About
Our Philosophy
Station16 started with a primary goal of building better brands. So many businesses and organizations have brands that don’t reflect their goals or potential. Our purpose is to help each brand define its strategy and message and build a brand that fuels its future.
Build. Better. Brands.
Story
Strategy
Creative
We believe in powerful brands: brands who engage, connect and draw us into relationship.
Go Team!
We’ve assembled a band of storytellers, tacticians and creatives to build and grow our clients’ brands.
Melanie Bounlisavong
Junior Graphic Designer
Melanie is a graphic designer from Nashville, TN with a special eye for illustration and print design. Her work has received acclamation from many juried exhibitions, and is also just darn pretty to look at. She is at home with the rest of the foodies on our staff, and loves to try new restaurants wherever she travels. She’s also always down to watch a horror movie – especially John Carpenter’s “The Thing.”
Bailey Johnson
Project Manager
Bailey received her ABJ in Mass Media Arts and New Media from the University of Georgia, where she discovered the joys of helping people get stuff done. Her diverse background has given her exposure to many industries including comic book publishing, public health, and visual effects for film and television – all of which inform her client-focused and empathetic approach to project management.
When she is not expertly juggling a dozen projects at one time, you can likely find her in the kitchen with a new recipe, painting landscapes, playing music with friends, or reading poetry – sometimes all at once.
Christie Osterhus
Writer · Social Coordinator
Both a storyteller and community builder, Christie continually mines for the human elements that bind us together. Her diverse artistic background has made her detail oriented, a creative problem solver, and an excellent communicator as her goal is to make everything she touches a little more beautiful. With a B.A. in Theater and a Minor in English, Christie is no stranger to connecting with an audience; she dives to the heart of a brand, leading with authenticity to engage genuine community. When she’s not working, Christie makes it a habit to lose herself in a book, a sunset, a foreign country, or any other place that makes her fall more in love with the world around her.
Brenton Smith
Creative Director
Brenton is a Graphic Designer by trade and training. He has a BFA in Graphic Design from Georgia State University, where he also spent a little extra time exploring film, tv, radio, journalism and PR. He is married to his amazing wife, Annie, and together they have two daughters, Piper and Phoebe, who are more fun than a day at a theme park. They spend their time chasing their fun, but flighty pup Ginger.
When not designing for clients and family, Brenton is working on his Beard Care line, Moses Beard, mixing cocktails and keeping the family fire pit ready for any bakyard gatherings. And dreaming up new podcasts, video series and new ventures.
brenton@station16.com
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Tiffany Cunningham
Writer · Social Coordinator
A girl from the South…South Florida that is. Tiffany moved to Atlanta from Miami, Florida when she was in elementary school and now considers herself a native. As a junior at Georgia State University, she is pursuing a B.A. in English. Tiffany is a writer and social coordinator at Station16 and her work mainly focuses on finding the story in every brand. She’s a major film nerd and you can find her writing future bestselling novels in her free time.
Gbemi Ojo
Technologist · Filmmaker
Gbemi earned his degree in Computer Information Systems Development in Tennessee, then moved to Atlanta for a stint in Full-Stack Web Development. From Fortune 500 corporations, to tech startups, and local governments, his experience within a variety of organizations has taught him to value clarity in storytelling and practicality in execution.
His love for everything creative means you’re just as likely to find him working on a short film or hunched over a woodworking project when he’s not as his desk.
Ciara Sames
Senior Graphic Designer
Originally from Tampa, Florida, Ciara came to Atlanta during college and got a B.A. in Studio Art at Georgia State University, where she fell in love with color palettes and brand development. In almost 10 years, she has created engaging print and digital media for a range of clients from global corporations to independent small businesses. She’s a major foodie, believes in empathy, rides a motorcycle, and spends her free time with her two dogs & cat.
ciara@station16.com
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David Gordon
Writer · Strategist
David won his school spelling bee in the fourth grade and came within 2 questions of acing the verbal portion of the SAT. He earned a degree in English Education from Kennesaw State University, then taught high school before heading to Georgia State for a Master’s in Literary Studies. In a TLDR world, David focuses on writing clearly and concisely to get messages across before the reader gets distracted by a Facebook notification.
Erika Miranda
Associate Producer · Social Coordinator
Erika has a passion for finding the heart of ideas, and the people behind them. Her experience as a producer and actor in both the theater and film industry, have helped connect this passion to reach global communities. This has also influenced how she targets her work in social media and branding. Determined to find “the why” behind any product, mission or campaign, Erika loves to get lost in the creativity of assembling the pieces together. If not working, Erika is most likely submersed in one of her passion projects, or soaking up sunshine.
Annie Smith
Co-Owner · Photographer
Los Angeles native, Annie came to Atlanta during college and hasn’t left yet. With a BA in Video and Film and a minor in Photo from Georgia State University, she loves capturing a moment in an image or video. She is also exceptional at helping to keeping the business organized so Brenton can focus on the creative.
She manages to be a part of many projects while also being a mom to her and Brenton’s two daughters.
annie@station16.com
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Let’s Start Something new
Tell us about your brand and your brand dreams. We’re ready to roll.
CONTACT
hello@station16.com
404.937.6553
ADDRESS
Station16
Industrious West Midtown
976 Brady Ave NW #100
Atlanta, Georgia 30318