Red Square Gaming Yearbook 2014

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2013-2014 YEARBOOK

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G A M I N G G A M I N G

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Gaming R E D S Q U A R EGaming

2013-2014 YEARBOOK

Before there was Red Square Agency there was Sullivan-

St. Clair, and before that, there was Reynolds Sullivan.

Further evolution was inevitable. And so it was that Red

Square Gaming was born on August 1, 2013. An affinity for

gaming grew into a brand backed by smart people who

know the game and the business.

We became the ad agency for smart casino brands, and

we proceeded to market ourselves agressively as the only

full service agency for the gaming industry. We claimed

the category.

And we restructured the team to better serve the volume

and demands of our current clients and prepare for new

clients who would surely come knocking.

Visually, our brand embraces the kitsch and iconography

of the industry with beautifully designed stationery, mer-

chandise, packaging and even playing cards. Taking what

we know and applying it to a category we love is the heart

and soul of the Red Square Gaming brand. It lives in all of us.

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BUT FIRST, LET ME TAKE A SELFIE

ALAN Blair

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Before Red Square: Hanging out waiting to work at Red Square.

What you might not know: When I was in high school, I was an invited guest at the White House where I met Richard Nixon. Not sure if it is a good thing or a bad thing.

ANDY Layton

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Before Red Square: Lead on Home Depot account creative team, working on the all agency creative council.

What you might not know: I’ve lived in 19 places.

I went to the University of Montana to join the rodeo team.

ALANNA Moman-Rawden

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Before Red Square: Working at an agency in Birmingham.

What you might not know: I can’t stand for my food to touch.

My nickname is Na Na.

I wanted to be an attorney until my junior year of college.

I won a contest in Bham to meet and have dinner with Nickelback in ‘99 (won or lost, however you want to look at it). They spent the entire evening telling my super fan baby brother that doing drugs and skipping school was fine because they did it and look how they turned out.

CALEB Moore

Hometown: Fairhope, AL

Before Red Square: Full Time Student/Sommelier & Wine Sales/Music Production & Engineering

What you might not know: I can play a trombone.

I won the sixth grade science fair.

I was a competitive swimmer & former record holder in the Eastern Shore Swim Association.

First job I had was a lifeguard.

I gave the heimlich maneuver to a guy choking on a steak and saved his life (he threw up all over me).

ALEC Lewis

Hometown: Burlington, NC

Before Red Square: I was an art director at the Creative Circus.

What you might not know: I can cure peoples hiccups 99% of the time.

CAROL ANNE Solberger

Hometown: Mobile, AL

Before Red Square: I was slangin’ trendy outfits at LOFT.

What you might not know: I once had my finger pierced!

ALEX Zieman


Before Red Square: I was finishing up school at South.

What you might not know: When I was a kid, I begged begged begged my parents to let me get a gold tooth to no avail.

I’m a descendant of Ponce de León.

I once interned at a juvenile detention center, where I, on occasion, administered drug tests and warrants for arrest.

“Can we go

smoke a cigarette?

I really need one.But first, let me take a selfie.”

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CAROLINE Beard

Hometown: Franklin, TN

Before Red Square: Studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, and backpacking all over Europe on the weekends.

What you might not know: I have a pretty solid Gollum/Smeagol impression.

If you’ve seen my silver Kia with the license plate, “ROLI,” that’s my high school nickname (and the middle four letters of my name in case you missed that); I’ll still answer to that.

Apparently advertising is in my blood—my older sister is an art director at Amazon.

When I grow up, I’d like to be either an expat or a Disney princess.

CHRISTINE Jones

Hometown: Huntsville, AL

Before Red Square: I was a fresh Auburn graduate.

What you might not know: I’m allergic to eggs.

I was born without hip sockets.

I’ve played soccer since I was five years old.

I drive a stick shift.

I’m Tumblr famous.

This was an accidental selfie.

CHLOE Estephan


Before Red Square: I was the manager at a restaurant in Tuscaloosa called Local Catch.

What you might not know: I played soccer for two years at Alabama.

I graduated from Alabama with a bachelor’s in nutrition.

