We’re an agency that’s been in your shoes.

Team

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  Amy Frost

  Managing Director, Creative Development

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • Digital Media,
  • Visual Identity

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • Digital Media,
  • Visual Identity

  Amy brings years of agency experience and an in-depth understanding of marketing automation campaigns and complex UI and UX projects. She works with companies across various industries to create, implement, and measure innovative marketing campaigns. Amy instills trust and expertise with each client and project she works on, in addition to leading cross-disciplinary teams and strategic vision for digital marketing campaigns.

  • Favorite Movie: Notting Hill
  • Favorite Sport: Volleyball
  • Favorite Restaurant: Anyplace that serves Gluten-Free Food
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  Kit Kwong

  Managing Director, Project Management

  Specialties:

  • Project Management,
  • Digital Marketing,
  • Workflow Development

  Specialties:

  • Project Management,
  • Digital Marketing,
  • Workflow Development

  With over 15 years of experience managing marketing projects of all sizes in varying industries (including technology, hospitality, education, and retail), Kit is a proven leader with a keen eye for details and a disciplined approach to execution. She specializes in overseeing the execution of complex projects and optimizing processes to drive higher efficiencies
  for her teams.

  • Favorite Book: Harry Potter series
  • Favorite Sport: Tennis
  • Favorite Hobby: Nail Art
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  Jeremy Rudd

  Managing Director, MarTech + Business Intelligence

  Specialties:

  • Marketing Data Automation,
  • Eloqua Practice Lead,
  • Business Intelligence

  Specialties:

  • Marketing Data Automation,
  • Eloqua Practice Lead,
  • Business Intelligence

  Jeremy is armed with unmatched patience and offers insight from web development to marketing technology. With his extensive experience and knowledge working in Eloqua, a B2B marketing automation solution, he sets his clients up for success. Prior to joining Ideas Collide, Jeremy worked as a web designer/developer for a GPS fleet tracking company implementing multiple lead gen and retention use cases within Eloqua.

  • Favorite Movie: The Matrix
  • Favorite Sport: Lacrosse
  • Favorite Restaurant: Cheesecake Factory
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  Sue Watt

  Managing Director, B2B Marketing + Tech Integration

  Specialties:

  • Market Research,
  • Campaign Development,
  • Demand Generation

  Specialties:

  • Market Research,
  • Campaign Development,
  • Demand Generation

  Prior to joining Ideas Collide, Sue gained experience as the founder of Pure Insight Marketing and as the Director of Research Operations at Six Degrees, a sensory branding agency. She carries over 25 years as a brand strategist for B2B technology clients including: TD SYNNEX (HPE, NetApp, Nutanix, NVIDIA, Brocade, Cohesity), Intel Corporation, Logicalis
  (Microsoft, HPE, Cisco, IBM, NetApp, VMware, Veeam), Insight, to name a few.

  • Favorite Snack: Gummy Bears
  • Favorite Book: The Power of Moments
  • Favorite Restaurant: Ocean 44
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  Nichole D. Abbott

  Director, Talent + People Development

  Specialties:

  • Talent Development ,
  • Leadership Training,
  • Communications + Copywriting

  Specialties:

  • Talent Development ,
  • Leadership Training,
  • Communications + Copywriting

  Nichole is an authentic servant leader with over 20 years of experience delivering effective human resources strategies that drive business results through connecting people. Her progressive knowledge developed across various industries, includes hospitality, healthcare, construction, automotive, e-commerce, and retail. She delights in opportunities to support the team’s success.

  • Favorite Getaway: Jamaica
  • Favorite Movie: Titanic
  • Favorite Hobby: Crafting
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  Bobby Boland

  Director, Content + Creative Copy

  Specialties:

  • Copy Direction,
  • Loyalty Programs,
  • Conversational AI/Chat

  Specialties:

  • Copy Direction,
  • Loyalty Programs,
  • Conversational AI/Chat

  Bobby has been with the Ideas Collide team for 11 years. During that time, he has worked across diverse industries and scales, including healthcare, hospitality, beauty, consumer products, and tech. Bobby oversees a robust team of creative and technical writers, creating brilliant campaigns that make brands shine.

  • Favorite Snack: Oreos (by the sleeve)
  • Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
  • Favorite Sport: Mountain Biking
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  Brynne Curran

  Senior Account Director, Health + Wellness Brands

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • Market Research,
  • Product Placement

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • Market Research,
  • Product Placement

  Brynne is an award-winning marketing strategist with over 14 years of experience meeting marketing and sales objectives in the consumer goods and healthcare industries. Her experience overseeing multi-platform campaigns, leading cross-functional teams, and driving product ideation make her an ideal leader to help clients seize market opportunities and drive impact.

