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Create Marketing specializes in providing smart and strategic marketing services, coaching and consulting, management and strategy for businesses and organizations primarily located in Southwestern Manitoba. We take a realistic approach to delivering strategic marketing services to help your business build your brand awareness, bottom line or whatever goal you have in mind.
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To support brands committed to growth, win!
Why work with an agency, like us?
Because we win, when you win!
We offer strategic expertise and in the dynamic landscape of modern business, hiring a marketing agency offers several distinct advantages. Firstly, we bring a diverse and collective skill sest to the table. We have a team of specialists in various domains such as digital marketing, content creation, graphic design, strategic planning and more. This multifaceted approach ensures that you and your business benefit from a broader range of skills, which ultimately leads to more effective campaigns.
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Ashleigh Hamm
Marketing Director + Owner
Before starting Create Marketing, Ashleigh completed her Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing. She began her career in marketing and communications at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce, and continued to expand her expertise over the next 10 years across a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, construction, hospitality, tourism, and finance. Her work is driven by core values of collaboration, creativity, flexibility, growth, and community, principles that guide how she operates both her business and her relationships with clients and team members.
Building Create Marketing while raising a young family has been a balancing act Ashleigh navigates with a deep commitment to empowering her team. She fosters a work environment where growth and creativity are not only encouraged but expected. As a mother of two, Ashleigh understands the importance of work-life balance and ensures that the same values are reflected within her team, creating a supportive and flexible environment for everyone.
Ashleigh lives in Brandon, Manitoba with her husband, Myran, their two young sons, Kash and Crew, and their miniature dachshund, Walter. She is passionate about growing her business and making a positive impact on the community that has supported her journey.
Lana Knoll
CREATIVE STRATEGIST
Lana was born and raised in Saskatchewan before venturing to New Brunswick to complete her post-secondary education specializing in Graphic Design. Over the years, she has travelled and worked across Canada, gaining an extensive amount of experience in the creative industry.
After graduating, she started her career designing artwork for poker chips. She later moved into the newspaper industry which led her to doing freelance graphic design, creating logos and marketing materials for small to medium sized businesses. Her experience at a sign shop enabled her to see her work go from design, to print, right through to installation. In 2009, Lana accepted the position of Art Director, where she successfully implemented a complete re-design of a magazine.
In 2010, Lana’s family grew by two. After having twins, she continued to expand on her career in the creative industry, shifting her focus to building her photography business which she continued after her third child was born. In 2020 she brought all her skills together working in the marketing industry as a Marketing Coordinator.
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Tara Stokes
Marketing coordinator
Hailing from Brandon, Tara pursued diverse educational paths, earning degrees in psychology, social work, and health and fitness from Brandon University, the University of Manitoba, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Despite her formal training, Tara's entrepreneurial spirit beckoned her toward business management and entrepreneurship. From creating her own line of niche headbands to establishing a comprehensive business encompassing branding, website development, sales, and marketing strategies, her biggest entrepreneurial accomplishment came from selling her products in Indigo, Canada’s largest book and gift store.
Fueled by her entrepreneurial achievements, Tara redirected her efforts toward aiding other businesses in achieving success through social media and digital marketing strategies. Her natural creativity and passion blossom when she's engaged in work that resonates with her.
Outside her professional career, Tara enjoys photography, yoga, DIY projects, and making cherished memories with her family.
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Ceone Hamilton
MARKETING COORDINATOR
As a Marketing Coordinator, Ceone brings a strong visual perspective and a strategic approach to content creation. With over a decade of photography experience, she understands how to craft visuals and messaging that resonate with clients and their audiences.
Ceone specializes in portrait photography, capturing authentic personality and emotion. Her work also includes properties, products, and landscapes, often blending her love of travel and the outdoors with content that feels both intentional and engaging.
Her background in photography and marketing allows her to support clients in building campaigns that are creative, consistent, and effective. Ceone’s work helps brands tell their stories in a way that feels true and leaves a lasting impression.
Outside of work, you’ll find her on a trail with camera in hand, glamping, or spending time with her husband, Patrick, and their pup, Stella.
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Shae Worthington
MArketing Assistant
Shae was born and raised in Brandon, MB and grew up traveling and spending time with her family. She was very involved in sports her whole life and still enjoys playing volleyball and doing yoga in her free time.
She has had many roles in the customer service industry including retail management, restaurant service and event setups.
Shae has a strong pull towards entrepreneurial endeavors and runs her own Instagram Boutique. Her love of fashion and creativity has helped her learn the skills necessary to run this small business.
Over the years, Shae has enjoyed backpacking throughout various countries and meeting new people along the way. Some of her favourite places are, Indonesia, Ecuador, and Egypt because they all inspired her to see the world in different ways.
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Teighan Fleming
Graphic Designer
Teighan was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba where she attended Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College.
Growing up with a passion and talent in fine arts led her towards studying design after high school. She obtained a diploma in Interactive Media Arts specializing in graphic design from ACC in 2020, and now has a contract job teaching business students at the college. She has been working in the design industry for the past 4 years and has quickly gained knowledge and experience by working with print design, branding, publications, and digital design.
Teighan now splits her time between Brandon and Onanole with her partner Drew and their spoiled dog, Belle. When she's not working, she enjoys being outdoors, being active, and travelling the world.
