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Search Influence Unleashes a Powerhouse of New Talent With 6 Hires

Search Influence is expanding! Say hello to our “Super Six” — the latest recruits to join our talented team.

Jessica Toben, Account Manager
A Baton Rouge native, Jess joins us with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing from Southeastern Louisiana University. With nearly 13 years in the B2B and B2C e-commerce industry, Jess has collaborated with a diverse range of retail clients, from children’s clothing to luxury jewelry and designer apparel. As an Account Manager at Search Influence, she enjoys blending creativity and analytics to create compelling marketing strategies that boost engagement and conversions.

When she’s not working, Jess enjoys spending quality time with her three daughters, practicing yoga, traveling, and keeping up with the latest Taylor Swift theories about when the next album will drop.

Frances Howell, Marketing Associate
Frances hails from Stoke-on-Trent in the UK, a city famous for Wedgwood pottery and the birthplace of Robbie Williams. She brings four years of experience in marketing and communications, primarily in B2B tech public relations, along with content marketing and internal communications. Frances holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic and History from the School of Oriental & African Studies in London and an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from Delgado Community College in New Orleans.

Frances moved to New Orleans in 2020, where she worked as a cook at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans before joining our team as a Marketing Associate. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and exploring the city’s best mocktails.

Eliza Quaglino, Technical Digital Associate
Eliza, a native of the New Orleans area, holds a BA in Humanities and Social Thought from the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University and is currently pursuing her MA in English with a focus on Writing and Linguistics. Specializing in digital marketing tech at Search Influence, she enjoys data reporting and crafting visually appealing Looker Studio reports, as well as exploring various marketing techniques.

Outside of work, Eliza is a dedicated cat mom to her four beloved cats: Verona, Rorschach, Aja, and London. She is also a passionate enthusiast of coffee and brew science, spending countless hours perfecting new syrup recipes and crafting artisanal cold brew — all meticulously documented in a detailed spreadsheet.

Kele Johnson, Digital Ads Coordinator
Having grown up in New Orleans, Kele pursued her academic journey at Loyola University New Orleans, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. As a Digital Ads Coordinator at Search Influence, Kele brings her expertise in crafting compelling ad campaigns and driving results for clients.

When she’s not at work, Kele enjoys maintaining an active, creative lifestyle by teaching and participating in Pure Barre and dance classes. A true movie enthusiast, she’s always on the lookout for the next great film to enjoy, making the most of her downtime with cinematic adventures.

Kali Bertucci, Account Manager
Another fellow New Orleans native, Kali graduated from the University of New Orleans with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She brings over seven years of experience in sales and marketing to the Account Management team, having worked in local broadcast and digital media, as well as the live entertainment and sports industry.

Kali is passionate about music and loves attending concerts of all kinds. After three years in Shreveport, she’s returned home to NOLA and can’t wait to dive back into our city’s delicious culinary scene (of course!)

Gamela Brice, Account Coordinator
Born and raised in Stockton, California, Gamela’s journey took her to the vibrant city of New Orleans, where she graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in Mass Communication. With a passion for digital marketing, Gamela thrives on reaching large audiences and building connections with clients and consumers.

When Gamela isn’t coordinating the execution of strategies and campaigns in her role as Account Coordinator, she’s spending quality time with friends and family. As a dedicated foodie, she enjoys binge-watching her favorite shows and exploring local restaurants.

Welcome, everyone, to Search Influence! We’re looking forward to seeing all that you’ll bring to the table in your new roles.

Interested in joining a digital marketing agency consistently voted as a best place to work in New Orleans? Check out our current job openings today.

August 7, 2024
Search Influence Adds Two New All-Stars to the Team

Search Influence is excited to announce the addition of two new star players to our award-winning team!

Fallon Myers, Account Manager

Originally born in Houma, Louisiana, Fallon spent most of her childhood living in Wiesbaden, Germany. As an army kid, Fallon traveled a lot growing up but eventually made her way back home to finish high school and start college. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing.

With over ten years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Fallon has built a successful career as an Account Manager. When not working, Fallon can often be found at track or football practice with one of her kiddos, balancing her professional achievements with a fulfilling family life.

Chuck Wilkins, SEO Coordinator

Originally from Hilton Head, South Carolina, Chuck attended the University of South Carolina and majored in Mass Communications. After graduating, he moved to the beautiful beaches of Charleston, where he lived for five years before relocating to New Orleans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he pivoted his career focus to SEO and digital marketing and studied at Loyola University New Orleans.

When he’s not creating SEO strategies for clients, Chuck enjoys immersing himself in New Orleans’ rich music scene and spending time with his dogs, Stash and Tela.

