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Our collaborative staff includes an exceptional web team, a highly skilled public affairs and public relations group, an award-winning creative crew and excellent project managers. We share good judgment, intelligence and the pride and determination to get the work done right. And we come from a wide variety of backgrounds – read on to get a glimpse of what makes us tick.

Employee Spotlight: Michelle Helm-Carpinelli, Director of Media & Promotion

Employee Spotlight: Michelle Helm-Carpinelli, Director of Media & Promotion

11/03/15

Michelle Helm-Carpinelli is our director of media and promotion. She also works on a variety of accounts and specializes in building partnerships among clients, businesses and charitable organizations to drive measurable results through multiple marketing channels. Michelle has been working at Gard Communications since 1991, taking a 4-year detour in 1998 to serve as marketing director at OregonLive.com. She has an analytical eye and a deep understanding of the industry, which helps her stay on top of media trends and best practices. Full story »