  • Favorite Movie: Almost Famous
  • Favorite Hobby: Reformer Pilates
  • Favorite Restaurant: Mastro’s City Hall
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  Jessica Hays

  Director, Account + Operations – B2B Tech

  Specialties:

  • Interactive/Technical Project Management,
  • Website Strategy,
  • CRM Development

  Specialties:

  • Interactive/Technical Project Management,
  • Website Strategy,
  • CRM Development

  With significant experience as a technology operations leader and a passion for interactive project management, Jessica specializes in client and project management and developing cross-functional teams at the agency.

  • Favorite Getaway: Italy
  • Favorite Podcast: Huberman Lab
  • Favorite Restaurant: Nobu
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  Ryan Katz

  Director, Business Development

  Specialties:

  • Fundraising Strategy,
  • Motion Design,
  • Visual Identity

  Specialties:

  • Fundraising Strategy,
  • Motion Design,
  • Visual Identity

  A professional dreamer with a dynamic range of creative production and marketing strategy skills, Ryan (AKA ‘Katz’) is spearheading sales, business and brand development, along with lead generation and events.

  • Favorite Snack: Sour Patch Kids
  • Favorite Book: Project Hail Mary
  • Favorite Sport: Hockey
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  Margaret Ann Lippincott

  Director, Business Operations

  Specialties:

  • Business Administration,
  • Operations,
  • Finance

  Specialties:

  • Business Administration,
  • Operations,
  • Finance

  MA has been with Ideas Collide for 10 years. Her 20+ years of experience ensures that Ideas Collide has peace of mind with excellent general office and facility management and supervision over financial operations, IT and retirement account management.

  • Favorite Drink: Iced Tea
  • Favorite Movie: Sound of Music
  • Favorite Hobby: Reading Spiritual Books
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  Bryan Noguchi

  Director, Media Planning + Strategy

  Specialties:

  • Advance Development,
  • Segmentation,
  • Media Analytics

  Specialties:

  • Advance Development,
  • Segmentation,
  • Media Analytics

  Bryan is a 25-year media professional with experience at major holding company agencies and smaller independent boutique experience. His past agencies have included Anderson Lembke, McCann Erickson, Grey Worldwide, T3, DWA Media (now Merkle), R2C Group (now Rain). Bryan is a published author with his articles appearing in Huffington Post, Ad Exchanger, Media Post, and Radio & Television Business Report.

  • Favorite Getaway: Oahu
  • Favorite Book: What’s Bred in the Bone
  • Favorite Podcast: Wild Thing
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  Ryan Palmer

  Account Director

  Specialties:

  • Email Marketing,
  • Data Analysis,
  • Campaign Development

  Specialties:

  • Email Marketing,
  • Data Analysis,
  • Campaign Development

  As an account director, Ryan constantly seeks to bring market and industry insights to bear with his technology and hospitality clients. Having grown up in the Northwest, his spare time is shared between the biking trail, his wife and 7-year-old daughter, and their yellow tabby.

  • Favorite Drink: Old Fashioned
  • Favorite Book: Catcher in the Rye
  • Favorite Hobby: Rock Climbing
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  Christine Patton

  Brand Marketing + Creative Director

  Specialties:

  • Design Thinking,
  • 360 Branding,
  • Messaging Strategy

  Specialties:

  • Design Thinking,
  • 360 Branding,
  • Messaging Strategy

  Christine is an accomplished creative director with 25+ years experience shaping brands and campaigns. With an MBA from NYU Stern, she possesses a unique blend of creativity and business acumen to help brands distinguish themselves through design, storytelling, and marketing. Christine has worked with brands across various industries, including fashion, beauty, hospitality, fitness, media, government, healthcare, and higher education.

  • Favorite Getaway: Australia
  • Favorite Drink: Cucumber Mint Martini
  • Favorite Hobby: Metal Smithing + Jewelry Making
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  Rita Rabbani

  Senior Account Director, Hospitality + Lifestyle/Consumer Brands

  Specialties:

  • Campaign Management,
  • Brand Strategy,
  • Loyalty Programs

  Specialties:

  • Campaign Management,
  • Brand Strategy,
  • Loyalty Programs

  With over 18 years of experience, this ASU Sun Devil and former Marketing Manager at the Phoenix Suns, has extensively honed skills in digital marketing, branding, advertising + consumer engagement marketing for both B2C and B2B clients. When not collaborating with teams to deliver impactful campaigns, Rita may be found in the kitchen trying a fun recipe, listening to podcasts while working out, or caring for her 3-year-old fur baby.

