Forte The Collective Bolsters Staff by Adding Creative Professionals to Drive New Agency Initiatives

LOS ANGELES - March 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Forte- The Collective (www.fortethecollective.com) today announced the appointment of new members to the creative team who will help bolster the agency’s efforts around its overall marketing and advertising focus for 2013 and beyond. The new members include an in-house design strategist, in-house photographer, a graphic/web designer and a motion graphics animator. All four will play a critical role moving forward for the downtown-based marketing, advertising and PR agency led by Mark Quest and Rainier de Ocampo.

“Now in our fourth year in business, we continue to experience steady growth as we drive forward efforts to increase specific areas of our agency’s services including branding, advertising, viral, social and media planning,” said Quest.
“The momentum we’re experiencing in 2013 has afforded us the opportunity to bring on talented, highly-creative and marketing-minded members to our Collective team.”

Forte- The Collective is pleased to welcome four new members.

MARVELL LAHENS: In-House Design Strategist
Marvell Lahens joined Forte- The Collective as the agency’s primary in-house design strategist in September 2012. Currently a senior at University of Southern California, his interests range from presidential leadership to Japanese architecture. With interdisciplinary at his core, Lahens fully believes that the more you know about the world, the more said knowledge lends itself to design. He created the brand identity for Coco Laurent, the French Bistro located in Downtown Los Angeles and works closely with the agency’s principals on high-profile client campaigns where his design and strategy skills are well served.

BRYAN ALANO: Lifestyle and Product Photographer
As the agency’s in-house lead photographer, Bryan Alano learned at a very early age to appreciate the little things in life, particularly his very first camera. Little did he know, this affinity which was merely a hobby would transform into a budding career in photography. Alano’s passion for creating images and
telling stories through photography and videography compliments Forte- The Collective’s approach to marketing and advertising. Alano’s energy and naturalist approach continues to illuminate many client campaigns that are more inspiring, compelling and inviting.

JOANNA DAWSON: Graphic and Web Designer
As the newest freelance member to the Collective, Joanna Dawson is a recent graduate of Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Her skills in marketing paired with her passion for design and experience in visual displays make her a perfect match for Forte- The Collective. Dawson is well-rounded with experience as a visual specialist at Banana Republic and art direction for local community theaters. Moreover, she comes to the agency with exceptional communications skills and fresh ideas which will lend beautifully to upcoming projects and ad campaigns.

CYNDEE BARBER: Illustrator and Motion Graphics Animator
Cyndee Barber comes to Forte- The Collective as a highly qualified freelance illustrator and motion graphics animator. With her creative set of skills and portfolio of high-profile projects, Barber’s work can be seen on many animated commercials for web, broadcast television and feature films. Her impressive talents will be instrumental for the agency in developing new video campaigns and animation projects for their clients. Check out the new video reel on Forte- The Collective’s YouTube channel.

ABOUT FORTE- THE COLLECTIVE, LLC.
Forte- The Collective is a marketing, advertising and PR agency that offers traditional and interactive marketing for national, regional and local brands. Based in Downtown Los Angeles, the agency delivers progressive creative and strategic marketing to meet the contemporary needs and expectations of their valued clients.

Forte- The Collective’s competitive edge goes beyond the walls of marketing by building brands and maintaining enduring client relationships and partnerships, something they take great pride in and deliver to their clients above anything else. Their most impactful work and areas of expertise have helped many client industries in: manufacturing, professional services, health, fitness, education, food, beverage, entertainment, sports and non-profit. For more information, visit www.ForteTheCollective.com or call 213.973.9725.