From design trends to new technology, Stephanie is a recognized brand innovation expert. She continuously refines the art of relationships and collaborates with clients to implement unique and cohesive campaigns that exceed the typical expectations of ROI.
- Late night Google Analytics junkie
- Inspired by rainy days and milk chocolate
- Wishes the studio were big enough to install zip lines
- Captures snakes and insects for show and tell with her sons, Jaxon and Tyson
Cathleen is the most recent addition to FDG. We are already impressed with her exceptional work ethic, versatility, and organization skills. Cathleen's ability to monitor details in relation to the overall project helps ensure that our clients' needs are always in focus.
- Relevant background: first job was as a camp counselor and degree in visual media
- Fan of Mary J. Blige, Maxwell, Dance Central, Jake Ryan, and Seasons 52
- Daydreams about: being a detective/Wonder Woman/NASCAR driver, visiting Spain, and remembering to use the coupons she clips
Peg gets to be, in her word, a nerd. She likes analysis and really digs details. Peg converts raw data, trends, and branding know-how into the valuable recommendations that fuel integrated marketing campaigns. She works with clients to direct and nurture their brand initiatives and stay ahead of the curve.
- Prefers caffeine to be in the form of a skinny vanilla latte
- Eclectic playlist from reggae to the Foo Fighters
- Brags about Shamrock O’Malley Fitzgerald (black lab mix) almost as much as 3-year old son, Desmond
- Fantasy travel plans include Greece and an African safari
Maurix brings a solid background in both web development and video production. His extensive programming experience, can-do attitude, and eagerness to learn emerging technology combine to help us devise and develop compelling and intuitive websites and presentations.
- He's a fan of Adele, Michael Jackson, Batman, and New York City
- Can be spotted at Chipotle or standing in line for a cappuccino
- Wanted to be a professional soccer player and would like to try flying a helicopter
- Rarely seen without an active internet connection
Nikki coordinates the accounting responsibilities to keep our processes streamlined and efficient. Her common sense, organization, adaptability, and refreshing personality are the perfect blend to complement our team.
- Native Floridian, needs a sweater in any weather below 75 degrees
- Proudly defends her 1996 title as "Bowler of the Year"
- Can most often be found watching airplanes or scaling playground equipment with her 2-year-old son, Cameron
- Favorite travel destinations include Maui, Jackson Hole, and Salerno, Italy
Designer, photographer, and creative thinker, Ashley arrived with her fresh, modern concepts and thoughtful strategies to round out our creative team. Her smile and personality have a sparkle effect on us, as well as our clients.
- Single-handedly making elderly hobbies (knitting and making jam) cool again
- Only 3 degrees of separation between her and nearly everyone else in Orlando
- Fan of Harry Potter, the Ravenous Pig, and Trivium
- Considerably taller than her best friend, Miyuki, a French bulldog
After 4.5 years with James we’ve learned that we need another word for thorough. From form to function to project management, James delivers outstanding websites and video projects.
- Enviable t-shirt wardrobe featuring clowns, video games, zombies, and the Simpsons
- Our in-house movie and TV show database
- Doting "father" to dogs, Emma and Gordo
- Still manages to reel in gullible victims for his made-up stories
John gets to play with a lot of our clients’ projects. He takes approved concept designs and guides them through Photoshop, revisions, approvals, and trafficking for production and/or publication. John is also Mr. Pay-per-click, monitoring and optimizing online campaigns.
- Lives to travel - favorite sound is a passport stamp
- Recently ran his first marathon
- As a kid, wanted to be a marine biologist, still volunteers to help manatees
- Sends greeting cards to his extensive NC family at every holiday
Susan was hired for her accounting experience, but within a week, we discovered her talent for copy writing and editing. It’s now the rare item of copy that doesn’t get her red pen approval. As well as finances, she manages the studio’s little pixels to keep the big picture in focus.
- Failed to stick the landing of her first skydive and still living down the nickname of "Splat"
- Regular caffeine source is iced tea
- Quotes movie dialog, "Hello! My name is Inigo Montoya…"
- All-time favorite song is Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole