Situation Group

Happy Work Anniversary! Today Situation Group is celebrating 9 years with Director of Finance, Lexi Contrino! Cheers to many more! Here's what Lexi's team had to say about her: “Lexi is one of a kind in so many special ways.? She truly cares at her core, and working with her you feel her awareness for how she runs her team. She is someone you can confide in anything, and she will work with you to bring out your best self when faced with any challenge.? How fortunate to have her as a colleague and mentor!” “Lexi constantly goes above and beyond to make our finance processes run as smoothly as possible. She is a wonderful person to collaborate with and I have enjoyed working with her for many years. No matter how many things she has on her plate she always has a positive, can-do attitude. Congrats on 9 years, Lexi!!” "Lexi is one of the most kind and thoughtful people I have ever met! Not only is she a gold mine of knowledge for everything Finance but she is a pleasure to work with daily. Situation is lucky to have her as a manager because she truly understands how to make her team feel seen and heard. Professionally she is top notch but she wins at being a great human. Happy 9th Anniversary!” “Whether you need some wise words, a helpful hand, or some pug pictures, Lexi is your gal! She is the heartbeat of this company and I'm always in awe of her depth of knowledge. Lexi is the absolute best!” “I am endlessly grateful to work alongside Lexi. She is not only incredibly competent but also an extraordinary person, ready to tackle any challenge with enthusiasm. Her passion and sense of humor bring a unique energy to every project. Lexi’s thoughtfulness and insightful questions push us to think more deeply and consider new perspectives before arriving at decisions. She truly looks out for everyone, making our work stronger and our team better.” "Lexi is a joy to work with! She brings her sunny, cheerful disposition to every conversation whether it's a challenging one or not!"

Happy Work Anniversary! Today the Situation Group is celebrating 13 years with Managing Director, John Howells! Cheers to many more! Here's what John's team had to say about him: “John has an amazing ability to organize information and bring it to life through storytelling, making even the most complex things fun and engaging.” “13 years in, and John’s leadership continues to shape our team for the better. He’s the kind of leader who listens deeply, makes each of us feel valued, and guides us through challenges with steady support, genuine care, and a great sense of humor. His influence drives our growth, and we’re lucky to have his thoughtful and fun leadership every day.” “John is my favorite boss and an all-round great human. He is super smart, leads by example and truly cares about his craft and his team. I know I can rely on him for support and guidance, while also receiving the trust and space to do my best work. So much respect for John!”

Happy Work Anniversary! Today Situation Group is celebrating 18 years with Senior Interactive Producer, Kevin Fitzpatrick! Cheers to many more! Here's what Kevin's team had to say about them: “What I admire most about Kevin is his unwavering ability to meet client demands with ease. He tackles challenging deadlines with a can-do attitude.” “Kevin's dedication and attention to detail is unsurpassed. His wealth of experience and deep institutional knowledge are incredible assets to the agency!” “I always appreciate Kevin's energy and ability to get things done. I also enjoy hearing about his extensive range of interests and hobbies! I'm grateful to work with someone who brings so much dedication, curiosity, and passion to his role.” “Kevin brings so much incredible institutional knowledge to every project he works on and knows how to find the path of least resistance to get the job done. His tenacity and knack for working through complicated technical challenges is unmatched at the agency. We’re very lucky to have him on our corner.”

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