Amanda McMillan

Director of Brand Development at Spruce Creative Inc.
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CA

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Ilja Lukac

Amanda McMillan is truly one of the most empowering and influential Directors I’ve ever had the opportunity to work under. She is a creatively charged, critical thinker who understands the big picture and works tirelessly to get the most out of each project she leads. Moreover, Amanda is kind and compassionate. She has the innate ability to understand each of her teammate’s strengths but will also work to build upon areas of improvement, with genuine interest and care. Amanda leads with honesty and sets a strong example for her team and clients alike, bringing every project to the next level. I’m extremely fortunate to have worked under Amanda. Her mentorship has influenced me greatly, and I genuinely welcome any and all opportunities to work with Amanda again.

Rebecca Damiani

I had the pleasure of working under Amanda at Red Lion Canada. I was quickly impressed by her work ethic and strong managerial skills. She was supportive and encouraging to her junior colleagues, and always took the time to help develop her teammates’ skills. Amanda is incredibly bright, strategic and results driven. She excels at forming relationships with clients and vendors, and embraces challenges with ease. Her leadership is effective and admirable. Amanda is someone I have and will continue to look up to as a mentor.

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Credentials

  • Certified Coach
    JRNI Coaching - Life Coach Training & Community
    Mar, 2021
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Canada
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Brand Development
      • Oct 2022 - Present
    • United Kingdom
    • Retail
    • Client Services Director
      • Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

    • Brand Director
      • Jun 2019 - Jul 2021

      I am the Account lead on all pieces of business. My clients include: Mastermind Toys, Raising the Roof, Foodbanks Canada, WOWTech, Roncesvalles BIA, Ever & Ivy, and David Amoils Photography. My main responsibilities include:- Account & project management- Day-to-day client service- Thought leadership and strategic planning- Creative development and execution- New business support- Agency brand buildingI support the Managing Director and work directly with all four founding members, and in parallel with the Director of Insights & Planning.

    • Brazil
    • Mining
    • Account Director
      • May 2018 - May 2019

      I was the Account Service lead on both the Lexus Dealer and National business, as well as Parmalat (Astro). I worked directly with the strategic, creative, media, and production departments to oversee all aspects of the account. My main responsibilities included: - Managing monthly and quarterly dealer meetings & corresponding creative execution - Leading creative and strategic presentations - Direct client and dealer association liaison - Brand stewardship, thought leadership and strategic planning - Creative development and execution for two vehicle launches, as well as brand planning - Budget management - Team leadership and management Campaigns included: TV/Video, Radio, Print, digital, and social I supported the SVP of Client Services, and was reported to by two Account Supervisors, and two account coordinators.

    • Canada
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Supervisor
      • Apr 2015 - Apr 2018

      I led and managed multiple projects for Cadillac Canada, Havergal College, Babsocks, Dynacare, The Brain Project (Baycrest Foundation), Toronto Silent Film Festival, Canadian Film Fest, and Whirlpool Corp. My main responsibilities included: - Thought leadership and strategic planning within the agency as well as with agency partners and clients - Creative and strategic presentations - Project management & day-to-day account management - Budgeting and forecasting, as well as analytic and post-mortem reports - New business support. Campaigns have included TV, Radio, OOH, Print, digital, social, influencer programs and experiential. I supported a Client Services Director and was reported to by an Account Executive and Account Coordinator.

    • Canada
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Executive
      • Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

      I supported the agency team on SpongeTowels, UP Express, Scotia iTRADE, Maple Leaf, and led the creative execution for WWF Sustainable Fishing campaign. My main responsibilities included: - Day-to-day client management & project management - Competitive analytical reporting - Budget control reports &and various account administration. Campaigns included TV, Print, OOH, digital and social. I supported a Group Account Director, Account Director, and Account Supervisor and was reported to by an intern.

    • United Kingdom
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Executive
      • Dec 2013 - May 2014

      I supported the agency account, creative and strategic team on the Bud Light Canada account. My main responsibilities included: - Managing client budget tracker - Creative development and execution for 3 major brand programs as well as two key experiential campaigns - Social media planning and activation, - Full website re-skin and maintenance - Integrated Connections team and partner coordination Campaigns included TV, OOH, digital and experiential. I supported an Account Director, Account Supervisor and was reported to by an intern.

    • Account Executive
      • May 2011 - Aug 2013

      I was a core member of a small team coordinating and managing the strategic launch of Target in Canada, including the pitch process. My main responsibilities included: - Day-to- day account management - Assisting in the launch of Target in Canada - Project management of the Canadian launch of the REDcard Loyalty Program - Creative development and production of two major Holiday catalogues: Kids Holiday Toy & Storewide Holiday - Creative development of the Target Baby program & Roots design partnership. Campaigns included print, out of home, TV, and digital advertising. I supported the VP of Client Services, Account Director, Account Supervisor, and was reported to by several interns.

Education

  • Centennial College
    Certificate, Advertising Account Management
    2010 - 2011
  • Wilfrid Laurier University
    B.A., Communications
    2006 - 2010

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