Kirk Myltoft

Publisher/Creative director/manager with a demonstrated history in the publishing industry. Strong media and communication professional skilled in Customer Service, Advertising, Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Strategy.

• Over 30 years design experience
• Over 15 years management experience
• Over 15 years sales experience
• Over 3 years publishing experience

GLENMORE HIGHLANDS LIVING MAGAZINE, BVM - Kelowna, B.C.

June 2017 - Present

Publisher

LAKE COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE, BVM - Lake Country, B.C.

Sept. 2019 - Present

Publisher

My magazines are monthly publications that achieved print by means of B2B sales presentations, local contacts and social media.

• Oversee all aspects of sales, content, and design monthly.
• Contact advertisers on a regular basis regarding marketing plan,

invoicing, and overdue accounts.

• Revenue increased by over 100% in first 10 months of publication.

Best Version Media (BVM) is an international publishing company that specializes in personalized and exclusive magazines with locally-based content. We bring people together by providing a professional publication that reflects the integrity, pride, and prestige of the local communities we serve.

GECKO DESIGN & ADVERTISING - Penticton/Kelowna, B.C 2003 - Present

Owner/Manager

• Provide design services to many local businesses including company branding, packaging,

brochures, posters and point of purchase design.

Some of my clients include:

• BEST-LOCK TOYS - A building brick toy manufacturer based in British Columbia. Competitors include Lego and Mega Bloks. Over $20,000,000 in sales in 2016.
• CHERRY LANE SHOPPING CENTRE - Advertisements, posters, point of purchase displays.
• DOGLEG MARKETING - Graphic design for various clients.
• HOMETOWN FURNITURE - Advertising flyer design.

PENTICTON WESTERN NEWS, BLACK PRESS - Penticton, B.C. 2003 - 2016

Creative Services Manager

• Oversaw and increased production of six publications - Penticton Western News, Summerland Review, Okanogan Valley Gazette, Penticton Real Estate

Weekly, British Columbia Food & Wine Trails and Canadian Grapes To Wine.

• Directly responsible for the design and layout of glossy magazine-style publications including out-of-house programs/guides and in-house magazines, tourism guides, supplements and features.
• Liaise with clients to plan and implement creative needs.
• Provided creative direction to creative and editorial staff on multiple levels including advertising design, supplemental publications and editorial layout.
• Provided creative assistance and training to the other Black Press publications in the South Okanagan-Similkameen region.
• Chair of the staff social committee for 10 years.

Advertising Sales Representative - Penticton Real Estate Weekly 2003 - 2016

• Identify clients' advertising objectives to create and present creative design, a marketing plan and budget.
• Interact personally with clients on a daily basis to create strong business relationships.

Diploma Graphic Design and Communications

UCFV Abbotsford BC