With Ali’s extensive experience positioning brands to maximize visibility and growth, her detailed focus brings a sought-after expertise to her clients. A strong believer in building long-lasting relationships, Ali thrives in understanding her client’s business challenges/ambitions and strategizing to achieve goals. Ali has previously worked with a gamete of well-known clients within the beauty and hospitality sectors and now brings her experience to some of the world’s biggest brands in the Bay Area. With precise creative, digital and marketing talent matches paired with Ali’s unique industry knowledge makes for a trusted ally with a vested interest in client success.

With extensive experience in marketing and PR, Gretchen knows what it takes to create, promote and/or develop a brand. As one of her clients, you’ll quickly fall into a partnership keenly focused on the growth of your business. Gretchen’s in-demand promotional knowledge extends from live event production to digital experience management. It’s this knowledge, coupled with her high energy and tenacity for achievement, that enables Gretchen to skillfully direct her team in providing clients with exceptional marketing, creative, and digital talent. Having Gretchen as a key strategist who sources talent that produce highly polished campaign deliverables is a wise choice for accomplishing your business initiatives on time and within budget.

Jeff has an extensive background in marketing, branding, ecommerce and product management in athletic footwear and apparel. At his core, it's always been the people and teams he has worked with and managed that push the envelope of inspiration. It was a natural transition for Jeff to join Aquent as the NIKE Account Director bringing together the best of both worlds, people and sport. Having previously been an Aquent talent at NIKE, he understands the full circle of client, talent and now agency. Coupled with a strong focus on service, your client/account director partnership provides an industry experienced professional ready to deliver exceptional talent to exceed your business goals.

Julie Karsh Chinn has worked as a sales and marketing professional for over 18 years. She has been the National Account Director at Aquent for the past 3 years, specializing in the retail and fashion industry. Prior to that, she had her own independent jewelry rep firm, representing high-end jewelry designers into boutiques throughout the Bay Area. Julie also served as the National Sales Manager for toy manufacturer Wild Planet Toys. Additionally, she spent seven years as a broadcast media buyer and account executive for advertising giants BBDO and J. Walter Thompson. Julie prides herself on being an excellent relationship builder and account manager. Friendly and focused, Julie’s consultative approach puts clients at ease. They know they can count on her to be industry knowledgeable, provide superior customer service, and offer excellent guidance to help clients meet their ever-changing business needs. Julie holds a BA in communications from University of California, San Diego. She loves running half-marathons, cooking, connecting and is a curator of all things aesthetic. She is thrilled to be a part of Aquent's apparel team.

During my career with Aquent I've partnered with companies of all sizes to define and implement highly effective staffing strategies. From building large yet scalable marketing communication teams to capturing the right creative resource for a critical project, clients have looked to Aquent to help them successfully execute their marketing and design initiatives. Call me to discuss how Aquent's global network of expert Agents can help you.

I am a native Oregonian who loves the people, sports and outdoors of the Pacific NW. I grew up on the soccer fields; learning what it takes to be be an integral part of a winning team by setting goals and working through challenges to hit the mark. I pride myself on being an expert within the creative industry, networking among athletes and making things happen. My passion for sports and love for art is the perfect combination for my role here at Aquent. I look forward to connecting great folks with great brands. Don’t hesitate to reach out and say hello!

Tamira is a leading talent agent with over 5 years in the staffing industry with a passion for design, social media, and marketing. Her expertise ranges from placing highly skilled designers and marketing professionals with major companies. Having a prior design and marketing background as well as being an artist she fully understands the atheistic and branding process and has successfully placed production artists, graphic designers, web designers, web developers, UI/UX,project managers, and marketing professionals. Tamira goes above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service both with clients and candidates to ensure a positive experience every time.