Saul Sych
Saul Sych

Designer

Summary

Saul is a versitile designer that specializes in facilitating multidiscplinary collaboration to achieve better solutions. His diverse experience spans across various sectors, including construction, oil and gas, agriculture, agritourism, retail, and healthcare. Utilizing his experince in business, design, marketing, and psychology he creates practical and memorable solutions.

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Interests
  • Outdoor adventures
  • Cooking
  • Mechanics
  • Architecture
  • Urban design
Education

  • Masters of Arts in Design

    Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Art

  • Bachelor of Commerce

    University of Alberta

Experience

  1. Entrepreneur

    Keystone Ranch
    • Worked as part of a leadership team of 3 in managing three different companies generating a combined revenue >$650,000
    • Designed and hosted “Weekend Working Retreats” that cater to men looking for development in leadership and fatherhood while learning and experiencing the day-to-day activities involved in bison ranching (welding, carpentry, equipment operating, fencing, etc.)
    • Designed and led the “Christmas Tree Adventure Package”, where ~100-150 people arrived yearly to Keystone Ranch for a wagon ride through the old river valley, to cut down a Christmas tree, complete with hot chocolate and bison smokies roasted over a campfire
    • Developed the company’s e-commerce platform, set prices, developed 4 product lines, and managed content creation including: photography, writing, newsletter, and videography
    • Led and managed teams of up to 12 members
    • Led and executed projects valued from $12,000 - $200,000

  2. Instructor, Business Planning (300 level University Class)

    Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Design Management International
    • Taught a class of 22 international students the fundamentals of business planning
    • Developed curriculum with case studies on regenerative agriculture with the final project being pitched as a exemplary circular business
    • Facilitated group coaching sessions, reviewing students work, providing encouragement and constructive criticism

  3. Human Centred Designer

    The Physician Learning Program, University of Alberta
    • Facilitated workshops with patients and medical staff to collabortively create tools to improve healthcare outcomes for both parties
    • Facilitated educational workshops on how the Physician Learning Program utilizes human-centred design in healthcare
    • Provided strategic guidance and reporting to transform current messaging into concise, complementary statements that help stakeholders understand the why the organization exists, what its goals are, and how it has been accomplishing its targets
    • Worked together with project managers to refine their understanding of the problem through multidisciplinary collaboration and design thinking techniques

Education

  1. Masters of Arts in Design

    Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Art
    A practical thesis exploring how collaborative design might disseminate mental health knowledge based on male preferences in seeking and receiving help.
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  2. Bachelor of Commerce

    University of Alberta
    • Major in marketing
    • Minor in psychology
Skills & Hobbies
Technical Skills
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop
Design workshops
Hobbies
Camping
Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Mechanics
Awards
Farm Credit Canada Catalyst Academy
Western University, Ivey Business School ∙ December 2022
A week long leadership course for farming executives operating multiple businesses. Topics included strategic planning, financials for executive decision making, leading and managing teams.
Selling ideas: How to Influence Others, and Get Your Message to Catch On
edX | Wharton School of Business ∙ July 2018
A self-paced online course specialized in driving word-of-mouth marketing including: creating contagious content, building stickier messages, leveraging social media, and making any product or idea catch on.