We’re so excited to have you, Chuck and Fallon!

Are you driven to help businesses grow using the power of digital marketing? See all our current openings!

August 2, 2023
Search Influence Finds a 4-Leaf Clover with 4 New Team Members!

Search Influence finds a four-leaf clover with four new team members. Let’s meet our newest Influencers!

Becca Michelet Account Manager
Born in Honduras, Becca and her twin were adopted and raised in New Orleans, with their adopted (honorary) triplet, by two awesome parents. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, and a minor in Business. Becca brings a wealth of experience in customer service to her new role. When she’s not working on her client’s campaigns, you can find her snuggling with her dogs, Pepperoni & Roux, spoiling her nephews, cycling on her bike, or catching happy hour with her friends and family.

Tyla Maiden Account Coordinator
Moving to New Orleans in 2019 after graduating from Radford University, Tyla jumped right into her digital marketing career as a Social Media Manager for a local small business obtaining her Digital Marketing certification from Generation USA. Outside of Search Influence, Tyla is an accomplished freelance artist, painting murals and other art projects around the city.

Gi Levet Account Manager
A Louisiana native, Gi graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication from Southeastern Louisiana University and is currently on schedule to graduate with a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication in May 2023. Gi brings to the team an extensive background in social media and small business marketing. When she’s not working with her clients, you can find her spending time with her dog, Beans, traveling with her boyfriend, Josh, or checking out the newest true crime documentary.

Mikayla Hammer Technical Digital Marketing Associate
Originally from North Carolina, Mikayla has lived in Louisiana for the last 5 years with her husband and 3 children. Mikayla brings a diverse range of experience to her new role from service industry manager to graphic t-shirt business owner to being a stay-at-home mom. Outside of work, you can find Mikayla reading, gardening, or interior designing.

Welcome to Search Influence, Becca, Tyla, Gi, and Mikayla!

Interested in joining our team? Check out our open positions!

March 17, 2023
Search Influence Sees Double with 2 New Hires

Search Influence is seeing double with the addition of two new team members! Let’s learn about our newest Influencers.

Katelyn Mulkey, Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Born and raised in Abita Springs, Louisiana, Katelyn didn’t go far for college, graduating from the University of New Orleans with a degree in Marketing. Before taking a brief detour, Katelyn worked as a Search Influence Account Manager for almost 3 years. But she realized that an agency is where she really thrives so now she’s back to make her mark on the Sales and Marketing team. When she’s not at work, you can find her out and about listening to live music all around the city.

Ren Horst, Junior Digital Copy Editor

Originally hailing from Madisonville, Louisiana, the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, Ren moved to Lafayette in 2016 to pursue their studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Ren earned their Bachelor’s degree in English and currently is currently working on their Master’s in Communication. Outside of working part-time on the Content team, Ren spends their time as a teaching & research assistant and growing their creative writing skills.

Welcome to Search Influence, Katelyn and Ren!

Interested in joining our team? Check out our open positions!

March 31, 2022
Search Influence Hits a Grand Slam with 4 New Hires

Search Influence hits it out of the park with FOUR new additions to the team! Let’s hear the new additions to the line-up.

Collin Guedon, Digital Copy Editor

A Greater New Orleans Area native (specifically, Abita Springs), Collin didn’t venture far for college, attending Louisiana State University. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Digital Advertising and Visual Communication, he specializes in copywriting and creative writing. Colin’s favorite part of digital marketing is when creativity meets science and when he sees something he created have real-world results.

When he’s not copywriting or copyediting, you can find Collin on the golf course, grilling with friends, or binge-watching the latest movies and television shows.

Madison Horst, Account Manager

Madison hails from the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain (specifically, Madisonville), and graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She brings several years of sales and relationship-building experience to Search Influence and looks forward to bringing creative approaches to help clients achieve their goals.

When Madison’s not strategizing on client campaigns, you can find her teaching fitness classes, taste testing the newest local brewery and food truck, or listening to true crime podcasts.

Victoria Mayfield, Digital Advertising Coordinator

Growing up down the street from Princeton in New Jersey, Victoria made her way to New Orleans to attend Loyola University New Orleans where she graduated with her bachelor’s degree. Victoria’s digital marketing passion developed while interning at marketing agencies during college. She loves seeing the results of the work after the project comes together.

When not strategizing or analyzing data, you can find Victoria trying out new restaurants, taking a yoga or pilates class, checking out the newest movies, or enjoying the great outdoors.

Lindsey Schultz, Digital Advertising Coordinator.

