Our Team
We’re all here for a reason.
Some of us came from big agencies. Some small. Some of us never worked at an agency but bring a unique perspective. Or relevant experience. And we’ve come from all over the States to join Bailey Gardiner. In the end, we’re a pretty diverse group of marketing professionals that all call San Diego home.
Jonathan Bailey
speaking engagements- Title: CEO
- Hometown: Orinda, California
- Favorite Food: Dim Sum
I love the agency business because no two days are alike. And given my attention span, that’s a groove that works well for me.
Fun Facts:
I love to travel – my TripAdvisor profile says I have been to 143 different places in the world.
I am a voracious reader – historical fiction, who-dunnit, dramedy, news and more.
I did not wear shoes for my entire freshman year of college.
Indra Gardiner
speaking engagements- Title: COO
- Hometown: New York City
- Favorite Food: Crusty bread and butter
To create a place people love coming to every day; where great work can be done for smart clients.
Fun Facts:
I dropped out of high school (so bored) and spent 3 months living in India at an ashram.
Lived in N. Carolina for 5 years and used to say y’all. A lot.
Still dream of opening up a pretty little bakery with really good wifi.
The Orange Couch
- Title: Seating Coordinator
- Hometown: Ikea, Mission Valley
- Favorite Food: Mmm, cookie crumbs
I provide backend support to the Bailey Gardiner team, and ensure that their seating needs are addressed on an as-needed basis in real-time.
Fun Facts:
I have my own Facebook page.
I weigh a lot more than I look – just ask Jason, Melina and Rich.
Katy and her twin brother were born on my second cousin – small world!
Jennifer Personette
speaking engagements- Title: Director of Advertising
- Hometown: Military brat, I have ten hometowns
- Favorite Food: Crab legs
I took a career assessment in sixth grade. The results were 50/50 that I should be a Graphic Designer or President of the United States. I figured the account side of advertising was a good mix of the two.
Fun Facts:
Was in the Miss Teen of America pageant back in the day…I won’t name the year.
I led my 2005 Adult Kickball team to win the State Championship! Go Thundercats!
I am a painter, Hefeweizen connoisseur, and I have a dachshund and golden retriever that keep me sane.
Carrie Shields
speaking engagements- Title: Director of Public Relations
- Hometown: Napa Valley, California
- Favorite Food: Sushi
Every day is different and I am constantly kept on my toes and learning new things.
Fun Facts:
I drink an insane amount of water daily. Jon says I’m a thirsty girl.
I serve as a personal Zagat guide to many of my friends and co-workers.
I give new meaning to long-distance relationships (5,500+ miles).
Maureen Feary
- Title: Media Planner/Buyer
- Hometown: Palos Verdes, California
- Favorite Food: Anything with red wine
Their creative and progressive marketing idea’s and solutions bring in exciting and diversified clients. And of course, the people at BG Creative.
Fun Facts:
My Airedale dog Diego is much worse than Marley.
I love to travel and have lived with families in ten different countries
I am very competitive. Which probably is not a big surprise.
Kelly Day
speaking engagements- Title: Associate Creative Director
- Hometown: East Coast, USA
- Favorite Food: Home-made blackberry cobbler (with vanilla ice cream)
Because my parole officer said I had to. And also because I love the adrenaline rush I get from creating ad campaigns.
Fun Fact:
I bend over backwards for my clients. Literally. I was a gymnast in my formative years and can still do the splits.
“Talk Like A Pirate Day” is my favorite holiday.
I once wore a yellow swimsuit to an underwater photoshoot with sharks, not knowing that sharks are attracted to yellow.
Erika DiProfio
- Title: PR Account Supervisor
- Hometown: San Diego, California
- Favorite Food: Sushi
When I believe in a brand I like to feel a part of it. I believe in Bailey Gardiner, its clients, and the team. And, it’s here that I know I can be myself, use my strengths to do what I love, and learn from a group of fun, creative, and smart people.
Fun Facts:
I won a cow-milking contest.
I know every word to almost every old-school rap/hip-hop song.
I have a not-so-secret obsession with Gwen Stefani.