  • Favorite Getaway: New York City
  • Favorite Podcast: Smartless
  • Favorite Restaurant: Pizzeria Bianco
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  Jennifer Spangler

  Associate Account Director

  Specialties:

  • Design Thinking,
  • Event Strategy,
  • Public Relations

  Specialties:

  • Design Thinking,
  • Event Strategy,
  • Public Relations

  A unique blend of creativity and data, Jennifer brings over 20 years of demonstrated success in marketing, branding, advertising, and web. During that time, she has worked with various clients, including national brands, such as Pert/Sure & Massage Envy, and industries, from entertainment technology to real estate.

  • Favorite Getaway: Maui
  • Favorite Podcast: Gilmore Guys
  • Favorite Dish: Chicken Tikka Masala
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  Gery Teague

  Director of Digital Development

  Specialties:

  • Game Creation,
  • Kiosk Interfaces,
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

  Specialties:

  • Game Creation,
  • Kiosk Interfaces,
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)

  Gery has been developing websites, dashboards, apps, kiosks, games, visualizations, and leading teams for over 30 years. He enjoys communicating and collaborating. Gery is passionate about his team and the projects they complete together to drive success for their clients.

  • Favorite Drink: Protein Shake
  • Favorite Movie: Tenet
  • Favorite Sport: Beach Volleyball
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  Aaron Vance

  Director of Business Development + Emerging Accounts

  Specialties:

  • Storytelling,
  • Website Strategy + Development,
  • Account Management

  Specialties:

  • Storytelling,
  • Website Strategy + Development,
  • Account Management

  In his role, Aaron is focused on facilitating the client onboarding process, including identification of strategic account support team(s), initial project discovery and tactical plan building, as well as account oversight and relationship/partnership development. Aaron has 20+ years of experience in various industries including market research, technology, healthcare, education, media, construction, hospitality, and food & beverage.

  • Favorite Snack: Whatchamacallit
  • Favorite Movie: Big Lebowski
  • Favorite Hobby: Photography
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  James West

  Director, Video + Content

  Specialties:

  • Video Direction + Production,
  • Storytelling

  Specialties:

  • Video Direction + Production,
  • Storytelling

  James has been with Ideas Collide for over 12 years and joined in the early start-up days to help form the company into what it is today. In 2015, he created our Video Production Studio to bring services like video editing, photography, audio production, and more in-house and has grown the team and work ever since.

  • Favorite Book: Creativity Inc
  • Favorite Sport: Basketball
  • Favorite Dish: Pizza
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  Nick Winter

  Senior Art Director

  Specialties:

  • Website Design,
  • Logo Creation,
  • Visual Identity

  Specialties:

  • Website Design,
  • Logo Creation,
  • Visual Identity

  Nick is an experienced Art Director with over 10 years of experience in website and email design, brand identity, and building design systems for scalability and efficiency. With a B.S. in Graphic Design from Arizona State University, his vision as a branding and design expert is clever, strategic, and hard-hitting.

  • Favorite Drink: Waterloo Grapefruit or Pineapple
  • Favorite Sport: Basketball & Soccer
  • Favorite Dish: Panang Curry
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  Whitney Mellis

  Art Director

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • Visual Identity,
  • Brand Guidelines

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • Visual Identity,
  • Brand Guidelines

  Whitney’s background consists extensively of retail marketing and brand ideation and development. Her experience lies in developing and implementing new brands into the market with associated multi-level advertising campaigns. She specializes in branding strategy, photoshoot direction and digital marketing needs.
  Prior to joining Ideas Collide, she worked for large retail organizations such as Schurman Retail Group and PetSmart.

  • Favorite Drink: Iced Americano
  • Favorite Podcast: You’re Wrong About
  • Favorite Restaurant: The Shack in Playa del Rey
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  Alicia Mount

  Art Director

  Specialties:

  • Logo Creation,
  • Data Visualization,
  • Visual Identity

  Specialties:

  • Logo Creation,
  • Data Visualization,
  • Visual Identity

  Alicia is an experienced designer and leader with over 10 years of experience in creating print and digital design solutions for industries, including
  finance, education, technology, and non-profits.

