Before founding CKR Interactive, Curtis Rogers was co-founder, president/CEO of Rogers & Associates, a recruitment marketing advertising agency with 10 offices in major U.S. markets, serving a diverse client base that included Kaiser Permanente, Stanford Hospital, Apple Computer, Cisco Systems, Compaq, Bank of America, Charles Schwab, Motorola, Roche, Abbott Labs and Pfizer.
His experience at Rogers led to the development of one of the nation's first online career web sites, CareerTaxi.com. After TMP Worldwide acquired Rogers & Associates, Curtis remained as division president and was active with Monster.com. Today, he is CKR Interactive’s President/Co-founder, a well-respected industry veteran with a potent combination of industry knowledge and business savvy. He earned his B.A. in Journalism and M.S. in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin.
A little known fact
Recently, Curtis climbed Mount Kilimanjaro where he nearly traded his teenage son for four sherpas. However, the deal fell through when they met his son.
Craig brings 20 years of extraordinary creative and employer branding experience to CKR Interactive as Executive Vice President of Creative Services. For each client, he crafts strategic and integrated concepts into creative, eye-catching campaigns that deliver outstanding results.
Before joining CKR Interactive in 2001, Craig honed his recruitment advertising skills as a creative director for Robert Half International, overseeing concepts and branding on such accounts as Accountemps, OfficeTeam, Robert Half, The Affiliates, The Creative Group and Benchmark. Prior to that, he earned experience at product advertising agencies, handling notable clients such as Norwest Financial, General Motors, the Colorado Rockies and Coors Brewing Co. Craig holds a degree from the Colorado Institute of Art.
A little known fact
Craig has a wife, 4 daughters, 2 dogs, 3 cats and 2 rabbits. He’s thinking of opening up a zoo. Note: To clarify, the zoo will just include the animals.
Kasey’s two decades of recruitment marketing and video production experience date back to Rogers & Associates, which she joined during the agency's early days. She relocated from Silicon Valley to Los Angeles when Rogers & Associates was sold to TMP Worldwide and then stayed on with the agency for several years as a division president.
Most recently, Kasey worked with J. Morrison Group and reelPOWERED Productions helping organizations across the globe better tell their corporate story by leveraging special events, social media and online video. She holds a B.S. in Communications and TV/Film from Ball State University.
A little known fact
Kasey produced an independent feature film and opened it at the Toronto Comedy Film Festival. She also has five dogs. That makes 6 who attended the premiere. And since the dogs only had paws, Kasey gave it her two thumbs up.
Brandon’s talents in online design and development are without equal. He brings his unique gifts for intelligent, efficient and innovative work to CKR Interactive as our Director of Interactive Services.
He joined CKR as our senior web designer/developer in 2007, after working at Motorola, Inc., where he created hundreds of website solutions for their advertising department and assisted in the design and testing for the evolution of multiple interactive and development products. His passion for intelligent, eye-catching design and innovative website solutions has consistently helped our creative team turn outstanding concept ideas and creative into award-winning online designs, including a 2011 Webby Honor in the Employment category.
A little known fact
Brandon has been praised for having “the voice of an angel,” but we question the sound of Gilbert Godfrey portraying an angel.
One of CKR Interactive's most tenured employees, Michelle Ferreira keeps the agency's interactive projects on track and within budget. Her expertise includes preparing detailed project scopes, managing complex web-based communications projects and serving as the liaison between account services and the interactive department.
Notable projects she has steered towards success include career websites (among them, a 2011 Webby Honoree), microsites, mobile websites and apps, Facebook pages and more. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Advertising from San Jose State University and has a strong background in event management, marketing and client service.
A little known fact
Michelle loves scary movies and The Little Mermaid
(which, ironically, scares us a little).
Andrew Gardiner leads the business development efforts of CKR Interactive’s headquarters in Campbell, Calif., a position he accepted after having served as founder and president/CEO of ADVANCE Recruitment Solutions (ARS) and BAJobs.com. He is also a regular guest on The JOB radio show, which airs Sunday mornings on 960 AM, where he shares his knowledge and insights with local employers and job seekers.
Andrew has also been interviewed numerous times for TV and radio programs focusing on the Bay Area employment market, and has written extensively about employer branding and recruitment advertising. He received his B.A. in English from the University of California-Santa Barbara
A little known fact
Andrew once made 100 phone calls in a row...
then he moved on to the next prospect.
