TALENT & RESOURCES

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Abigail Emmons

I'm an Advertising student at Iowa State University seeking a job in the field upon my December '12 graduation. I have skills in print/digital ad design, brand research and strategy development. I'm creatively driven and need a challenging environment to thrive in. I'd love to hear from professionals in the Des Moines/Ames area. Please contact my cell at 515-865-9922 or email, [email protected].

Derek Pine

Interactive specialist with experience in web applications, web design, css and html programming, social media, branding, and print design. Particularly interested in front-end web design and development. And have a special interest in using social media as a means for advertising and marketing.

Grant Wheeler

Senior Marketing/Advertising Major at the University of Northern Iowa Sport Marketing Intern at the University of Northern Iowa Important classes include: Marketing Research, Ad and Promo, and Digital Advertising Future classes: Graphic Design, Interactive Graphic Communications Estimated Graduation date May 2012

Hank Doster

Des Moines native now living in Minneapolis.

Happy Medium

Advertising your business is as important as having the product to sell! Our open, honest communication style and smart negotiation tactics make clients happy that we’re on their side. We can save you from trying mediums that are ineffective and help you make the most out of every dollar giving you the return on your investment that you deserve.

Jeff Kwiatek

My face is boring. My ideas are not. Let's make something arresting.

Jordan McNamara

Senior at the University of Northern Iowa studying advertising and entrepreneurship.

Kayla Hunefeld

Witty, versatile, passionate writer and marketer currently working as an eCommerce Marketing Specialist at Meredith Corporation.

Leslie Umbaugh

I graduated from Iowa State University in August with a degree in Advertising. I currently work at Olde Main Brewing Company but want to begin my career. I love music and photography. I am rarely caught without my ipod and at least a point and shoot camera.

LiveHive

Online Marketing Solutions for Local Businesses

Mark Sorensen

An integrated agency bringing big ideas to life through advertising, PR, digital and design.

Matthew Wilson

Matthew Wilson is a creative director with 15 years experience working in advertising, interactive design, and experience design. Matthew has run startup creative groups in Silicon Alley during the heights of the dot com boom, created media for large digital signage networks, served as a creative consultant for feature films, taught as a Professor of Design, curated exhibits of art, and briefly worked in corporate sales for the best wine merchant in the world.

Myron Batsa

Well, I am an account guy. I like to talk, I like to listen, and what I love doing, connecting people with other people that can do what the other person needs done. Yep, that simple. I have worked on a few campaigns between project management and relationship building. So if you have an opening consider me. I'm also a FANTASTIC cook.

Nick Lucs

Iowa State University student-athlete: Majoring in Marketing, minoring in advertising. High jumper for Iowa State Track and Field. Currently employed at the Iowa State Daily, in the creative department. Interested in drumming, art, ads, style and helping the community.

Q

Graphic Designer. Gearhead. Creator of Crazy Ideas.

Rebecca VanDeCasteele

I am a recent college graduate living in Des Moines, Iowa. I'm passionate about finding innovative solutions to communication challenges: I like to design awesome things for print and web; I also know a thing or two about strategic marketing. Simply stated, I like advertising and design. I enjoy learning new skills and staying on top of industry trends.

Saturday Mfg.

a factory where shiny creative marketing ideas are assembled daily.

Tom Sacco

Freelance copywriter/producer with 30 years (and extra pounds!) under my belt. Here’s what people I’ve worked with and worked for say: “Tom is a typical Iowan - Easy to deal with and a straight shooter. I count on Tom to turn out great direct response copy on tight turnarounds. He does a great job interviewing the client, whether its me, one of our staff, or directly interfacing with a Legendary Marketing client. More importantly he does a great job in taking that interview and putting it into creative results generating language in his sales letters, emails and website copy. Top qualities: Great Results, On Time, Creative.” — Kevin Strom, Legendary Marketing Donald MacKay Wed, May 26, 2010 To: Tom Sacco Tom - I wanted to thank you fore your work on my emails during the time I was with Legendary. You are a true professional. Thank you for your time and talent - much appreciated. Donald J. MacKay CA President - Muskoka Highlands Golf Links, Bracebridge, Ontario Hey Tom! You’re amazing! Thanks for the copy for Lakewoods – very impressive writing that makes me want to go up there and stay! Thanks for getting it to me so fast! Lisa Krueger, Legendary Marketing “Tom has been a client of ours for many years and I've always enjoyed working with him. He's a very creative, very committed person, who's always been organized and in control of whatever project we've worked on together.” — Steve Mathews/Radio Garage Productions August 28, 2007 Hello Tom, This was to be a five-letter series. The first B&B letter we sent out has given us 100 hits on the site and we only sent out 350 letters so far! Amazing! — Susan Winter, Legendary Marketing Professionally: Great writer, very creative, can quickly grasp complex ideas and turn them into usable, effective messaging. Personal: Very passionate about what he believes, very informed, not afraid to speak his mind, maybe needs to be more flexible, very loyal and committed when he believes in something strongly; has a great, dry sense of humor, but also self-depreciating to a degree, which is always refreshing. — Tyler Carlson, The Principal Financial Group “I have worked with Tom Sacco and continue to do so on occasion. We have always worked extremely well together, and I miss not being able to do so on a daily basis. “He's an excellent writer, and I always knew if I worked with him, we'd get the job done well, it would be done quickly and we would have a lot of laughs along the way. “We were creative people working in a bland, boring, stagnant, poorly-managed corporate situation. His laughter, experience and intelligent conversation improved my work environment greatly.” Lori Gould, Lori Gould Design “Tom is a good writer - he has the skill and determination it takes to succeed - and is always willing to take on new projects, no matter how big or small, exciting or boring. (The freelance writing projects I usually provide to him are the latter, I'm afraid!) He has considerable technical and conversational writing skills and completes assignments on time and within the parameters given. I look forward to his insights on the subjects at hand and appreciate his vast writing experience. “Tom is very professional in manner, respectful, courteous and punctual. I can always rely on him in a pinch. Tom also has considerable contacts in the publishing/writing/advertising industry and is a good resource for networking and professional opportunities. I appreciate his willingness to be more than just a business associate, but also an interesting individual. His unique personality sets him apart from the freelance crowd. Many other professionals in this industry are not as caring to their clients as Tom is.” Sarah Ruba, Editor, Benefit Edge, The Principal Financial Group “Thanks for giving me the opportunity to give feedback on my experiences with Tom. By the way, I love working with Tom and I overlook his gruff demeanor because he's damn good at what he does. He's never let me down.” — Lori Young, The Principal Financial Group, Retirement Investor Services.