A Team of GIANTS

As the CEO and visionary behind GIANT Creative, Andrew Stephenson is an award-winning creative marketer, video producer, storyteller, and motivator with a mission to change how people think about marketing.

His goal is to drive an insane amount of value for clients and ultimately their businesses through innovative, data-driven marketing strategies…

Award-winning sales and marketing expert Marty Menard is a leading marketing advisor to national brands that include McDonald’s Canada, Sola Salon Studios, and Chairman’s Brands.

As the President & Chief Business Development Officer of GIANT Creative, Marty believes harnessing the power of data, storytelling, and technology will always have the biggest impact on his clients’ success, no matter what challenges the marketplace faces…

Gary Manning has a passion for innovation and has built products with Facebook, Akamai, and Google. A sought-after speaker Gary has held the stage at such esteemed conferences as the Microsoft Canadian conference on big data algorithms, the International Akamai conference, Google Think USA on platform speed optimization, and the OpenX North America on advertising optimization.

A co-founder of three scaled startups in Content Publishing, Social Media / Web Big Data Analytics, Gary helped scale Diply to a top 50 website globally, and a top 15 website in the US, CAN, AU, and UK.

Awarded first place in the Canadian Innovation Awards, Canadian Deloitte Fast 50, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, and the North American Deloitte Fast 500, Gary stays updated with the latest trends and advancements in AI, ad-tech, and technology sectors and is always looking for new and innovative ways to improve digital products for our clients.

“In every project I undertake, I find a story waiting to be told. When I work with clients, it’s more than business; it’s a journey, a partnership, shaping the future together.” – Gary Manning

With a decade of experience in the dynamic world of digital media Emily Vandenberg is a proven results-driven leader. Emily excels in smooth project execution, strategic alignment of cross-functional teams, and building processes that deliver exceptional client outcomes. With a strong focus on people operations Emily strives to ensure team members are motivated and engaged to maximize their performance.

Outside of work Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors and traveling to new locations whenever possible!”

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs

Sherry excels in creating robust customer and employee experience strategies for brand such as Sola Salons and McDonald’s Canada. Her MBA background sharpens her skills in strategic planning, consumer behaviour, and digital marketing. She believes every brand interaction is an opportunity to craft meaningful narratives, unlock potential, and drive transformation. Her passion for adventure and learning extends to global travel and cuisines. She’s a foodie through and through.

Charlotte blends expertise from the brand, media, and agency realms. From product development to consumer behaviour and strategic marketing, Charlotte crafts a perfect balance of strategy, budget, and content.

Beyond work, Charlotte explores new recipes, hunts for the finest wines, and cherishes family time. What truly excites her in marketing is the profound connection between strategy and people, knowing that effective marketing speaks directly to individuals.

Guilherme Dorini is GIANT’s multi-talented Senior Designer who continually pushes the limits with his creative choices for positive impact. He believes that good design is invisible, so every detail makes a difference.

In school, he was known as “the kid who could draw.” Early on, he could decipher how some things looked better than others, regardless of whether it was a product, a piece of furniture, or a website. Outside of work, Guilherme doodles and draws cartoons – a lot.

Kyle Belbeck has developed a hybrid way of approaching marketing projects to best utilize the team’s expertise while considering the clients’ goals. Identifying, planning, and executing a solution in harmonious order, then watching the growth of a client as a result, is gratifying to witness.

Outside of work, Kyle loves the game of golf, which he describes as a tug of war between euphoria and madness. He believes it’s the simplest and most complicated game ever played.

William brings diverse expertise in UX Design, Product Design, and UX Research. His passion for crafting exceptional user experiences and web design drives him to continue sharpening his skills.

Outside work, he enjoys movies, video games, and playing guitar, fueled by his belief that “Every great design begins with an even better story.”

Daniel Robere started building websites when he was 10, never initially considering it a career choice. His passion for music and web development converged when he managed websites for the bands he played in. Today, he leverages his honed technical skills and knowledge to remain at the forefront of how brands connect with people in an ever-changing world.

Daniel and his wife have a young daughter named Scout. He enjoys golf and is a craft beer enthusiast.

Erin Foster is pro-efficient in all areas of website development. But really, her expertise lies in problem-solving, the foundation of development.  Erin started developing websites as a kid when she coded her own Neopets pet pages. It wasn’t until she was in her high school computer class that she realized she could turn her hobby into a career. Erin’s goal is never to stop learning. She enjoys painting and makes her own skincare products and household cleaners.

Tien Than loves to compete and consistently works to rank better than the previous day and to beat competitors on search result pages. His decisions are based on data and logic, and the data is always right.

Tien has always been interested (and excelled) in numbers, logic, computers, and maths. Fun fact: At 9 years old, Tien was a breakdancer and performed at schools for four years. He even considered pursuing it professionally.

Aaron Steve Pereira is a cinematographer, photographer, and video editor keen on exploring the whole spectrum of the visual medium for storytelling. A multidisciplinary creative and technician with over 8 years of experience encompassing a wide range of environments and clients.

Being an avid cinephile, audiophile and bibliophile, inspired by everything under the sun, he’s constantly on the lookout for exploring different aesthetics and personalities to truly communicate feelings, emotions and style through his work.

” Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul. ” – Carl Jung

Khai leverages his diverse background and skills in videography and photography to create engaging stories and impactful visuals. The precise execution of meticulous planning, problem-solving, and quick thinking in the field never ceases to amaze him.

Khai is passionate about embracing a diverse life, whether exploring new destinations, savouring different cuisines, learning new languages, or doing simple activities with friends.

Sim excels in social media, digital marketing, and event marketing. A scholarship recipient with a passion for continuous learning, Sim’s journey began at Wilfrid Laurier University, evolving through roles in content creation and video promotions. Dubbed “Grit” in high school, Sim embodies perseverance.

Beyond work, she loves family, movies, and city exploration. In marketing, she thrives on the creativity of tailoring unique ideas for each project.

With 5 years of hands-on experience in Digital Marketing and Communications, Dorcas Omunagbe has been helping brands gain visibility across multiple digital platforms through impactful effective copywriting, content creation, and paid media expertise. Her dedication to helping brands improve ROI & ROAS no matter the sector is unparalleled.

When Dorcas is not placing eye-catching ads, she is either singing or trying out recipes. She believes that!

“Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose.” —G.K. Nielson