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The Regulars

Marc Collins mcollins@odysseycreative.com President/Producing Director

 

A diehard movie buff who believes in applying cinematic sensibilities to corporate communications, Marc Collins studied writing, theatre, and film at the University of Florida and UCF, and now works to bring a dramatic and dynamic flair to all of his projects. An Addy Award winning writer, director and producer, he has been working in multimedia and corporate theatre since 1997 and is most at home in the editing suite or behind a camera. His work has been seen on national television as well as in boardrooms, exhibit halls and large corporate meetings across the country, and on tradeshow floors around the world.

 

Outside of the office, Marc is an active supporter of the theatre and arts communities - as reflected in his 13-year tenure on the Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s Associate Board and ongoing support of United Arts of Central Florida - and can often be found downtown at the Plaza Cinema Café taking in the latest moving pictures on the silver screen.

 

Emmy Collins ecollins@odysseycreative.com Office Manager/Comptroller

 

Emmy hails from South Carolina, but has called Central Florida home for most of her life. She enjoys this second career (the first was teaching math and science…seriously) in support of video production. Moving downtown has been a fun bonus, changing out the suburban life style for the urban one. Emmy is proud and happy to be a part of the dynamic, exciting world of Odyssey Creative.

 

Nicole Bushman nbushman@odysseycreative.com Administrative Coordinator

 

Ever since she was young, Nicole can remember watching many types of movies.  As she got older, she realized film production was the career path she wanted to pursue.  Following a dream, she left Green Bay, Wisconsin behind and moved to Orlando, Florida to attend Full Sail.  After obtaining a degree in Film & Video Production, she started an internship with Odyssey Creative.  Now a regular member of the Odyssey team, working on production shoots and in the office, she is proud of all the experiences and opportunities Odyssey has given her.

 

Tessa Ann Harbertson tharbertson@odysseycreative.com National Account Executive

 

Tessa joined Odyssey’s team in June 2010, after an impromptu interview by Marc on a flight to Orlando. She has extensive experience in marketing and corporate alliance creation, making her position as National Account Executive a natural transition.  Tessa has also facilitated many innovative partnerships throughout the action sports industry; coordinating events and promoting several new brands throughout the process. She has used her marketing and corporate alliance skills to raise funds and support as an active member of the Junior League organization, the V Foundation for cancer research and the Angels Hands foundation. When Tessa isn’t working, she enjoys hiking through the Wasatch Mountains near her home in Ogden, Utah. She also enjoys skiing, camping, and travelling. Tessa is fortunate to have the best friends and family in the world and loves spending as much time with them as possible.

 

Victoria Lynn (Tori) Kirchner tkirchner@odysseycreative.com Production Coordinator

 

Tori has been part of the Odyssey Creative team since her 2008 internship (while she was getting her Master’s of Science in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University) After working as freelance projects with various talent including George Clinton and Chris Kirkpatrick among others, she brought her knowledge and experience full time.

 

For fun Tori drums, sings, hikes, kayaks, exercises and goes out dancing with friends as well as spending quality time with her cat J.J. (whose personality more closely resembles that of a dog).

 

Kaydee Donovan kdonovan@odysseycreative.com Sales & Marketing Coordinator

 

Kaydee is another Florida native. She moved to Orlando from New Port Richey to attend the University of Central Florida, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in advertising /public relations and a minor in sociology. Her internship with the UCF Alumni Association (a longtime Odyssey Creative client) and her love for communications led her to her current position. Like the rest of the team Kaydee loves the movies but she’s also a runner, completing her first marathon in November, 2009. Now she’s set a goal of running a marathon a year. She also likes to bake and spend time with close friends and family.

 

Shaun Paikai spaikai@odysseycreative.com Video & Graphics Editor

 

Kyle Massey kmassey@odysseycreative.com Camera Operator & Video Editor

 

Dustin Geisler - Production Intern

 

DJ Stokes - Production Intern

Our Extended Family

Matthew Carson - Event Producer (Odyssey Creative Alumnus, '06)

 

Like all the best producers, Matthew Carson has sharp, flexible skills in all things business, from people manners to finance and accounting, but he still knows how to put on a great show. With a strong background in technical theatre that includes an MFA from Florida State University and hundreds of production credits, he has been producing live music, live theatre and corporate events for his entire professional career. Matthew lives in Orlando with his wife and son.

 

 

Jonathan Lee - Strategic Marketing Consultant (Odyssey Creative Alumnus, '09)

 

Jonathan has been a marketer since starting his first rock band in junior high school. His skills progressed as musician, promoter, record label manager, and tour manager – which eventually lead to a career in advertising. His 11 years in the industry include strategic development and deployment of campaigns and materials for clients in real estate development to consumer goods, and everything in between. Jonathan loves bridging the gap between business and creative to deliver results for his clients.

Every once-in-a-while, you can hear his drumming on MTV.

 

 

John Speake - Art Director (Odyssey Creative Alumnus, '03)

John Speake specializes in high-concept designs for motion graphics and animations as well as web and print campaigns. After graduating from UCF, John worked for a themed venue design company Entertainment Properties before becoming an Art Director for Knight Images Design and Marketing. John's award-winning work continues to bring distinction to Odyssey Creative, Knight Images, and their clients. Currently, John lives and works as a freelance designer and art director in New York City.

Holly Steinebronn - Event Planner (Odyssey Creative Alumna, '10)

 

One of the few remaining Orlando natives, Holly has joined our team as Account Executive. First studying at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama and then completing her degree in Hospitality and Special Event Production from UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Holly brings a diverse perspective and dynamic to our collective efforts. Her early days in sales and events at the Orange County Regional History Center sent her into a career in meeting and conference management, then event decor and design, and now video marketing for promotions, tradeshows, and events. She is highly involved and sits on the board for professional organizations such as the International Special Events Society, Legal Marketing Association, Society for Marketing Professional Services, and Rosen College Alumni Association.

 

Holly endures a long daily commute working, living, and playing downtown, where she is often spotted with Dolce, her Maltese.

 

Mike Susol - Motion Graphics Designer

Mike Susol is a freelance designer specializing in print and publication as well as motion graphics and 3-d animation. After graduating from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Communication Graphics, he spent several years in Orlando as an advertising art director before moving north to pursue opportunities with the Production Design Group and Jack Morton Worldwide. Mike lives and works in New York City.

 

Andy Montejo - Director of Photography/Steadicam Operator

 

Asha Morales - Production Intern

Michael Nelson - Camera Operator/Video Editor

 

Adam Heiden - Video Editor/Lighting & Camera Assistant

 

Chris Allegri - Camera Operator/Video Editor

 

Ron Schneider - Creative Director & Script Writer

Adam Showen - Video Editor

Shawn Straight - Graphic and Interactive Designer

Travis Winkler - Camera Operator/Producer