Team
The core members of TAG consist of 4 full time staff. In addition to the two Principals of the company Bruno and Maria D'Angelo, TAG employs a full time Multi-Media Creative Director and a Marketing Account Executive. Whether it’s a world class sporting event, a community festival, a major fundraising campaign, a multi-media advertising campaign, or an ad for the local paper, TAG can guide your organization through your next ad/venture. We ensure that your target market will get the message!
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Bruno D'Angelo
The owner and president of The Ad/venture Group founded in 1995. Following the successful completion of the Nordic World Ski Championships, he founded the company with the specific goal of providing a host of marketing and sponsorship services to the Northern Ontario region. A graduate of the Business Marketing program at Confederation College, he has a strong sense not only for management but also the creative thought necessary to provide complete & effective marketing strategies to his clients. Bruno's background also includes doing the marketing for Intercity Shopping Centre (Campeau Corporation, Cambridge Shopping Centres), Keskus Mall (Nu-west Developments), and hotel management for Ramada Inn of Canada. Bruno is a strong supporter of local Thunder Bay businesses, and is a proud member of Thunder Bay Executives. |
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Maria D'Angelo
Maria has a background in accounting and business management, a graduate of Lakehead University; she has worked for large corporations such as OnTrac in addition to various small businesses. Currently, she oversees general management and planning required for all of TAG clients and events. Her coordination skills are unsurpassed and has a variety of skills including accounting, graphic design, event planning, fund raising, and corporate sponsorship. |
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Farida Habibulla
Farida is a talented and gifted graphic artist. Her accumulated knowledge and experience makes her an exceptional web designer and multi-media artist. She has been part of TAG for over seven years and has contributed to many of our successful print and web campaigns. Completing her diploma at the Aptech Institute-Arene Multimedia in Mumbai, India gives Farida a unique and desirable edge. Farida's better half is an extremely talented and ambitious Pastry Chef, she has moved all over the globe with him, and currently works from Toronto. |
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Agata Doucette
Agata is a Graduate of University of Science and Technology in Cracow, Poland with Masters Degree in Marketing and Management, and International Trade College with a Bachelor of Business degree with more than 9 years of experience in marketing, strategic planning in tourism, entertainment and education as well as in community services with a not for profit organization. Prior to joining Adventure Group Agata gained extensive experience in business development, management and marketing positions within her own business (Sky Hostel Krakow, Poland) as well as developing Franchises in Poland, United Kingdom, Latvia, and Czech Republic. Agata specializes in business development, marketing and promotional planning and reviewing industry trends. Her passion for work, creativity and international experience is a unique asset to the local market.
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Stephanie Bateman
As a graduate of Lakehead University, Business Administration, Stephanie has a special focus in marketing strategy. She has had several years’ experience in sales and merchandising management for several companies, including Michael's Arts and Crafts, Groupe Dynamite - Garage Clothing, and Pareto Marketing. Prior to joining The Ad/venture Groupe, Stephanie had three years’ experience in professional fundraising and development. She began as a summer student at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, and continued there working in special events, communications, and administration. Recently, she just completed a position as the Fundraising Coordinator at Children's Centre Foundation where she was responsible for creating and executing events, program development, communications and facilitating donor relations.
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Amanda McEvoy
Amanda joined The Adventure Group’s team in the Autumn of 2010. She is a graduate of the Web Technology Specialist Program through Everest College, Thunder Bay Campus. Through this program she has developed the skills required to effectively research, design, develop, produce and maintain Internet and Intranet sites. As well she has a comprehensive foundation of concepts and techniques required for web development. Amanda’s technical knowledge has elevated the technical prowess of our team and provided a new perspective on web presence and technology based advertising. Her energetic attitude and new ideas make her a valuable asset to the Ad/venture Group. |
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