My name is Jesse Tanaka and I’m a marketing & digital strategy consultant based on BC’s Sunshine Coast. For nearly 20 years I've worked in a variety of marketing and communications roles. Prior to to my shift to an independent consultant & marketer, I was Digital Manager at Murray Paterson Marketing Group. Over the years I been fortunate to work with incredible clients such as Canadian Music Centre BC, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Tourism Vancouver, City of Richmond, PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Vancouver Christmas Market, Knowledge Network, Theatre Under the Stars, and Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival among many others. I currently serve on the Board of Directors for Gibsons Public Art Gallery.

My educational background includes a Bachelors of Business Administration from Langara College, a Diploma in Arts & Entertainment Management from Capilano University, and a Certificate in Multimedia & Web Development from the University of British Columbia.

During my career, I’ve developed a reputation for the first-rate care I offer to clients. I take the time to understand the business, get to know their voice, and try to become a natural extension.