Named American Marketing Association (AMA) Alaska "2014 Marketer of the Year," award-winning communications professional Cindy Shake is a versatile communications professional, team leader and graphic designer. Cindy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Alaska Pacific University. Her marketing, development and design expertise are instrumental as the pr
incipal of a successful communications firm for over 25 years specializing in Tourism, Healthcare, Public Art, Alaska Native Corporations, Oil & Gas and Corporate Marketing Initiatives. Cindy’s creative spark, enthusiasm, business acumen, and experience working in various market sectors while understanding Alaska’s economic development opportunities make her an asset in diverse professional circles. After reviewing her nomination for Marketer of the Year, one of the AMA judges wrote, “In under a year, she has not only impacted her peers, clients, and executives at the corporate level, but has been influential in transforming perception of UMIAQ Professional Services in its industry. Shake is an excellent example of a marketing leader who can drive change to generate business and create an inspired culture.”
In addition to her communications profession, her sculptural works including a large-scale 1% Public Art installation is at the corner of Mt. View Drive and Bragaw, and at Chugach Optional Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska. As a published author and illustrator of several books, her popular children's book "The Alaska Animal Alphabet" is in its 4th printing and is currently available throughout Alaska. The Alaska ABC Book and Shake's "Amazing Animal Alphabet" books were selected by Apple for inclusion in their iTunes store as iBooks. A line of Art Quilt Patterns, limited editions of The Alaska Animal Alphabet and Raven-themed 100% Cotton Batik fabrics designed by Cindy are available through the Quilted Raven in Anchorage.