With over 10 years of recruitment marketing experience, Ginger is part of CKR’s senior management team and contributes her talents to drive the overall strategy for the organization. She is heavily involved in developing projects and programs, business plans, and providing key direction in program leadership and management, external relationships and knowledge management.
Ginger is actively involved in a number of local and national associations, and earned her B.A. from the California State University-Long Beach.
A little known fact
One day in high school, Ginger dressed as a rabbit for no reason. She hopped around the school yard without a care in the world and was voted “most spirited” on Senior Day.
Then she was caged.
Amiksha is one of CKR’s senior managers, with over 10 years of recruitment and advertising experience. She oversees all account service activity for the agency and its clients.
Prior to joining CKR Interactive, Amiksha spent four years managing accounts for Nursing Spectrum/NurseWeek. She brings real-world knowledge and insight of the challenges clients face, and excels at developing effective solutions to help them meet their goals. Amiksha grew up in London and landed in California after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Marketing from University of Middlesex, UK.
A little known fact
Amiksha's lovely British accent is so soothing
that many of us use it as our ringtones.
Kendra is the director of Peer Group US, overseeing primary and secondary research projects to arrive at strategic communication solutions. She has conducted research for a broad range of clients including Genentech, Cleveland Clinic, Covance, Banner Health and others.
Her research into the physical therapy workforce was selected as Best Research Project at the 2010 CEAs, which recognize excellence in recruitment marketing and advertising. Prior to launching Peer Group US, Kendra held research and marketing roles in agency, nonprofit and university settings. Her perspectives have appeared in Communication World and on ERE.net. She has a Master of Arts in Culture and Communication from New York University and is an International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) member.
A little known fact
While touring the Arizona State University campus as a prospective student, Kendra fell down an entire flight of stairs. After that trip, she chose to attend nearby University of Arizona.
Skye has 12 years of marketing experience in a variety of industries including high tech, ecommerce, game and nonprofit. She specializes in all areas of search engine marketing (SEM) – paid advertising (PPC, PPA, CPM) – search engine optimization (SEO) and social media/online brand management.
Her focus is on helping clients get the exposure needed to attract top talent, while effectively managing their brand online and standing out amongst the competition. She received her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from University of California-Berkeley and an M.B.A. with specialization in Marketing from N.Y.I.T. She is an Inbound Marketing Certified Professional and an active member of the American Marketing Association.
A little known fact
Skye says she’s allergic to “turkey work.” We looked it up; it’s a 16th century embroidery technique. She may have meant “turkey” and “work,” but we’d rather go on believing that she’s allergic to embroidery.
Steven is primarily responsible for new business development in New York and the Northeast Region. His experience in recruitment advertising and HR marketing spans two decades, beginning with a career as an account executive at Sky Advertising where he later served as VP of the Los Angeles office before moving to an Executive VP role in New York in 2007. While with Sky, Steven worked with such clients as Lisi Aerospace, Hertz, Noritsu, Metromedia Technologies, Children's Institute International, Phoenix House, NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases, the Brooklyn Hospital Center and many more.
Previously, Steven worked for Howard Publishing in Los Angeles, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and Project Three Ensemble Theatre in New York. He received his M.F.A. from Carnegie Mellon University and his B.A. from The City University of New York.
A little known fact
Steven was born in Hawaii, and swears he has a legitimate birth certificate to prove it.
As the East Coast Regional Manager for CKR Interactive, Nancy Caputo leads the east coast account team and manages an impressive list of top clients. She is a results-driven marketing specialist and strategic manager of employer brands, with extensive expertise in internal and external communications and social media. Nancy has over 16 years of experience directing client account services and developing award-winning Employer Value Propositions, career websites and social media strategies. She attended Davenport University.
A little known fact
Nancy lives on the Florida coast and once upset her HOA board by insisting that her neighbors unionize.
Christina manages several of CKR’s largest accounts, and oversees an account team that services clients in a number of industries. In her 12 years of experience, she has cultivated a strong expertise in advertising and marketing plan strategies, creative development, and event management, and has worked at multiple advertising agencies as well as a few large corporations, including Google.
She has a B.A. in Communications from University of California-San Diego and additional education in web marketing strategies and analytics. With an eye for detail and a passion for success, Christina has been helping her CKR Interactive clients achieve their objectives and find the employees they need and want.
A little known fact
Despite bearing an uncanny resemblance to Pippi Longstocking, Christina’s go-to Halloween costume is Peg Bundy.
