GENERATOR - Key Persons
Amanda loves the daily challenge of creating and discovering new ideas, and with over 20 years of experience in the field she knows how to deliver for her clients.
Amanda is a Creative Director, RGD, with an Honours Bachelor of Design (B.Des) from York University and Sheridan College. Multi-page print projects and meaningful client initiatives are her jam . Amanda has legendary time management skills and she laughs in the face of a deadline - whatever the project, she always gets it done. In her spare time, Amanda's all about fitting as many sports into a day as possible, and her design smarts are as deadly as her distances on the road bike. In addition to her passion for design and sports, Amanda loves music, comedy, craft beer, tattoos, art and nature. Sometimes all in the same day.
Job Titles:
- Account and Digital Marketing Coordinator
Ashley is Generator's Account and Digital Marketing Coordinator (also known as Dan's Sidekick). Graduating with a degree in marketing and a degree in professional sales from the University of Minnesota, Ashley crossed the border to launch a promising career in the creative industry. A true natural to the space, she quickly adapted to and thrives within the fast-paced environment and diverse range of projects she helps keep moving forward. Ashley's intoxicating energy and unravelled social skills make her the perfect complement to Generator's client relationship team.
Becoming an owner within her first year, Carmelina has been with Generator for over 20 years heading up the duties of Finance, Human Resources and Administration. Carm graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (HBComm) and as if that weren't enough, she also holds a Master of International Management degree (MIM) from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Carm has an insanely broad skill set and a ton of experience working in finance and management in both the public and private sectors, so you know you're in good hands. When she's not keeping a tight rein on the day-to-day operations, she's making sure we're all happy, healthy and engaged. And paid.
Every office needs a Dan. He's the guy that makes sure it gets done. Cool, calm and collected, he runs a tight ship and his organizational skills are second to none.
Dan works closely with both the creative team and with clients to ensure all projects come in on time, on budget and on point. Daniel holds a BA (Hons) in Marketing from Southampton Institute in the UK, and brings over a decade of marketing and managerial expertise to the Generator table. He's also a firm believer in focus group research and is never happier than when he's got his finger on the pulse of public opinion. Or maybe it's just the free pizza?
Passionate about animation, motion graphics, and photography, Jason joins our team as a Junior Motion Designer. Graduating with an Advanced Diploma in Interactive Media Development from Confederation College, Jason demonstrated his tenacity and skill during his student placement at Generator. A dedicated hard-worker, Jason is excited to continuously sharpen his creative and technological skills.
Outside of the studio, he enjoys outdoor activities like kayaking and hiking, plus cooking and a casual video game session here and there. Jason's curiosity around all things design and technology adds an all new dimension to Generator's collective skill set.
Job Titles:
- Designer
- Graphic Designer With an Advanced Diploma
She works hard, learns fast, thinks creatively, and constantly strives to develop her design know-how through learning and new experiences.
Meaghan is a Graphic Designer with an Advanced Diploma in Interactive Media Development from Confederation College. She's a woman of few words but beneath that cool, calm exterior beats the heart of a design fanatic. Plus, she's a professional bagel bringer, so she's definitely a keeper. Meaghan's broad skill set covers graphic design, print advertising, motion graphics, and branding and identity. She loves the creative work environment and gets a major buzz from seeing her work out in the world, making a positive impact for her clients. When she's not at her desk you'll likely find her pursuing her other passion, online gaming. Oh, and she loves dinosaurs - her favourite is the Spinosaurus.
Specializing in identity design, creative strategy, concept development and copywriting, Ryan is a bona fide all-rounder with passion for high quality design, and a natural instinct for creative problem solving.
Ryan is a Creative Director at Generator with an Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Production from Confederation College, one year of Business Commerce from Lakehead University, and over ten years in the creative field. A team player, a people person - call it what you will - Ryan loves the collaborative work environment and lives for the eureka moments. And if his professional portfolio is anything to go by, he's had more than a few of those.
Job Titles:
- Director of Photography & Film
He's a true natural, he's got taste for days, and he's equally at home whipping up quick and dirty shoots as he is full-blown video productions.
Armed with a Diploma in Broadcasting and Television Production program from Confederation College, Scott started out at Generator as a Graphic Designer, creating logos, brand identities, websites, and print advertising, as well as developing integrated campaign concepts. But over time, he's morphed into Generator's resident video and photography guy, creating 24-karat assets for a diverse range of clients. Whether at work, drumming in his band, playing guitar, or photographing his travels, Scott lives and breathes creativity in both his professional and personal life.