Situation Group

Happy Work Anniversary! Today the Studio at Situation Group is celebrating 3 years with Senior Creative Director, Chris Hemingway! Cheers to many more! Here's what Chris' team had to say about him: “Chris' mind, taste, and execution are exquisite. We're lucky to have someone with such diverse and expansive knowledge of key art as a craft. His standards and overall excellence in his job make me a better employee in mine.” “I've worked at Situation for years, always used to hanging our collective hat on the agency's digital expertise. It's been a real eye-opener seeing our team flex new muscles, with Chris leading the charge, incorporating key art creation to our repertoire. What a treat to feel inspired and energized at the possibility of exciting new opportunities!” "Chris is such a great person to work with. He's very creative, kind and of course, funny. I rarely walk away from Chris' desk without laughing or chatting about something new that happened during the day. His ability to think creatively never ceases to amaze me and I love getting to work with him."  “Chris is a dream collaborator and next-level creative. I'm constantly inspired by the level of thoughtfulness, generosity, curiosity, and fun he brings to any project on top of his incredible style and skill.”

Happy Work Anniversary! Today Situation Group is celebrating 2 years with Billing Coordinator, Wayne Shuker! Cheers to many more! Here's what Wayne's team had to say about him: “Wayne's optimism and overall attitude towards his work always brightens my day! No problem is ever too much for Wayne to take on, and that is inspiring! His patience is also second to none, which I especially appreciate.  I am so happy to be able to work on the same team with him.  We are more than lucky to have him!” "You always know it's going to be a good day when you get to work with Wayne. He not only is diligent and great at his job, he is also so ready to laugh and bring light to the room. Happy Workiversary!" "It's impossible to be in a bad mood when you are around Wayne. He is an absolute joy to work with! He's a fast learner, a hard worker, and a huge asset to our team."

Happy Work Anniversary! Today Situation Group is celebrating 18 years with Managing Partner, Maria Mazza Martinez! Cheers to many more! Here's what Maria's team had to say about her: “Maria is an incredibly kind and supportive manager, probably the best Line Manager I've had in over 15 years of this industry! I admire Maria's inside out knowledge of the Situation Group, her ability to problem solve and adapt to the needs of the business. Maria is a pleasure to work with and we really appreciate the time and energy she is giving to the UK, to help us succeed. I can see how much she cares and values the UK team.” “I really appreciate how Maria is always available to listen when I need to bounce ideas off of her, she consistently brings a valuable new perspective.” "Happy 18 years! Maria's dedication and expertise have made a lasting impact on our team and the entire organization. Maria has the ability to balance strategic insight with a genuine care for people which has helped foster a positive, productive work environment. Here's to many more years of success and inspiration!" “Getting to work every day with one of your closest friends is the dream! I admire Maria's smarts, savviness, and am so grateful for all the support she's given me over the years.” "Working with Maria has been one of the most transformative experiences of my career. Her remarkable talent for recognizing potential in others and bringing it to the surface is nothing short of inspiring. Maria's intelligence, compassion, and relentless drive to push those around her to excel have made a lasting impact on me and the entire team. We wouldn’t be where we are today without her leadership and vision."

Happy Work Anniversary! Today the Studio at Situation Group is celebrating 6 years with Design Supervisor, Derrick Weishaar! Cheers to many more! Here's what Derrick's team had to say about him: "Derrick is such a cool boss! He’s very protective of his peers, his work, and his clients. He’s extremely dedicated and has exceptional work ethics. His eye for designs is so immaculate that I basically trust no one else. Very grateful to be on his team.“ "Derrick is an admirable supervisor & it is truly a pleasure whenever we have our bi-weekly catch up meetings. He's always available for sound and calming advice, whether it be design related or general discussion about our day-to-day life at Situation. " "Derrick is such a thoughtful and detail oriented person, and oversees our design team with such care. His love for our industry is infectious and I am so lucky to have him as a collaborator. "

Happy Work Anniversary! Today the Studio at Situation Group is celebrating 14 years with Managing Partner, Jackie Lau! Cheers to many more! Here's what Jackie's team had to say about her: "Jackie not only has one of the biggest brains in the agency, it’s matched with one of the biggest hearts. Her humanity and leadership serve as a constant inspiration to all who are lucky enough to work closely with her, and her optimism for what we can do as a team is infectious. Situation Group has and will continue to benefit from her wisdom." "Jackie is a smart and fearless leader who upholds the needs of the business while remaining dedicated to team satisfaction and morale." "Collaborative, creative, kind, committed. It is a gift to call Jackie a colleague and friend." "Few people bring the same level of calm positivity and problem-solving skills to a room as Jackie — and always with her pencil and notepad :-). She’s truly a pleasure to work with and an excellent partner." "Jackie's curiosity, passion and drive for innovation make us a better company. She consistently takes on new opportunities in her role and craft with positivity and excitement in order to support the agency's evolution. And personally, I'm grateful to work with and learn from such a wonderful, funny, positive human." "Jackie was my introduction to Situation, and I couldn’t be more grateful! She has consistently been a supporter of innovation, a thoughtful leader, and an advocate for the team."

