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Julie Boake
Julie Boake
Julie Boake

...be crazy enough to believe it's possible, and then do it.
 

Hi, Im' julie boake, owner of awedity creative. 

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I am the 'do-er' with a curious mind and a thinker (hence my love of behavioural economics). I love stats, numbers and quotes... and believe that while theory is excellent, intuition and accidents can make for the best innovation.

I am a big fan of school and went to Harvard + Wharton and Sauder for Behavioural Economics along with ACAD for Typography + graphic design, Mount Royal University (Web Design, Print Design), SAIT College (Marketing, Digital Communications), and still keep up with various online classes and courses.  

I also keep it lean, I source and collaborate with other practitioners + professionals when needed. Keeping overall costs affordable, while offering a greater diversity of skills for my clients.
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So with all of that said... I am probably not like that agency you met in Calgary or like your cousin's friend who does design. I am a little more casual, love the 90s, and work hard. I love to collect old types (lead and wood blocks), swatch watches, and fun pins. I believe music and working out are great mood changers and nothing, not even AI, can replace true creativity! 
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Awedity= odd + awesome

who am I? 

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experience + more

Education + Work​

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EDUCATION: 

  • UX User Experience Design, Google Online 2024

  • Behavioural Economics Course, Wharton University, 2023

  • Behavioural Economics Certificate, Harvard Business School, 2023

  • MadMasters Behavioural Economics, Certificate of Distinction, 2023

  • Behavioural Sciences course, University of BC, 2023

  • Marketing, University of London, 2023 (refresher)

  • Digital Communications, SAIT, 2013

  • Graphic Design, University of the Arts, 2010

  • Publishing Design, Mount Royal University, 2009

  • Website Design, Mount Royal University, 2009

  • Marketing, SAIT, 2005

  • I have been hired for Speaking, training, and coaching local business owners by local stakeholder groups in Okotoks and High River as well as in Calgary. ​​

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WORK

  • Self-Employed, Awedity Creative 2015 to current

  • National Marketing Manager 2012-2015 Grant Thornton, consumer insolvency​

  • Marketing Lead 2008-2012, Various Oil and Gas Directional Drilling & Service Companies

  • Marketing Manager 2003-2008, Hesperian Capital Management

 

Community Impact​​

 

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  • 2023, Design winner, The Behavioral Economics Guide, 10-year anniversary edition

  • 2021 Alberta Chamber Small Business of the Year nominee and Female Business of the Year Nominee

  • 2021 Small Business Magazine Business Woman of the year, nominee

  • Group Leader. 100 Women Who Care Dec 2019-2023. During the pandemic, I brought the membership from 56-124 in less than 3 years.​

  • Past Board Member, Sheep River Health Trust, May 2021 to 2024 Head of the Communications Committee.

  • 2019 Women of Inspiration, Rural Leadership Winner

  • 2019 Okotoks & Area Chamber of Commerce Award: Business of the Year Winner

  • 2019 Okotoks & Area Chamber of Commerce Nominee for Customer Service (Business), Community Impact

  • 2018 Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Nominee

  • Speaker at #SMBYYC97  "Tragedies of Trending Online"

  • Presenter Okotoks Business Association 

  • Design winner: POW / Venture Snowboards (North America) (link)

  • 2004, Nominee Top 30 under 30

  • I donate my design services to 3 different events/organizations each year. 

 

book now

Book below and let's get started.

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