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About Us

Meet the Team


Our award-winning branding team consists of more than 20 professionals with extensive destination marketing experience.

Yes, it is all about the team. And this is the team to make it happen.

  • Award-winning writers/editors with journalism degrees
  • Graphic designers trained in the latest technology
  • Photographers/videographers with artistic eyes and great attention to detail
  • IT programmers and SEO specialists who keep us on the cutting edge
  • Sales executives who are dedicated & driven
  • Administrators who see to all the details
 

You just hired 31+ professional employees who will make your life easier!

Administration

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    Linda

    Co-founder & CEO

    As CEO and co-owner of 365 Degree Total Marketing, Linda oversees every client project from concept to completion. With a master’s level education from Mercer University and Georgia State University, she has degrees in psychology and education, and she taught psychology at Clayton State College in the Atlanta area. She also worked with Texas Instruments managing a division of their marketing department before starting Great Southern Publishers in 1984. As a marketing and branding expert, she leads the external processes and community meetings.

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    Angie

    Chief Experience Officer

    As CXO, Angie serves as an advocate for the customer’s needs in strategic planning, development, marketing and implementation of products offered. Her focus is to ensure consistent communication between 365° project team members and the client from concept to completion. As well, she represents 365° Total Marketing in the larger destination marketing community and local tourism industry in the Southeast. Angie brings 25 years of combined strategic planning, destination sales and marketing, brand development and customer relations experience to the team. Ten of those years focused on luxury destination marketing for Vail Resorts’ Beaver Creek Resort. In addition, she served the City of Canton as its Economic Development and Tourism Director, where she was incremental in the strategic planning, development and launch of the city’s tourism branding and marketing, Explore Canton GA.

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    Debbie

    Director of Administration

    Debbie graduated from Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC, with a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a concentration in accounting. She brings to 365° more than 40 years’ experience with accounting principles and procedures. Debbie is a veteran of the U.S. Army, which she says instilled in her the valuable skills of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and a strong work ethic. Debbie enjoys walking on the beach, riding her bike, spending time with family and two rescue dogs, and volunteering for local charities.

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    Meg

    Director of Production

    Meg works with all departments to ensure that our projects flow smoothly and all deadlines are met. With a background in sales management, she was the Director of Sales for the Atlanta Airport CVB and managed over 50 million in sales each year. She was responsible for the initial branding of the CVB and two subsequent re-brands during her tenure. She understands marketing and is a genius at managing processes and ensuring client projects are managed well. Starting with the Highpoint CVB in North Carolina, her tourism marketing experience is crucial in working with our destination marketing clients. With a degree in political science and history, she is a strategic thinker and uses that skill to define our client work scopes and the details that need to happen to deliver the quality that is truly five degrees beyond.

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    Connie

    Business Manager

    Connie is your go-to team member for accounts receivable, sales reports, scheduling and special projects. She always delivers service with a smile. Connie graduated from Georgia Southern University (Go Eagles!) with a BA in International Economics and German. She has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. Video

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    Rachel

    Accounts Receivable/Office Manager

    Rachel brings her extensive experience in the hospitality industry to her post on the 365° team. Having served the public for decades, she embraces customer service as foundational to everything she does. Her management skills, including supervising up to 60 employees for a restaurant franchise, give her the ability to deliver for every client. Rachel is likely the first person you will speak with when you call our headquarters. Her efficient handling of accounts and pleasant manner with clients are a testament to her dedication to our agency. On the weekends, you will find her out and about on her All-Terrain Vehicle.

Photography & Videography

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    Bobby

    Photographer, Videographer

    A professional photographer for more than three decades, Bobby cut his teeth in daily news, capturing the essence of the communities he covered through evocative and powerful images. Armed with a BFA in photographic design from the University of Georgia, Bobby has earned over 100 photojournalism awards. Bobby brings with him a commitment to excellence and welcoming demeanor to the clients of 365° Total Marketing, conveying their vision and showing them in the best light possible. In his free time, Bobby enjoys traveling with his wife and shooting wildlife photography.

