“We choose to work together because we work together well.
We have common goals, common perspectives, and our results reflect our amazing synergy.”
Hi I am Dani!
I am the BOSS at BOSS. I am the owner and the glue that holds this ship together. I wear many hats at BOSS but I am generally the first person you will meet and talk to and will be with you through the whole process. From social media and web marketing, Web Design, branding, training, I pretty much have my hands in it all. My specialty is WordPress development, themes and designs and building social online marketing strategies.
AD in Communications and BA in Journalism with a double minor in Photojournalism and Technical Communications. Published writer and photographer. Social Media Enthusiast. (don’t call me Guru) Dog and strange cat lover. Board member, Kailua Chamber of Commerce and chair of the e-commerce committee. Professional dancer in my bedroom. Always right, and sometimes funny.
MEET my MINIONS
At one time it was just me and my computer, doing this stuff all by myself. But thanks to my great clientele, BOSS has grown and I now have a great team behind me. They are known to work at night, sometimes coming out to feast under the full moon. But mainly they stay indoors, working tirelessly. They live, breathe and love working for me.
Angela Hetrick – WordPress Developer, Programmer
Angela has over a decade’s worth of experience in web development, programming and web 2.0 graphic design. She is proficient in HTML, CSS, CMS Systems, MY-SQL, SEO, and Web Usability. She was once a Joomla Developer but we don’t hold that against her because she saw the light and is now kicking butt on WordPress, developing themes and plugins from concept to completion.
Angela believes that, “I have a passion for seeing businesses benefit from something I create. It makes me happy and inspires me to give 150%.”
Kay Yamaguchi – Graphic Designer
Kay Yamaguchi has been in the field of advertising and graphic design for over 20 years and still finds each day even more interesting and enjoyable than the last. Her broad client base allows her to execute creative projects in print, television and radio. When Kay is not working on advertising projects or on her Hawaiian Greeting Card line, “Time & Tide Design” she is consumed by the many outdoor activities that make Hawaii such an amazing place to live.
Ryan Mae Sweeney – Director of Sales and Marketing
Ryan Mae is a proud product of the schools in Hawaii, having attended both Iolani School and University of Hawaii. With a background in retail management and six years in marketing and advertising she has a unique perspective on how marketing works to support business in the trenches. “I enjoy helping inspired businesses grow.” Clients can attest to Ryan Mae’s passion for what she does and her willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. Some of the most exciting projects have included: Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Workforce Development piece, Tim Tam Hawaii product launch, and working with clients like Royal Hawaiian Heritage Jewelry on cross promotions.
She believes that, “Interactive media can absolutely be scary and overwhelming, but creating and implementing a strategy that works hand and hand with your marketing and brand are key to creating a powerful connection with your prospective customers.” Remaining relevant is something that Jackson INK can bring to your company through social media.
Leslie Shimizu
Owner/Business Manager
Leslie is an entrepreneur with 13 years of successful business and not-for-profit development experience. Her career in business began after graduating with a BA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI. Currently Leslie is co-owner of Tradewind Tours of Hawaii, LLC, a multilingual tour company providing cultural tours around the Hawaiian Islands. The company was created in November 2007 and in April 2009 is expanding in its services.
Her role at BOSS is Business Structuring, Project Management, Financial Management, Software Systems integration, Human Resources and Staff Training.
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