My parents are from Belize.

COREYHillman

Hometown: Leakesville, MS

Before Red Square: I was working as a retail associate/ cashier at Cracker Barrel.

What you might not know: I played baseball for 3 years and football for 2 years.

One of my favorite movies is “Pride & Prejudice” with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, and I watch it very regularly.

If it weren’t frowned upon, I would probably wear pajamas all the time.

CHRIS Wong

Hometown: Penang, Malaysia

Before Red Square: College/Part time rebel/Lead designer

What you might not know: I used to be a chef assistant.

I built my own motorcycle.

I am a shoe collector.

I was a breakdance DJ.

I have no idea how to drive an automatic.

I used to own a Backstreet Boys t-shirt.

COURTNEY Edwards

Hometown: Anchorage, AK and Las Vegas, NV

Before Red Square: Worked in the advertising department of IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi.

What you might not know: I’ve lived in 6 states.

I’ve watched the Iditarod, Aurora Borealis & made friends with a moose.

I’m related to St. John Neuman.

I put myself through college working in hotel casinos.

I’ve read way too many books to not be a nerd.

I love my blue Weimaraner!

CHRISTINA Hickman


Before Red Square: I worked at OnMedia as a research analyst.

What you might not know: I can play the piano, and I have sung in Carnegie Hall.

“Can you guyshelp mepick afilter?

I wanna look tan.”

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COURTNEY Smith

Hometown: Spanish Fort, AL

Before Red Square: I was a student.

What you might not know: Greatest goal in life is to hug a monkey.

JACKIE Jordan

Hometown: Daphne, AL

Before Red Square: I was a single mom finishing my degree and working at a tanning salon and a painting studio. Spray tanning people is an art, you know.

What you might not know: When I was little, my aunt filmed me rolling my stomach with a surfer dude taped to it to the song “Surfin USA” and sent the video in to “Ameri-ca’s Funniest Home Videos.” I never did meet Bob Saget.

I’m a recovered pageant queen.

I was in the last class of unpaid interns at Red Square and still have my Red Shirt “map” and “handbook”.

I can tie my shoes in less than two seconds.

CYRIL Guichard

Hometown: Paris, France

Before Red Square: I was reative director at BFG for Camel.

What you might not know: I slow danced with Joan Jett in a night club in Bordeaux.

JAIMIE Frey

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

Before Red Square: Working in the trust department of Regions Bank (i.e. bored out of my mind).

What you might not know: I grew up an Auburn fan until my first visit to the University of Alabama’s campus my junior year in HS. The drive down University Blvd. was life changing.

DWAYNE Wegley

Hometown: Henryetta, OK

Before Red Square: I was a freelance graphic designer.

What you might not know: Quiet on the outside, loud on the inside.

JAY Schmidt

Hometown: Adrian, MI

Before Red Square: Risking everything by working for a start-up company in Columbus, OH.

What you might not know: When I was in high school I formed a rap group and we performed at a battle of the bands. The criticism from the judges was unkind except for one judge who wrote “The white guy can rap”

I started a now legendary block party at the University of Dayton called Lowesfest that continues to this day.

I made a funny Game of Thrones “Missing Dragons” lost pet flier and posted it around my neighborhood. A month later it was featured on Buzzfeed. Internet famous.

JENNIFER Lee

Hometown: Summerdale, AL

Before Red Square: I completed my graphic design degree at Mississippi State.

What you might not know: I know how to use a sword. Seriously.

I collect comic books, con-verse all-star sneakers, and sunglasses.

I have been to Australia and have been backstage at the Sydney Opera House.

I was a competitive dancer for 10 years as a child.

I was valedictorian of my high school class.

I have never broken a bone.

EMILY King

Hometown: Nashua, NH

Before Red Square: I was having a blast—I mean study-ing—at Spring Hill College.

What you might not know:I feel very unstable on a bike.

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JENNIFER Myrick

Hometown: Shreveport, LA

Before Red Square: I was Manager/Merchandiser for Banana Republic.

What you might not know: I have played guitar for eight years and was predominately self-taught.