  • Favorite Snacks: Sour Strips
  • Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar
  • Favorite Book: Anything Stephen King
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  Nereida Avila

  Designer

  Specialties:

  • Graphic Design,
  • Template Design,
  • Illustration

  Specialties:

  • Graphic Design,
  • Template Design,
  • Illustration

  Experienced in various design disciplines, Nereida works strategically, empathetically, and playfully to influence and inspire with her work. She actively looks for new ways to create visuals for her clients that make an impact.

  • Favorite Snack: Fruit with Tajín
  • Favorite Book: City of Thieves
  • Favorite Restaurant: Federal Pizza
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  Heather Becker

  Staff Accountant

  Specialties:

  • Accounting,
  • Blogging,
  • Social Media Influencing

  Specialties:

  • Accounting,
  • Blogging,
  • Social Media Influencing

  Heather’s number-crunching skills are just as impressive as her numerous marathons. Her master expense tracking and reporting skills keep us on ready for every budget goal.

  • Favorite Getaway: Tulum
  • Favorite Hobby: Working Out
  • Favorite Restaurant: Diego Pops
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  Kayla Becton

  Designer

  Specialties:

  • Animation,
  • Logo Creation,
  • Digital Media

  Specialties:

  • Animation,
  • Logo Creation,
  • Digital Media

  Kayla impresses clients with her custom illustrations, animations, and new creative concepts. We also think few people can get more excited about music, food, or swing dancing!

  • Favorite Drink: Topo Chio
  • Favorite Hobby: Cooking, Baking and Eating
  • Favorite Restaurant: Pizzeria Bianco
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  Laura Bjerk

  Content + Communications Strategy Manager

  Specialties:

  • Social Media Strategy,
  • Keynote Presentations,
  • Audience Analytics

  Specialties:

  • Social Media Strategy,
  • Keynote Presentations,
  • Audience Analytics

  Laura is a content enthusiast and creative strategy expert with a passion for pushing the envelope. She’s crafty with custom solutions and even craftier in her free time with embroidery, painting and more.

  • Favorite Book: Code Name Verity
  • Favorite Podcast: And That’s Why We Drink
  • Favorite Restaurant: Smokin’ Fins
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  Hayley Bunschoten

  Design Lead

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • UX,
  • Brand Guidelines

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • UX,
  • Brand Guidelines

  Hayley excels at crafting unique and thoughtful solutions to generate successful brand experiences. When she takes a break from all-things-design, you can find her bargain-shopping or playing with animals.

  • Favorite Snack: Cookies Straight from the Oven
  • Favorite Drink: Sweet Coffee Drinks
  • Favorite Hobby: Bargain Shopping
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  Mason Byrne

  Senior Manager, Director of Photography

  Specialties:

  • Animation,
  • Motion Design,
  • Video Production

  Specialties:

  • Animation,
  • Motion Design,
  • Video Production

  Mason’s video expertise takes him to shoots from Honolulu to Houston. His talents in editing, filming and production have led the agency’s video department to award-winning success.

  • Favorite Podcast: Short History Of…
  • Favorite Hobby: Hunting
  • Favorite Restaurant: Thai E San
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  Emily Cheng

  Senior Project Manager

  Specialties:

  • CMS,
  • Project Management,
  • Copywriting

  Specialties:

  • CMS,
  • Project Management,
  • Copywriting

  Emily manages various marketing and website projects for a diverse client portfolio. In joining Ideas Collide, Emily fulfilled a long-standing dream to call Portland, her favorite vacation spot, home. Emily loves reading fantasy novels involving interesting magic systems and pantheons, or perhaps exploring some coffee houses around Portland for a fancy almond milk latte.

  • Favorite Drink: Anything with Espresso
  • Favorite Movie: Blade Runner
  • Favorite Dish: Vegetarian Kibbe
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  Janet Caballero-Daltrey

  Digital Marketing Project Manager

  Specialties:

  • SEO,
  • Project Management,
  • Email Marketing

  Specialties:

  • SEO,
  • Project Management,
  • Email Marketing

  With years of experience in client communications and project management, Janet brings passion for planning and problem solving to projects. Outside of work, you may find her adopting a cat or a horse!