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Ashley Hamm
Marketing, Communications & Design
Ashley began her marketing career following graduating with honors from Assiniboine College's Interactive Media Arts program in 2012. She pursued career opportunities outside of Brandon before eventually returning to her hometown.
Throughout her career, Ashley has successfully marketed a wide array of sectors including construction, tourism, fashion, hospitality and telecommunications. With experience spanning local enterprises to international corporations, she is dedicated to leveraging her passion for marketing to help businesses achieve their goals and elevate their brand presence.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys being lakeside, curling up with a good documentary or celebrating any holiday. Her happiness revolves around making memories with her husband Kyle and their two boys, Chase and Brooks.
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Brooke Villers
Graphic Designer
Brooke was raised in Brandon and always wanted to work in a creative field. She began her professional career by obtaining her diploma in Interactive Media Arts at Assiniboine College in 2021. She has always had a passion for creating and has worked with several local businesses and non-for-profit's over the years in marketing, event planning, and designing campaigns and graphics.
She started her own professional art journey at the beginning of 2023. Hand crafting, illustrating, designing stickers, clay keycaps, and more. Brooke sells her art online and throughout Canada alongside her career at Create.
In her personal life she enjoys spending time with her two cats, playing bass guitar, gardening, and improving her art skills,
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Nicole Wruth
Videographer & Photographer
Nicole has always been drawn to storytelling, art, and finding beauty in everyday life. Whether through video, photography, or writing, she infuses her creative work with the same passion she has for discovering new places, connecting with people, and living life to the fullest.
Her journey has taken her down many different paths— from growing up on a sheep and dairy farm in south-west Manitoba, to becoming an exchange student in Taiwan to earning both a Bachelor of Fine Arts and an Education degree from the University of Manitoba. Nicole spent six years as a public school teacher before deciding to follow her passion for visual storytelling where she discovered her love for both being in front of and behind the camera.
In 2024 Nicole earned a Media and Communications diploma with honors from Assiniboine College, focusing on creating mini-documentaries, commercial videos, and producing/hosting podcasts and shows. She has previously worked for a Film House filming and editing weddings, events, corporate videos, and podcasts.
When she’s not working, Nicole splits her time between Brandon and her Tiny House which sits in the Clear Lake area. She enjoys the outdoors, traveling, dance, reading, and wellness—always seeking new inspiration to fuel her next creative endeavor.
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Lisa Rowley
Controller
Born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba, Lisa is currently completing a bachelor’s degree in business at Brandon University. A dynamic and accomplished professional, Lisa began her career at Myphone | Telus Authorized Dealer, starting as a salesperson and advancing to the role of Partner | Director of Operations. This journey demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit, operational expertise, and leadership abilities.
Currently, Lisa contributes her knowledge and skills to Create Marketing, focusing on optimizing operations and enhancing organizational efficiency. They bring strategic insight and a results-oriented approach to every initiative.
Lisa is deeply committed to community engagement. She serves on the board of the YWCA and the Brandon Youth Soccer Association, championing initiatives that empower individuals and enrich local communities. Outside of work and community service, Lisa is a proud parent to two sons active in sports, and shares her home with her husband and dog, Millie. Her family's love for animals extends to fostering dogs for A Tail to Tell Rescue.
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Alix Coucill
CLIENT EXPERIENCE OPERATIONS MANAGER
Alix has over a decade of experience in people-focused roles across hospitality, nonprofit, and business sectors. She began her career in hospitality management, where she developed a passion for service, team leadership, and creating exceptional experiences, skills that continue to influence her work today.
At Create, Alix brings a strategic yet hands-on approach, managing client relationships, streamlining operations, and guiding projects from concept to completion. She’s known for building efficient processes, fostering meaningful partnerships, and executing campaigns and events with both creativity and precision.
Since moving to Brandon over ten years ago, Alix has become an active member of the community through her professional work and volunteer efforts. Her roles at Assiniboine College and the Brandon Chamber of Commerce further strengthened her expertise in project management and community engagement.
Outside of work, Alix enjoys pilates, strong coffee, travel, and spending quality time with her husband and two daughters.
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Elizabeth Bonilla
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Elizabeth holds a Digital Marketing Diploma from Robertson College and brings a background in both the food and retail industries.
She has experience as a marketing professional within the manufacturing and construction sectors. Originally from El Salvador, Elizabeth is fluent in both English and Spanish!
In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and her two beloved corgis. A passionate creative, Elizabeth loves cooking, exploring the outdoors, and working on graphic design projects.
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Kenna Crane
MARKETING ASSISTANT
Originally from Mississippi, Kenna was raised in Brandon and always had a passion for all things creative. From a young age, she was finding new projects and ways to express herself. Whether that meant crafting, experimenting with clothing and makeup, or choreographing routines. She spent 18 years as a competitive dancer which taught her discipline, teamwork, and how to bring lots of energy into everything she does.
After graduating from Assiniboine College in 2025 with her Business Marketing diploma, Kenna knew she wanted to use her creativity to help others and connect with people in meaningful ways. She's all about fresh ideas, taking risks, and bringing personality into every project she works on.
When not working, you can probably find her golfing, reading, planning her next trip, or playing with her puppy named Posie.
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