Current hobbies are bowling and disc golf.

KATHERINEGelineau


Before Red Square: I was a student at Alabama.

What you might not know: I’m not a huge selfie taker.

I don’t eat meat.

Mix CD maker.

Car singer.

Starbucks addict.

JORDAN Kabalka

Hometown: Metro Detroit

Before Red Square: I was living in Las Vegas, five years to be specific. It was there where I acquired most of my design chops.

What you might not know: I used to be a soccer junkie. From first grade up to col-lege. Soccer camps, Adidas everything, the whole nine.

I was voted the MVP of my first grade T-ball team. Got a special trophy and everything.

KATIEWard

Hometown: Grove Hill, AL

Before Red Square: Photo Coordinator and Stylist for Southern Living.

What you might not know: Seriously obsessed with home décor and kids birthday parties.

Allergic to alcohol. Never learned how to ride a bike (I was a rollerblader as a kid).

JULIE Palmer


Before Red Square: I worked in an ad agency in Guam.

What you might not know: Can’t believe that I have worked in one place for so long (I started here the year Stephean was born-yikes!)

My Granddad built two tun-nels in Mobile and the longest bridge—Lake Pontchartrain.

My other granddad delivered Dear Ann and Dear Abby—if anybody knows who they were!

KELLER Reeves


Before Red Square: I was working as a librarian.

What you might not know: I was born with a full set of teeth.

I once lost my cornea.

I get mistaken for Zach Galifianakis.

I was on the Uncle Henry Show as his on-air intern and used to do a sci-fi radio drama show back in college called “The Final Frontier with Captain Deer and Dr. Servor Manderlay.”

I’ve swam with Marine Sea Iguanas.

KATE Hannon


Before Red Square: I worked at Lewis Communications.

What you might not know: Born in Mississippi.

Played bass drum in marching band high school.

My sister and I had appendici-tis two weeks apart

“I only got 10 likes

in the last 5 minutes.

Do you think

I should take it

down?”

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KERRIE Jernigan

Hometown: Chicago

Before Red Square: Real Estate Advertising, i.e. writing descriptions of homes and always checking the the-saurus for new ways to say ‘charming.’

What you might not know: I make furniture as a hobby,

I have my real estate license but don’t use it.

When I was 8-years-old I met Jason Priestley at a mall meet & greet and got his autograph.

PHILIPLaue

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Before Red Square: I was partying like you in 1999 at CJRW.

What you might not know: I was right when I told my math teachers I don’t need to know this.

LAUREN Linder


Before Red Square: I was a graduate assistant to the Director of the Melton Center of Entrepreneurship and In-novation and taking classes for an MBA. I’m still working on the MBA, but I only have 3 courses left now!

What you might not know: I was born with 12 fingers.

I have a genetic thing that makes cilantro taste really really disgusting.

Before I got Lasik last summer, my vision in both eyes was 20/800.

Gold is my favorite color.

I majored in Spanish and Psychology in undergraduate.

I collect trinket boxes.

RAQUEL Barrionuevo

Hometown: Montgomery, AL

Before Red Square: I was attending College & working at Foosackly’s.

What you might not know: Enjoy being positive and suc-ceeding when others think I can’t!

MEREDITH Schafer


Before Red Square: I was traffic & production manager at MDi Media Group.

What you might not know: I have an irrational fear of squirrels.

My mother is a breast cancer survivor.

In my next life I’d like to be a hip hop dancer.

ROBYN Steadham

Hometown: Monroeville, AL

Before Red Square: I was a graphic designer at Xante Corporation.

What you might not know: I used to be a roller derby ref-eree, aka Pippa von Pummel.

MOLLY Boles


Before Red Square: I was living in Montgomery, AL, working at the Southern Pov-erty Law Center as a project manger assisting with direct marketing fundraising efforts.

What you might not know:Love to dance.

Can do a kick-ass J-Turn.

Can spend all day wander-ing around flea markets and antiquing.

“Wait, pause, Jason

just liked my selfie. What a creep.”

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SAM Solomon

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Before Red Square: I was a freelance web designer.

