André Yumbla-Bell

André Yumbla-Bell has a diverse work experience in the creative industry. André started their career at MacLaren McCann as a Writer, where they worked on retail campaigns and projects for Coca-Cola and MasterCard. André then joined Aspen Marketing as Head of Copy/Creative Director, where they led a team and contributed to new business wins and creative awards. After that, André worked as a Senior Copywriter at Blue Hive, where they developed the brand platform for F-Series and worked on various projects for Ford Canada. André then transitioned to freelance work, collaborating with agencies and clients such as Fido, Rogers, Benlysta, and Anderson DDB. André later joined Pigeon Brands as a Creative Lead & Senior Copywriter, focusing on the launch of vape brands and new product launches for True North Seafood & Clera. André also co-founded SantaDIYversity.com, a platform that promotes diversity and inclusivity during the holiday season. André's most recent role was as an Associate Creative Director at Juniper Park \ TBWA, where they led creative campaigns for various clients and contributed to the agency's brand positioning. André is currently an Associate Creative Director at The Hive and an Adjunct Instructor at Seneca College.

André Yumbla-Bell attended Humber College from 2005 to 2006, where they studied Media Copywriting. Prior to that, they attended Seneca Polytechnic from 2002 to 2005, focusing on Creative Advertising. Additionally, they completed their high school education at North Toronto Collegiate Institute.