Gary Schornak
Principal · TIPPY KAYAK PRODUCTIONS
Seattle, WA
In My Own Words
“Execution is the ability to mesh strategy with reality, align people with goals, and achieve the promised results.” Experienced in directing large-scale, cross-functional events, marketing programs, and projects for Fortune 100 companies. Bringing together and stabilizing teams to produce and execute the creative and strategic vision - Making ideas into reality. As an Entrepreneur /Executive Producer I’m a creative, results-driven marketing professional with years of event planning and business experience. I leverage my project management expertise and experience to flawlessly execute programs for my clients. I work cross-functionally and can take a project from the creative, strategy phase to the reporting phase. Whether it’s running a large scale, high profile event or helping to create experiential programs, I get the work done with a calm and efficient approach. Most recently I’ve had the opportunity to help create events and campaigns nationally and internationally for such companies as Eddie Bauer, PUMA, Microsoft, Samsung, and Adobe. I started my career in the travel industry working for high-end tour companies as a tour guide and marketing professional. I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons and am a sports enthusiast – triathlons, kayaking, skiing, basketball, hiking, biking and, running, a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Work Experience
Principal | Executive Producer
TIPPY KAYAK PRODUCTIONS2018 – Present
Every year, Puma invites their trainers, influencers, and brand advocates to a two-day brand summit. In 2018, we decided to take it to the next level. We flew over 300 people to Miami, bought out a hotel, converted a warehouse into the ultimate instagrammable workout studio, and brought out huge names like tWitch, Usain Bolt, and Adriana Lima. We developed the programming for each day and created incredible opportunities for everyone to share their love for the brand. Each attendee was blown away with the high level of production and left looking forward to the next summit in 2019. I was the Lead Producer for this project. I developed the budgets, created the project timelines, and built a team of 3 producers to manage all aspects of production, including programming, location scouting, fabrication, food, and beverage.
ESSENCE GLOBAL, Senior Project Manager
TIPPY KAYAK PRODUCTIONS2018 – 2018
Essence Global is Google's global agency of record for digital media. Responsible for various international programs helping to organize and lead creative teams to produce digital media and programmatic banners for Google Maps, Google Search, and Google Play.
Senior Project Manager
POSSIBLE WORLDWIDE2014 – 2017
POSSIBLE is a leading digital agency that brings together strategy, marketing sciences, and creative to produce award-winning work. Hired to help deliver on campaign promises. - Lead and brought teams together to provide social media deliverables for clients. Scoped, planned, resourced, and executed programs. - Produced videos and photography content. Developed relationships with producers, business affairs, vendors, agencies, artists, and production houses.
RATIONAL INTERACTION, Senior Marketing Consultant
Microsoft Account2013 – 2014
Worked closely with the client to manage and run various programs and initiatives. Implemented a pilot training program in a fast-paced environment to a worldwide sales audience to improve overall communications, efficiencies, and sales.
