We want to take a minute to acknowledge the new hires and achievements of our employees, who strive to make IZEA better on a daily basis.
New Hires
Tom Geraghty joins the team as Senior VP of Products and Partnerships and will lead IZEA’s product development, software engineering, and strategic partnerships organizations.
New Influencers Ecosystem Manager, Lynda Galea, will be working to expand our pool of publishers to provide a more encompassing selection for advertisers.
The sales team welcomes two new members. Ryan Kruse joins our Inside Sales department and will be focusing Eastern Region. Jim Abel will be our new Outside Sales Representative for the West Region, working out of San Francisco, CA.
Kristen Parody will assist both the Community and Marketing Communications departments as a part-time Marketing Communications Coordinator.
Promotions
Dustin Mooney was promoted to full-time Account Coordinator, moving up from a part-time position with the Client Development Team.
Achievements
Carri Bright, Senior Manager, Community & Support received a certificate in Community Management from the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA). The six-week program covers contextual topics like market trends, strategy, and culture as well as specific tactical responsibilities related to content development, moderation, enforcing policies, and measuring success.