The Agency

Continually keyed in to the comings and goings of the Bigfish office. Empathically attuned to the waxing and waning of the Bigfish team’s astrological calendar. Kiahna helps ensure that the office is running smoothly while making sure our inner zodiac signs are being satisfied. Socially speaking, she’d prefer quiet time alone with cinematic horror, a visit to an art gallery or museum, or perhaps an outdoor setting featuring flora and fauna.

Alyssa received her Bachelor’s degree in Design | Media Arts from UCLA. She originally came to Bigfish as a developer, but has now happily settled down as part of the design team. Her keen eye for detail and solid work ethic translates to flawless execution on behalf of clients, while her openness and collaborative instincts make her a must have team member on any project.

Ryan’s experience crafting exceptionally communicative and thoughtful designs for clients comprises two decades. At Bigfish, he plays a leading role in collaborating with the design team to create concepts, layouts and final proofs for clients. Ryan brings an incredibly fine-tuned instinct for design and marketing to each and every piece of work he presents.

Sebastian is tuned into everything digital, from audacious tech start-ups to trending apps and gadgets and the latest in design philosophy. He collaborates with the rest of the creative team to craft visually stunning work that seamlessly augments and integrates with client marketing strategies.

Jenna’s background as a writer, editor and project coordinator play in to the excellent communication and organizational skills she uses on a day-to-day basis at Bigfish, composing statements of work, maintaining production timelines and ensuring deadlines are met in a timely manner with the utmost degree of quality.

Joe is an expert in aligning world-class creative vision with top-line focused business strategy to deliver results. He rolls with the punches, outthinks and outhustles the whole industry, looks out for the team he’s responsible for, and still loves every minute of it. Joe carries over two decades of executive experience in the advertising and marketing world and is a proud graduate of Arizona State University.

Mike’s strength as a writer and strategist lies in his ability to boil messaging down to easily digestible, yet compelling installments. In more than a decade of creating awareness, and shifting perceptions, Mike has worked with brands in verticals such as healthcare, technology, education, property development and construction, non-profits, and state services amongst others.

A Michigan native, Cameron currently studies finance as a senior at ASU. While he enjoys playing baseball and spending time with friends, he also leads his fraternity, Sigma Chi, as vice president. Cameron joins the Bigfish team as a digital marketing intern, offering support and organization to the digital team. He plans on pursuing a career in finance after graduation.

With his unparalleled inventiveness, Kevin is the creative heart of Bigfish, guiding our campaigns with a skillful hand and expert vision. His experience in directing creative and design encompasses almost two decades, and while he would knock it out of the park in a big city agency—don’t get any ideas, New York, Chicago, or L.A.—he’s not going anywhere.

Marcus brings over 6 years of experience directing online marketing initiatives for automotive companies across the nation. Marcus has helmed paid media planning, digital response, social media marketing and online reputation management for numerous vendors in the industry, including six of the largest auto OEMs, dozens of the top dealer groups, and thousands of retail dealerships across North America.

Jamie is the true puppet master behind the scenes at Bigfish. She keeps the train on the rails when it comes to budgeting, despite a concerted effort from the rest of Bigfish and clients at continuous derailment. Balance sheets, keeping the office stocked and supplied and handling the integration of new business is her daily grind. Also, she cuts the paychecks.

Always a big picture thinker, Dennis is well versed in the high-level phases of project lifecycles and handily executes deliverables while delegating tasks on a day to day basis. With 9+ years of website development under his belt, Dennis brings experience, a keen eye and a competitive passion for problem solving to the table. Dennis has a strong knowledge of HTML/CSS/jQuery, custom WordPress development, Angular4+ web applications, and conversational interfaces such as chatbots.

A native to sunny Phoenix, Megan studied marketing at the University of Arizona. Megan joins Bigfish with experience in media planning and sales, as well as being Analytics, AdWords, Tag Manager and DoubleClick certified. She also has experience buying and planning both traditional and digital media. When she’s not in the office, Megan enjoys spending time with friends and family, enjoying local concerts and the occasional Netflix binge. As a retired swimmer, Megan loves to stay active by running on the canals or attending Pilates classes.

Kathryn’s expertise in account management and brand strategy is rooted in her work for Bigfish overseeing multiple integrated marketing campaigns, hands-on resource management, fueling new business growth and developing tactical branding strategies for clients. A true collaborator, Kathryn brings an infectious positivity and enthusiasm to every project she oversees.

Allie is an experienced program manager with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Skilled in national promotions, event management, employee training and project management, Allie brings leadership and experience to every client interaction and strategy execution.

An Alaskan native, Kellen made his way to the University of Oregon to play baseball and study political science. After graduating, Kellen continued his baseball career by being drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 7^th round. Along with enjoying sports, Kellen supports his wife, a professional artist, by creating and building frames to house her work. Leading Bigfish sales, Kellen brings a sharp mind and exceptional communication skills to the team, driving success and partnerships.

Often found exploring northern Arizona with her trusty dog, Sarah brings a passion for discovery and creativity to the Bigfish team. With several years of digital marketing experience, Sarah couples this knowledge with a creative flare to create unique and dynamic content for clients, working collaboratively with her team members. Sarah’s experience in project management encourages communication, organization, and a spirit of comradery between people, clients, and partners.

Amber bundles a decade of industry experience in development, graphic design and SEO into a sizable punch. She develops and maintains both static websites and WordPress themes along with coding and implementing campaign assets such as landing pages and emails.

Certified in both Google Analytics and Hubspot Inbound Marketing, Alex brings a passion and enthusiasm to internal agency marketing efforts. Highly organized and highly energized, Alex has years of experience managing social media, staying up to date on marketing trends, enhancing business to customer relationships, planning events and managing operations.

Don’t be fooled by her size. Thao is actually Bigfish’s resident bouncer, ensuring that the riff raff stays out and the good vibes stay in. And while her boxing skills are an invaluable asset to the company, she actually prefers helping over hurting, which is why you can find her working as a medical scribe in the emergency department when she’s not here. Thao makes supply runs for the office, A.K.A., No Thao = No Bigfish productivity.

Joleen’s experience spans from research and analysis to digital and web strategy, campaign planning and execution, and data analysis. She also oversees all internal, agency-focused efforts and operations. When she’s not reading the latest best seller about women in the workforce, Joleen is pursuing a variety of courses and certifications to keep her marketing knowledge up to par.

Melissa combines her expert design skills, leadership and boundless creativity to craft campaigns that stand out among the pack. Print, web, video and beyond—this Bigfish veteran’s resume features over twelve years of experience crafting inspiring, purposeful visual solutions for all kinds of brands.