Maria Swanson
- Title: Advertising Account Supervisor
- Hometown: San Diego, California
- Favorite Food: My husband's chicken tortilla soup
Sociology was one of my favorite subjects in school and I love trying to figure out why people do what they do. Being able to study people and markets and then turn that information into something creative makes me happy!
Fun Facts:
My mom was my dad’s study hall teacher in high school – they’re still married.
I have pins in both my big toes.
Growing up I wanted to be an actor.
Richard Parubrub
- Title: Senior Copywriter
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California
- Favorite Food: Toro sashimi
Searching for a great idea – then crafting and nurturing it up until if finally gets produced is something I look forward to every day.
Fun Facts:
My first job was delivering caskets to funeral homes.
I can fold all ten fingers to make an intricate “hand puppet”.
I listen to electronic music (specifically Chicago house) and occasionally go to raves.
Susannah Bandish
- Title: Production Manager/Senior Graphic Designer
- Hometown: Warrensburg, Missouri
- Favorite Food: Most anything made with high quality, fresh, organic ingredients
Working in the graphic design industry is a great way to express my non-linear creativity and compulsion to be organized.
Fun Facts:
Bitten by a poisonous snake when I was 15.
One of my packaging designs was in a Super Bowl commercial.
I look several years younger than my age.
Heather Roth
- Title: Traffic Manager
- Hometown: Del Mar, California
- Favorite Food: I'm a simple, yet complicated eater. I have yet to finish a full meal.
To get things done.
Fun Facts:
I love pitbulls.
I will be a photo editor someday.
My maiden name is Rothnem.
Rockem and Sockem
- Title: Relaxation Counselors
- Hometown: Geppeto's, Fashion Valley
- Favorite Food: Knuckle sandwiches - we can't get enough of 'em
To assist in the settling of differences of opinion.
Maya Ben-Yehuda
- Title: PR Senior Account Executive
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California
- Favorite Food: Any kind of cheese
There is no better rush than when you land a big story for a client. I love it!
Fun Facts:
I have three passports.
I have a 3-legged dog.
I hate lettuce.
Steve Solberg
- Title: Advertising Account Executive
- Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Favorite Food: A good steak
I love to work in a challenging business that is built on insightful and creative ideas. This type of work also tends to attract a fun and diverse group of people.
Fun Facts:
Huge MN sports fan – favorite players Kevin Garnett, Kirby Puckett and Adrian Peterson.
I’ve played tennis with Bill Gates.
Favorite holiday is 4th of July – Friends. BBQ’s. Refreshing drinks. Fireworks. What more can you ask for?
Keep Calm And Carry On
- Title: Director of Employee Motivation
- Hometown: Blik, San Francisco
- Favorite Food: I'm just a wall mural
To remind the Bailey Gardiner team of proper workplace decorum. They rarely listen.
Fun Facts:
I actually started as a propaganda poster in London during World War II.
Every time Jason walks past me, his upper lip stiffens a bit. I’m not exactly sure why…
Lizzie Younkin
- Title: PR Account Executive
- Hometown: Encinitas, California
- Favorite Food: Macaroni and cheese from the blue box
I’m here for the results. My clients on glossy pages and grainy newspapers. That’s when it all pays off.
Fun Facts:
While you and yours were playing fetch with puppies and petting your cats, I was raising homing pigeons. You heard it. The rats of birds, trained to fly to my house.
I’m a figure skater. Well, not anymore, but I can still land a double jump or two. Weird for a native San Diegan, right?
My fear of coyotes is so intense I’ve been known to lock my door at the sight of them. Creepy little creatures.
Kevinie Woo
- Title: PR Account Executive
- Hometown: Faribault, Minnesota
- Favorite Food: Cheese. Carbs.
I love working in PR at BG because although we’re smaller in terms of number of employees, we can make big things happen. BG is a place where I can learn from the best and work with the best.
Fun Facts:
I live off sugar and caffeine.
Peeps scare me.
Despite being a former cheerleader and the number of times I’ve fallen/been dropped, I’ve never had any broken bones or sprains, and I’ve never undergone surgery.