  • Favorite Drink: Cherry Coke
  • Favorite Movie: Hot Fuzz
  • Favorite Sport: Video Games
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  Caitlin Davison

  Project Manager, Business Development

  Specialties:

  • Organic Media,
  • Messaging Strategy,
  • Copywriting

  Specialties:

  • Organic Media,
  • Messaging Strategy,
  • Copywriting

  When not cheering on Arizona sports teams, Caitlin is networking with potential clients and bringing brands to life through dynamic storytelling. Her journalism background helps fuel messaging that makes an impact for clients and Ideas Collide.

  • Favorite Snack: Peanut M&Ms
  • Favorite Drink: Coffee
  • Favorite Podcast: Armchair Expert
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  Vicki Diaz

  Senior Manager, Account + Brand Development, DEI Lead

  Specialties:

  • Speech Writing,
  • Keynote Presentations,
  • Social Media Strategy

  Specialties:

  • Speech Writing,
  • Keynote Presentations,
  • Social Media Strategy

  With over a decade of brand marketing & communications, Vicki has a passion for storytelling and content creation. She brings a balanced level of strategy and creativity to every project. Not only is she a collaborative partner to her clients, but Vicki has also made a valuable impact at Ideas Collide, heading up the agency’s DEIB program and coordinating community giveback events.

  • Favorite Getaway: Oregon Coast
  • Favorite Hobby: Interior Designing
  • Favorite Dish: Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas
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  Kendra Dingley

  Senior Designer, Business Development

  Specialties:

  • Creative Strategy,
  • Presentation Design,
  • Illustration

  Specialties:

  • Creative Strategy,
  • Presentation Design,
  • Illustration

  Fueled by inspiration from the world around her, Kendra’s entrepreneurial mindset and passion for design foster her relentless pursuit to innovate, captivate, and deliver high-quality solutions.

  • Favorite Book: Greenlights
  • Favorite Sport: Football – Go Eagles!
  • Favorite Hobby: Hiking & Camping
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  Sabrina Drummond

  Digital Project Manager

  Specialties:

  • Loyalty Programs,
  • Email Marketing,
  • Brand Strategy

  Specialties:

  • Loyalty Programs,
  • Email Marketing,
  • Brand Strategy

  Fueled by iced coffee, Sabrina is a holistic problem-solver with a diverse creative background. She has a glass half-full kind of attitude and is inspired by experiences, places, and dogs – mostly dogs.

  • Favorite Getaway: Puerto Vallarta
  • Favorite Drink: Iced Coffee
  • Favorite Hobby: Scrolling Tik Tok
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  Kylie Dukes

  Production Designer

  Specialties:

  • Package Design,
  • Motion Design,
  • UX Design

  Specialties:

  • Package Design,
  • Motion Design,
  • UX Design

  Designer by day and gamer by night, Kylie brings her creative thinking to every project. When she’s not designing, she’s spending quality time with her family.

  • Favorite Drink: Iced Coffee with Cream
  • Favorite Movie: Howl’s Moving Castle
  • Favorite Dish: Fettuccini Alfredo
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  Morgan Eichsteadt

  Senior Digital Marketing Strategist

  Specialties:

  • SEO,
  • Demand Generation,
  • Digital Strategy

  Specialties:

  • SEO,
  • Demand Generation,
  • Digital Strategy

  Morgan is a highly adaptable, analytical strategist who loves solving problems and creating solutions. Fueled by an enthusiastic personality, she tackles data-driven challenges with passion.

  • Favorite Drink: Coffee
  • Favorite Book: Harry Potter Series
  • Favorite Hobby: Lifelong Learning
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  Sarah Fein

  Senior Account Manager

  Specialties:

  • Customer Journey,
  • Campaign Strategy + Management

  Specialties:

  • Customer Journey,
  • Campaign Strategy + Management

  Sarah is an accomplished Senior Account Manager with a background in digital marketing and a passion for client service. She is a driven self-starter focused on ensuring clients get the best work possible.

  • Favorite Movie: Serendipity
  • Favorite Hobby: Baking
  • Favorite Restaurant: Kobe
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  Kim Fischer

  Digital Project Manager

  Specialties:

  • Project Management,
  • Event Strategy,
  • Social Media Strategy

  Specialties:

  • Project Management,
  • Event Strategy,
  • Social Media Strategy

  Amateur foodie and lover of craft cocktails, Kim is a strong problem solver who brings her passion for planning and organization to all of her projects. She loves a challenge and has mastered the art of staying calm under pressure.