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    Gavin

    Photographer, Videographer

    Gavin is a self-professed workaholic with a degree in digital production and a love all things outdoors. He comes to 365° Total Marketing after 11 years in multi-media production working for Aflac. Gavin has a passion for creating impactful videos using a vast skillset that elevates every project he touches. His vision and commitment to going five degrees beyond for clients brings a new level of excellence to 365. In his spare time, Gavin enjoys anything outdoors and is an avid bass fisherman who has completed the Georgia Bass Slam, catching all 10 species of black bass that live in Georgia.

Production

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    Stephen

    Creative Director

    Stephen has 25 years of experience in graphic design and creative direction in publishing and marketing. Prior to joining the 365 team, Stephen earned a degree in graphic design from the University of Georgia and worked for notable media companies including Mercor Media and The Travel Channel. Video

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    Daniel

    Director of GIS Mapping/Cartography

    Daniel’s graphic design experience is one piece of the puzzle during his time at 365 Degree Total Marketing. Daniel is not only an experienced graphic designer, he is also a photographer, videographer, video editor and our resident map expert. Daniel graduated from the Portfolio Center in Atlanta with an emphasis in art direction, and his experience includes advertising, photography, and graphic design. Video

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    Bob

    Graphic Designer

    Bob comes to 365 Degree Total Marketing with more than 35 years of experience in the print/publishing field. He worked for both commercial printers and magazines in the Atlanta area after attending Indiana University, Bloomington, where he studied commercial art. In 2000, he moved to St. Simons Island to work for The Brunswick News, where he was editor and art director of Coastal Illustrated. Video

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    Richard

    Graphic Designer

    A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Richie brings a wealth of skills to 365°. From work in the printing industry to customer service, he has forged a career with graphic design at its heart. As an expert in the top design software, Richie’s creativity is enhanced by an understanding of what each program does best. His eye for colors makes his designs almost interactive. “I love to drive,” he says. Look for him in his bright red convertible Mustang.

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    Eugene ‘Gino’

    Graphic Designer

    Gino brings more than 20 years of design experience to the 365° team. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he loves living in the Golden Isles, but still misses his hometown. “Philadelphia is like a pair of old jeans you just can’t throw out,” he said. Gino is a graduate of Temple University, where he studied film and art. He is the winner of more than 20 Georgia Press Association awards for print and digital ads he produced – half of those placing first in their category. In his down time, Gino catches up on the latest anime or science fiction.

Editorial

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    Teresa

    Managing Editor

    Teresa manages the day-to-day editorial and production process of 365’s publications, including research, writing and editing, and ensures that the editorial and design of each publication complement each other. She holds degrees in journalism and political science, earning her Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University. Her 30-year career includes writing and editing for publications and nonprofit associations. Video

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    Lydia

    Associate Editor

    Lydia creates original content for community magazines, videos, visitor guides, websites, and custom publications in collaboration with all the talent on the 365° team. Her professional background includes 25 years’ experience in communications ranging from university and environmental to nonprofit organizations. Her writing contributes to a greater connection with biodiversity, culture, destination travel, and history. She has a degree in Sociology from Maryville College, and Feature Writing from UC San Diego Extension.

IT & Digital Marketing

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    Thomas

    Director of Interactive Technology

    A native of Berlin, Germany, Thomas moved to St. Simons Island in 2011 and joined the 365 team in 2014 as the Director of Interactive Technology. After earning an MS in Computer Science, Thomas now gets to apply his passion for technology to his daily tasks and is responsible for managing projects, website programming, SEO and hardware & software maintenance. Video

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    Kenneth

    Web Developer / SEO

    Kenneth is 365° Total Marketing’s website/SEO programmer, responsible for the multitude of tasks that give our website clients maximum digital marketing exposure. A native of Indiana, Kenneth served in the U.S. Army for 12 years, finishing his service at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
    Kenneth has 25 years of web development experience, and he is a 2021 graduate of Lambda School where he learned the newest technology in software engineering. After hours, Kenneth enjoys live music, online gaming, and building software-related projects to keep his skills relevant.
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    Katherine

    Senior Digital Marketing Strategist

    Katherine is a graduate of Georgia College & State University, holding a BA degree with a concentration in graphic design. During her time at Georgia College, Katherine worked part time at a marketing agency where she discovered her love for social media marketing. Katherine prides herself on keeping up with social media trends and is always searching for new ways to boost a client’s social media presence. When not working at 365°, Katherine spends her time reading, staying active, and traveling to visit friends and family.
     

