52 Ltd. Hums Theme Song to The Jeffersons
Creative resource company 52 Limited has made some big moves lately. They've moved into bigger offices at 514 NW 11th, Suite 209; they've launched a big, new brand identity and a big, new website at 52ltd.com; and their staff has gotten bigger, too. The new employees are, to wit: Elfe Cimicata and Ashley Findley. Drop by 52's new office, where, if you time it right, you might hear Steve shouting for "Lo-weezie!!"
Showing posts with label HR Department. Show all posts
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Friday, March 9, 2007
HR Department
Kim, Stoebner, Maletz and Reynolds Line Up for LKP Hiring Squad; Spencer and Morrison Catapulted Upward
Leopold Ketel & Partners recently added four new staff members. Creative Services Manager Sue Kim comes to LKP from Goodby, Silverstein in San Francisco, where she worked on such accounts as "Got Milk?" Saturn automobiles and Comcast. Sarah Stoebner, Accounting Manager, arrived at LKP after stints with Wieden + Kennedy and Nerve. Prior to joining Wieden + Kennedy, she served as assistant director of human resources for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel property in Aspen, Colorado. The agency has also enhanced its design team with the addition of Production Artists Emily Maletz and Kevin Reynolds. Maletz hails from New Jersey and is a seasoned designer and production artist whose portfolio includes work for OMSI, Inspiration Software and PPI Exhibit Designs. Reynolds, originally from Seattle, earned a fine arts degree from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, where he worked for the Shedd Aquarium. In Portland he's handled numerous freelance positions, including a long-term assignment with LKP…. In addition, LKP has promoted Terra Spencer to Chief Operating Officer. Spencer, a senior partner, has been with LKP since 1996 and has helped implement the agency's business procedures while working as an account director for a number of the agency's leading clients. www.leoketel.com. The agency has also promoted LKP partner Rob Morrison to director of strategic planning. Morrison joined the firm in 2002 and was formerly an Account Director, managing a number of the agency's most prominent accounts. In his new role, he will provide strategic marketing direction for all clients.
eROI Hires Three
eROI is on a hot streak with adding new talent to its roster. Garrett Gonzales, a Kettle Chip snacker, joins eROI as a senior designer. Christine Baker, an Active.com kind of gal, is Support Manager. And Chris Masagatani, apparel and branding guy, is an Account Executive. Together, they are eROI's new stars for WearShortShorts.com.
Leopold Ketel & Partners recently added four new staff members. Creative Services Manager Sue Kim comes to LKP from Goodby, Silverstein in San Francisco, where she worked on such accounts as "Got Milk?" Saturn automobiles and Comcast. Sarah Stoebner, Accounting Manager, arrived at LKP after stints with Wieden + Kennedy and Nerve. Prior to joining Wieden + Kennedy, she served as assistant director of human resources for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel property in Aspen, Colorado. The agency has also enhanced its design team with the addition of Production Artists Emily Maletz and Kevin Reynolds. Maletz hails from New Jersey and is a seasoned designer and production artist whose portfolio includes work for OMSI, Inspiration Software and PPI Exhibit Designs. Reynolds, originally from Seattle, earned a fine arts degree from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago, where he worked for the Shedd Aquarium. In Portland he's handled numerous freelance positions, including a long-term assignment with LKP…. In addition, LKP has promoted Terra Spencer to Chief Operating Officer. Spencer, a senior partner, has been with LKP since 1996 and has helped implement the agency's business procedures while working as an account director for a number of the agency's leading clients. www.leoketel.com. The agency has also promoted LKP partner Rob Morrison to director of strategic planning. Morrison joined the firm in 2002 and was formerly an Account Director, managing a number of the agency's most prominent accounts. In his new role, he will provide strategic marketing direction for all clients.
