Meet the team About Hi, we are ThirdWunder As a diverse team of digital natives from all around the world, we bring our unique and multi-cultural perspectives to everything we do. We’re a team of strategists, creators, builders and campaigners spending every day finding new and exciting ways to help businesses navigate the fast-paced digital world. We’re here to create experiences that connect with your audience and generate growth. We want all eyes on you at the right place, at the right time. Meet the Wunders Mohamed Hamad President Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and now residing in Montreal, Canada, Mo is a web marketing and development professional with 12+ years experience in web development and design and 5 years experience in web marketing and SEO. He has worked on award-winning projects in government, startup and the agency world. Mohamed Hamad President Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and now residing in Montreal, Canada, Mo is a web marketing and development professional with 12+ years experience in web development and design and 5 years experience in web marketing and SEO. He has worked on award-winning projects in government, startup and the agency world. Graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems in UX Design and System Integration from MIT in Auckland, Mohamed has worked across the gamut of the tech industry. From project management for government, web development and R&D at a Montreal based startup, and Account management and Digital Strategy at Montreal’s largest performance-based marketing agency (NVI, now iProspect). Prior to co-founding Third Wunder, Mohamed worked independently for 3 years as a consultant and web developer to brands such as Luxury Retreats, Insight Medical Imaging, Effigis and AOD Marketing. Specialities: Digital and Marketing Strategy Development Web development and UX DesignContent and Social Media Marketing From the Blog On Our Minds Black History Month: People We Look Up to for Everyday Inspiration Mohamed Hamad On Our Minds 6 mins read Feb 25, 2021 On Our Minds Managing Work, Life & Our Mental Health During COVID-19 Mohamed Hamad On Our Minds 5 mins read Apr 2, 2020 Mark John Hiemstra Director of Marketing Mark John Hiemstra Director of Marketing Mark John is a digital marketing expert who has worked in the tech field for more than 20 years. He has had a strong focus on content strategy and creation, as well as analytics and conversion rate optimization. He began his career in tech as a programmer, working on one of the first online reservation systems for B&Bs, then moving into robotics and speech recognition tools for persons with mobility and learning issues, respectively. Mark John has worked in various roles for emerging startups like Acquisio, Stradigi AI, and Unbounce. He has also held roles in larger companies like Atlassian and Haivision. For the past 10 years he worked with many clients as a copywriter through his own business at Full Stack Copy. As Director of Marketing at Third Wunder, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the marketing department, as well as working on bigger-picture strategy and planning. Karina Houde Operations Manager Karina Houde Operations Manager Karina is Third Wunder’s Operations Manager and assists in improving the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organization’s mission and growth. Her focus is to manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of various departments, including HR and Finance. In addition, she leads various initiatives that contribute to long-term operational excellence. Born and raised in Montreal Quebec, Karina spent 14 years in Auckland New Zealand, where she worked as a Concert/Event Manager in the music industry. Upon returning home to Montreal in 2012, she used her knowledge in operations and logistics with a variety of startups. This gave her an opportunity to hone her skills and expand her proficiency in accounting, H.R. and administrative operations. Emma Wilkinson Account Manager Emma Wilkinson Account Manager Emma has been active in several industries since completing her studies at McGill University. In each of her roles, she has held either client-facing or management positions in marketing initiatives and PR, as well as liaison duties that have varied from overseeing athlete brand ambassador campaigns to the implementation of a patient referral strategy in private practice dentistry. Her experiences have allowed her to develop an ability to adapt when needed, as well as the empathy required for effective collaboration. Emma is a natural leader with a compassionate ear, open to new experiences and ideas. Her high energy and strong drive help her to work with brands to help them flourish the same way. Outside office hours, there’s a 99% chance Emma is being active and moving or trying to save the planet one vegan snack at a time! She releases her energy by coaching cardio boxing classes, escaping on cycling adventures under the sun and recharging in nature with off-the-map