Kristi (Brianna) Boulton

Kristi Boulton Creative

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
As a digital storyteller, I like to think of myself as a Jaqueline-of-all-Trades! Finding innovative ways to engage and entice audiences through creative
communications and marketing is a skill I have honed throughout my career. I love developing engaging content, whether it’s producing podcasts, video & graphic works, or creative writing. It all brings me joy!

Hons. Multimedia & Theatre/Film Major | English Minor - McMaster University

Specialties: People Person | Digital Marketing | Social Media Management | Digital Storytelling | Photography | Videography | Graphic Design | Editing | Adobe Creative Suite | Leadership | Customer Service

Work Experience

Spark Studios

Chief Storyteller

Building the stories, content and marketing strategies to grow this start-up. In 5 months, I was able to grow their audience by 300% and bring in over $1M revenue.
January 2023 - Present Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jar Audio

Audience Growth Manager

Setting clients up for success with comprehensive marketing plans, creating compelling content, and building analytical storytelling to promote growth.
December 2021 - January 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Fable And Folly Network

Associate Creative Director

Produce on-going original shows (Civilized, The Denial Project), including developing marketing campaigns, audio editing, creative content and social media.
June 2022 - Ontario, Canada

McMaster University

Digital Communications Specialist | Advancement Communications

As the Digital Communications Specialist, my role is meant to bring a digital-first approach to all projects within Advancement Communications while creating compelling storytelling to advance engagement.

From donor relations to days of giving, I use video, photography, graphic design, and writing to create intriguing content for the university's various needs.
August 2020 - Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Art Gallery Of Hamilton

Creative Content & Social Media Coordinator

As the Creative Content & Social Media Coordinator, I was in charge of delivering a cohesive digital presence for the AGH, various marketing initiatives and generating buzz to attract people to the Gallery.

Part of my responsibilities in maintaining an online presence for the gallery were producing engaging and creative content, including but not limited to shooting and editing video works, photography, graphic design, writing copy and running campaigns.

I was also part of the EMERGE & Staff Fund committee and organized events and programming for Gallery members such as the Zombie Prom, our concert series, Camp AGH, and more.
March 2018 - August 2020 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

St. Paul's University College, University Of Waterloo

Marketing & Creative Coordinator

I am part photographer, videographer and graphic designer, creating all internal artwork for the College. I also act as the Marketing Assistant, helping to raise the school's online presence by creating relevant content to engage both current and soon-to-be students about the benefits and unique experiences they'll have at St. Paul's!
September 2016 - Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

BSocial Marketing

Creative Director /Social Media Manager

bSocial is a social media marketing agency that manages day-to-day interaction for businesses. By creating consistent, relevant content we engage your business with customers and give your company the social media profile it needs to get results!
I design the creative content for each client including but not limited to shooting and editing photo & video, creating specialized graphics and daily posting.
December 2015 - September 2016 Ontario, Canada

Allegra

Graphic Designer / Pre-Press Specialist

Covering a Maternity Leave contract, I worked as a Graphic Designer and Pre-Press Specialist for Allegra Hamilton, not only creative graphics but helping clients to develop their brand and marketing materials from the ground up. Allegra challenged me as a creative professional in ways I hadn’t been before. Working in the agency format I created anywhere from 5 to 20 projects a day while having to communicate one-on-one with clients and manage an intensive work-flow. I was trained by professionals in the field who imparted their wisdom and taught me how to consistently achieve my best work.
January 2015 - December 2015 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Baffin Inc

Graphics / Marketing Coordinator

As the Graphics / Marketing Coordinator I was solely in charge of developing all graphics and creative for the company such as:
• Designing and developing a wide variety of digital and print media, including websites, marketing collateral, catalogs, advertisements and videos.
• Executing internal and external communications including product launches, press kits, social media campaigns, sponsorship packages and ad material.
June 2013 - Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

McMaster University

Multimedia Coordinator - Graphics & Video

Working as the Multimedia Coordinator for the Student Success Centre & First Year Experience Office I was in charge of:
• Making sure all clients were consistently satisfied and a part of the creative process of every project
• Producing all video, photo and graphic needs while creating blogs and promoting the centre through social media
• Working independently and within team atmospheres while meeting critical deadlines
• Ensuring all projects and experiences contributed to an overall positive and educative student experience.
April 2012 - June 2013 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Education

McMaster University

Double Hons. Bachelor of Arts - Multimedia & Theatre/Film, Minor. English

September 2007 - April 2013 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Awards

Glentel

3 Time Winner of Top Sales Associate for Canada

2013

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite, Copy Writing, Development, Editing, Graphic Design, Management, Marketing, Photography, Planning, Teamwork, Videography,