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Adam Taylor Founder, CEO

Jay Sharfstein Executive Creative Director

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Chris Brignola Executive Creative Director

Michele Fulton art director

bryan heller

Bryan Heller Director Of Marketing Operations

Mark Cerame Head of Strategy

Kelsey Guthrie Office Administrator

shawn

Shawn Karras Account Manager

lexi

Lexi Colavito Project & Account Manager

Emily Rappisi Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Michelle Torrese Project & Account Manager

Christen Ronchetti Senior Designer

karen

Karen Rockafellow Designer

deanna

Deanna Rinn Marketing Coordinator

Jessie Lucas Developer

charlie

Charles Valihard Designer

Zak Pucci Senior Developer & Tech Specialist

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Adam Taylor

Adam Taylor Founder, CEO

what i do here

Designing, writing, programming, working with clients, making you look good.

tech specs

B.A. in Studio Art from University of Richmond
Fanatically self-taught and extensively-read on graphic design, computer software, web programming, marketing and advertising

secret skills

Backspins
50/50 Grinds

outside of work

Surfer, Skater, Snowboarder, Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Drummer, Nature Lover, Beach Nut, Family Man.

favorite breakfast

Omelette filled with tomato, green peppers and mushrooms. Anytime, anywhere, the egg rules.

you didn’t know…

Member of MENSA.

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Jay Sharfstein

Jay Sharfstein Executive Creative Director

what i do here

Creative direction, brand strategy, campaign architecture, copywriting, ‘wordsmithing’

tech specs

Advertising Portfolio from the School of Visual Arts
B.S. Advertising from the School of Journalism and Communications – University of Florida (Go Gators!)
Work has been honored at top national and international award shows including Cannes, One Show, One Show Interactive, Communication Arts, Clio’s, Addy’s, Andy’s, Radio Mercury and London International Festivals

secret skills

I rarely (and I mean rarely) ever lose in ping-pong

outside of work

Guitarist, college football fanatic, husband, father, little-league baseball coach

favorite breakfast

Warm everything bagel from Esa, piled high with cream cheese, lox, vidalia onion and sliced tomato. Oh yeah…

you didn’t know…

I play lead guitar in a Smashing Pumpkins tribute band

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Chris Brignola

Chris Brignola Executive Creative Director

what i do here

Creative direction, art direction, design, campaign architecture

tech specs

BFA graphic design/advertising from the School of Visual Arts

23 years in advertising working at some of the top creative shops in the country.

Co-founded and ran a full service advertising agency with offices in NJ and NY for 10+ years.

secret skills

Can spin a basketball on any finger

outside of work

Wrestling Dad, Cheer Dad, hanging with family, working out, ocean and beach fanatic

favorite breakfast

Two eggs, sunny side up, bacon, hash browns and toast

you didn’t know…

played pro beach volleyball

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Michele Fulton

Michele Fulton art director

what i do here

Designer, consultant, informational organizer

tech specs

B.F.A. from The School of Visual Arts
Master typesetter
Print production background
Instructor of Typography and Concept Design at The California Design College

secret skills

Intuition

outside of work

Bootcamp fanatic, yoga guru, hiking with Tobie, cooking healthy meals, family & friends, laughing.

favorite breakfast

Egg white omelette, spinach, tomato, whole wheat toast and ketchup!

you didn’t know…

Class Clown

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Bryan Heller

Bryan Heller Director Of Marketing Operations

what i do here

Developing client relationships, anything/everything related to business analytics, KPI, and improving conversion.

tech specs

B.S. in Recreation, Park & Tourism Management from Penn State University.
10+ years in business strategy, marketing, project management, and product development.
Former Collegiate Wrestler: 2x Big Ten Placer, NCAA Championship Qualifier, & US Open top 12 Finisher.

secret skills

Standing back tucks and walking on my hands.
50/50 Grinds

outside of work

Family time, coaching wrestling, building ATAC (a training app for athletes), cycling, hiking, and hanging at the beach.

favorite breakfast

Breakfast burrito on whole wheat with spinach and taco sauce.

you didn’t know…

I’ve surfed NJ, NY, NC, SoCal, NorCal, Mexico, Bali, Nicaragua, Jamaica, and Portugal.

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Mark Cerame

Mark Cerame Head of Strategy

what i do here

Brand strategy, consumer understanding, business consulting, working with clients, constantly searching for answers.

tech specs

B.A. Communications, Cleveland State University; Relentlessly curious, constantly questioning the status quo, and always searching for a better way.

secret skills

Identifying famous voices on radio commercials.

outside of work

Traveler, foodie, scotch connoisseur, dog lover, baseball fanatic, weightlifter, husband.

favorite breakfast

Soft boiled eggs, french toast, side of sausage links, lots of coffee.

you didn’t know…

Played trumpet in high school and placed first in state concert band championship.