hikes. Sara Pautrat Project Manager Sara Pautrat Project Manager Sara’s motto is, “Everything is a project.” Her background in art, advertising, design and communications have allowed her to work in several industries, from Universities to significant engineering firms, passing by the Quebec mining sector, the Peruvian government, and several no-profit organizations. With her experience managing digital agencies and projects in two different countries, she considers herself an expert in helping her team succeed, encouraging them to deliver the best product possible to our clients. Originally from Peru, Sara has been in Canada for more than 10 years. She describes herself as “professional curious” and is everyday learner. Her passions are painting, comics, podcasting and science fiction. Ivan Tobias Designer Ivan Tobias Designer Ivan has a background in web/multimedia management, digital marketing and development, along with over 10 years of professional experience as a creative, designer and developer. During this time, he gained valuable industry expertise and honed his ability to develop strong conceptual strategies into impactful products. Ivan has also worked with a variety of Montreal startups and established businesses within the metropolitan area developing and designing visually captivating and user-friendly digital solutions for a wide range of web projects. At Third Wunder, Ivan uses a human-centred UX approach to build and create digital experiences that look great, feel intuitive, and provide a meaningful user journey—all while ensuring they match our clients’ brand vision and needs. When he’s not working, Ivan is busy either dreaming up sustainable projects for the community, trying his hand at cooking new vegan recipes, or spending time designing with friends. Specialties: Identity & brandingWeb designVisual designUX & UI principlesFront-end web developmentHTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHPWordPress Jorge Ospina Developer Jorge Ospina Developer Originally from Bogota, graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems in Colombia, Jorge is a professional developer with 16+ years of experience in web development for numerous different companies. He has worked in software houses, advertising agencies, digital agencies and software service companies in his country and now is residing with his family in the greater Montreal area. At Third Wunder, Jorge works in development projects for WordPress and other tools. When he’s not at work, Jorge is a full-time dad and husband, percussionist, music lover, passionate (amateur) soccer player and urban cyclist. Specialities: Full-stack web developmentPHP, HTML, CSS, JavascriptCMS developmentDatabases management Software projects designE-MarketingE-Learning Jessica Kinnari Content Creator Jessica Kinnari Content Creator Originally from Ottawa, Jessica specializes in combining high-quality social media content with creating engaged online communities. She’s also incredibly passionate about connecting clients to their target customers, having worked as a community and social media manager for multiple startup brands, micro-influencers and media companies. Henri-Léonard Fabien Marketing Coordinator Henri-Léonard Fabien Marketing Coordinator Born in Montreal and raised in Haiti, Henri is the Marketing Coordinator at Third Wunder. He specializes in supporting the marketing team on strategies and campaigns for an array of different clients. With a background ranging from marketing, community organization, event planning and management to visual arts and media-—Henri is well-equipped. He believes in storytelling as an asset and takes pride in providing his clients with the most profitable assets for businesses to let their stories speak for themselves. In his spare time, Henri likes to polish his newly acquired interests (relating to filmmaking, photography, cinematography and writing) or watch and analyze old films and television series with their printed screenplays in hand. His motto? There are too many things to experience instead of boredom. Specialities: Campaign Management Strategic PlanningBrand Identity ManagementContent ProductionCommunity Management From the Blog Marketing Brand Story Telling for Marketing: 5 Brands That Do It Right Henri Fabien Marketing 11 mins read Mar 10, 2022 Mila Gizli Copywriter Mila Gizli Copywriter As an on-and-off Montréaler, Mila is a seasoned writer with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Concordia University. Mila’s work has been published in numerous print and online mediums, such as newspapers, magazines, literary journals, blogs and more. At Third Wunder, Mila is driven to use her expertise as an outlet to ensure voices are heard, understood, effective and influential—no matter the cause. She believes that the lasting power of writing can make a difference for any business. Mila likes to spend her free time watching independent films, capturing moments through film photography and painting the nude form. If you’d ask her to describe herself, she’d