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Rebekah Wortman Rebekah Wortman has delivered effective integrated business-to-business communications, search engine optimization and internet marketing strategies to clients in multiple industries for more than five years.
After launching her career in corporate communications, Wortman directed her natural skillset of incisive thinking, intelligent research and strong writing to public affairs and advocacy. She worked closely with state lobbyists and legislators on key issues, including statewide tort reform, sustainable development and economic growth for the City of Atlanta. Her growing interest in emerging media and communications channels, led Wortman to cultivate an in-depth understanding of the inherent power of combining traditional communications best practices with emerging media channels.
Learning the art of search engine optimization before it became a fad, Wortman has spent years analyzing the logic and methodology behind the major search engines, their ranking methods and their ancillary services, including Analytics, Pay-Per-Click Advertising and more. Wortman currently provides Internet marketing consulting, search engine strategy and Web development services to numerous clients nationwide. In addition, she develops compelling content for media publication and marketing materials.
Wortman holds a BA in Political Science and Mass Communications from the University of Georgia. She currently resides in Loganville with her husband and two children. She provides pro bono support communications and marketing support for Christian City Church Atlanta, Covenant Christian Academy and Open Road Missions.
Rebekah Wortman has delivered effective integrated business-to-business communications, search engine optimization and internet marketing strategies to clients in multiple industries for nearly 10 years. After launching her career in corporate communications, Wortman directed her natural skillset of incisive thinking, intelligent research and strong writing to public affairs and advocacy. She worked closely with state lobbyists and legislators on key issues, including statewide tort reform, sustainable development and economic growth for the City of Atlanta. Her growing interest in emerging media and communications channels, led Wortman to cultivate an in-depth understanding of the inherent power of combining traditional communications best practices with emerging media channels. Learning the art of search engine optimization before it became a fad, Wortman has spent years analyzing the logic and methodology behind the major search engines, their ranking methods and their ancillary services, including Analytics, Pay-Per-Click Advertising and more. Wortman currently provides Internet marketing consulting, search engine strategy and Web development services to numerous clients nationwide. In addition, she develops compelling content for media publication and marketing materials. Wortman holds a BA in Political Science and Mass Communications from the University of Georgia. She currently resides in Loganville with her husband and two children. She provides pro bono support communications and marketing support for Christian City Church Atlanta, Covenant Christian Academy and Open Road Mission.
Josh Wellman Josh Wellman was born in Denver, CO and, unfortunately, moved away in his teenage years. Excited about starting a career in graphic design and marketing, Josh landed an internship with Turner Studios during university. He began his professional career with GA Beck Artistic Services, LLC, specializing in large and small format point of purchase advertising solutions for clients including KFC, Taco Bell, McDonalds, Burger King, and Aarons Rents. He continued his pursuit of exposure to the marketing field as the Marketing Operations Coordinator with Canvas Systems, LLC. There, he worked with business partners including IBM, Cisco Systems, and Mircosoft. After four years with Canvas, Mr. Wellman chose to move from the corporate path and took a position as Director of Marketing & Design with the C3 Church, Atlanta. C3 gave him an opportunity to gain insight into the NGO field, managing a team of volunteers and interns. Through his experience, Josh eventually stepped out as an entrepreneur, offering strategic marketing solutions & implementation to a global client base. This decision allows him to offer a flexible schedule to both his clients and a variety of non-profit organizations dedicated to bringing help and education to communities in need around the world. When he takes a break from the computer his favorite activities include wilderness excursions with his lovely wife and dog. Josh's favorite place to be is where no one can find him, deep in the mountains with a camp stove, backpack and family.
Gene Hammett Gene has been working in digital strategy since 1999. He has worked in all areas of website marketing and strategy including eCommerce, application development, search, and social. Developing the “right” strategy for each client is a unique experience that is grounded in the same basic patterns of user experience (UX). Gene understands that your digital project must truly connect to the audience or it is a waste of money. Gene's talent is in understanding the marketing side as well as the business side of the project. Every project should have a clear mission and value to the organization. After completing his engineering degree from Georgia Tech, Gene spent six years in international and BIG 4 consulting to build the basics on strategy development. During the dot com craze, he worked in sales for an eCommerce company that extended traditional ERP systems to the web. The next nine years Gene put his experience to the test by building an eCommerce business from zero to $4M in sales using web technologies, search and social to drive new business. Recently, Gene has worked with companies that are looking to re-define how prospects, clients, and employees interact in the marketplace through collaboration, web marketing and social media. Gene Hammett holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). He currently resides in Atlanta with his wife, Amanda and their son. Gene is also a certified executive coach that guides individuals and companies through challenging times. For fun, Gene is training for two black belts in martial arts. He is currently a purple belt in Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and a brown belt in Muay Thai Kick Boxing.
Jirah DuPaul Growing up in a family of 8, it comes as no surprise that Jirah has developed “out of the box” management skills. Intrigued by anything that needs to be fixed, Jirah’s talents include organization, financial planning, problem solving, research & development, mediation, business marketing & analysis. Starting early-on in both the medical & legal fields, Jirah used her skills to successfully manage complicated high-profile cases, and navigate through complex medical agencies. Next, she stepped into a position providing invaluable development and support to a non-profit organization offering education, discipleship, and ministry to children & families worldwide. Jirah enjoys working with Mage Communications, providing dedication and focus to each of our clients through thorough planning and communication. When resting her mind from the minute details of financial analysis, Jirah enjoys keeping up with her favorite people, her husband and three sons. Moments spent outdoors as a family are some of her favorites, and she is always making a memory.
Craig McFadden Craig has over 20 years of IT experience and is heavily involved with non-profit organisations. Craig has worked for many high profile companies such as IBM, Microsoft, the NHS(UK Government) and Mercedes Benz to name a few. Craig has also worked with real estate investment companies for online marketing strategies and promotion. Craig now focuses on web applications and database development, though has a strong portfolio in successful online marketing. In his precious spare time Craig is also an avid scuba diver and is known to be found at 40 meters deep on many of the worlds reefs, working with marine conservation programs and trying not to drown.
Web Development, Programming
Erin was born, raised, and attended university in and around Minnesota, USA. Years ago, Erin relocated to Antigua, Guatemala to help with a number of local NGO's. He has extensive experience in web design, database systems and more recently has expanded his skill set to include flash and Ajax technologies. A Graduate of Minnesota University, Erin brings a critical eye to design and usability for web interfaces and site design. In short, his specialty & critical role is making everything web related both function and look really pretty. Beyond these technical skills, Erin finds himself quietly observing the loud boisterous rantings of his fellow workmates, until a final breath is taken, his opinion is requested, and he gently offers a solution that undoubtably suites the needs of the client, the best interests of the project, and makes sense to the team. His outlet, what keeps him so calm, is skateboarding. No one said it's easy on the unkept cobblestone streets of Antigua, but if one is determined enough, it is possible.
Video Production, Editing
Flash Development
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