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Kelsey Guthrie

Kelsey Guthrie Office Administrator

what i do here

Office Administrator
(I take the money and make the coffee)

tech specs

BA Journalism from Quinnipiac University

secret skills

Absorbing random facts & dark humor

outside of work

Snuggling with my dog, lounging on the beach, bike rides & dive bars

favorite breakfast

Huevos Rancheros with a caramel iced coffee

you didn’t know…

Ray Liotta held me when I was a baby

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Shawn Karras

Shawn Karras Account Manager

what i do here

Account Manager

tech specs

BS in Business from Ramapo College of NJ with a concentration in Marketing
Licensed Real Estate Agent / Freelance Stager & Designer
Small business owner: Hearth Kitchen

secret skills

I can write my name simultaneously upside down + backwards + left-handed + in script all while left handed (i’m right handed). Secret skill my dad taught me when I was little. Was fun to bust out at parties in my younger years. 😉

outside of work

Tween wrangling and playing with my feisty Feist, “Scout”. Running, hot yoga & skiing lover.

favorite breakfast

Not a big breakfast eater. Coffee, and then maybe avocado toast on special occasions. Straight to the lunch menu for me, please!

you didn’t know…

My mom taught me how to drive stick shift at 15 and I fell in love! Only purchased my first automatic car out of practicality and necessity at the age of 33 after my first baby was born.

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Lexi Colavito

Lexi Colavito Project & Account Manager

What I do here

Project & Account Manager

Tech Specs

BS in marketing from The College Of New Jersey

Secret Skills

Impressive coffee consumption.

Outside of Work

Walking my dog, painting, reading, traveling, and relaxing at the beach.

Favorite Breakfast

Bacon, egg, and cheese with a side of home fries.

You didn’t know

I have a standard poodle named Jake.

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Emily Rappisi

Emily Rappisi Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

What I do here

Social Media and Account Management

Tech Specs

BA in Communications from Stockton University with a minor in Digital Literacy

Secret Skills

A pro at moonwalking

Outside of Work

Traveling, hanging with friends and family, exploring new restaurants and breweries.

Favorite Breakfast

Egg skillet with home fries and Frank’s Red Hot (the best hot sauce)!

You didn’t know

I’ve been to Italy and Greece!

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Michelle Torrese

Michelle Torrese Project & Account Manager

what i do here

Account management

tech specs

BS in marketing from Manhattan College

secret skills

Cooking any and all types of food

outside of work

Working out, Concerts (especially Harry Styles), and planning my wedding!!!

favorite breakfast

Egg bagel with butter and a medium iced coffee with oat milk from Dunkin’

you didn’t know…

I didn’t start talking until I was 6

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Christen Ronchetti

Christen Ronchetti Senior Designer

what i do here

Web design and production, logo design, social media graphics, video editing… all things web and print!

tech specs

B.F.A. in Advertising Design from Syracuse University

secret skills

Former cartoonist. Good at slicing Crumbl cookies. Proficient at “extreme” obstacle courses.

outside of work

Peloton bike bootcamp enthusiast.

favorite breakfast

Duck Donuts ♥

you didn’t know…

Played violin for 12 yrs.

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Karen Rockafellow

Karen Rockafellow Designer

what i do here

Design and drink a lot of coffee.

tech specs

BFA Communication Design from Kutztown University

secret skills

I am double jointed in my thumbs and can wiggle my ears.
I think I’m good at accents… I am not.
I can make a decent elephant noise.

outside of work

Hanging out with my family and driving my husband crazy.
My days mostly revolve around my son and my dog, they are my everything.
Going on walks to feed the neighborhood farm animals.

favorite breakfast

Eggs Benedict

you didn’t know…

I was a red head for almost 10 years and bleach blonde before that.
I am obsessed with The Home Edit.
I have a bird (who doesn’t really like anyone).

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Deanna Rinn

Deanna Rinn Marketing Coordinator

what i do here

social media initiatives, account management, design direction & photography

tech specs

B.S. in Marketing with a minor in Advertising from the University of Tampa

secret skills

pogo sticking, ice skating, skateboarding

outside of work

hanging at the beach, yoga, traveling & promoting environmental protection company, Kombella!

favorite breakfast

Egg and cheese on a croissant … OR pancake’s from the pancake house. (I can never make a decision when it comes to food.) #foodie

you didn’t know…

I was a competitive dancer for 10 years & I’ve been to Australia.

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Jessie Lucas

Jessie Lucas Developer

what i do here

Front-End Web Developer

tech specs

BS in Marketing with a minor in Computer Science from the University of Alabama

secret skills

Master at holding a handstand the longest

outside of work

Going to the beach, hanging out with my dogs, and watching football – ROLL TIDE!

favorite breakfast

Avocado toast & scrambled eggs

you didn’t know…

I was a gymnast for 8 years and I’ve been to Switzerland, Spain, Italy and France.

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Charles Valihard

Charles Valihard Designer

what i do here

Graphic and Motion Design

tech specs

BFA in graphic design from Kean University

secret skills

I will self teach myself new skills if I deem it worth learning.

outside of work

Can be found in the woods simultaneously walking my beagle and taking photos or working on personal projects.

favorite breakfast

I don’t have a favorite breakfast… because I will literally eat anything. I’m not picky. I’m hungry right now.

you didn’t know…

I want to travel the world and take photos of everywhere I visit, eventually making a book out of those photos.

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Zak Pucci

Zak Pucci Senior Developer & Tech Specialist

what i do here

Web Development, Theme Support, Technical Troubleshooting

tech specs

Full Stack Web Developer
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- PHP
- SQL
- Firebase
- WordPress
Rapid Prototyping for web/mobile applications
- Design
- Development (Android/iOS)
- Testing
- Scaling
- Deployment
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Experience with video/audio editing, SEO & social media marketing

secret skills

Audio Production

outside of work

Traveling

favorite breakfast

Eggs Benedict

you didn’t know…

Toured the US, Japan, and Australia as a session drummer.

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