Shane Sasnow - Creativity, Problem Solving, & Innovation



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Facilitator, Trainer, Teacher, Consultant, & Presenter

Problem Solving, Creativity, Innovation, & Change

Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter, & Producer

Graphic, Print, Web, & Audio Design

A skilled facilitator who focuses on problem solving and meeting effectiveness, with specialized interest in creativity and innovation. Seeks to achieve client centered quality outcomes through the application of vision identification, proficiency with appropriate tools and techniques, attention to detail, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Accomplished, previously, as a self-employed musician, teacher, and graphic designer.

Profile

Creative Problem Solving Facilitator

With a strong foundation in the psychology of individual and group dynamics, a deep interest in the practice of problem solving, creativity, and innovation, and a thoughtful patient manner I have successfully facilitated many clients to find appropriate solutions to their challenges.

Contest Winning Graphic Designer

Experienced in graphic, web, print, and audio design I work to develop brand identities, logos, posters, business cabinets, websites, conference collateral, art, sound fx, and other promotional materials.

Effective Team Player

A self-aware, and competent personality honed as a Senior Lieutenant in the Seattle Fire Departments Cadet training program, a counselor at teen leadership camps, an international conference developer, and as a member of multiple music projects.

Respected Guitar Teacher

Built a client base through referrals by expressing joy in teaching, thorough effectiveness, and enthusiasm for the development and delivery of private and group lesson plans.

Prolific Musician

A creative and expressive guitar player, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and recording engineer, who has been involved in a broad range of music and sound production projects.

Diversity Conscious

Having been raised with exposure to multiple religious beliefs and ethnic diversity I was prepared for when I lived and worked abroad. A trip around the world further expanded my understanding of how to work with and appreciate the great and beautiful complexity of our world.

Primary Work History

Create 2 Innovate, Portland OR 2008-Present

Founder

Founded Create 2 Innovate to practice as a facilitator, consultant, trainer, and presenter specializing in creativity, problem solving, and innovation. Client list includes:

• Quango Design & marketing with Corporate Creativity Training

• Banking on our Future, a subsidiary of Operation Hope

• American Marketing Association

• Neshama Healing Arts for Michael Sasnow

• Palmetto Academy

• Dance 4 Life U.S.A.

• RedZebra U.S.A.

• Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) annual conference 2008

• Creativity and Innovation Management International Conference 2008

• Buffalo Arts Commission facilitation

• Buffalo State College Student Life

• Good Schools for All: Workforce Literacy Invention Convention presentation

• Private Facilitation/consultations

• Online facilitation with Mohammad Zakaria in Bangladdesh

• Western New York Environmental Summit facilitation

• Youth Leadership Erie County training

• Smart Sparks (Enterprise Charter School)

• Creative Connections Alumni Association

• Dupont

• Buffalo College Art Educators Association

• Creative Education Foundation Board of Directors

• Dream Big Creativity assist with Custom Haircuts facilitation

Vivid Engine Design Solutions, Portland OR 2008-Present

Founder and Primary designer

Founded Vivid Engine to practice as a graphic, print, web, and product designer specializing in global solution clarification for clients through in depth data gathering facilitation.

Buffalo State College: International Center for Studies in Creativity

Graduate Assistant, Buffalo NY 2007-2008

Conference Graphic/Web designer and Event Production & Management.

Was a key member of the 2nd International Creativity and Innovation Management Community Meeting team. Responsibilities included complete graphic design portfolio, event planning and development, marketing and advertising, correspondence, registration, and meeting management.

Creative Illusions, Seattle WA 2002-2008

Graphic and Web design

Self-employed as a graphic design developer working with branding, logos, CD covers, posters, websites, and business cabinets. Clients include:

• Dance4Life: Washington DC

• Fix It With Love Foundation: Swansea SC

• Creative Problem Solving Institute, Creative Education Foundation: Atlanta GA

• Creativity and Innovation Management Journal: Oxford England

• International Center for Studies in Creativity: Buffalo NY

• Creative Studies Alumni Association: Buffalo NY

• Sustainable Earth Solutions, Dave Bauer: Buffalo NY

• Red Feather Design, Stephanie Bellehomme: Buffalo NY

• Linville Linton Law Firm: Seattle WA

• Impact Inc: Portland OR

• King County Department of Community and Human Services: Seattle WA

• Neshama Healing Arts: Portland OR

• Michael Sasnow, Music Thanatologist: Portland OR

Saz Lessons, Boulder CO & Seattle WA 1989-2006

Guitar Instructor

Self-employed as a private and group music instructor. Developed all lesson plans, arranged facilities, and designed advertising. Maintained long-term relationships with students in order to achieve their personal goals and succeed in a fulfilling musical experience.

