Bios

Benjamin Bailey = founder

In our tough and beloved city Benjamin built an agency called Generousitas. Hailing from NYC in 2003, he sought out local talent, educated, learned and built trust. In Generousitas, he founded a business and gained an indelible culture. After half a decade on the Rock, Benjamin returned to NYC to reunite with former colleagues and take the creative reins at an agency called Momentum Worldwide. As the Global Director of Design, he brings 20 years of strategic and design experience plus a loyal and ready team in Jamaica to bear on a diverse roster of clients. Selected clients include Martini, Bacardi, Verizon, Palm Pictures, The Jamaica Tourist Board, Coca-Cola, American Express, Seagram and countless more.

Yolan Walker = project manager + associate managing director

In no uncertain terms, Yolan is at the helm of the Generousitas business. As the Business Director, she both maintains our smooth relationships with current clients and negotiates new endeavours. Keeping her finger firmly on the pulse inside Generousitas, Yolan Walker deftly applies her past experience as an account executive with a major media player to keep the flow of work moving smoothly and seamlessly. Yolan is the first touch point on every project and puts them to bed.

Jermaine Valentine = web development

When it comes to creating Web sites, all signs pointed to Jerry. In addition to code-writing brilliance, Jerry holds a degree in psychology and is a certified social worker and everything else he knows he taught himself. We can't stress this feat enough: Jerry near singlehandedly programs every site Generousitas has developed for the past 6 years, and needless to say, we keep him busy. We don't ask him how he does it, we just let him do it.

Yolanda Vernon = art director + senior graphic designer

is Generousitas' lead designer. She can take a concept, marry it to various cultural reference points and deftly develop creative that's exemplary in both aesthetic and strategic thinking. Yolanda is a thinker, and everything she does is founded on keen reason, instinct and sensibility. A graduate of Edna Manley, Yolanda is at heart an artist, and she applies an innate sense of composition and true craft to mediums ranging from websites to t-shirts to print collateral.

Alison Hess = associate creative director + copywriter

Fresh from Williams College, she was hired by Benjamin Bailey and she's been learning ever since. When her mentor took a portfolio of golden brands to Jamaica and set up shop, Alison followed suit. After immersing herself for a solid year in our fiery culture, her life was changed for the better forever. Alison returned to NYC in 2005 and soon landed a job writing websites for Nike. She currently plies her trade with Benjamin at Momentum, with dancehall riddims always on.

Andrew Grey = motion graphics + video editor and animator

Andrew sees the opportunity in every creative challenge. With over 10 years of graphic design experience, Andrew is a top-tier motion and graphics designer who has produced award-winning music videos and nearly every animated project Generousitas has ever completed. Selected clients include Cable & Wireless, US National Parks, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, My Tropic Escape and American Express.

Omar Polson = graphic designer

Omar brings an exacting eye to every piece of creative that blesses his screen. Omar is grounded by 8 years of experience in graphic design, a keen eye for detail and patience for days. Omar brings each of these exceptional qualities to bear on every assignment. He first found his stride at Edna Manley with Yolanda, and today, his production dexterity ensures that every product makes the grade before it leaves the lab.

Kris Dacosta = media planner + buyer

Kris brings a wealth of media experience to the table. Cutting his teeth at OMD in New York, which was then the largest media buyer in the world, Kris secured the experience he need to devise media opportunities for wide-ranging companies across the globe. With over 8 years experience in planning and buying both here and abroad, Kris is well-versed and up-to-date on emerging media. In this business, relationships are everything, and Kris ties to major media houses can provide our clients with preferable rates and strategic placements.

Christine Daley = accounting + bookkeeping

Christine uses her sharp mind and entrepreneurial experience to keep Generousitas lean, mean and in the black. She spends her day knee-deep in numbers and maintaining constant vigil on the left-brained side of our business.