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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
New Influencers Put a Spring in our Step

Recently, we were lucky enough to welcome a few new faces to the team here at Search Influence. Say hello to our three newest Influencers!

Kiersten Kampschroeder – Junior Internet Marketing Associate

Kiersten has been enjoying the laid-back New Orleans lifestyle for almost two years, having previously worked in IT and social media from home. Originally from Northern Virginia, she went to school in New York for anthropology and has since put her degree to great use observing cafe culture around the city. She’s a serial dabbler and uses her free time to try every hobby known to man (the current obsession is gardening/landscaping).

Mallory Richardson – Account Associate

Originally from Mandeville, La., Mallory graduated from Louisiana State University in May 2014, earning a bachelor’s degree in mass communication with a concentration in public relations. She served as the Publications Editor in Chief on the 2013-2014 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) National Committee during her senior year, leading more than 11,500 pre-professional public relations students nationwide. After graduating, she moved to her birthplace of Chicago to begin her career in social media marketing, serving as an account manager at Blueye. While Mallory loved her time in the Windy City, she knew that Louisiana was too special of a place to leave for long (plus she really hated the Chicago winter). In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing soccer and planning trips to faraway places.

Brennan Schexnaydre – Junior Account Assistant

Brennan is a sophomore at the University of New Orleans working toward a bachelor’s in marketing and a minor in hotel, restaurant, tourism. She is a member of Sigma Kappa Epsilon Beta sorority and worked at Pier One Imports for three years before coming to Search Influence. She is originally from Destrehan, but moved to the Westbank in fifth grade. She cries over television shows and sometimes can’t finish watching a show if there is too much conflict (reality shows on Bravo that overwhelm her). She loves watching random documentaries on Netflix.

We’re always excited to welcome new energy and talent to our growing team. Will you be next to jump on board? Visit our careers page and apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

April 29, 2015
Two Turtle Doves Join Search Influence’s Flock

We are very excited to announce two new members who have joined the ever-growing Search Influence team! What better holiday gift is there?

Sarah Ledgerwood – Internet Marketing Team Lead

Born and raised in a small town in North Idaho right near the British Columbia border, Sarah graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington in Seattle, and she got her J.D. from American University in Washington D.C. A new resident of New Orleans, Sarah just recently moved from Seattle with her husband, three kids, and two basset hounds. Sarah is passionate about food and music, and she’s excited to join the team at Search Influence!

Eric Knoepfler – Junior Internet Marketing Associate

Eric was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from Loyola University in 2013 with a degree in journalism. He recently started a film production company with some friends, and they spend their weekends shooting weddings and original shorts. They’re finishing up a short horror film titled “Burial Mounds” that they hope to submit to a few festivals this coming summer. If there’s one fun fact to know about Eric, it’s that he has an irrational hatred for pickles.

If you would like to join our team and pull our SEO sleigh (delivering good rankings to all), visit our careers page and apply! We look forward to hearing from you.

December 17, 2014
Search Influence Welcomes 4 New Guys & Ghouls To Our Legion of The Undead

Search Influence is growing, growing, growing! Since we moved to the CBD, we have rapidly expanded. For us, though, it’s not all about the numbers. We’re just excited to welcome incredible people to our team. Get to know our newest influencers:

Aubrey Ahmed – Junior Internet Marketing Associate

Born and raised in New Orleans, Aubrey completed her undergrad at Loyola University, where she majored in English and French. While working toward her master’s in education, she spent a year teaching in France before returning to her hometown for a change of pace. She is passionate about books, art, traveling, and writing. She is looking forward to beginning this new chapter at Search Influence!

Drew Rowe – Junior Account Associate

Drew grew up in in a small beach town in Los Angeles, but went to LSU for college. She graduated in May with a major in communications. Even though she loves California, she decided to move to New Orleans because she loves how friendly the people are here. She also loves the food, of course. Fun fact about Drew: all through high school, her ID said Mr. Drew Rowe because they assumed, based on her name, that she was a guy.

