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More than just a pretty face -

Marie-Josée Trempe, Specs’ President

Marie-Josée Trempe’s timeless and unique vision has always set her apart from the crowd. Prior to opening Specs, Marie-Josée spent 10 years working as a makeup artist, placing her individual stamp on the industry by being the first to use MAC and Chanel cosmetics in Quebec magazine editorials.

In 1990, she accepted a new challenge, applying her creative thinking to a bold venture: the opening of Specs - a full-service agency dedicated to setting only the highest of standards in the modeling industry. With characteristic high-energy, charm and enthusiasm Marie-Josée worked diligently, building business relationships that positively reflect the values that are most fundamental to her.

“For the past 15 years, our company has never wavered from its original intentions,” she says. “I am dedicated to making clients’ needs our highest priority and am committed to a business that is built on honesty, trust and straight-forward communication.”

Not content to simply follow industry trends, Marie-Josée sought to create her own standards, moulding an agency that not only expanded the definition of beauty but also created a business environment that positively impacted her clients as well as the models that she represents.

“My most important goal has always been to pursue the highest level of excellence when it comes to the service that Specs provides to both our clients and to our models,” she says. “I’m thrilled by new faces and how an agent can make an exciting connection between a model and a client. I didn’t want to create an agency that had only one signature look, Specs is defined, instead, by its diversity. Beauty is beauty. My only standard is whether a face is going to give me that jolt of excitement. If I feel it, I’m certain that my clients will feel it as well.”

Marie-Josée’s drive and determination are the cornerstones that have allowed Specs to thrive in a sometimes tough and competitive local market. Over the past 15 years, Specs has expanded its influence, becoming one of the most highly regarded agencies in Montreal.

“There is so much excitement and energy when I walk into my office each morning - we‘re constantly being presented with new opportunities and exciting surprises. Our resources are so deep; our team is well rounded and strong. The coming years are going to see Specs moving in a variety of new directions. We are excited about moving beyond local borders and creating a company that will have a positive impact on both a national and global scale.”

SPECS’ STELLAR STAFF

Dedicated to providing superior service to its clients, Specs Model Management refuses to be limited by the conventional expectations of a modelling agency. With its friendly enthusiasm and commitment to excellence, the internal team strives to deliver imaginative, innovative solutions to all of its customers’ needs. At Specs Model Management, thinking outside of the box is part of the job description.

Andrée-Anne Mauffette, Booking Agent

Over the past year and a half, Andrée-Anne has enjoyed Specs’ collaborative atmosphere. She adores overseeing projects from their conceptual phase through to completion. “The interaction with my clients is the best part of my job,” she says. “It’s essential to be involved at every stage of a campaign.” Thanks to her background in public relations, communications and advertising, Andrée-Anne easily understands the marketing needs of her clients, zeroing in on their target audience and delivering faces that perfectly reflect the intended message. Her goal is to increase the agency’s national profile and to continue to build the agency’s commercial television division.

Evens Métellus, Administrator

Having worked closely with Specs for the past 14 years, Evens is extremely proud of its most recent accomplishments. “The agency has grown exponentially,” he says. “We understand our purpose as a company and will continue to set the highest standards for our clients.” As Specs’ administrator, Evens contributes to every facet of the organization. His detail-oriented accounting duties are perfectly balanced by the long-range vision that he applies to such projects as designing and maintaining the company web site. His goal is to continue to develop strategies and tools that will help the agency evolve to its greatest potential.