What you might not know: My favorite console is the GameCube.

I put butter in my coffee.

Railroad engineer was my childhood dream job.

I own a seven-foot-tall archi-tects lamp.

Once planted a watermelon patch.

I was once asked to leave the DMV.

SARAH Grube


Before Red Square: I was attending/graduating fromAuburn University.

What you might not know: I DOMINATE at Mario Kart N64.

SARA MILESAgee


Before Red Square: Producing the news in South Mississippi post Katrina.

What you might not know: My second major in college was theology.

I’m an NAIA national championship runner (Loyola Athletics!).

My television obsession began in 5th grade when I discovered “The X Files.”

I lived in a monastery in Switzerland for two weeks when I was 21.

SEAN Garrett


Before Red Square: I was in school at the University of South Alabama, working for the University police dept. and doing carpentry work with my uncle.

What you might not know: I was a competitive swimmer growing up.

I am an only child.

“She’s so short and that dress is so tacky.

Who wears

cheetah?”

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SENETH Baker

Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA

Before Red Square: I was pushing lattes as a barista at Starbucks while going to college.

What you might not know: I am secretly training for my next career as a Swiss rally car driver.

I love a good fart joke.

I am a “Law and Order” junkie. #LennyBriscoeOneLiners

SHELBY Shockley

Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL

Before Red Square: I was a Digital Marketing Analyst at Intermark Group inBirmingham.

What you might not know: My in-laws have known me since I was born.

My ring finger size is 3.

I love scary movies.

TINAPhanthapannha

Hometown: Irvington, AL

Before Red Square: I worked as a Starbucks barista at Hard Rock Biloxi.

What you might not know: My last name translates to “1000 Thoughts.”

I live for coffee and chocolate.

I am definitely over 5’0 ft tall… 5’1” to be exact.

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SELFIE, SELFIE, SELFIE, SELFIE, SELFIE, SELFIE, SELFIE

WALLYHitchcock

Hometown: Enterprise, AL

Before Red Square: I was a graphic Designer at LWT Communications (now Stamp Ideas) in Montgomery.

What you might not know: I studied journalism in college, and used to write for fun. I wrote a monthly article for the Harley magazine I used to work for.

WESLEY Wyatt


Before Red Square: I was a freelancing film crew member.

What you might not know: I’m Batman.

WILLIEWaite


Before Red Square: I was attending college and working at Domino’s.

What you might not know: I played soccer for 15 years (captain of high school soccer team).

I played one year of high school football and one year of high school tennis.

I raced dirt track stock cars for four years while in college.

I currently have been playing disc golf profession-ally for five years (12 years as an amateur).

My best bowling score is a 299.

I am absolutely terrible at table tennis.

WADE Stringfellow


Before Red Square: I was a graphic designer for Integrated Electronic Technologies.

What you might not know:I have a hairless cat.

“It’s not even summer.

Why does the DJ keep on playing

‘Summertime Sadness’?”

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THE WORK

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RED SQUARE GAMING STATIONERY

RED SQUARE GAMING DIGITAL AND PRINT ADS

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RED SQUARE GAMING EMAIL CAMPAIGN

RED SQUARE GAMING INSIGHTS NEWSLETTER

HARD ROCK BILOXI INVITE

RED SQUARE GAMING WEBSITE

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HARD ROCK BILOXI RECORD COMPANY REBRAND HARD ROCK BILOXI PLATINUM TOWER CAMPAIGN

HARD ROCK BILOXI VIP INVITE POSTER

CNE WEBSITES

HARD ROCK TULSA CHRISTMAS CARD

HARD ROCK TULSA AIRPORT SIGNAGE

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HARD ROCK BILOXI VIP INVITE POSTER

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WIND CREEK HOSPITALITY WEBSITES

HARD ROCK TULSA SWIVEL TV WEST SILOAM SPRINGS CARNIVAL INVITE

WEST SILOAM SPRINGS REV UP THE ROMANCE POSTER

WIND CREEK HOSPITALITY MILLION DOLLAR DREAM VACATION POSTER

WIND CREEK HOSPITALITY MILLION DOLLAR DREAM VACATION TV

WIND CREEK HOSPITALITY OUTDOOR CAMPAIGN

Kerrie, Sam, Alex and Brittney celebrate the launch of the PCI websites in October.

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WIND CREEK WETUMPKA GRAND OPENING TV

WIND CREEK WETUMPKA MARTA STATION DOMINATION

WIND CREEK WETUMPKA MARTA IN-TRAIN TV

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WIND CREEK HOSPITALITY MORE CHA-CHING FOR THE PEOPLE CAMPAIGN

WORK FOR CNE AND WIND CREEK HOSPITALITY WAS AWARDED GOLD AND SILVER ADDY AWARDS.

THE RED SQUARE GAMING WEBSITE WAS NOMINATED FOR SITE OF THE DAY BY AWWWARDS.

WIND CREEK WETUMPKA GRAND OPENING TELEVISION WAS AWARDED A BRONZE TELLY AWARD.

RECOGNITION

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CYRIL PARTICIPATED IN A PANEL DISCUSSION AT THE SOUTHER GAMING SUMMIT ON MAY 8.

NIKKI, CYRIL AND ANDY ATTENDED THE SCAD PORTFOLIO REVIEW IN MARCH. HANDOUTS MADE TO LOOK LIKE LARGE PLAYING CARDS WERE CREATED TO CONVEY THE CULTURE OF RED SQUARE AND THE CITY OF MOBILE. RED SQUARE GAMING’S BRAND WAS OFFICIALLY OUT THERE.

THE GAMING TEAM HAD A BINGO CASINO NIGHT IN AUGUST TO DETERMINE TWO WINNERS TO GO TO G2E IN LAS VEGAS. WADE AND WHITNEY WERE THE BIG WINNERS.

OUT AND ABOUT

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SOUTHERN GAMING SUMMIT

SCAD PORTFOLIO REVIEW

CASINO NIGHT / G2E

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WHEN YOU LOVE IT,IT’S NOT WORK.

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Mardi Gras

Dos de Mayo

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February 28, 2014—Our last Mardi Gras party at 202. Blow House Band provided warm-up music to the Crewe of Columbus Parade. And of course, Dew Drop and Foosackly’s provided the tasty snacks.

May 2, 2014—Cinco de Mayo done the Red Square way. Food from Chipotle and Bike Shop, frozen beverages made in-house, and the traditional unicorn piñata. Word.

The countdown is underway to the big move into the big new building.

Our Azalea Trail Run team did it again, taking 3rd place in the small corporate division.

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The agency as a whole participated in many projects over the year including a Habitat for Humanity project, a mural for the Bay Area Food Bank and collections for Good Will.

Christmas PartyOur Special Guests Were A HitRed Square parties tend to impress, and this was no exception. Guests filled Courtyard Manor on December 13, enjoying music by the Atlanta All Stars and delicious food by Bay Gourmet. Add in a cocktail and a few drag queens, and it was bound to be a success.

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Launch Party

Halloween

VCU BrandcenterCelebrating two new companies: RSQ and Red Square Gaming. Of course we booked a high school band and had plenty of food and drink.

It’s become one big unofficial party—it turns out that we really like Halloween and dressing up. Lots of creativity in this office!

VCU offered a week-long conference on how to be a better creative director, and Diana and Stephean attended. Speakers included top creative talent, and attendees were broken out into groups and given an assignment to complete and present to the group and panel of teachers. Good news: they both passed!

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Frappé 2013

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A Tale of Two BusesOvercast skies caused heavier than normal alcohol consumption early on in this Frappé. Just as the clouds began to part and the sun started shining, it was time to pack up the buses. But Rich invited everyone to stay longer and enjoy the sunshine, much to Miss Mary’s dismay. Bus One (we’ll call it the smart bus) loaded up and drove back to Mobile. Bus two (the misguided one) proceeded to stay and drink in the sunshine, and consequently was a s*$t show on the way back. Here’s a lesson, boys and girls: there is a reason Frappé ends at 3:30. P.S. Corey “won.”

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Red Square Gaming Yearbook 2014