🏾💯✈️

    Watch @crystalworl’s monumental ‘X̱áat Ḵwáani’ (Salmon People) design come to life in 60 seconds. “I want people to look at it and feel proud of being Alaskan and being a part of this community and being inclusive of this beautiful culture that we have that’s so worth sharing,” says Worl. Learn more via the link in our bio.
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    As one of the judges in the Graphic Design category I throughly enjoyed the process of evaluating and judging the worlds best creative. Over 600 pieces were reviewed over two days. 

It was an honour and a privilege to meet and collaborate with some of the worlds top creative minds. 

I would be remis if I didn't mention my brothers from the south, Raymond Otene McKay and Brad Cooke 

Time flew by as I crossed 8 time zones to reach London, England. It was a quick trip but will remain in my mind forever. What an amazing time.
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See behind the scenes of judging at this year's D&AD Awards, and hear from the jury members themselves on what they saw and how they found the experience. ✏️ 💭 

Not long until we find out who's won a Pencil, as we count down to the D&AD Awards ceremonies at BFI Southbank on 24 and 25 May. Hit the link in bio to get your tickets.

    As one of the judges in the Graphic Design category I throughly enjoyed the process of evaluating and judging the worlds best creative. Over 600 pieces were reviewed over two days.

    It was an honour and a privilege to meet and collaborate with some of the worlds top creative minds.

    I would be remis if I didn't mention my brothers from the south, Raymond Otene McKay and Brad Cooke

    Time flew by as I crossed 8 time zones to reach London, England. It was a quick trip but will remain in my mind forever. What an amazing time.

    See behind the scenes of judging at this year's D&AD Awards, and hear from the jury members themselves on what they saw and how they found the experience. ✏️ 💭

    Not long until we find out who's won a Pencil, as we count down to the D&AD Awards ceremonies at BFI Southbank on 24 and 25 May. Hit the link in bio to get your tickets.
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