  • Favorite Drink: Brown Sugar Espresso Martini
  • Favorite Hobby: Cooking
  • Favorite Dish: Thai Fried Rice
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  Rachael Gildersleeve

  Business Intelligence Analyst

  Specialties:

  • Data Analysis + Visualization,
  • Business Intelligence

  Specialties:

  • Data Analysis + Visualization,
  • Business Intelligence

  Rachael is a proud geek with a creative spirit. When she’s not diving into data, you can find her hiking to the top of mountains or camping with her dog Lloyd.

  • Favorite Book: The Nightingale
  • Favorite Hobby: Hiking
  • Favorite Restaurant: Buck and Rider
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  Brittney Gilmore

  Senior Project Manager – B2B Marketing Specialist

  Specialties:

  • Project Management,
  • Event Planning,
  • Event Logistics

  Specialties:

  • Project Management,
  • Event Planning,
  • Event Logistics

  Brittney is the definition of a team player. As an experienced Senior Project Manager, she has a well-rounded background in B2B marketing, content creation, client relations as well as event and logistics management. She handles client initiatives on top of her work load while handling projects with dedication, professionalism and positivity.

  • Favorite Drink: Green Tea & Vanilla Lattes
  • Favorite Hobby: Party Planning
  • Favorite Dish: Authentic Italian
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  Justin Grady

  Senior Developer + Specialist

  Specialties:

  • Website Development,
  • SEO,
  • UX Design

  Specialties:

  • Website Development,
  • SEO,
  • UX Design

  Justin has a varied background in advertising agencies, e-commerce, non-profit, political campaigns and advocacy, as well as deep experience in news media. His project management, media buying, and programming past experience assist Justin in spotting potential business or communication opportunities to better serve Ideas Collides’s clientele.

  • Favorite Snack: Trail Mix
  • Favorite Podcast: The Drill Down by Cory Johnson
  • Favorite Hobby: Trail Running
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  Demetrio Herrera

  Senior Web Developer

  Specialties:

  • CMS,
  • Website Development,
  • Conversational AI/Chat

  Specialties:

  • CMS,
  • Website Development,
  • Conversational AI/Chat

  “D” works day and night using his champion coding skills, ability to jump in on projects and troubleshooting expertise to create solutions our clients love.

  • Favorite Snack: Lemon Heads
  • Favorite Sport: Boxing
  • Favorite Restaurant: Pappaduex
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  John Hollow

  Business Intelligence Strategist

  Specialties:

  • User Engagement Dashboards,
  • Data Analysis,
  • Email Marketing Strategy

  Specialties:

  • User Engagement Dashboards,
  • Data Analysis,
  • Email Marketing Strategy

  John’s background in marketing automation and digital strategy uniquely prepared him for his current hybrid role as a BI Strategist. In this role, John applies his unique skill set to help clients draw insights from data, achieve efficiencies, while also designing impactful UX and email strategies.

  • Favorite Drink: Pabst Blue Ribbon
  • Favorite Podcast: The Bill Simmons Podcast
  • Favorite Hobby: Snowboarding
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  Abby Huntington

  Lead Project Manager

  Specialties:

  • Media Planning,
  • Paid Media,
  • Account + Project Management

  Specialties:

  • Media Planning,
  • Paid Media,
  • Account + Project Management

  A master planner and dog-lover who is always making things happen. Abby constantly thinks outside the box and looks for new growth opportunities to expand our accounts.

  • Favorite Drink: Coke Zero
  • Favorite Sport: Soccer
  • Favorite Hobby: Gardening
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  Taylor Knutson

  Sr. Project Coordinator

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • UX Design,
  • Campaign Management

  Specialties:

  • Brand Strategy,
  • UX Design,
  • Campaign Management

  Taylor began her career as a designer but found her passion in project management early in her agency career. Her sources of inspiration include running, practicing yoga, pilates, hiking, and going to the beach, which is pretty accessible since Taylor is based in California. When not working, you can also find Taylor reading or listening to music.

  • Favorite Getaway: Nice, France
  • Favorite Movie: Knives Out
  • Favorite Hobby: Reading
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  Jarrod Livingston

  Lead Marketing Automation Manager

  Specialties:

  • Email Marketing,
  • Marketing Automation,
  • Campaign Management

  Specialties:

  • Email Marketing,
  • Marketing Automation,
  • Campaign Management

  This book worm and craft beer aficionado knows how to stop, collaborate and listen, developing complex MarTech projects from concept to deployment.