A transplant from Parkland, Florida, Lindsey moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Formerly a Communications Strategist for a media company, Lindsey has a passion for innovative digital strategy and copywriting.

When not at work, you can find Lindsey dancing, crotcheting, or hanging out with her two adorable rabbits.

Welcome to Search Influence, Collin, Madison, Victoria, and Lindsey!

Interested in joining our team? Check out our open positions!

October 14, 2021
Search Influence’s Newest Influencers Are FOUR Real!

Myah Catanzaro has been hired as an Account Coordinator.

Myah grew up on the Northshore in Mandeville and graduated from Fontainebleau High in 2014. From there she then went on to go to LSU to study marketing. She has worked and done a little bit of everything—waitressing, leasing agent, promotional specialist for MillerCoors, nanny, and guest service coordinator for a local Metairie salon. When she is not at work, you can find her dancing down the streets of New Orleans with her fellow sisters on The Nola Bombshells dance team, or looking for any and all music events happening around the city. Her favorite thing about digital marketing is that it gives anyone anywhere around the globe, that has a dream or passion, a chance to make their mark on the world.

Stephanie Cantrell has been hired as a Sales Executive.

Stephanie was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She moved to New Orleans 15 years ago when she and her family decided they needed a new adventure. Stephanie has over 30 years of customer service, management, and sales experience. When offered the opportunity to join the Search Influence team, she jumped at the chance to experience the ever-changing world of Digital Media. When she is not working, you can find Stephanie offering unsolicited advice to her children, Madison and Liam, or swinging a hammer, remodeling her dream home with her husband Chris.

Jacob Kliebert has been hired as a Junior Quality Assurance Analyst.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Jacob is a recent graduate of Louisiana State University. Before starting at Search Influence, he gained experience working in finance and analytics. He is hoping to continue to develop his analytical skills as well as learn new ones in the digital marketing space. He enjoys working with a team and helping foster a positive impact for others.

Madison Rohr has been hired as an Account Manager.

You can usually find Madison posted up at the cutest, coziest local coffee shop, adventuring in the great outdoors, capturing lots of love from behind the camera or networking with other local creatives. She loves anything outdoors (hiking, kayaking, biking), traveling, trying new things, her golden retriever pups, and recently got engaged! When she’s home, she enjoys experimenting with new food and cocktail recipes. Overall, Madison is fairly laid-back, outgoing, and motivated about things she is passionate about!

March 2, 2020
Search Influence Adds 1 New Employee to their Krewe

Just as New Orleans rolls into Carnival season, Search Influence adds a new member to the Sales & Marketing Royal Court.

Shira Pinsker, Product & Marketing Manager

Whether it’s biking on side streets to find shorter commutes or rewriting copy to convey greater emotion, Shira Pinsker looks for ways to improve. And with 15 years of experience working across the communications spectrum, she understands that a marketer’s job is to revise, learn, and strive for better results. She looks forward to supporting Search Influence’s revenue growth through developing and improving the company’s marketing efforts and product offerings.

Shira has increased social media and email newsletter engagement for nonprofit organizations and national brands, with her work on behalf of French Market Coffee and Zatarins recognized with a Judges’ Award and a Gold award from the New Orleans American Advertising Federation Addys. In her roles as a publicist and marketing manager, she has secured media coverage in outlets including NOLA.com, NPR, USA Today, and The Washington Post.

Welcome to Search Influence, Shira!

Interested in joining our team? Check out our open positions!

February 25, 2020
Seven New Employees Join Search Influence

Anita Shah

Anita Shah has been hired as an Account Manager.

Anita is a Midwest native, growing up in Michigan. She attended the University of Michigan where she received a bachelor’s degree in Economics. Outside of work, Anita loves to travel; specifically, backpacking trips are her favorite. A bucket list item is she wants to make her way through every national park in the US.

Raquel Paiz

Raquel Paiz has been hired as an Account Manager.

Raquel is from Reston, VA but has lived in New Orleans for ten years. Raquel joined the Marine Corps out of high school and then ultimately received her B.A. from Tulane University in Public Relations. Her most recent experience includes working at a full-service agency in NC and doing Public Affairs work for the Marine Corps. Raquel loves food, music, and travel almost as much as working in the communications field. You can usually find her binging Game of Thrones on a continuous loop while eating some sort of Asian food.

Kaitlyn “KJ” Johnson

Kaitlyn “KJ” Johnson has been hired as a Digital Marketing Associate.