eROI Hires Three
eROI is on a hot streak with adding new talent to its roster. Garrett Gonzales, a Kettle Chip snacker, joins eROI as a senior designer. Christine Baker, an Active.com kind of gal, is Support Manager. And Chris Masagatani, apparel and branding guy, is an Account Executive. Together, they are eROI's new stars for WearShortShorts.com.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
HR Department
Leopold Ketel & Partners Adds Four
After an exhaustive search and a screening process that included FBI background checks, phone calls to previous lovers and a careful study of the applicants' MySpace pages, Leopold Ketel & Partners has hired four new employees. Wes Youssi has joined Leopold Ketel & Partners as an art director. A native of Chicago, Youssi's design experience includes stints with The DesignWorks Group in Bend, Ore., adidas North America, and freelance design work for such national brands as Nike, Digital Kitchen, Intel, Bud Light and Sims Snowboards. Youssi holds a master's degree in fine arts in design from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Broomfield Hills, Mich. Molly Mall has joined LKP as its new director of media services. A native of Texas, Mall comes to LKP from the Loomis Agency in Dallas where she was associate media director. Previously, she worked as media planning manager for Cadbury Schweppes America's Beverages, which handles Dr. Pepper, 7 Up, Sunkist and Diet Rite. Mall is a graduate of the University of Texas, Arlington. Kate Hansen, account director, comes to LKP after a seven-year tenure at Publicis and Hal Riney in San Francisco. There she managed many aspects of the Sprint account, including business-to-business, consumer wireless, and the Sprint Local Division. She also managed the Jamba Juice account. A native of Perth, Australia, Hansen holds a B.A. in communications from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Christine Bradbury, account director, joins LKP from Bridgeport Brewing Company in Portland, where she served as assistant marketing manager. At LKP she will manage the Hood River Distillers account and its diverse brand portfolio, including Pendleton Whisky, Cockspur Rum, Broker's London Dry Gin, and Yazi Ginger Vodka. She is an Oregon State University alumna, with a degree in political science.
New Employees Find Home at Pop Art
Pop Art rang in 2007 by hiring several new employees. Copy Editor Thom Schoenborn, Junior Designer Christina Gonzalez, Project Manager Patricia Krueger, Senior Interactive Designer Stephen Braitsch, and Executive Assistant Alexia Rudolph. Collectively, these new Pop Art team members bring with them years of experience to enhance Pop Art's current online service offerings.
Two Join Asterix Group
Creative branding agency Asterix Group announces the addition of Edgar Arce as director of client services and consumer segments. In his 14-year career with Nike, Arce held a variety of pivotal positions, including director of multicultural business for Nike USA. Also joining the Asterix team is graphic designer Ilona Berry. Berry has more than five years of concepting, production and graphic design experience with a specialized background in digital art and fine arts. Prior to joining Asterix, Berry was the co-founder of Big Whistle Studios, a graphic design and multimedia firm. In her role as a consultant, Berry provided graphic design services for a range of clients including Studio 3, Direct Marketing Solutions and Pizzi Thompson Photography. Asterix Group also announced that co-founder Kate Bednarski recently left the agency to take a position as the vice president of marketing for Olivia.
After an exhaustive search and a screening process that included FBI background checks, phone calls to previous lovers and a careful study of the applicants' MySpace pages, Leopold Ketel & Partners has hired four new employees. Wes Youssi has joined Leopold Ketel & Partners as an art director. A native of Chicago, Youssi's design experience includes stints with The DesignWorks Group in Bend, Ore., adidas North America, and freelance design work for such national brands as Nike, Digital Kitchen, Intel, Bud Light and Sims Snowboards. Youssi holds a master's degree in fine arts in design from the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Broomfield Hills, Mich. Molly Mall has joined LKP as its new director of media services. A native of Texas, Mall comes to LKP from the Loomis Agency in Dallas where she was associate media director. Previously, she worked as media planning manager for Cadbury Schweppes America's Beverages, which handles Dr. Pepper, 7 Up, Sunkist and Diet Rite. Mall is a graduate of the University of Texas, Arlington. Kate Hansen, account director, comes to LKP after a seven-year tenure at Publicis and Hal Riney in San Francisco. There she managed many aspects of the Sprint account, including business-to-business, consumer wireless, and the Sprint Local Division. She also managed the Jamba Juice account. A native of Perth, Australia, Hansen holds a B.A. in communications from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Christine Bradbury, account director, joins LKP from Bridgeport Brewing Company in Portland, where she served as assistant marketing manager. At LKP she will manage the Hood River Distillers account and its diverse brand portfolio, including Pendleton Whisky, Cockspur Rum, Broker's London Dry Gin, and Yazi Ginger Vodka. She is an Oregon State University alumna, with a degree in political science.
