Devon Esper

Devon Esper is a strategy manager at Wavemaker. Prior to that, they worked as an account manager at Colourblind, a boutique creative agency specializing in the design and execution of live touring performances. Some of their clients included Australian musicians such as Rufus Du Sol, Hayden James, Peking Duk, Running Touch, Mallrat, Willaris. K, Slumberjack, and more.

At Colourblind, Devon facilitated efficient client and vendor relations to produce national tours, music videos, television broadcast segments and more, overseeing accounts through entire lifecycle from design ideation, through to execution across Australia. Devon also collaborated with internal design teams to develop new business proposals to pitch to prospective clients.

Between client and vendor teams, Devon managed touring logistics, recognizing opportunities for additional products and services that best suit the needs of the client or tour. Devon also managed production, talent, labour, travel and accommodation budgets to ensure fiscal success of every tour. In addition, Devon provided creative direction and managed a team of design and UX developers to lead the redesign and launch of the company website.

To promote their touring productions and special events, Devon wrote stories and briefs for digital and print media vendors.

Devon Esper has a diploma in marketing communications from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, a diploma in events and conventions management from Thompson Rivers University, and a certificate in event marketing from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Devon also has certification from Google in Google Display Ads, Google Search Ads, and Google Video Ads, certification from Facebook in Facebook Certified Media Planning Professional, and certification from Amazon in Amazon Advertising Foundations.