Becca Burnham
- Title: Advertising Junior Account Executive
- Hometown: Palo Alto, California
- Favorite Food: My mom's spaetzle and goulash
I enjoy seeing and partaking in the process of a project moving through the agency from team to team. It’s always amazing to see how one idea can be executed in so many different ways. Oh, and to inform the rest of the BG office about what deals and specials are going on.
Fun Facts:
I was once ranked 4th in the nation in triple jump.
I broke my ankle when I was 14 and didn’t know for a year and a half. I ended up having to have it pinned back together.
I’ve been skydiving twice. It must be the thrill seeker in me.
Amy Cellar
- Title: Interactive Designer
- Hometown: San Diego, California
- Favorite Food: Hamachi Sushi
I love being able to fulfill my passion for the visual aesthetics and math at the same time.
Fun Facts:
I have yet to come across another female who can code a mean website and love fashion and makeup as much as I do.
I own 43 pencil skirts.
I have walked around Disneyland all day in a pair of 4-inch heels.
Katy Harrison
- Title: PR Junior Account Executive
- Hometown: Kingston, Massachusetts
- Favorite Food: Pepperoni & Black Olive Pizza from Papa Gino's in Massachusetts
There is a creative energy that’s infectious. Working with driven individuals, the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally is huge.
Fun Facts:
My twin brother and I were born on the couch.
After a couple of glasses of wine (or a few Bud Lights), my Boston accent reappears.
I’m an avid journal-writer.
Addy
- Title: Standards Coordinator
- Hometown: The Trophy Counter, Hillcrest
- Favorite Food: Dust, apparently
Funny story – there I was, just hanging out with my buddies on a table one night, when all of a sudden, this group calling themselves Bailey Gardiner swoops in and decides to take me home…
Callan Green
- Title: PR Junior Account Executive
- Hometown: Encinitas, California
- Favorite Food: Bell pepper with hummus
Because my job consists of writing, social skills, strategic thinking, social media exploration and lots of learning. Oh and for the fabulous parties of course.
Fun Facts:
As a child I starred in a series of videos of Spanish speakers to learn English called Peli the Clown.
I own 82 black tops.
In 8th grade I broke my middle finger by landing on a small child while trying to do a back flip in one of those kiddie jumpers.
Sayamon Riddang
- Title: Graphic Designer
- Hometown: Ratchaburi, Thailand
- Favorite Food: Cherry Garcia
To develop, design and deliver.
Fun Facts:
I used to breakdance.
I have a strong obsession for specialty papers.
In school I had to play the clarinet because I broke any string instrument that I touched.
The Creative Wall
- Title: Minister of Excellence Display
- Hometown: Blue Wall, Hillcrest
- Favorite Food: Creative ideas - I eat them at least 3 to 4 times a day!
To show Bailey the Bailey Gardiner team that creativity comes from everywhere and everyone.
Stephanie Sweat
- Title: PR Account Coordinator
- Hometown: San Diego, California
- Favorite Food: Brunch
After interning, I fell in love with the people, clients, philosophy and approach that makes Bailey Gardiner what it is today.
Fun facts:
I’ve never had the chicken pox and I don’t have wisdom teeth.
In 7th grade I broke my nose on a nationally televised game show.
I’m probably the only person in San Diego who gets the NHL network.
Melina Lynn Cazimero
- Title: Administrative Assistant
- Hometown: San Diego, California
- Favorite Food: My dad's steak and my mom's mashed potatoes
To learn, grow, and to hopefully make a career in this field and agency. I would love to be here long term, like walker with tennis balls, Depends, and moomoo’s long term!
Fun Facts:
When I found out I got a job here I started hysterically crying like a little girl.
I love pit bulls and am part of a pit bull rescue called It’s The Pit’s.
My family means everything to me, I’m a new auntie, and my dad will always be my best friend.
Terri Kansler
- Title: Accounting Manager
- Hometown: San Diego, California
- Favorite Food: California burritos
Who else is going to pay their bills?
Fun facts:
I am a Disneyland freak. I went over 40 times last year.
I would rather drive across the country for days, than fly in hours.
I love Mexico and will retire to a small fishing village there someday.
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