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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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 am focused exclusively on driving digital transformation in the Government sector with experience negotiating, contracting, and managing long term contracts for Fortune 500 companies, federal contractors, and multiple Federal Government agencies. Aquent offers the government a different way of looking at developing and executing strategic communications. Our proprietary processes, and global reach, result in working with the world’s best marketing, communications and design solutions and talent who help our clients increase capacity, reduce spend, and produce more award-winning digital and print products. https://aquentstudios.com/clients/federal/

Throughout Ro's career she's helped Fortune 500 companies find the right Talent to develop innovative technology products & solutions, drive go-to market strategies, and support day to day business during times of growth. She loves connecting with people and learning about their professional skills and accomplishments and helping them achieve their professional goals. Currently, Ro leads a group of top-notch Recruiters that specialize in supporting our clients in the Automotive, Manufacturing, and Energy Industries.

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.