Although she is a native of New Orleans, she traveled to Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA for school where she earned a B.A. in Mass Communication and a minor in Publishing. After graduating, she entered the digital media industry and never looked back. Like a true NOLA local, food and music are two of her favorite things. So, you can always spot her at a local festival reveling in her southern roots. KJ also enjoys going to concerts, traveling, and visiting art museums. She is a firm believer that immersing yourself in different forms of art and culture is the key to a well-balanced life…When life is well-balanced, good things will always find you.

David Fransen

David Fransen has been hired as a Senior Web Developer.

David is in his second stint with Search Influence, having joined the company as an IMA in 2012 and moving into Development, where he worked on all varieties of clients and projects for nearly five years, eventually making a move to start building out full websites elsewhere in 2017. After soaking up a lot of knowledge and experience over nearly two years in this role building websites, he realized his best skills and general energy was far better suited to Search Influence, and he was fortunate to be welcomed back home. He is a native of Kenner but has lived in Uptown New Orleans for the last 5+ years. Naturally, David studied English—and nothing even remotely related to Web Development—at Trinity University in San Antonio. He is a hopeless music nerd, having played in bands and DJ’d throughout his roaring 20’s and beyond, and he spent seven strange, exciting years in Brooklyn chasing ill-advised rock n’ roll dreams before moving back to the New Orleans area and deciding to grow up. He is a borderline psychotic NBA fan who takes any opportunity to be smug and pompous about the extended success of his beloved San Antonio Spurs.

Paige Nulty

Paige Nulty has been hired as a Digital Copy Editor.

A GNO native, Paige majored in English at UNO, concentrating in local literature as an excuse to read more Kate Chopin than she already was. Since then, she has worked freelance gigs—contributing to Gambit and New Orleans Magazine—as well as cut her copywriting chops in the B2B world. When not writing, Paige can be found trying too hard to be funny with her improv troupe and growing her comic collection. She’s excited to be a part of the team at Search Influence and keep growing creatively.

Crysten Price

Crysten Price has been hired as a Content Marketing Team Lead.

Crysten is a native Louisianan and loves the outdoors. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and French from Loyola University New Orleans. Prior to her career at Search Influence, Crysten worked in several industries: information technology, nonprofits, and advertising. Outside of work, she can be found participating in pickup volleyball games and traveling.

Katie Whittington

Katie Whittington has been hired as an Account Manager.

Katie has a unique story to where she was born and raised like many residents of Louisiana. She is originally from St. Bernard Parish where she spent most of her childhood until Hurricane Katrina, which caused her to move to Covington. Katie is excited to be back on the Southshore living right outside of the New Orleans Metro Area. She attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she earned a B.A. in Social Work and continued her education at Tulane University where she earned an M.A. in the same discipline. For the last few years, she has been working as a school counselor and softball coach and she is extremely excited to finally follow her passion in marketing. She is joining Search Influence as an Account Manager and she is hungry to help her clients grow. Outside of work you will find her biking through the city, trying out new restaurants and bars, working out at her gym, or creating content for her blog, The Bailey Method.

If you’ve been hoping to expand your business’ digital marketing campaign, look to Search Influence. Our experts, whether tenured or new to our team, can help boost your company’s online presence while tracking leads and analyzing trends. We’re committed to helping you reach your marketing goals. Start a conversation with one of our strategists today.

Interested in joining our team? Check out our open positions!

July 26, 2019
Search Influence Adds Five New Hires to Their Krewe

No matter the time of year, Search Influence is dedicated to expanding our clients’ online presence and growing their businesses. Even though New Orleans just got done with its most hectic time of year, Mardi Gras, we’ve been focused on producing results for our clients. We also understand that we need a comprehensive team of digital marketing experts to create our best work. In the past few months, we’ve expanded our team to include five new Influencers! Meet the new additions to our “Krewe.”

Lauren Griffin

Lauren Griffin has been hired as an Account Manager.

From a small town called Abbeville, Lauren grew up visiting New Orleans regularly. She was always drawn to the city due to its culture, history, and laissez-faire attitude. During her time at Louisiana State University, she discovered her passion for marketing. Lauren feels truly lucky to be doing what she loves in a city she loves.

Demi LeBlanc

Demi LeBlanc has been hired as a Sales Assistant.

You can usually find Demi watching some movie with Barbra Streisand and attempting to be a world-renowned (yet terrible) watercolor artist. She loves finding creative solutions to everyday problems and using her creativity to design and customize whatever is in front of her. She’s always looking for ways to make things better.

Michael Shargois

Michael Shargois has been hired as a Sales Executive.

Michael was born and raised in New Orleans, and he’s never leaving! He is a graduate of Lusher Charter School and Louisiana State University. Outside of business hours, you can find him supporting his favorite sports teams—the Saints, Tigers & Pelicans. Michael also enjoys listening to music and spending time with his girlfriend. Michael is an animal lover but doesn’t have any pets. If anyone needs a dog walker, let him know!

