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Kevin is our swiss army knife, an experienced project manager and producer that wears many hats at Atomic Idea. Duane and Kevin worked together at two previous agencies and Atomic Idea is thankful to have him on our team. Kevin handles project management, timelines, and production teams — always ensuring that we are on budget and meeting the client’s expectations. Kevin has a great work ethic and delivers superior client service. His skillset is vast, with a BS Degree in Marketing and an Associate Degree in Video and Music production.

Kim has held various roles in sales and business operations management, specializing in improving operational processes. She’s traveled across the country (including a trip to Singapore) delivering training sessions to operations teams and conducting onboarding boot camps. Her ability to adapt to fast-paced environments, lead cross-functional teams, and drive operational improvements has contributed to her professional growth. Her strong problem-solving skills, organization, and collaborative approach help companies achieve their goals. Kim is thrilled to be part of the Atomic Idea team working directly with clients in an account management role.

Marie is a data-driven social media marketer. She believes numbers tell a story and is passionate about using current marketing data to inform future content strategy. Before joining the Atomic Idea team, Marie helped develop and execute social media content for a small finance firm and a global ed-tech company. She enjoys creating engaging copy and compelling graphics that tell the brand’s story – all while infusing the latest social media trends. Marie holds a BA in Communication from the University of Colorado Denver.

Derrick is our website expert. With a solid background in graphic design, Derrick migrated into website design and development. His expertise is in HTML/CSS/JS and designing and developing intuitive and engaging website experiences. Derrick is a master at all things WordPress, with 10+ years’ experience with the platform and plugins. Derrick has owned and helped grow many startups with print marketing and digital marketing solutions. When he isn’t designing or building websites he is enjoying a homemade cappuccino, playing volleyball or traveling the world with his wife.

Jonathan began his design career as an illustrator for a local newspaper, which evolved into digital design and then art/creative directing for local and international companies. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to every project, combining his sharp eye for design with a collaborative and introspective approach. Atomic Idea values his creativity and unshakable calm under pressure; when the stakes are high and deadlines are looming, Jonathan’s the one you want in your corner.

Tara has been a graphic designer and production artist since 2001, primarily in the retail, real estate, economic development, healthcare, tourism, and education industries. She particularly loves production work, and her attention to detail ensures that files are released timely and mistake-free. She loves being part of a creative team and working with others to create beautiful results for clients.

Joyleyah is a graphic designer with a passion for all things creative. Having a love for beautiful, well-balanced, and practical design, her specialty lies in communicating your ideas. With six years of creative experience, Joyleyah has worked on various passion projects, ranging from webcomics to dabbling in RPG video game production.

Paul Anderson is a creative copywriter with a dynamic background in marketing, education, publishing, and writing. He’s taught English and writing in university and high school classrooms in Chicago, Seattle, Italy, and Denver, and has worked for literary outlets in New York City and Seattle. In his time as a copywriter, he’s quickly established a reputation for consistently delivering powerful copy and concepts that move readers to meaningful action. Whether writing a four-word ad tagline or a long-form technical paper, great writing—writing that moves—is always Paul’s standard.

His goal as a copywriter is to help you discover the authentic voice, story, and message that will quickly engage your target audience, hold their attention, and move them to action. Aside from a perfect mountain bike trail, a truly great novel, or a seventh ring for the Chicago Bulls, few things are more exciting to Paul than a new writing project. He’s thrilled to learn more about yours.

An award-winning communications professional with deep experience in strategic public relations, marketing communications, internal communications, project management, social media, event planning, and journalism. Kurt is an expert in creating and implementing strategic public relations plans and tactics.

Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Leo is an Emmy and Telly award winning motion graphics animator and designer. He brings 15+ years of motion graphics experience, working with advertising agencies, production companies and private industry to the Atomic Idea team. Leo has worked on projects ranging from broadcast commercials to documentaries to feature films giving him an experienced approach to motion graphics design. Duane and Leo worked together at the same agency 22 years ago and have been friends, colleagues and golf buddies ever since!

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Erica is a talented videographer and video editor. She has over 14 years of experience working on a wide variety of projects, including corporate videos, online videos, broadcast commercials, feature stories, promotional videos and live video productions. She holds a BA degree from Hastings College in Broadcast Journalism as well as a BA in Business Administration. Erica works closely with Duane and Keith to create compelling and engaging videos for Atomic Idea’s clients.

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and has held various roles in finance and information technology. After leaving the corporate jungle behind, she joined our team to help us with accounting. Today, she handles our day-to-day operations and manages our finances. With a passion for both analytical and creative work, she’s a perfect fit for keeping things together behind the scenes and is delighted to be part of the Atomic Idea team.