sound like a self-proclaimed Leonard Cohen protégé (unabashedly.) You’re likely to spot her somewhere writing in a cozy public space or trying to sneak an espresso shot at any given social event. Specialties: Content writing Editing and proofreadingCommunicationsPublic and media relationsEvent management Design From the Blog On Our Minds Get To Know the Wunders: Meet Henri, Our Idea Reel Mila Gizli On Our Minds 5 mins read Jun 23, 2022 Marketing 4 Ways to Use Storytelling as Your Strongest Weapon Mila Gizli Marketing 6 mins read Jun 14, 2022 Solène Thubert Marketing Intern Solène Thubert Marketing Intern Originally from France, Solène arrived in Montreal in 2021 to pursue her studies in communication at Concordia University. As a marketing intern at Third Wunder, Solène supports the marketing team with research, analysis, writing, translation, and more. She finds creative solutions to new challenges, discovers innovative trends and understands people’s psychology and behavior. She feeds her curiosity by reading a lot, meeting new people, and getting involved in student associations such as the Business Review and her university’s debate club. She is passionate about the film industry, literature, writing and dreams of writing a book. The company we keep What we've done Connecting a brand to its community CHSSN wanted us to help them update their website with a complete brand refresh that would speak to the […] CHSSN Learn how we modernized the brand of an Australian pioneer in the printing space, with a whole new brand and custom illustrations. Kirk Group Learn how we propelled a community-based agency into better connecting with donors & contributors through enhanced storytelling and website restructuring strategies. TNO Toronto See how we crafted a contemporary brand identity and developed a naming strategy for this non-profit centre to ensure a compelling launch and impactful start. L’Annexe Check out how we collaborated with Ometz’s vision for three cross-platform campaigns, with a selection of creative digital & print designs for their range of public services. 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Mohamed Hamad President Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and now residing in Montreal, Canada, Mo is a web marketing and development professional with 12+ years experience in web development and design and 5 years experience in web marketing and SEO. He has worked on award-winning projects in government, startup and the agency world. Mohamed Hamad President Originally from Auckland, New Zealand, and now residing in Montreal, Canada, Mo is a web marketing and development professional with 12+ years experience in web development and design and 5 years experience in web marketing and SEO. He has worked on award-winning projects in government, startup and the agency world. Graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems in UX Design and System Integration from MIT in Auckland, Mohamed has worked across the gamut of the tech industry. From project management for government, web development and R&D at a Montreal based startup, and Account management and Digital Strategy at Montreal’s largest performance-based marketing agency (NVI, now iProspect). Prior to co-founding Third Wunder, Mohamed worked independently for 3 years as a consultant and web developer to brands such as Luxury Retreats, Insight Medical Imaging, Effigis and AOD Marketing. Specialities: Digital and Marketing Strategy Development Web development and UX DesignContent and Social Media Marketing From the Blog On Our Minds Black History Month: People We Look Up to for Everyday Inspiration Mohamed Hamad On Our Minds 6 mins read Feb 25, 2021 On Our Minds Managing Work, Life & Our Mental Health During COVID-19 Mohamed Hamad On Our Minds 5 mins read Apr 2, 2020
On Our Minds Black History Month: People We Look Up to for Everyday Inspiration Mohamed Hamad On Our Minds 6 mins read Feb 25, 2021
On Our Minds Managing Work, Life & Our Mental Health During COVID-19 Mohamed Hamad On Our Minds 5 mins read Apr 2, 2020
Mark John Hiemstra Director of Marketing Mark John Hiemstra Director of Marketing Mark John is a digital marketing expert who has worked in the tech field for more than 20 years. He has had a strong focus on content strategy and creation, as well as analytics and conversion rate optimization. He began his career in tech as a programmer, working on one of the first online reservation systems for B&Bs, then moving into robotics and speech recognition tools for persons with mobility and learning issues, respectively. Mark John has worked in various roles for emerging startups like Acquisio, Stradigi AI, and Unbounce. He has also held roles in larger companies like Atlassian and Haivision. For the past 10 years he worked with many clients as a copywriter through his own business at Full Stack Copy. As Director of Marketing at Third Wunder, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the marketing department, as well as working on bigger-picture strategy and planning.