  • Favorite Snack: Cheetos
  • Favorite Book: Name of the Wind
  • Favorite Movie: Inception
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  Ryan Lowry

  Design Lead

  Specialties:

  • Loyalty Programs,
  • Email Marketing,
  • Brand Strategy

  Specialties:

  • Loyalty Programs,
  • Email Marketing,
  • Brand Strategy

  Ryan is an artist and an innovative mind with an eye on the philanthropic. He finds inspiration on morning hikes and lives for evenings and weekends with his son and wife.

  • Favorite Movie: Amelie
  • Favorite Restaurant: Clever Koi
  • Favorite Dish: Ramen
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  Court Mann

  Senior Copywriter

  Specialties:

  • Messaging Strategy,
  • Copywriting,
  • Storytelling

  Specialties:

  • Messaging Strategy,
  • Copywriting,
  • Storytelling

  Court is an extraordinary writer and creative thinker, bringing fresh perspectives to his work. In his full-time role as Senior Copywriter, Court spends his time writing clever quips and leading the way with strategic storylines for many of our B2C clients.

  • Favorite Snack: Frozen Buncha Crunch
  • Favorite Drink: Dr. Pepper
  • Favorite Book: Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs
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  Nicole Meade

  Marketing Automation Specialist

  Specialties:

  • Demand and Lead Generation,
  • Marketing Automation

  Specialties:

  • Demand and Lead Generation,
  • Marketing Automation

  Nicole delights in bringing data alive with marketing automation. Her passion is in HTML, CSS, or complex crochet lines – scanning for errors and tiny details.

  • Favorite Getaway: Aruba
  • Favorite Book: A Walk in the Woods
  • Favorite Podcast: Morbid
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  Kelsey Moore

  Senior Account Coordinator

  Specialties:

  • Digital Media,
  • Social Media Strategy,
  • Account Management

  Specialties:

  • Digital Media,
  • Social Media Strategy,
  • Account Management

  With experience in client-facing roles, Kelsey enjoys moving projects along with a creative and problem-solving energy. She enjoys hiking, hanging out with her dogs and home renovation projects.

  • Favorite Snack: Hot Cheetos
  • Favorite Movie: Silver Linings Playbook
  • Favorite Podcast: My Favorite Murder
• 

  Alex Morgan

  Media Strategy Supervisor

  Specialties:

  • Media Planning,
  • Paid Media,
  • Digital Media

  Specialties:

  • Media Planning,
  • Paid Media,
  • Digital Media

  Alex is a strategic communications professional with experience in public relations, social media, and traditional and digital media, focused on optimizing marketing campaigns across offline and online channels. Alex makes waves with quiet determination. She works collaboratively to find insight, strategic direction and impact for her paid media clients.

  • Favorite Getaway: Costa Rica
  • Favorite Podcast: Dateline
  • Favorite Hobby: Playing the Sims
• 

  Stormy Nesbit

  Design Lead

  Specialties:

  • Illustration,
  • Visual Identity,
  • Brand Guidelines

  Specialties:

  • Illustration,
  • Visual Identity,
  • Brand Guidelines

  Stormy is a multidisciplinary designer, illustrator, & creative with experience executing successful visual stories & strategies. Some of Stormy’s artwork has been featured in Allure magazine, Buzzfeed, West Elm, NPR, Popsugar and Yahoo Life. Stormy loves French fries & hanging out with her dog/son Blue.

  • Favorite Movie: Due Date
  • Favorite Hobby: Biking
  • Favorite Dish: French Fries
• 

  KJ Okayama

  Digital Media Strategist

  Specialties:

  • Media Planning,
  • Paid Media,
  • Digital Media

  Specialties:

  • Media Planning,
  • Paid Media,
  • Digital Media

  KJ’s experience in marketing, digital media, social media, and customer service result in a unique and creative approach to media campaign strategies. Attention to detail and a keen understanding of the market and data result in excellent performance analysis and optimization strategies.

  • Favorite Getaway: Disneyland
  • Favorite Snack: Kit Kat
  • Favorite Movie: Black Panther
• 

  Sarah Rex

  Senior Digital Media Strategist

  Specialties:

  • Lead Generation,
  • Media Planning,
  • Digital Media

  Specialties:

  • Lead Generation,
  • Media Planning,
  • Digital Media

  Always looking for the next big thing in paid media, Sarah brings creative thinking to every media plan she creates utilizing her skills in PPC, social media, Google Analytics and more!