Brandt “RC” Arceneaux

Brandt “RC” Arceneaux has been hired as a Digital Advertising Coordinator.

Brandt grew up in St. Charles Parish, just upriver from New Orleans. After high school, he enlisted in the military and spent the next six years traveling and working around the world, including Germany, Turkey, Iraq, and Florida. He learned German and developed his childhood French while working overseas. He returned to the city after Hurricane Katrina and worked as a police officer while earning his English degree. After working in the U.S. intelligence community for six years, Brandt returned home again to complete his master’s degree and started a consulting and translating business. Brandt lives with his wife and their cat, Professor Shorthair. He spends his time cooking, practicing music, and jogging at Audubon Park.

Marissa Wehrer

Marissa Wehrer has been hired as a Digital Advertising Coordinator.

Marissa graduated from LSU with degrees in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She fell in love with digital marketing after selling jewelry online during college. After college, Marissa lived in Spain, earning her International Master of Business Administration and working for a startup. After returning home, she combined her passion for fashion with digital marketing and started a blog. With her blog ItsRiss.com, she has the opportunity to express her creative side and incorporate her digital marketing skills. Now she gets to live out her passion all day, every day!

Welcome to the team, Lauren, Demi, Michael, RC, and Marissa!

If you’ve been hoping to expand your business’ digital marketing campaign, look to Search Influence. Our experts, whether tenured or new to our team, can help boost your company’s online presence while tracking leads and analyzing trends. We’re committed to helping you reach your marketing goals. Start a conversation with one of our strategists today.
Interested in joining our team? Check out our open positions!

March 14, 2019
Five New Influencers in Six Months: Meet the New Additions to Our Team!

Search Influence is dedicated to producing results that matter for our clients. We believe you shouldn’t have to juggle your time between multiple agencies. That’s why our team includes experts across all facets of digital marketing—from sales and account management to quality assurance and content creation. Over the last six months, our team has expanded with the addition of five new Influencers! Meet the new faces that will help grow your business online and beyond.

Shawn Kelly – Sales Manager

Shawn joins the Search Influence team as a Sales Manager. After a 10-year stint in Mandeville and 5 years in Atlanta, he is happy to be back to his native Metairie. A University of New Orleans alumnus, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Outside of sales, Shawn enjoys spending time with his 3 children, ages ranging from 18 to 9, and supporting them at their various extracurricular activities. If he does have spare time, you will see him playing in recreational leagues, as well as catching up on movies & TV shows that make him laugh.

Colin Crumbley – Junior Quality Assurance/Digital Marketing Associate

Colin Crumbley has been hired as a Digital Marketing Associate. Born & raised in New Orleans, Colin didn’t venture far for college. He graduated from the University of New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree in Planning & Urban Studies. He loves to travel the world and experience new cultures but also loves (almost) everything about his beloved hometown of New Orleans. In his spare time, you can catch him going to concerts, festivals, and trying new restaurants.

Paige Pevlor – Account Manager

Paige Pevlor has been hired as an Account Manager. Paige is a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Business Management. Before Search Influence, Paige worked as an Account Manager at NOLA Media Group. She is a New Orleans native, growing up in Metairie most of her life. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her fiance and spending time with her dog, Georgette.

Katelyn Mulkey – Account Coordinator

Katelyn joins the team as an Account Coordinator. A New Orleans native, she graduated from the University of New Orleans where she received her bachelor’s in Marketing. While there, she took a lot of Sociology classes which she loved. She is a music lover and constantly searching for records for her collection. In addition to music, she is a huge dog fan and has three of her own.

Sarah Spencer – Junior Digital Copyeditor

Sarah has been hired as a Copyeditor. Originally from Roanoke, VA, she moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Anthropology. After earning her multi-syllabic degree, Sarah worked as a Captain at Arnaud’s Restaurant, which gave her more insight into New Orleans’ unique food and beverage culture. She also worked for a small local wedding planning magazine as a digital marketing coordinator, expanding her writing, editing, and communications skills. In addition to enjoying life in New Orleans, Sarah likes to read, spoil her dog, and watch/fall asleep to nature documentaries (so she knows a tiny bit more about dinosaurs than the average six-year-old).

Don’t trust your digital marketing campaign to a machine. Work with a team of experts committed to the results that impact your bottom line. From social media management and local SEO to online advertising and lead tracking, we got you covered. Our growing team of Influencers is ready to help you reach your marketing goals. Get in touch today to request your free marketing analysis.

October 23, 2018