Jessica Kersey – Junior Internet Marketing Associate

Like most military kids, Jessi spent her formidable years all over the country. She has lived in two countries, five states, and one island. In 2014, she graduated from Cedarville University with a B.A. in journalism. New to New Orleans, she hopes to discover all the amazing secrets the city holds. Jessi is also a hardcore pop culture and canine enthusiast.

Mathieu Galy – Junior Internet Marketing Associate

Originally from Toulouse, France, Mathieu graduated from the Business School of Paris in 2013 with an M.A in International Marketing and Communication. After graduating, he moved to New Orleans to follow his spouse. Since then, he has been enjoying everything that New Orleans has to offer and he has been giving his time to help Audubon Zoo as a volunteer. Mathieu loves baking French pastries, making his friends happy, and their dietitians a bit less! He is totally fond of his English bulldog, Fluffy.

Welcome Aubrey, Drew, Jessi, and Mathieu, we look forward to all of the great things you will accomplish with Search Influence.

October 29, 2014
April Showers Bring May Influencers!

Search Influence continues to grow! This month, we are happy to welcome seven new faces to our team.

Breanna Gussoni (Part-Time Administrative & Accounting Assistant):

Breanna was born and raised in New Orleans. She is currently attending Herzing University where she is pursuing a B.S. in Accounting. This is Breanna’s first job in business and marketing. She looks forward to learning all she can from working with Search Influence.

Chris Henson (Junior Internet Marketing Associate):

Originally from Covington, LA, Chris moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, where he majored in History and Film. After graduating, he went on to receive his Master’s Degree in History from Southeastern Louisiana. Chris is very involved in the ever-growing New Orleans film industry as a reporter, critic, promoter, and producer. He is fascinated by the never-ending possibilities of social media.

Jessica DeBold (Junior Internet Marketing Associate):

Jessica was born in New York City and raised in Greenwich, CT. She graduated from Loyola University in early May with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy Pre-Law and Mass Communications with a focus in Journalism. Before joining the Search Influence team, Jess was the Editorial intern for Uptown Messenger and the Editorial Editor for Loyola’s weekly newspaper. She is a fourth-degree black belt in Isshin-ryū karate, she plays the cello, and she spent her most recent summer in Cairo, Egypt working on an international women’s rights project with German University and UN Women.

Marina Brazhnikova (Operations Associate):

Marina is originally from Russia, although she has lived in the US for the past 12 years. After 7 years of managing operations at a successful art gallery, she decided to go back to graduate school, which brought her to New Orleans, the city she now considers home. Marina recently graduated from Tulane University with an MBA. At Search Influence, she concentrates on special projects with a focus on process improvement and optimization.

Patrick Kolstad (Junior Internet Marketing Associate):

Patrick is originally from the northern suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He has lived in New Orleans for four years and recently graduated from Loyola University with a B.A. in English Literature. Patrick is excited to navigate the post-collegiate world while continuing to explore the city of New Orleans.

Sabrina Mohsenin (Junior Internet Marketing Associate):

Originally from Nashville, TN, Sabrina moved down to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, where she graduated this May with a double major in Communications and Psychology. Before Search Influence, she worked as a Junior Content Creator at a local PR and Marketing Agency, Hero|Farm, and as a PR Intern for The Office of James Carville.

Siobhan Lidon (Junior Internet Marketing Associate):

Born and raised in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Siobhan is now working towards her Management and Spanish degrees at Tulane University. Prior to Search Influence, Siobhan was a marketing intern at Be Well Nutrition, Inc., in New Orleans. After having fallen head over heels for the music, culture, and food the city has to offer, Siobhan plans to stay in New Orleans after college.

Welcome to SI, Breanna, Siobhan, Jessica, Patrick, Sabrina, Chris, and Marina. We’re excited to see all the great things you will accomplish!

May 27, 2014
New Influencer Faces: March 2014

Here at Search Influence, we keep on growing! We’re happy to welcome seven new employees to our team.

Brooke Folse (Account Associate): Brooke was born and raised in Lafayette, LA. She graduated from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Marketing. Prior to joining Search Influence, she worked in the Oil & Gas Industry doing marketing and performing research in Colorado, Ohio and Pennsylvania. She is excited to explore all of the activities and culture that New Orleans has to offer.