Happy Work Anniversary! Today the Studio at Situation Group is celebrating 2 years with Senior Technical Product Manager, Bill Rousseau! Cheers to many more! Here's what Bill's team had to say about them. "Bill is a "PRO"-duct Manager Supreme. He's well-versed in everything tech and is a pleasure to work with." "Bill is a natural-born problem solver, and when you combine that with his overall gregarious nature, you have the perfect recipe for an incredible colleague and friend. He’s calm under pressure, a phenomenal listener, and brings an infectious enthusiasm to everything he works on. His deep knowledge of all things ticket-related makes him a huge asset to the work we do at Situation Group, and I’m so glad he’s part of the team." "Bill keeps us all on track, I don't know what we would do without him! He's also my favorite go-to guy when we need a puppy cameo on zoom to lighten the mood. We love having him on the Criterion Dream Team!" "Bill has been an indispensable part of the Criterion project since day one. He makes everyone else's job easier with his organization, thoughtful insights and lighthearted nature."

Happy Work Anniversary! Today Situation Group is celebrating 10 incredible years with IT Director Sho Shimoda! Cheers to many more! Here's what Sho's team had to say about him: "Sho has been one of my favorite people at Situation ever since I started. He's so smart and always has a pulse on what's happening in the tech world. I love stopping by his office to chat about the latest trends and crazy stories I've heard. Situation wouldn't be the same without him! I'm so grateful to work with him." "Sho is truly a magician. His capacity to learn new topics, fix almost everything he touches, and build whole systems from scratch truly amaze me. He works incredibly hard to ensure our infrastructure and technology are secure and as robust as possible, often learning new systems on his own. Most importantly he is a genuinely kind human, who is always willing to lend a hand and has a fantastic sense of humor. He is a true pleasure to work with." "Sho is our fearless tech leader with whom we would be lost without! Sho's ability to problem-solve equipment and software issues with a can-do attitude is admirable. His knowledge of the tech industry is so vast and I'm always fascinated to hear his insightful point of views. Working with Sho over the past year and a half has been a delight and I am glad to have him as a colleague!" "It’s a tremendous boon to the office to have a collaborator like Sho, who has a clear gift for hands-on technical problem-solving. I really appreciate that whatever problem comes through his door, his instinct is to get in the weeds and help create a solution." #WorkAnniversary #AgencyLife #TenYears #EmployeeAppreciation #InformationTechnology

Happy Work Anniversary! Today Situation Group is celebrating 10 incredible years with Executive Director of Operations Eileen Kelly Minnick! Cheers to many more! Here's what Eileen's team had to say about her: "Eileen combines steady pragmatism with deep empathy to shape and support the work at Situation Group in a hundred invisible ways. Her impact is immeasurable." "Eileen is the best! Her unwavering support, peppered with solid jokes, is a consistent bright spot. Congrats on 10 years, Eileen!" "Eileen is an incredible colleague and even better friend. She has a tremendously honed spidey-sense that lets her see around corners and anticipate the things we’ll need to figure out before anyone else does. She is so incredibly caring and the value she brings to Situation Group is impossible to measure. When Eileen is on the case, you couldn’t be in better hands." "Eileen brings a commitment and care to the work she does and I am so happy to call her my teammate. She handles all kinds of things at Situation - most of them new and without a playbook - and I appreciate that she takes them on with an openness to learning and problem solving that makes our team & agency stronger." "I love working with Eileen. Full stop. She seems to have an endless capacity for problem-solving. I've never seen anything like it. And the coolest thing about Eileen is that she makes it look completely effortless. The energy and vibrancy of Situation is protected on a daily basis by Eileen Minnick." "Eileen is a joy to work with and I'm so glad to have her as a colleague. She is adept at solving any problem that comes her way and facing it head-on. She is able to navigate the ever-changing shifts of the office and help support the needs of our employees. We are so lucky to have her!" #WorkAnniversary #AgencyLife #Operations #EmployeeAppreciation

Happy Work Anniversary! Today Situation Group is celebrating 1 year since Senior Front-End Developer Angel Centeno re-joined the team! Cheers to many more! Here's what Angel's team had to say about him: "Angel's cool, approachable attitude makes him a joy to work with, even in the most stressful situations." "I love Angel’s willingness to throw himself into any challenge—whether it’s a difficult coding task or dominating at Mario Kart! His positivity and enthusiasm are a breath of fresh air for all who get the opportunity to work with him." "Angel is a ray of light for the dev team. He's funny, conversational, and a pleasure to work with." "Angel has these amazing, stealth pockets of expertise that he pulls from to save the day when we’re trying something we’ve never done before. He’s a generous colleague who always brings friendly vibes into the room. And if you want to get your a** handed to you, challenge him to a round of Mario Kart sometime." #FrontEndDeveloper #EmployeeAppreciation #AgencyLife #FullServiceAgency #DigitalMarketing

Happy Work Anniversary! Today Situation Group is celebrating 4 years with Video Director David Holmes! Cheers to many more! Here's what David's team had to say about him: "David is an outstanding collaborator and creative thinker! He consistently brings great ideas to the table and never compromises on quality. His vibrant personality and positive presence lighten up the office!" "David brings so much joy and laughter to Situation with his endless puns and fun spirit. His talent is truly unmatched, and his passion and enthusiasm for every project are inspiring. I'm incredibly grateful to call him a friend. Cheers! 🥳" 'David is a talented video director who cares about his craft and artistic vision." "David Holmes is not only an amazing colleague, but also someone I consider a dear friend. His unwavering passion for creative excellence has led to some of the most beautiful video work for our clients. He is always pushing for innovation and making sure what Situation creates stands out amongst the creative landscape. He is a bright source of joy for our teams and I am eternally grateful for his collaboration, passion, and friendship." #WorkAnniversary #EmployeeAppreciation #AgencyLife #Studio #Creative