Musical Performer, Boulder CO, Pontresina Switzerland, Seattle WA. 1991-2004

Guitar and vocal performer in bars, restaurants and other entertainment venues as a member of original music bands and as a hired gun.

• 911

• Beyond Reason

• Floor 13

• Bone

• Reptile

• The Liquid Quartet

• Z. L. O. Z. L.

• Solo acoustic and voic

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References

Dr. Gerard Puccio Buffalo State College ICSC Dept. Chair (716) 878-6217

Kavanaugh, Barbara Lawyer for the City of Buffalo NY (716) 603-4361

Emhof, Sara Leadership Buffalo (716) 510-6992

More references available upon request.

Education

MS, Creativity, Creative Problem Solving and Change Leadership 2008

Buffalo State College, Buffalo NY

**President’s list for academic achievement

Traveled Around the World 2007

Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, Cambodia, India, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Morocco, & Spain

BA, Creative Processes 2006

University of Washington, Seattle WA

**Dean’s list for academic excellence

Certificate of Completion: Senior Cadet Lieutenant 2005

Seattle Fire Department Senior Cadet Training Program, Seattle WA

AAS 2004

Shoreline Community College, Seattle WA

**Dean and President’s list for academic excellence **Member of Phi Beta Kappa

AAAS, Visual Communication Technology, Multimedia and Digital Audio 2003

Shoreline Community College, Seattle WA Education

Berklee College of Music, Boston MA 1991

Skills Sets

Business

Creative Problem Solving

Facilitation

Training

Leadership

Group Dynamics

Team Development

Event Production

Event Management

Fundamental Marketing

Advertising

Presentations

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service excellence

Type 50+ w.p.m.

Design

Graphic

Web

Print and Layout

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Flash

Photography

Basic Illustration

Musical

Guitar

Voice

Bass

Sound Design

Composition

Digidesign Protools

Sound Forge

Garage Band

Sony ACID

Performance

Teaching

Recordin

General

Effective

Efficient

Flexible

People Oriented

Clerical

Communications

Computers (Mac & PC)

Retail Sales

Manual Labor

Secondary Work History

2008: Dance 4 Life workshop presenter, in collaboration with Red Zebra USA and Student Partnership Worldwide

2008: Literature Research for Dr. Gerard Puccio and Dr. John Cabra.

2008: Creative Education Foundation: Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) annual conference PACE presenter, multi-media assistant, newsletter layout, bookstore display and retail, logistical support, and participant liaison

2008: Creativity and Innovation Management International Community Meeting 2008; Design (print and web), production, organization, management and development.

2007-2008: Creative leadership camp counselor

2003: Victory studios internship

2001: IKON at Deloitte and Touché copy center/mailroom.

2000: Group guitar classes taught at Starbucks

1999-2001: Pace Staffing: Temporary employee

• IKON office solutions

• Children’s hospital

• Starbucks coffee company

• Community Health

• Group Health

• YWCA

• Mathsoft

1999: Landscape work: Dug a French drain and built a stone retaining wall

1999: Volunteer sailor on Her Majesty’s Ship the Bounty: Duties included sailing, maintaining and repairing the vessel, being a tour guide, and working with mentally and physically disabled groups.

1998-1999: Performer in Pontresina at the Postli Hotel, Switzerland

1997-98: Guitar teacher for continuing education classes

1994: Addeco temp in Boulder, Co.

1994: Door to door art salesman

1994: Pool concrete construction

1994: The Players club: Hilton Head Island: Waiter

1994: DJ on Hilton Head Island at a local bar

1994: The Island Café: Waiter

1994: The Island House, Mackinaw Island: Dock Porter (union leader), Bell Hop, and waiter

1991: Amway distributor

1991: Phone sales for acquiring cruise ship work

1990-91: Record sales at a retail store

1988-91: Robb’s Music: Inventory, stock management, customer service, sales assistant, sales displays, rentals, shipping and receiving.

1986-87: Sea Galley busboy

1985: Table mesa shopping center janitor

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