Author: Lauren Christy

We are excited to welcome five new employees to the growing Search Influence team!

Gabrielle Allen has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. Born and raised in New Orleans, she graduated from Delgado Community College with an associate’s degree in Web Design. Before joining Search Influence, Gabrielle worked for a cosmetic company as their Social Media Manager.

Samantha Wright has been hired as an Account Associate. She received her bachelor’s degree in marketing from The University of Georgia. Before moving back to her home state of Louisiana, Samantha worked in sales for AT&T and as an Account Manager for a marketing company in Atlanta.

Michelle Neuhoff has been hired as a Graphic Designer. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Michelle attended Loyola University New Orleans where she received bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She previously worked for Ingram Content Group in Nashville as a Production Artist before moving back to New Orleans.

Maggie Bomze has been hired as a Junior Account Assistant. Originally from Ohio, she is currently a student at Tulane University with plans to graduate in December. She is studying marketing and English. While not at Search Influence, Maggie works in the Marketing Department for Tulane Athletics.

Kendall Finn has been hired as a Junior Account Associate. A New Orleans native, Kendall graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. During her time at LSU, Kendall was able to intern for several companies, including Professional Arts Pharmacy, Rent the Runway, and Uptown PR.

We are excited to announce new additions to the Search Influence team!

John Breerwood has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. Born and raised in New Orleans, John attended Louisiana State University where he received his  bachelor’s in English. He received his Master’s in Creative Writing from New Mexico Highland’s University. Before joining the Production team, he was an English composition instructor and college radio DJ.

Elena Jambusarwalla has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. Elena moved to New Orleans shortly after graduating from Louisiana State University, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in English and Mass Communication. Before joining the SI team, Elena worked as the Associate Editor of Baton Rouge Parents Magazine.

Alexandra Stoicof has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. She attended The George Washington University in Washington  D.C. where she received her degree in International Studies and Geography. After graduating, she worked for The World Bank and is now a freelance cartographer alongside her job at Search Influence.

Mary Silva has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. Born and raised in New Orleans, Mary is currently a Marketing major at Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. Mary will graduate next spring and plans on continuing to pursue a career in online marketing. Prior to working for Search Influence, Mary worked at Tulane’s Executive MBA program as a marketing assistant.

Susannah Bunch has been hired as a Junior Account Associate. Native of New Orleans, Susannah attended the University of Alabama where she received her degree in Human Environmental Sciences. Before making her way back to New Orleans, she worked as an Event Planner in Destin, Florida.

Mac DeLaCruz has been hired as a Junior Web Developer. He made his way to New Orleans after leaving his home state of New York. Mac graduated from Hofstra University with a bachelor’s degree in English with minors in African Studies and Computer Science. Before working at SI, he spent six years as a Computer & Printer Support Specialist.

Shane Kretzmann has been hired as a Web Developer. Originally from Minneapolis, MN Shane moved to New Orleans in the early 90’s.  In 1996 he started the city’s first Cyber Cafe; Realm Of Delirium, pioneering the industry in Louisiana.  As a result of Hurricane Katrina he moved to Connecticut where he worked as the Web Service Group Manager for The Walker Group.  Shane has since moved back to New Orleans and recently worked with Force Multiplier Solutions where he was part of a team that wrote software used in city bus stops today to alert riders the ETA of their bus.

Annette Golemi has been hired as a PR & Marketing Associate. She is from Mandeville, LA and attended Louisiana State University, where she received her undergraduate degree in public relations. Following graduation, she moved to Austin, TX and worked at a local public relations agency for one year before returning home to Louisiana.

We are proud to announce we have 7 new employees!

Kasey Clark has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. Originating from Florida, she received her Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and her Master’s from the University of Oregon in Magazine Journalism. Kasey has been a teacher to autistic children, an editor to a magazine & guidebook and a manager at a wine bar.

Jason Grodsky has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. Originally from Champaign, Illinois,he received his Master’s degree in New Media Studies from DePaul University in Chicago. Jason has worked as a reporter for MLB.com and the Houston Astros. Most recently, he was a member of the PR team for the minor league hockey team, the Chicago Wolves.

Joe Romito has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. He is originally from Philadelphia where he attended undergraduate at The University of Penn. After briefly moving to New Orleans, he moved to Chicago where he received his Master’s from UChicago and majored in Humanities with a focus on Graphic Novels and Comic Books. After graduation, he made his way back to the Big Easy.

Sarah Gallagher has been hired as a Junior Account Associate. She is originally from Shreveport, but graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Advertising. Previously, she has managed a florist shop, worked as a marketing assistant for a finance company and interned at a local ad agency.

Marisa Michell has been hired as a Junior Account Associate. A native to New Orleans, Marisa left to go to school at College of Charleston in Charleston, SC where she received a degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. Before making her way to SI, she interned at an advertising agency and destination management company.

Rafiq Mandal has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. He graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing. Rafiq came to New Orleans from Mexico City, Mexico, though he was born in New York…he’s had a long journey.

Welcome to the Search Influence Team!