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At Creative Odyssey, our mission is always to meet and exceed the goals and objectives of our Clients through professional, innovative and creative marketing and design! We employ a myriad of marketing strategies to engage your target audiences and expose them to your market(s).
Getting our Clients' brand into the market in the best position, leveraging the correct connection points, and developing the necessary marketing strategies to generate the strongest possible campaign is the foundation of our business.
The secret to getting ahead in your industry is to start marketing your business today.
Click on each image to view our staff bios.
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Johnny Grano
Director of Marketing and Client Services
Johnny graduated from Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sudbury in 1988 with a Diploma in Business, and from Lake Superior State University in Michigan in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, and has obtained his Certification in Trade Show Marketing (CTSM) from Northern Illinois University. Johnny has extensive experience as a marketing consultant, has conducted sales and marketing seminars, and teaches marketing at the post secondary level. With over 12 years of marketing and advertising experience, Johnny has a thorough understanding of the marketing and advertising process.
His ability to coordinate short and long term projects, as well as his understanding of the industry, enables Creative Odyssey to provide an exceptional product for each and every client.
Maurissa Grano
Creative Director
Maurissa graduated from Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology in 1992 with a Diploma in Graphic Design. In 1994, Maurissa and Johnny launched Creative Odyssey Marketing and Design and she has been the creative force behind its success. Maurissa is a Registered Graphic Designer with The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario, a professional body for graphic designers in the province of Ontario. This Association grants graphic designers who qualify the right to the exclusive use of the designation and is the governing and disciplinary body for its members. She has designed and created marketing, advertising and corporate images for all market sectors. She can provide bilingual customer service in both English and French (oral and written). Maurissa oversees a very creative and forward-thinking Art Department and continues to upgrade her skills through seminars and courses. Maurissa is also very active in her community, as she donates her time to various organization. In 2006, she was recognized with a Greater Sudbury and Manitoulin 40 Under 40 Award, which celebrates young men and women in the community as leaders.
Andrew Blais
Marketing & Client Relations Coordinator
Andrew holds a three-year Public Relations diploma from Cambrian College. Having started his career in the mining supply field, Andrew recognizes the importance of keeping on top of the client's changing needs and believes in a proactive approach to marketing. Andrew has planned and executed small, medium and large-scale events - from company barbecues and product launches to full-scale tradeshows. His organization and time management skills are key to his success and the success of his clients. Andrew is an active community member, volunteering his time to various committees and projects.
Jen Smith
Web Developer / Multimedia
Jen graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming College in 2005 with diplomas in Home and Building Automation Technology and 2006 with a second diploma in Web Developer. Jen has been professionally involved in web and graphic design since 2004, from creating design and content layouts, to site navigation and maintenance. She has successfully designed websites, including E-Learning Courses, as well as operator and service manuals and 3D models of machinery and parts for engineering purposes.
Through a diverse range of fields of employment, from web design to engineering, Jen has developed a wide range of knowledge in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), programming languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Action Script, XML), Content Management Systems (Silverstripe, Joomla!, Drupal), and Adobe Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks), as well as application software such as FrontPage, Visio and Microsoft products.
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