When it comes to recruiting talent in the Washington, DC/Virginia Metro market Alyssa is the agent to go to for digital and technology professionals. She has strong experience in the IT market, a specialization in open source technologies, UX and the mobile space. In addition, she also has experience placing creative and marketing talent. Alyssa has successfully placed talent with clients ranging from small startups to global companies. Alyssa is a frequent at local tech meet ups and knows that networking plays an important part of her role. She has a passion for technology and a love for placing the right talent in the right positions. If you are a digital, interactive or technical professional that lives in the Washington DC area, it would be great to connect!

Benjamin’s experience in both marketing and graphic design lends a personal understanding of the unique characteristics of each discipline. It’s because of this strength that clients turn to him for staffing solutions, especially in today’s fast-paced, technologically driven society. Benjamin’s take on each client’s competitive advantage stems from identifying core challenges or needs at hand, forming a quick plan of action and offering a dynamic, effective, and targeted staffing solutions. With consumers being bombarded with mass communications at every turn, Benjamin knows that the best visual and content messaging for your brand is clear, targeted, and direct. When Benjamin develops your customized staffing and project plans, rest assured he’ll present you with the most relevant and talented marketing and creative candidates.

Benjamin’s marketing and creative talent:

• Manage brand standards across all projects
• Design successful direct mail, promotional, and brand collateral pieces
• Develop superior customer relationship management protocols

Expertise

• Finding the most relevant marketing and creative talent for client projects of every discipline

Affiliations, Education & Certifications

• MBA, Marketing and Management, Montclair St. University, New Jersey
• B.S., Graphic Design and Business, Northeastern University
• AMA, Member
• AIGA, Member

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For more than four years, Chris has provided Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area with creative and marketing talent that surpass expectations and provide solutions to their business challenges. Chris knows that, in today’s competitive climate, creativity is the driver of innovation. It’s something that sets businesses apart from the masses. Chris has this creativity when it comes to providing you with exceptional staffing plans for the digital space. He gets to know you, your business, and your vision. This enables Chris to match you with talent who help you achieve your vision and outperform your competition. Working with Chris, you’ll appreciate his focus on customer satisfaction. He is an invaluable resource that can change the way you do business and help you stand your ground in these accelerated times.

Chris’s marketing and creative talent:

• Produce interactive infographics for news media websites
• Write confidential internal and public-facing external communications
• Develop and launch websites with dynamic content

Expertise

• Addressing client objectives with innovative talent solutions

Education, Affiliations & Accreditations

• BS, Finance, University of Maryland

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Forget the nose plug, Haley likes to jump head first into the digital waters. With an interactive sensibility and a varied background in digital strategy and consulting, Haley is inspired by helping talent find their true capabilities in the space. It's a big ol' web driven world, and everyone deserves a parter to help navigate. She's always looking for A+ professionals in ... Emerging Media, UX, IA, Usability Research, Tech Architecture & Integration, front end development, mobile and more.

For nearly 10 years, Jessica has worked in many capacities at Aquent providing support to our talent pool, our largest clients and the Chicago office. Jessica started a new chapter in her Aquent career as an Agent for the Consulting Division since 2013, helping phenomenal talent find their ideal position. As the account manager for one of Aquent’s top 10 clients, she is managing over 100 projects and 80+ talent on long-term projects. Jessica’s dedication to providing the best possible experience for our talent and clients is why she stands out.

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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I am a true Bostonian, with a love of all things New England. I love to be outside, running, biking, or just taking a stroll in the lovely streets of Boston. I also enjoy singing, dancing and frequently quote any comedies, especially those including SNL characters. As a people person, sales is exciting and always presenting me with exciting challenges. I am so excited to be part of the A500 sales team. If you ever need a Boston reference, I am your gal. Come visit us at the new headquarters!

When it comes to seeking out the top talent in the Washington, D.C Metro area, Lara is the agent for the job. With a strong background in the IT staffing world, Lara knows her technologies when it comes to mobile and web design, and software development. She also has experience working with and successfully placing marketing and management professionals for a number of various clients ranging from small startups to globally known organizations. Lara has a passion for keeping up with the advancements in new technology and making sure that each of her client's unique needs are properly met. She not only strives to make sure it is a right fit for both parties involved, but she truly enjoys finding people work that they love! Lara is always looking to connect with creative, marketing, and digital professionals in the D.C. area. If you are interested in what Aquent can do for you, reach out and let Lara be the Agent to guide you along this exciting journey!

Building strong, trusting relationships with my clients has been a hallmark of my professional background for the past six years. With diversified experience working with clientele ranging from diplomats, foreign royalty to major fortune 500 companies, I bring a deep respect and understanding to the culture and identity of my client’s brand. I am pleased to bring this experience to Aquent and help my clients connect to the highest caliber digital, creative and marketing talent on the market. With a network of over 400,000 marketing and creative services professionals, Aquent is able to quickly find a candidate with the skills you require, who will also fit in well at the office. Our approach of focusing on a select group of accounts enables us to provide superb customer service, making sure you get the exact talent you need, for the exact time you need it. We are a certified MBE and work with 90 of need it. We are a certified MBE and work with 90 of the Fortune 100.