    Certifications:
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    Elizabeth

    Marketing Strategist

    Elizabeth is a graduate of the College of Coastal Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a concentration in marketing. Four years of prior customer service experience enables Elizabeth to understand each client and help them reach their goals. “Working in customer service, I have learned that teamwork makes the dreams work,” said Elizabeth. “That is what I love about the 365° team.” In Elizabeth’s spare time, you can catch her at the beach with her dog Ella, or out riding her bike.

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    Lindsey

    Digital Marketing Strategist

    Lindsey is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a concentration in communications. During her time at the University of Georgia she worked part time as a graphic designer for a marketing agency. Lindsey prides herself on maintaining a positive work environment and hopes to continue her education within the next couple of years. In Lindsey’s spare time you can find her at the beach, playing tennis or on the golf course.

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    Oleh

    Web Developer

    Oleh (pronounced “Oleg”) has extensive experience in website development. He grew up in Ukraine and immigrated to the United States to pursue his passion of building websites that excite our clients. He has produced over 50 websites, ranging from simple to expansive online portals. In his downtime Oleh is an avid follower of soccer. “I love being at 365°,” he says. “My ultimate joy is creating websites that increase our clients’ bottom line.”

Sales

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    Cindy

    Director of Marketing & Video

    Cindy started out as a 365 client for many years. With 15 years as a Chamber president, Cindy has won state marketing awards, legislative designations, and grants and fostered continued growth in tourism numbers for both regions. Cindy is a certified Travel Marketing Professional through STS, past President of the Northeast Travel Association, and a past board member of GACVB and GACCE.
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    Beverly

    Regional Marketing Manager

    Beverly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Northwood University and brings more than 25 years of marketing and sales management experience to the 365 Sales squad. She has worked in almost every area of advertising and marketing, including SEO/SEM and social media management, competitive intelligence, marketing strategy, re-branding, and much more. She has also worked in television production and is well-versed in creating multi-media, multi-market advertising campaigns. Beverly currently resides in Macon, Georgia where she is active with the Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Board of Directors for Career Women’s Network.

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    Heath

    Director of Digital Marketing

    Heath has more than 25 years of experience as a leader in marketing. He has led the process of integrating digital media into the print world within multiple organizations. Heath has a strong knowledge of interactive technology and excels in leading the process of digital marketing development from concept to completion. In his spare time, Heath loves to spend time outdoors at the beach with family or fishing.

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    Nelson

    Sales Manager

    Nelson has been with 365° Total Marketing for more than a decade and brings a wealth of sales and leadership experience to our team. Currently he is the Leader of Encouragement to a sales team of six.
    He regularly meets and works with clients across a variety of industries and takes a service-minded approach to accomplish his clients’ goals. Whether the project is a community magazine, area map, website, or brand development, Nelson applies the knowledge he’s attained through his extensive work with Chambers of Commerce, CVBs, and businesses across the Southeast. A graduate of the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), Nelson lives in Cumming, Ga., focusing on metro Atlanta as well as central and north Georgia. He loves the ocean, kayaking, the outdoors, tennis, and time spent with family and friends. Video

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    MJ

    Regional Marketing Executive

    MJ entered the media industry in 2012 and has more than 10 years of experience as a leader in marketing. She has led marketing and sales teams throughout her career of digital marketing including strategic data solutions, audience targeting, direct advertising sales B2B, email marketing, social media, website development, public relations and content marketing. With a finance degree from the California State University, Northridge, MJ is cognizant of client budgets and how to make recommendations that are advantageous for all who work with her. MJ calls the mountains of Banner Elk, NC home and is able to blanket the Southeast with her expertise.

