MELISSA HINDLE: Account Manager

Melissa is responsible for the relationship between our agency and all our clients. All correspondence should be directed to her for new and ongoing client business. She will generally look after client needs through direct contact, liaison, and the marshalling of agency resources.

She began with NuWav Marketing by managing office production and has since moved on to handling prospective and active client accounts.  Always willing to listen to clients’ needs, Melissa is able to translate their ideas into reality.  She is well versed in email marketing, online advertising, conceptual website development as well as traditional advertising. 

Melissa holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Rutgers University, graduating with high honors and a M.A. in Teaching from Monmouth University.  She is a certified teacher for grades K-5 and 5-8 Social Studies and Science. 

Accomplishments

Some rewarding projects that Melissa has been involved with include a Demand Analysis for Paparone Home Builders and marketing and implementing the Young Consumer program with ShopRite for local schools.  She has also implemented successful email and online marketing programs for Andantex, Liberty Savings Federal Credit Union and Manasquan Savings Bank.

 

AMANDA KEREKES: Accounts Coordinator

Amanda Kerekes manages client projects from inception to completion, ensuring efficient communications, detail-oriented ad trafficking, and seamless production. A creative thinker, she also assists the creative team with project research, brainstorming, and coordination. Kerekes holds a degree in Business Administration from Monmouth University, with a concentration in Marketing and Management.

Accomplishments

Effective production is the cornerstone of any successful agency. With an eye on our current and future success, Kerekes is currently working to transition production to an online system which will streamline project tracking and fulfillment.

Interactive Group

NANCY LEE-BENNETT: Graphic Designer

Nancy Lee-Bennett is partner in Lee-Bennett Associates, a design and production studio established in 1989. She works with Nuwav to provide design solutions for web projects.

She is experienced in a range of design programs including Photoshop, Fireworks, Illustrator and Dreamweaver and QuarkXpress.

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SILPA VADLAMUDI: Web Developer

Silpa Vadlamudi is well versed in all aspects of website development with programming experience in PHP, C++, Java, VB, .Net Web Services, PL/SQL, and experience in databases like Oracle, MySQL.

Silpa received her M.S. in Computer Science from Monmouth University, where she was a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Computer Science. During her Masters she worked on a computational finance project for training a forecast network using international macro economic variables, and as a graduate assistant for system Administrator. She received her B.Tech. in Electronics and Communications Engineering from JNTU, India.

Accomplishments

She is currently interested in rapid website development frameworks like cakephp and web content management systems. Silpa recently worked on East Coast Salon Services site.

 

KIM GALLI: Search Engine Optimization Consultant

Kim Galli is a core member of the Search Engine Optimization team, driving traffic to client websites through strategic SEO practices. Expert in paid and organic search, Galli develops and executes paid search plans, with an emphasis on results. To achieve that aim, she manages campaigns, generates reporting, and assists clients in exceeding their objectives. Galli has more than 8 years of experience in SEO and online marketing. She received a B.A. in Communications from Simmons College.

Accomplishments

After experiencing off-the-charts success with an organic SEO initiative, John Ernst, an industrial client, was able to scale back its paid search program. In the paid realm, Galli helped Barron's Gate ramp up their rental business with strategic Google ad buys.

 

ADAM MCINDOE: Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Adam McIndoe specializes in Search Engine Optimization, enhancing the reach of client websites through a combination of proven strategies. From driving hits with press releases to analyzing traffic and campaign budgets, McIndoe leaves no stone unturned. His expertise spans all aspects of paid and organic SEO techniques. McIndoe has worked for agencies including ICMediaDirect in Manhattan, and has a Marketing degree from Montclair University.

Accomplishments

With a passion for SEO and an eye for detail, McIndoe has helped a number of clients, including Andrew K. Knox and Company, sharply increase traffic in a short amount of time. He has also written for ConnectThru, a well-respected online marketing newsletter in New York.

Advertising Group

GARY HODGETTS: Creative Director / Art Director

Gary Hodgetts leads the creative team, providing creative insight and designing advertising and promotional material for a varied industrial and consumer client list. With a distinguished professional background including design experience at a Bozell Worldwide, a Manhattan agency. Hodgetts is expert in using Quark, Photoshop, and Illustrator to devise creative visual solutions to our clients’ greatest marketing challenges. He is a graduate of Pratt Institute in NYC.

Accomplishments

Hodgetts plays a key role in developing the ongoing creative strategy behind Delicious Orchards successful visual campaigns. A jack of all trades, it’s not uncommon to find him writing a headline or two as well.

 

ERIN WHITNEY: Graphic Artist / Assistant Creative Director

Erin Whitney brings creativity and insight to a diverse range of client projects across numerous industries. Skilled in the full suite of design programs, including Adobe Illustrator, PhotoShop, QuarkXpress, Dreamweaver, and Flash, she designs eye-catching display ads, brochures, posters, billboards, newsletters, and logos. Whitney earned her B.F.A. in Graphic Design at Georgian Court University.

Accomplishments

Our resident guru of trade show graphics, Whitney has played a major role in delivering attention-grabbing, high-impact posters, booth graphics, and presentations for clients including JMS and Jarchem Industries.

 

BUTCH BENNETT

Butch Bennett is partner in Lee-Bennett Associates, a design and production studio established in 1989. He is experienced in a wide range of programs including Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXpress.