HR Department

Ralston360 Strenthens Prague-Bend Bonds
Bend, Oregon-based ad agency Ralston360 has hired two new employees. Michelle Braunsten has joined the firm as Account Executive. She previously served as a consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton in New York and holds a Masters Degree from New York University. The agency has also named Petra Sokolova as Production Coordinator. Sokolova brings extensive experience in graphics and art department management to the position. She previously owned her own agency in Olympia, Washington. A native of Prague, Sokolova is a graduate of the Institute of Packaging Technlology in the Czech Republic. She also holds an Associate Degree from Highline Community College in Seattle.

Coates Kokes Recruits Account Planner
Ad agency Coates Kokes recently added the account planning talents of Jason Resch to its team. Resch earned his MBA from Marylhurst University and has done freelance work for Rumblefish, Red Bull and Umpqua Bank. In addition, Resch continues to instruct marketing and branding courses at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and the Art Institute of Portland.

Henry V Announces Four New Hires, One Returnee
Experiential marketing agency Henry V today announced the addition of Katja Asaro, CMP, as Managing Director, Sales. She returns to Henry V after a year in South East Asia. Katja's 17-year career encompasses large-scale events including the 2001 International Techno Music Awards. Katja is active in local and national industry associations such as the American Marketing Association and Meeting Planners International. Henry V has also added four new sales, marketing, and creative professionals to its staff. Kristin Kaiser hails from Detroit and has joined the agency as Account Supervisor. Kristin's prior experience is with Creative Solutions Group in Michigan. Jessica Legg has joined the agency as Business Development Manager. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Concordia University and an MBA from Portland State University. She is a member of both Mensa and the Association of Catering and Event Professionals. Julie Eggers, Graphic Artist, brings more than a decade of graphic design experience creating a wide variety of design products for such brands as Nike, Intel, Power Bar and Dark Horse Comics. Andrea Boitano has joined the agency as a Production Assistant. A recent graduate of Oregon State University with a major in Merchandising Management, Andrea served as President of OSU's Fashion Group International.