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    Dominic

    911 Emerge-N-See Sales Director

    A native of Miami, Florida, Dominic retired from a career in firefighting after 31 years. A Fire Captain and Paramedic for the Gwinnett County (Georgia) Fire Department, he continues in the field serving his community as a volunteer firefighter for the city of Jefferson, GA. Dominic brings his extensive experience in emergency management to help communities upgrade their 911 websites with our cutting-edge technology. He and his wife Natalie have been married for 25+ years and have three boys that are successful in their chosen vocations. Their middle son has followed in Dominic’s footsteps and now serves as a firefighter.

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    Keith

    Regional Sales Executive

    Familiar with the Carolinas and Florida with 30+ years in sales and marketing successes, and as a former Sergeant in the U.S. Army who served abroad, Keith brings a broad spectrum of experiences in helping clients to achieve success. He develops strategic marketing plans that identify opportunities that help businesses – large and small – grow in the regions they serve. Keith is attuned with SEO and SEM, reputation monitoring and online advertising/print advertising solutions. He and his wife live in Sumter, South Carolina.

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    Brian

    Regional Sales Executive

    Expert relationship building and digital marketing are strengths that Brian brings to his career in sales and marketing. He is a dedicated leader and personal development coach. Brian has more than a decade of experiences in providing outreach expertise to destination marketing organizations with participation in tourism and trade industry conferences. He has worked with travel and lifestyle brands on influencer programs. Brian and his wife live in Boca Raton, Florida.

Agency

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    Mark

    President & COO

    Since the company’s inception in 1984, Mark has served as its executive editor, co-owner and president. Holding a journalism degree from Mercer University, Mark contributes articles to various client magazines and monitors all other copy and designs produced by the editorial and production teams, taking ultimate responsibility for the editorial integrity of all 365 publications.

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    Lauren

    Agency Services Project Manager

    Lauren came to 365 after more than six years as a digital marketer in the hospitality industry for a beach and golf resort. Lauren has an eye for detail and brings creative insights to campaigns by incorporating her knowledge of consumer behaviors and digital platforms into a cohesive package. Her skill set marries her focus of digital and influencer marketing, with overall strategic content creation to help maximize brand awareness and opportunity across multiple platforms. She is a Louisiana native and Louisiana State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Minor in Biological Sciences. Lauren is also an advocate in her community and is a founding member of the Junior League of the Golden Isles.
     

    Certifications:
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    Jane

    Director of Communications

    As Communications Director, Jane handles the development and maintenance of client budgets, both annual and event driven, in local, regional and international media. She is also in charge of developing and maintaining client public relations campaigns. A former newspaper editor, her experience in public relations and marketing spans more than 40 years. Another of Jane’s areas of expertise is crisis communications. Jane is a member SATW (Society of American Travel Writers), and a Public Information Officers group of local government (county, city, police, fire), hospital, county health, and Homeland Security who have joined together to help set standards/suggestions for relaying critical and crucial information to the public in a unified manner. Reading is Jane’s passion, and her family is her heart.

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    Natalie

    Director of Agency Design Services

    Natalie came to 365° Total Marketing through the recent acquisition of Faulkenberry Certain Advertising (FCA) where she held a position fulfilling the duties of art director, graphic designer, web designer, and production designer for 14 years. Prior to her tenure at FCA, she worked in newspaper advertising and pre-press, ran a small design studio, and served as Design Director for Solovox Publishing where she designed award-winning magazines ranging from local sports and NASCAR, to Florida Beach Living. Although graphic arts is her first love, she is also a skilled artist in all types of media, from writing and photography to sculpture and illustration.

    When not working at 365°, Natalie enjoys restoring her historic home in Old Town Brunswick and spending time with her three rescue dogs.
     

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    Tonia

    Senior Marketing Strategist

    Tonia began her career in television production for Time Warner Communications in Tampa, Fla. after graduating from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, majoring in public relations. Her success in all forms of video production – from commercials to corporate videos – led the system to the top in sales for long-form advertising, developing the first corporate accounts. In fact, she hosted some live local programming in the area before proceeding to manage (and eventually own) an advertising agency specializing in video production, media buying and product branding. This led her to overseeing national accounts for a syndicated radio program as one of her clients. She is a strong writer, having a master’s degree in English, and enjoys assisting clients in all aspects of their agency experience. In her spare time, Tonia loves spending time with her family, gardening and traveling.