New Employees Find Home at Pop Art
Pop Art rang in 2007 by hiring several new employees. Copy Editor Thom Schoenborn, Junior Designer Christina Gonzalez, Project Manager Patricia Krueger, Senior Interactive Designer Stephen Braitsch, and Executive Assistant Alexia Rudolph. Collectively, these new Pop Art team members bring with them years of experience to enhance Pop Art's current online service offerings.
Two Join Asterix Group
Creative branding agency Asterix Group announces the addition of Edgar Arce as director of client services and consumer segments. In his 14-year career with Nike, Arce held a variety of pivotal positions, including director of multicultural business for Nike USA. Also joining the Asterix team is graphic designer Ilona Berry. Berry has more than five years of concepting, production and graphic design experience with a specialized background in digital art and fine arts. Prior to joining Asterix, Berry was the co-founder of Big Whistle Studios, a graphic design and multimedia firm. In her role as a consultant, Berry provided graphic design services for a range of clients including Studio 3, Direct Marketing Solutions and Pizzi Thompson Photography. Asterix Group also announced that co-founder Kate Bednarski recently left the agency to take a position as the vice president of marketing for Olivia.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
HR Department
Oliver Russell Hires New Account Director
Brand marketing agency Oliver Russell has hired Mike Caplan as account director for the agency's Hewlett-Packard account. Caplan joins Oliver Russell from Portland-based marketing communications firm CMD. He has extensive experience in direct mail marketing, testing, and web analytics with past clients such as Cisco, Red Hat, and Dell. Caplan hails originally from Boston, Massachusetts.
Magneto Promotes Casey
Magneto Brand Advertising has promoted Shannon Casey to Account Executive. Shannon will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships while managing a variety of projects for clients, including Western Rivers Conservancy. She will report to Mike Terry, Account Director, and assist him in his role of new business development and account management.
Hallock Modey Announces Departure of Barbara Modey; Firm Rechristened Hallock Agency
Jacklyn L. (Jackie) Hallock, president and creative director of 38-year-old agency Hallock Modey Advertising and Public Relations, has announced the resignation of Barbara Modey, principal and director of client services, effective Jan. 20. Family circumstances have prompted Modey to relocate to Seattle, where she will join marketing agency Purdie Rogers. Upon Modey's departure, the firm will do business as Hallock Agency Advertising and Public Relations, with Public Relations Co-Director Nancy Puglia and Design Director Kathryn Wright serving in the client services capacity as the agency restructures. Says Hallock, "I want to thank Barb for her vision, service and friendship. We wish her and her family the very best."
Brand marketing agency Oliver Russell has hired Mike Caplan as account director for the agency's Hewlett-Packard account. Caplan joins Oliver Russell from Portland-based marketing communications firm CMD. He has extensive experience in direct mail marketing, testing, and web analytics with past clients such as Cisco, Red Hat, and Dell. Caplan hails originally from Boston, Massachusetts.
Magneto Promotes Casey
Magneto Brand Advertising has promoted Shannon Casey to Account Executive. Shannon will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships while managing a variety of projects for clients, including Western Rivers Conservancy. She will report to Mike Terry, Account Director, and assist him in his role of new business development and account management.
Hallock Modey Announces Departure of Barbara Modey; Firm Rechristened Hallock Agency
Jacklyn L. (Jackie) Hallock, president and creative director of 38-year-old agency Hallock Modey Advertising and Public Relations, has announced the resignation of Barbara Modey, principal and director of client services, effective Jan. 20. Family circumstances have prompted Modey to relocate to Seattle, where she will join marketing agency Purdie Rogers. Upon Modey's departure, the firm will do business as Hallock Agency Advertising and Public Relations, with Public Relations Co-Director Nancy Puglia and Design Director Kathryn Wright serving in the client services capacity as the agency restructures. Says Hallock, "I want to thank Barb for her vision, service and friendship. We wish her and her family the very best."
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
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.
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.
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