THE TIN CAN CREATIVE STORY

 

I love marketing and communications, and I love helping. These passions, and two decades working in these fields, led me to create Tin Can Creative.

Tin Can Creative launched in spring 2020 to serve organizations who are busy working in their business and don’t have time to work on their business. From managing marketing campaigns, to planning and executing events, creating and managing a social media presence, and completing writing and public relations needs, Tin Can Creative can provide solutions for you.

I remember having tasks sitting on the corner of my desk I just couldn’t get to – projects that were important but not urgent. I knew completing them would make life easier, but I didn’t have time to implement them. These are the projects Tin Can Creative loves to take on.

Sometimes you just need someone to manage a waitlist or an email inbox, create slides for your upcoming presentation, organize your digital files or coordinate your corporate Christmas giving. It may be a one-time need and an abstract project but if you just can’t get to it or don’t know how to take it on, I can create for you.

Think of Tin Can Creative as an extension of your team, without the need to bring on a full-time employee.

My Experience

  • Graduated from Red River College Creative Communications

  • Designated a Certified Marketing Director from the International Council of Shopping Centres

  • 17 years in shopping centre and business improvement zone marketing, events, public relations and communications

  • 20 years of creative problem solving, writing, project management, people management and more

  • Over 12 years social media marketing

Tin Can Values

Solution Seeking

Above all else, I’m a curious solution seeker. Tin Can Creative prides itself on creative problem solving related to your specific needs.

supporting local

Having worked in the mall and business improvement zone worlds, I understand the needs, challenges and opportunities of small businesses. I emphatically support and shop local and encourage everyone to be a tourist in their own town.

Finding the fun

I’ve been called annoyingly optimistic because I can always find the positive. You can count on me to follow through as a hard-worker but doing so with a smile on my face.

📸 by Byren Gregorchuk

 

Tineke Uncanned

A lover of life, local and all things Christmas, Tineke Buiskool-Leeuwma prioritizes joy and adventure. She's passionate about positivity, creating, marketing, advertising, events and dreaming big.

Tineke has pursued a career in marketing and communications supporting small businesses in the shopping centre and business improvement zone world after graduating from creative communications. In spring 2020, Tineke started Tin Can Creative to become a helper for all types of businesses and all types of needs!

Tineke has many tattoos including the Winnipeg skyline on her shoulder and the symbol on periodic table of elements for "Tin" on her arm. The tattoo that makes her laugh the loudest is the "Bb" on her left knee. You might just say it's the "B's knees." *insert groaning laugh here*

CURRENT FAVES

  • VALENCIA BOUTIQUE

    The clothing boutique on Corydon just celebrated five years of size-inclusive fashion and fun. They carry fashions from XS-3XL, including some of their own Valencia label fashions and accessories! Check them out for awesome fashions, great events and phenomenal customer service. If you can’t make it in store, you can easily shop online!

  • HARGRAVE STREET MARKET

    Giving off similar vibes to The Common at The Forks (another fave), Hargrave Street Market offers tons of local food options and unique spaces that fit all your needs. Whether you’re going for brunch at Miss Browns, afternoon coffee from Fools & Horses or evening pizza from Gusto North (I always get the De Niro), HSM is the perfect place for work, meetings, dates and friend hangs.

  • EMPTY CUP

    The local coffee chain now has four locations but the Panet location is my go-to. A stunning and bright black and white motif sets the background in this chic but accessible coffee shop. The banana bread latte is always a good choice, plus they have Trans Canada Brewing beer on tap. There are plugs at every spot so it’s a perfect destination for a hunker down work session.

  • JUNEBERRY

    Juneberry provides the perfect environment, service and food for brunch and lunch! I’m a huge fan of the décor inside and the enclosed patio is the perfect dining spot in summer. The lattes are on point and they have a perfect savoury and sweet options for whatever you’re feeling that day. The side potatoes are a must-have and I order the Honduran Balatas on repeat.

 Looking for a speaker or educator?

I love to nerd out and share about best practices and how-to's when it comes to marketing, social media, public relations and communications. In 2023 I presented at the University of Winnipeg and in 2024 I’ll be instructing at PACE

I was honoured to speak at Winnipeg’s PechaKucha Volume 46, sharing my love of local!