As a subject matter expert in the financial services industry, Kara specializes in the recruitment and placement of marketing and creative talent throughout some of Aquent’s largest financial brands. Kara is a renowned networker in the best industry talent pools, ensuring that her connections to creative and art directors, marketing research managers, copywriting and communications specialists, and other disciplines is continuously expanding. Suffice it to say, Kara is a valuable talent resource that you and your business shouldn’t be without. No matter the size and scope of your immediate projects, or your need to augment your internal teams with new skill sets, Kara has the drive and the talent network to assist in achieving your goals.

Kara’s marketing and creative talent:

• Drive complex end user communications plans for critical programs and conversion events
• Create, update, and publish new hire training systems including new hire assessments
• Lead creative teams in the design and development of dynamic print and digital product campaigns

Expertise

• Being the catalyst for bringing great talent and clients together

Affiliations, Education & Certifications

• A.A., University of New Hampshire
• AIGA, Partnership Director, Richmond, Va., Chapter

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During her more than 18-year career of staffing, Kelly has always been one of the top marketing and creative consultants in her industry. Her clients know Kelly has a deep understanding of their challenges and that she always finds the best way to help them achieve their business goals. Working with Kelly, you’ll notice that she presents you with only the best talent matches for your immediate and long-term needs. Kelly doesn’t believe in barraging you with candidates that “sort of” fit; she knows that success comes from ensuring both her clients and talent are satisfied.

Kelly’s exceptional leadership and discernment show in the strength of her staffing team as well. She openly dialogues with teammates to uncover the most current ways in which her financial clients can stand apart from their competition, while continuing to instill trust and confidence consumers need and expect from a financial institution. Armed with this knowledge, Kelly and her team source the industry’s best marketing and creative talent to address the challenges her clients, like you, face.

Kelly’s marketing and creative talent:

• Create websites that provide exceptional user experiences
• Strategize and deploy successful social media campaigns
• Develop secure, interactive, mobile customer service apps

Expertise

• Working consultatively with clients to create customized staffing solutions

Affiliations, Education & Certifications<

• B.S., Hospitality Management, Virginia Tech
• Board of Directors, Virginia Home for Boys and Girls
• Board of Directors, Junior Achievement of Central Virginia

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Orange County Native. UCLA Grad. Amateur Chef. Professional Recruiter. I come to Aquent with more than 4 years of recruiting experience serving a varied collection of industries. I work with companies in the financial industry to help them hire top digital creatives and designers nationwide.

My goal is to understand the business needs of my clients and provide effective hiring solutions. I partner with Fortune financial companies to help them achieve their max potential by identifying creative, marketing and digital talent. If you are looking for a job in the creative space or interested in finding creative talent, connect with me.

Her clients have long appreciated Leona’s commitment to maximizing client, contractor and team member experiences to exceed expectations. One of the assets she brings to consulting and strategizing sessions is a diverse background that includes; marketing, publishing, advertising, financial services, technology training, as well as close to 20 years in staffing and human resources consulting. Some of Leona’s credentials include – Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter (ACIR), Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR) and Six Sigma Black Belt.

I have joined Aquent with nearly a decade of recruiting experience under my belt. I enjoy working in a progressive environment and meeting candidates seeking their next great opportunity. I believe that the only constant is change and being a relentless talent scout is key in recruiting!

If you’re looking for a staffing agent who doesn’t stop searching for the right talent until you’re satisfied, then Matt’s your guy. For more than nine years, iconic technology brands have tapped Matt’s talent pool for top-tier project and program managers, campaign managers, advocacy boards, community managers, QA specialists, software testers, technical writers and editors, and those professionals who see every project through to completion. Matt knows the skills and personality that fit with each of his clients, so there are no costly surprises when his talent walk through your door. All of his marketing and creative talent is thoroughly vetted to ensure they’re able to perform up to his - and your -  standards. Matt is extremely committed to making successful talent and client matches, which is evidenced by his success rate. Matt does more than fill your positions; he partners with you to get the industry’s best working on your business initiatives.

Matt’s financial services talent:

• Design refined packaging for brand refreshes and new product rollouts
• Strategize and deploy exceptional social media and digital marketing product and service campaigns
• Manage software projects and programs, including software testing and QA

Expertise

• Sourcing forward-thinking talent who are versed in emergent technologies

Affiliations, Education &Certifications

• BBA, Marketing, Baylor University
• Aquent Elite

A little about me, my background is in Recruiting and Fine Arts. I graduated from The School of Visual Arts with my BFA in Photography. After SVA I interned with Teen Vogue where I was introduced into a world in which my daily schedule consisted of running all over New York City taking pictures of scary alley ways, hidden underpasses and abandoned buildings for Photoshoot options, all while balancing 12 cups of coffee and a light meter and I loved every second of it. In order to pay for the scary student loans starting that fall, I applied to multiple jobs in NYC and was lucky enough to be called by a small boutique creative staffing firm. I had no idea what it meant to be a Recruiter when I signed on but from day one I was hooked. I love being able to connect with talent and work with amazing creatives, looking at portfolios and seeing campaigns I know and love and best of all getting to work with and place the person who made them. Other key things to know about me, I've been a New Yorker since the age of 2 and a Giants fan since Eli's 1st Superbowl. I adore good use of an Andy Warhol reference in a portfolio and spend most of my commuter time between reading the NY Times and Buzzfeed articles. My hidden talents include: playing the violin (ages 6-19), binge watching Netflix marathons (ages 24-current) and knowing all the words to the films; Clueless, Romeo & Juliet and Monty Python and The Holy Grail.

The Financial Services industry in southern California knows that Ro is the agent to call for highly skilled marketing and creative talent. She’s worked with the largest financial corporations since before joining Aquent, and continues to provide them with talent for major project initiatives. Ro’s consultative approach and the high level of care she offers to both her clients and talent ensure excellent professional matches for the development and deployment of everything from mergers and acquisitions integrations to dynamic customer service programs.

In addition to the service Ro provides to her clients, fellow teammates and the talent she places enjoy Ro’s positive outlook, sense of humor, and efficiency at handling her recruiting tasks. Ro is a “big picture” visionary, who upholds the highest Aquent standards and provides valuable career direction to her talent network. This is another reason clients turn to Ro when they need access to a scalable network of marketing and creative talent with Financial Services experience.

Projects Ro’s talent work on include:

• Creating dynamic email campaigns
• Developing mobile apps for on-the-go access of new financial products
• Managing integration, marketing and creative projects from brainstorm to launch

Expertise

• Exceptional client support

Affiliations, Education & Certifications

• B.A., Communications, Portland State University

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After joining AQUENT in 2014, I have found my passion in all things digital. Now, with AQUENT Studios, I have the amazing opportunity to build and lead a team of phenomenal talent to help bring extraordinary ideas to life. Together we are helping to elevate design and technology in the Federal Government. Want to learn more? Hit me up!

A seasoned Recruiter with more than 12yrs of experience recruiting for Fortune 500 companies, State and DoD, within the IT capacity. Throughout her career, Rose has consistently demonstrated professionalism, accountability and the ability to bring quality people and quality firms together.

I have worked in the staffing and technology industry for the past 8+ years using a consultative sales approach to listen to clients and offer sound advice. Because of this approach, I have been able to partner with clients of all sizes and build relationships that drive results with people at all levels. With Aquent, I will use my experience to focus on the top healthcare clients in the world and help guide them to a more effective and efficient marketing and creative approach.