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What you don’t know about Shannon though will astound you. Did you know that she was a Maryland Distinguished Scholar in the Arts? Or that she got a scholarship for her clarinet skills? Or what about the fact that she Minored in Saxophone during college? These are all things Shannon keeps on the down-low because she is one of the most humble people you’ll meet. (We had to make her post this bio)
Aside from a wide-range of artistic skills, her musical background fostered her organizational skills, her self-drive and the open-minded way that she searches for solutions with her clients. She self-proclaims “geek status” when discussing how to optimize small businesses over a glass of wine. She’s quite well read in this arena, too, so if you need to know the newest tools and be up to speed on all things social media, check out her LinkedIn articles. And if you need a pep talk to get over your limitations, Shannon is our go-to Ginger. We call her bits of wisdom “Gingersnaps.”

When not in the office, Shannon spends her time with her wife, Carolee; her friends; and her family, and you can often find them on the bike trails of Richmond and beyond. If you’re in search of a bike partner who isn’t afraid to wear those “butt pads” and go the distance, hit her up. Shannon is our Renaissance woman who is always down for dancing to Disco music, exploring something new and bringing businesses to life.

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Missy got her start with social media through the music business; promoting artists, festivals, and music education. Now, she is fine-tuning her expertise for a variety of markets and is eager to continue growing your business. Outgoing and a closet goofball, Missy is always down for a good chat and a good laugh! When she’s not geeking out over social, Missy is a proud cat mom, musician, professional Netflix binge-watcher, globetrotter, and can often be spotted among the isles of local thrift stores.

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Claire excels in the domain of kinetic imaging. She believes that movement grabs attention, claims space, and is essential in today’s fast-paced world of social media. She loves to use unexpected technology to create interesting characteristics in her work. (We can’t wait for the right opportunity to incorporate synthesizer sounds into something we do for a client!)

Get to know Claire a bit more by asking her about what she’s currently creating as an artist. Or, ask her about VCU’s Ink Magazine (she is head designer & web editor for the publication!) over some sushi at Sticky Rice, her favorite place to be in the Fan.

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In her spare time when Nicole isn’t scrolling through her feeds looking for the latest trends in social media marketing, you can find her hand-building and sculpting with clay at her favorite studio. It’s somewhere where she can let go of all the stress from work and just relax. Nicole’s dream is to one day travel and admire the different cultures, architecture, and wonders of the world. She’s a creative soul, but she also has a love for sports. Her favorite sport to watch is soccer, and her favorite team to root for is Manchester United. 

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Mason is both incredibly easy going and eager to take on any challenge. His ambition is shown by the fact that he and his friend started a small business his senior year at VCU, and carried it out for three years. Mason is excited to continue fine-tuning his entrepreneurial spirit and also looks forward to mastering the management and analytics side of social media. He is creative in just about everything and is always diving into a new hobby…ask him about his woodworking or bonsai trees! Mason has always kept his childlike wonder and can still make a pretty amazing fort like he did when he was a kid. If you ever see Mason around ask him to do anything outdoors in Richmond. Chances are he’ll say yes! 

(For all of you who were wondering, just because Mason is also a ginger doesn’t mean he is related to Shannon…but he does fit in nicely with the TSG team!) 

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Starting his journey as a music producer, Anthony’s artistic pursuits led him to explore the world of Recording Arts at Full Sail University. It was here that he discovered his talent and dedication in film composition, sound design, and foley. His exceptional skills earned him an Emmy nomination for the animated PSA commercial “OnePak” in 2020, showcasing his ability to create impactful stories through sound. 

Driven by his desire to tell his own stories, Anthony delved into writing and found inspiration in the history of his hometown Richmond, VA. This passion culminated in the creation of the Emmy-nominated documentary “Bateau On The James” in 2021, where his vision as a film director came to life. In 2022, Anthony’s outstanding sound design in the PSA film “Treasure” earned him another well-deserved Emmy nomination.

When he’s not filming or creating, you’ll find Anthony laughing, making music on the piano, and exploring nature. In his words, “laughter keeps me young, while music fuels my soul. Nature is my source of inspiration and rejuvenation, offering a much-needed break from the digital world.”

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