Award-winning corporate video producers and experienced marketing professionals
The success of any business communication project is the experience and knowledge of the providers. Our Creative Director, Joan Beugen, has won over 200 professional awards for business communication projects, including corporate video production, internal branding communication and corporate communication strategy. Our Executive Producer, Naomi Yamada, has over 20 years experience in video production both as a producer and as an educator.
The corporate communication professionals at The Cresta Group insure that your project will be completed on target, on time and on budget.
Joan Beth Beugen
President and Creative Director
Marketing and Corporate Communication consultant to Fortune 500 companies, writer, creative director, producer of meetings, films, videos and print pieces.
Founder and president of The Creative Establishment, Inc., a nationwide corporate presentation agency. Founder, owner and principal of The Cresta Group.
Working Philosophy
Good communication requires a direct connection from the mind to the heart.
David Amling
Editor, Art Director
Editor and art director of major corporate image and new product introduction programs including projects for Coca-Cola Enterprises, HSBC and McDonald's.
Designer of multi-image and multi-screen formats. Art director and designer of motion graphics and animation.
Jordan Velarde
Executive Producer, Los Angeles
Producer, lighting designer, sound engineer of video, audio programs and commercials including projects for the City of Corona, Coca-Cola Enterprises, HSBC, James A. Baker III Institute, Jones Lang LaSalle, Nortel Networks, Sara Lee Corporation.
Working Philosophy
Every problem has a solution.
Sara Beugen
General Manager, Los Angeles
Art direction, physical production, efficient project management, photography and digital imaging, research and writing.
Production support for various marketing and corporate communication projects. Researcher and contributing writer for several television documentaries. Creative production support for feature films and commercials.
Commercial photographer for various accounts including: Coca-Cola Enterprises, JMB Insurance, Jenner & Block, LaPetite Academy, Westfield Corporation.
Working Philosophy
Love and work. What else is there?
Naomi Yamada
Vice President of Production
Producer, video and audio engineering technician.
Bilingual, Japanese/English - Certified Courtroom Translator.
Producer of videos, print, graphic, music and audio productions for various clients including: Baxter International, Delta Air Lines, Hines, Shell Oil Company, The Coca-Cola Company.
Former faculty member - Television, Radio and Field Production, University of Illinois at Chicago
Working Philosophy
Fame, fortune and fun!
Shel Beugen
Business Manager
Marketing, Sales, Financial Management
Management positions with the Leo Burnett Company, CBS, Inc. and Window to the World, Inc. (WTTW).Working Philosophy
Creativity plus On-Target Execution plus Project Management equals Happy Clients.
Debby Benson-Winans
Account Executive
Strategy development; client and account management; special events, meetings, film/video producer; wardrobe & prop master and stylist.
Producer and production coordinator of industrial and educational films & videos, special events, television commercials and print material.
Working Philosophy
Get more out of your day, but be sure to have fun while doing it.
Zoey
Chief Office Dog, Chicago
Client service support, hospitality director, all around best friend.
Working Philosophy
Make humans happy by being adorable and charming (and get lots of treats in the process!)