  • Favorite Snack: Chips & Guacamole
  • Favorite Podcast: The Toast
  • Favorite Dish: Chicken Parmesan
• 

  Jessica Scott

  Junior Designer

  Specialties:

  • Visual Identity,
  • Logo Creation,
  • Illustrations

  Specialties:

  • Visual Identity,
  • Logo Creation,
  • Illustrations

  With art as her first passion, Jessica discovered graphic design while attending Arizona State University. While at ASU, she joined Ideas Collide as an intern. Her talents and keen understanding of marketing and digital audiences result in inspired designs that are both salient, aesthetically appealing, and effective.

  • Favorite Vacation Spot: Seattle
  • Favorite Hobby: Crafting
  • Favorite Dish: Sushi
• 

  Amanda Sessego

  Senior Project Manager

  Specialties:

  • Nuture Strategy,
  • Email Marketing,
  • Project Management

  Specialties:

  • Nuture Strategy,
  • Email Marketing,
  • Project Management

  Coming from a background that spans healthcare, wellness, tech, and politics, Amanda is dedicated to providing top-tier project management for her clients, with clear communication and operational rigor.

  • Favorite Snack: Sour Gummy Worms
  • Favorite Drink: Diet Coke
  • Favorite Dish: Sushi
• 

  Shine Smiley

  Office Coordinator + Executive Assistant

  Specialties:

  • Project Planning,
  • Event Coordination,
  • Production Support

  Specialties:

  • Project Planning,
  • Event Coordination,
  • Production Support

  Shine is a Certified Administrative Professional, an enthusiastic problem solver, & an avid coffee drinker. She supports projects while brainstorming ways to impact organizational excellence.

  • Favorite Podcast: Let’s Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast
  • Favorite Sport: UFC
  • Favorite Restaurant: AZ/88
• 

  Angela Tripi

  Traffic Manager + Atlassian Administrator

  Specialties:

  • Project Management,
  • Sprint Planning,
  • Project Traffic

  Specialties:

  • Project Management,
  • Sprint Planning,
  • Project Traffic

  Angela is an integral staff member who keeps our production teams organized and efficient. With an experienced background in project management, the only thing more organized than Angela are the bees that she aspires to keep one day.

  • Favorite Podcast: Crime Junkie
  • Favorite Hobby: Bird Watching
  • Favorite Book: 1984
• 

  Marissa Velasco

  Project Manager

  Specialties:

  • Event Strategy,
  • Market Research,
  • Influencer Marketing

  Specialties:

  • Event Strategy,
  • Market Research,
  • Influencer Marketing

  With a diverse background in Film Promotions to CRE marketing, Marissa oversees projects into production and brings a creative approach to brand management.

  • Favorite Snack: Ghirardelli Salted Carmel Chocolates
  • Favorite Book: The Child Called It
  • Favorite Dish: Homemade Pozole Rojo
• 

  Nathan Warne

  B2B Tech Copywriter

  Specialties:

  • Messaging Strategy,
  • Copywriting,
  • Speech Writing

  Specialties:

  • Messaging Strategy,
  • Copywriting,
  • Speech Writing

  Nathan has leveraged a passion for technology, strategy, and a talent for writing, and a keen understanding of numerous business audiences into a successful career as a copywriter. With 10+ years of freelance and content marketing experience, he specializes in B2B tech, SEO, email writing, and digital content. In that time, Nathan has amassed a 3 million+ word tally of marketing content.

  • Favorite Getaway: Hawaii
  • Favorite Movie: Wall-E
  • Favorite Podcast: The All-In Podcast
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  Alexus Washington

  Senior Video Producer

  Specialties:

  • Storytelling,
  • Video + Podcast Production,
  • Animation

  Specialties:

  • Storytelling,
  • Video + Podcast Production,
  • Animation

  Alexus may be quiet, but her video skills speak volumes. She’s a pro on set, quickly turns around any video request and delivers high-quality work with a smile on her face.

  • Favorite Snack: Chocolate Ice Cream with French Fries
  • Favorite Drink: Iced Tea
  • Favorite Sport: Basketball
• 

  Scottie Yang

  Production Manager + Editor

  Specialties:

  • Content Development,
  • Sound Design,
  • Story Production

  Specialties:

  • Content Development,
  • Sound Design,
  • Story Production

  Scottie is a lifelong student in the art of storytelling. His life’s mission is to tell the story of exceptional people and brands that create a positive impact in our world.

  • Favorite Book: The Miracle Morning
  • Favorite Podcast: Smartless
  • Favorite Hobby: Apparel Design