The Agency

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, where she uses her coding background to specialize in digital and web design. She is also passionate about creating strong visual identities for brands. When she’s not in front of the computer screen, she loves photography, hiking, and traveling.

Hailing from the windy city of Chicago, Illinois, John studied communication at the University of Illinois and shortly after got his Web Development certification from DevMountain. While web development and coding is his professional specialty, it’s not the only thing John brings to the Bigfish team. An avid musician, John spends his free time singing in his band, A.P.S and is a self-proclaimed James Bond expert. (Really, you can ask him anything!)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bigfish veteran and passionate team player, Kristen brings four years of account management experience to the table. With a meticulous eye for detail, Kristen excels at strategically leading client services and has managed a diverse array of campaigns including digital marketing, branding, SEO, and website design and development. Her ability to build client relationships while simultaneously managing projects, adding to the new business pipeline, and mentoring junior team members, has made Kristen a powerhouse member of the Bigfish family.

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.

Although born in the United Kingdom, Sean moved to Arizona when he was ten-years-old and eventually attended Arizona State University to study English, history, and creative writing. Previously an instructional designer, Sean’s sharp, creative eye and love of fiction has produced three feature-length scripts as well as many happy Bigfish clients. While reading and writing may be his first loves, Sean enjoys going to the movies and watching sports on the weekend.

Born and raised in sunny Arizona, Candace Choi is an ASU alumni and Visual Communication graduate. With a specialty in visual design, more specifically digital and web design, she creates an intentional, clear, and seamless user experience for clients through expertise and collaboration. A virtual jack of all trades, Candace brings a product design focus into web projects, elevating the digital experience and focusing on attention to detail through motion design. Indulging in her creative side, she loves reading, photography, and hiking in her free time, and is constantly keeping up to date on the latest design, UX, and UI trends and tools.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joleen locks down the big picture, then sweats the details, including the creative parts. A great listener, tactician, enforcer, and cheerleader, she makes sure that whatever happens, happens for a reason. As Director of Marketing & Operations, Joleen plays a key role working with our clients at the beginning of an engagement to confirm goals and strategies and then oversees execution of that effort across the various agency teams.