Karina Houde Operations Manager Karina Houde Operations Manager Karina is Third Wunder’s Operations Manager and assists in improving the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of the organization’s mission and growth. Her focus is to manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of various departments, including HR and Finance. In addition, she leads various initiatives that contribute to long-term operational excellence. Born and raised in Montreal Quebec, Karina spent 14 years in Auckland New Zealand, where she worked as a Concert/Event Manager in the music industry. Upon returning home to Montreal in 2012, she used her knowledge in operations and logistics with a variety of startups. This gave her an opportunity to hone her skills and expand her proficiency in accounting, H.R. and administrative operations.
Emma Wilkinson Account Manager Emma Wilkinson Account Manager Emma has been active in several industries since completing her studies at McGill University. In each of her roles, she has held either client-facing or management positions in marketing initiatives and PR, as well as liaison duties that have varied from overseeing athlete brand ambassador campaigns to the implementation of a patient referral strategy in private practice dentistry. Her experiences have allowed her to develop an ability to adapt when needed, as well as the empathy required for effective collaboration. Emma is a natural leader with a compassionate ear, open to new experiences and ideas. Her high energy and strong drive help her to work with brands to help them flourish the same way. Outside office hours, there’s a 99% chance Emma is being active and moving or trying to save the planet one vegan snack at a time! She releases her energy by coaching cardio boxing classes, escaping on cycling adventures under the sun and recharging in nature with off-the-map hikes.
Sara Pautrat Project Manager Sara Pautrat Project Manager Sara’s motto is, “Everything is a project.” Her background in art, advertising, design and communications have allowed her to work in several industries, from Universities to significant engineering firms, passing by the Quebec mining sector, the Peruvian government, and several no-profit organizations. With her experience managing digital agencies and projects in two different countries, she considers herself an expert in helping her team succeed, encouraging them to deliver the best product possible to our clients. Originally from Peru, Sara has been in Canada for more than 10 years. She describes herself as “professional curious” and is everyday learner. Her passions are painting, comics, podcasting and science fiction.
Ivan Tobias Designer Ivan Tobias Designer Ivan has a background in web/multimedia management, digital marketing and development, along with over 10 years of professional experience as a creative, designer and developer. During this time, he gained valuable industry expertise and honed his ability to develop strong conceptual strategies into impactful products. Ivan has also worked with a variety of Montreal startups and established businesses within the metropolitan area developing and designing visually captivating and user-friendly digital solutions for a wide range of web projects. At Third Wunder, Ivan uses a human-centred UX approach to build and create digital experiences that look great, feel intuitive, and provide a meaningful user journey—all while ensuring they match our clients’ brand vision and needs. When he’s not working, Ivan is busy either dreaming up sustainable projects for the community, trying his hand at cooking new vegan recipes, or spending time designing with friends. Specialties: Identity & brandingWeb designVisual designUX & UI principlesFront-end web developmentHTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHPWordPress
Jorge Ospina Developer Jorge Ospina Developer Originally from Bogota, graduating with a Bachelor of Information Systems in Colombia, Jorge is a professional developer with 16+ years of experience in web development for numerous different companies. He has worked in software houses, advertising agencies, digital agencies and software service companies in his country and now is residing with his family in the greater Montreal area. At Third Wunder, Jorge works in development projects for WordPress and other tools. When he’s not at work, Jorge is a full-time dad and husband, percussionist, music lover, passionate (amateur) soccer player and urban cyclist. Specialities: Full-stack web developmentPHP, HTML, CSS, JavascriptCMS developmentDatabases management Software projects designE-MarketingE-Learning
Jessica Kinnari Content Creator Jessica Kinnari Content Creator Originally from Ottawa, Jessica specializes in combining high-quality social media content with creating engaged online communities. She’s also incredibly passionate about connecting clients to their target customers, having worked as a community and social media manager for multiple startup brands, micro-influencers and media companies.
