Hot Talent - Lost Angeles - January 2010

Happy 2010!  Can you believe that January is almost over already? 

We are looking forward to an exciting new year partnering with companies like yours and providing solutions to any staffing, recruitment or project challenges you may face in the coming year. 

As always we have a great mix of qualified talent who are ready to take on their next venture.  If you are interested in learning more about any of these Freelance (FL) and Fulltime (FT) candidates or if we can help identify another skillset, please give us a call on 310.312.2062.

Gavin | Sales & Biz Development Executive | FT

Gavin is a seasoned corporate executive with over 12 years management experience in sales, global corporate travel management and C -level management consulting industries. He is a specialist in commercial areas, including global sales & distribution, strategy formation, network development, pricing & revenue management; global strategic sourcing.  Gavin is a dynamic and creative self-starter, driven by leadership and achievement.  He is seeking a fulltime business development role with an agency or corporation where he can continue to grow a client base within the travel, hospitality and/or luxury market.

Janine | Art Director | FL or FT

Janine has over 15 years of design and art direction experience across a variety of industries and companies, including Kaiser Permanente, TiVo, Samsung, Universal, and Belkin.  She has a sophisticated and clean design sensibility and has a solid background in logo/identity design, branding, collateral and web design.  She is anxious to find her next creative challenge and would be a great addition to any design team in the LA area.

Isabel | Account Management | FT

Isabel is a results-producing Account Manager with a record in developing comprehensive strategies aimed at delivering successful brand and direct response results. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded integrated direct response strategies, conceptualized innovative online and offline initiatives and directed and managed the day-to-day creation and execution of marketing and advertising campaign programs. Isabel has worked for such agencies as Kovel / Fuller and Javelin Direct and is currently seeking a role in Account Management/Relationship Building in order to contribute her expertise in digital, print, broadcast, CRM and collateral.

Cal | Compositor / Visual FX | FT

Cal has 3 years experience working in Visual Effects for a number of leading clients as both a Flame and Inferno Artist.  His skills have enabled him to work with a team of compositors on a host of FIlms, Music Videos and TV commercials, including Avatar, 2010, X-Men, Jumper and videos for Usher and 50 Cent.  Having freelanced for Artisan on some big studio projects, the feedback has always been positive about Cal’s work, efficiency and professionalism.  He is seeking fulltime opportunities in LA where he hopes to continue making “movie magic” with another effects company.

Sue | Sr Broadcast Producer | FL or FT

With more than 10 years experience in Production and Marketing, Sue has demonstrated successful management of project timelines, media goals, client relations, budgets, creative workflow and tight scheduling.  Always one to “wear many hats” and “keep all the plates spinning”, Sue has been in charge of everything from budgeting to writing to casting to location selection to post-supervision and media buying/positioning.  Clients have been largely in the DRTV space, promoting a variety of Health, Beauty, Exercise and Kitchen items through both long- and short-form advertising.  Eager to continue her career in Consumer Goods Marketing, she is exploring both temp and fulltime roles.

Ana | Web designer | FT

Ana is a web designer with 3+ years experience within the Entertainment sector.  She is looking for a role where she can be involved from concept to execution of projects and “own” more of the responsibility. She has a great background as a conceptual designer with experience in flash design and some AfterEffects.  Ana is available for fulltime opportunities only in the LA area.

Mike | Flash Manager | FT

Mike is a hands-on Flash Manager who enjoys mentoring, teaching and growing a team.  He is passionate about programming, games and application development as well as creating widgets and web applications.  He is experienced in Flash & Flex, XHTML, XML, XSLT, ASP, PHP, Cold Fusion, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, JSP & MySQL. He is always looking to expand his programming knowledge and is looking for a fulltime opportunity in the LA area where he can do just that.

Chris | Web Designer | FL or FT

Chris has been working in the interactive space since 2006. He worked at an established interactive agency where his projects included flash animation, banner ads and microsites. Past clients have included Sony, Budweiser, Mountain Dew and Kellog’s. He is proficient in CS3, Flash, HTML/CSS and basic ActionScripting. He has a strong design sense, is easy to work with and comes from a strong print background.  In addition he is positive and flexible and a great team player.  Chris is available for freelance and fulltime opportunities in the LA area.

Jane | Strategist/Web Analytics | FL or FT

Jane has over eight years of digital marketing and management consulting experience with strong emphasis in brand strategy, web analytics and customer relationship marketing (CRM). She has worked with various industries including consumer products, automotive, entertainment and gaming. Past clients have included Nestle, Activision, Disney and Mattel.  Jane is articulate, a team player, client focused and interested in both freelance and fulltime opportunities.

Dave | Art Director | FL or FT

Dave has 5+ years experience working on Entertainment Advertising.  Primarily a Print AD, Dave’s expertise includes Branding and Identity, Key Art, One Sheets and Trade Ads for Entertainment clients. He has recently worked on media Banner campaigns and is very interested in interactive campaigns.  Dave is fluent in English and French and is open to both freelance and fulltime opportunities.

Lisa | Experiential Design & Merchandising / Fashion Design | FL or FT

Lisa has worked for top fashion brands handling everything from renderings to execution of in-store visual displays & merchandising to Art Directing photo shoots. A lively talent with an “I can do it” attitude, Lisa is interested in continuing her career to exhibit design and visual research for entertainment. She is also proficient in the Adobe suite.  Lisa is available for fulltime or contract work.

Aaron | Art Direction / Digital Illustration | FL or FT

Aaron is an extremely talented digital illustrator for the Entertainment and Fashion verticals who boasts commissioned work from many top agencies and brands. His skillset extends from Art Direction and campaign concepting/strategy to layout/communication design for publication. He can even work in the Flash timeline for web. Aaron has been freelancing steadily but is now looking for a fulltime opportunity, preferably with an entertainment or music related company.

Nick | Flash Developer | FL or FT

With over 15 years experience in front-end programming and 10 years in Flash Development, Nick is looking for a role where he can continue his work on Flash Games, Websites and Applications in a small, fun team environment.  In his last fulltime role with a leading entertainment agency, Nick was the Director of Interactive where he served in both a conceptual and hands-on role creating websites and games for clients such as Fox, WB and Nickeloden.  Other clients have included Sony, Paramount, Disney, Mattel, Frito-Lay and Virgin.  Skilled in both AS2 and AS3, Nick also works well in Photoshop, often amending his own art on projects.  Nick is open to continued Freelance or Fulltime opportunities.  He is available immediately.

Jenny | Copywriter | FL or FT

Jenny is a talented Copywriter that has recently relocated to the States after being in London for several years.  She has a varied skill-set including branding, web, print and broadcast.  In London, she worked with various agencies and companies creating campaigns for many well-known brands, retail companies and consumer products.  Throughout her career, she has demonstrated her ability to relate to her client’s brand perspective and create a strong message.  Jenny is highly creative and enjoys developing fresh and insightful work.  She is seeking a solid opportunity with a great team environment in the LA area.

Greg | Creative Director - Trailers | FL

An award-winning trailer creative director with 15 years of experience, Greg comes from a strong entertainment background, having directed multiple trailers/spots for the gaming and television industry. He is known for his creative and technical excellence and is involved in all aspects of a project from motion design and branding to 3D animation to directing live action.  Conceptual but hands-on as well, Greg is experienced in AfterEffects and FinalCut.  He is looking for contract opportunities.