Lauren Arceneaux (Account Associate): Originally from Rayne, LA, Lauren made her move to New Orleans in 2012 after graduating from The University of Southern Mississippi with a B.A. in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Studies. Before Search Influence, she worked as a Territory Sales Manager for a local publishing company.

Andrea Hernandez (Account Associate): Andrea was born and raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and moved to New Orleans 10 months ago. She attended Northeastern University in Boston where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration with concentration in Marketing, and a minor in Communications. Andrea’s passion is digital marketing and she is excited to join the Search Influence team.

Gussie Matthews (Account Associate): Originally from St. Louis, MO, Gussie graduated from College of Charleston with a degree in media communication. Prior to Search Influence, Gussie worked in online marketing for an eCommerce website. As a first-time resident of New Orleans, she’s looking forward to warm weather, Saints football, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals from afar.

Lindsey Nunez (Junior Account Associate): A New Orleans native, Lindsay received her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Prior to joining Search Influence, she taught English to business professionals in Prague, Czech Republic.

Bridget Juelich (Junior Account Associate): Bridget is originally from St. Louis, MO, and attended Loyola University where she earned a bachelors degree in Mass Communication and a minor in Marketing. Previously she worked as the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator for the Elms Mansion. Bridget also worked for other local businesses such as Tales of the Cocktail and the Donnelley Center for Nonprofit Communications.

Rachael Borek (Junior Internet Marketing Associate): Originally from Baton Rouge, Rachael attends the University of New Orleans and studies Sociology. Before joining Search Influence, she worked as a PC-Technician for St. Joseph’s Academy’s one-to-one laptop program in Baton Rouge. She still spends time doing IT related volunteer work locally.

Welcome to Search Influence, Brooke, Lauren, Andrea, Gussie, Lindsey, Bridget, and Rachael!

March 26, 2014
New Influencer Faces: February 2014

We’re still growing over here at Search Influence! We’d like to introduce our five newest employees to join the team!

Sydney Lippman has been hired as a Junior Account Assistant. Originally from Atlanta, Sidney moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University where she is pursuing a degree in communications and a minor in business. Prior to joining Search Influence, Sydney has worked as an marketing intern for DEL Development Corp.

Jakia Norah has been hired as a Junior Web Developer. She is a New Orleans native and recently graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Technology at Delgado Community College with a concentration in Web Design. Prior to working at Search Influence, Jakia was a sales representative at T-Mobile in Metairie.

Alessandra Madrid has been hired as an Account Associate. Born and raised in Guatemala City, Guatemala, she moved to New Orleans nine months ago. Alessandra has also lived in San Antonio, TX and Barcelona, Spain. She attended Trinity University where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration with concentrations in International Business, Marketing, and Communication Management. Before joining Search Influence, Alessandra worked at Colgate-Palmolive and Burson-Marsteller, where she developed a passion for the world of marketing and communications.

Nakia Thomas has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. Born and raised in Louisiana, Nakia received her bachelor’s degree from LSU in Communication, She started her career in sales and marketing then slowly spread her wings into the writing world. Nakia is excited about making the shift from a freelance content writer, ghostwriter, and editor to a Search Influence team member.

Alexander Talbot has been hired as an Internet Marketing Associate. Born and raised in the New Orleans metropolitan area, Alex graduated from Loyola University in May of 2013 with a double major in Marketing and Economics. Alex previously worked as a marketing representative for Samsung and has played music in several different bands locally for the past 8 years. Alex is excited to further his professional experience in order to reach a deeper understanding of the world and how to aid in its betterment.

Welcome to Search Influence, Sydney, Jakia, Alessandra, Nakia, & Alexander!

February 24, 2014
Influencer Profile-Erica Rench

As Search Influence continues to grow, so do the departments! Erica Rench joined the Search Influence team in December to fill the newly created Operations Associate position, working under Operations Director Jeremy Brown. Erica comes to Search Influence after living and working in New Orleans for several years as an undergraduate student at Tulane, and as an Associate Director for Tulane’s Undergraduate Office of Admission. While working for Tulane, Erica also received her MBA.