Henri-Léonard Fabien Marketing Coordinator Henri-Léonard Fabien Marketing Coordinator Born in Montreal and raised in Haiti, Henri is the Marketing Coordinator at Third Wunder. He specializes in supporting the marketing team on strategies and campaigns for an array of different clients. With a background ranging from marketing, community organization, event planning and management to visual arts and media-—Henri is well-equipped. He believes in storytelling as an asset and takes pride in providing his clients with the most profitable assets for businesses to let their stories speak for themselves. In his spare time, Henri likes to polish his newly acquired interests (relating to filmmaking, photography, cinematography and writing) or watch and analyze old films and television series with their printed screenplays in hand. His motto? There are too many things to experience instead of boredom. Specialities: Campaign Management Strategic PlanningBrand Identity ManagementContent ProductionCommunity Management From the Blog Marketing Brand Story Telling for Marketing: 5 Brands That Do It Right Henri Fabien Marketing 11 mins read Mar 10, 2022
Marketing Brand Story Telling for Marketing: 5 Brands That Do It Right Henri Fabien Marketing 11 mins read Mar 10, 2022
Mila Gizli Copywriter Mila Gizli Copywriter As an on-and-off Montréaler, Mila is a seasoned writer with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Concordia University. Mila’s work has been published in numerous print and online mediums, such as newspapers, magazines, literary journals, blogs and more. At Third Wunder, Mila is driven to use her expertise as an outlet to ensure voices are heard, understood, effective and influential—no matter the cause. She believes that the lasting power of writing can make a difference for any business. Mila likes to spend her free time watching independent films, capturing moments through film photography and painting the nude form. If you’d ask her to describe herself, she’d sound like a self-proclaimed Leonard Cohen protégé (unabashedly.) You’re likely to spot her somewhere writing in a cozy public space or trying to sneak an espresso shot at any given social event. Specialties: Content writing Editing and proofreadingCommunicationsPublic and media relationsEvent management Design From the Blog On Our Minds Get To Know the Wunders: Meet Henri, Our Idea Reel Mila Gizli On Our Minds 5 mins read Jun 23, 2022 Marketing 4 Ways to Use Storytelling as Your Strongest Weapon Mila Gizli Marketing 6 mins read Jun 14, 2022
On Our Minds Get To Know the Wunders: Meet Henri, Our Idea Reel Mila Gizli On Our Minds 5 mins read Jun 23, 2022
Marketing 4 Ways to Use Storytelling as Your Strongest Weapon Mila Gizli Marketing 6 mins read Jun 14, 2022
Solène Thubert Marketing Intern Solène Thubert Marketing Intern Originally from France, Solène arrived in Montreal in 2021 to pursue her studies in communication at Concordia University. As a marketing intern at Third Wunder, Solène supports the marketing team with research, analysis, writing, translation, and more. She finds creative solutions to new challenges, discovers innovative trends and understands people’s psychology and behavior. She feeds her curiosity by reading a lot, meeting new people, and getting involved in student associations such as the Business Review and her university’s debate club. She is passionate about the film industry, literature, writing and dreams of writing a book.
Connecting a brand to its community CHSSN wanted us to help them update their website with a complete brand refresh that would speak to the […] CHSSN
Learn how we modernized the brand of an Australian pioneer in the printing space, with a whole new brand and custom illustrations. Kirk Group
Learn how we propelled a community-based agency into better connecting with donors & contributors through enhanced storytelling and website restructuring strategies. TNO Toronto
See how we crafted a contemporary brand identity and developed a naming strategy for this non-profit centre to ensure a compelling launch and impactful start. L’Annexe
Check out how we collaborated with Ometz’s vision for three cross-platform campaigns, with a selection of creative digital & print designs for their range of public services. Ometz
Uncover our easy-to-navigate and engaging web development process that displays this wealth management firm’s expertise & services effectively. PWL Capital