As part of the Operations Department, Erica works to analyze and implement processes that support the Influencers in producing high quality work. Erica told me she loves getting to know everyone at Search Influence and seeing what she learned at Tulane being “put into action.” She is excited to see the company continue to grow at a rapid pace and loves how the variety of departments at Search Influence allow employees to discover what they’re really passionate about.

In her free time, Erica makes custom wedding headpieces for Wedding Belles bridal boutique on Magazine Street. She first became interested in wedding headpieces when planning her own wedding and realizing that there wasn’t a place in New Orleans where brides could hand pick headpieces, rather than ordering online. Erica also enjoys running, cooking, and exploring the local restaurant scene.

January 9, 2014
New Influencer Faces: January 2014

We are excited to welcome 12 new employees to the growing Search Influence team!

Account Management Team

Amanda Ball has been hired as an Accounts Coordinator. Born and raised in New Orleans, Amanda graduated from Delgado Community College with an associate’s degree in applied science with a concentration in Computer Applications. Prior to Search Influence, she worked for Ochsner Health Systems and recently did an internship at Delgado as an administrative office and technology marketing intern.

Chris Dopper has been hired as an Account Associate. She is originally from The Netherlands and moved from Amsterdam to New Orleans six months ago. Before joining Search Influence, Chris has worked for five years in Amsterdam and Brussels for Sanoma Media, one of the biggest publishers in Western Europe. Here she worked as an Online Marketer and Lifestyle Editor for brands like Cosmopolitan and Marie-Claire. Chris graduated from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen with a Master Degree in Communication and Information Science.

Cory Badeaux has been hired as a Junior Account Associate. Though born and raised in New Orleans, Cory has also lived in Connecticut, New York, and California. She attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. Before joining Search Influence, Cory worked in events and promotional marketing in Malibu as well as in New Orleans.

Kimberly Dominguez has joined Search Influence as an Account Associate. She graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in Mass Communication and a minor in marketing. A New Orleans native, Kimberly has a social media background working for local businesses such as ACCENT on Arrangements, a DMC Company, FestiGals, Gulf Coast Bank and Trust, and The Son of a Saint Foundation.

Lily Chen has been hired as an Account Associate. A New Orleans native, Lily received her bachelor’s from Vanderbilt University and recently her masters in marketing from New York University. Before returning to her home town, Lily has worked for various other companies executing both offline and online marketing campaigns.

Mallory Logan has been hired as an Account Associate. Mallory is excited to specialize in the fast growing industry of online marketing. Formerly, she worked on nation-wide political campaigns as a political account coordinator and the Louisiana International Film Festival as Social Media Manager. She enjoys being part of the unique culture in her hometown of New Orleans and cheering on her alma mater, the LSU Tigers.

Maureen Morphy has been hired as a Junior Account Associate. She was born and raised in New Orleans, and graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in General Studies. Prior to joining Search Influence, she worked as a Public Relations Intern for BCBG Maxazria Corporate in their New York showroom, and as a Sales Associate for Saks Fifth Avenue.

Presley Brouillette has been hired as a Junior Account Associate. Originally from Baton Rouge, Presley graduated from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication with a concentration in public relations. Prior to graduating and working for Search Influence, Presley interned at SophistOccasions and Pelican House, both located in Baton Rouge, where she learned valuable marketing experience.

Online Advertising Team

Anne Rucker has been hired as an Online Advertising Associate. Originally from Texas, she received her bachelor’s degree in communications from Texas Tech University. Before moving to New Orleans from Austin, Anne worked as a project manager in the political sector.

Operations Team

Erica Salm Rench has been hired as an Operations Associate. Originally from the Greater Chicago Area, Erica came to New Orleans in 2004 to start her undergraduate years at Tulane University, where she earned both her Bachelor’s degree and her MBA. Before joining Search Influence, Erica worked as an Associate Director in Tulane’s Office of Undergraduate Admission.

January 7, 2014