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LINDA RAPPAPORT
LINDA RAPPAPORTManaging Partner

Linda has held several C-level positions over the last two decades. As COO for more than 10 years at JWG Associates, a recruitment communications agency, Linda helped to grow the organization organically to $150 million and then successfully sell the business to TMP Worldwide. Linda has a strong expertise in the Human Capital Management space. Linda was the COO of Webhire, an Applicant Tracking Software, and focused on product development for the healthcare market, while reorganizing and training the sales team. Linda was the COO at NuView Systems, an HCM.
Linda’s marketing/communication expertise provides clients with the ability to outsource their entire marketing departments to Gazelle through assembling a top-talent team scaled to fit the client’s need. Additionally, Linda serves as a Diversity and Inclusion consultant to numerous organizations.

ALISHA RAPPAPORT
ALISHA RAPPAPORTVP Digital Marketing

With an energetic entrepreneurial spirit and a robust work ethic, Alisha has developed and launched several programs with successful growth over the last 20 years. Key to program success is the digital footprint, which Alisha has successfully managed. A master at Social Media, electronic communications and internet tools, Alisha can increase the digital presence for all our clients. As a creative thinker, Alisha has created and executed unique marketing programs.
Specialties: Email Automation Technology, List Segmentation, Social Marketing, Web-content management, Graphic design, brand strategy and awareness, CRM management of Hubspot, Pardot, Marketo, Act-On, policy development, educational training, program development, fundraising, grant writing, future research.

BEVERLEY DELAY
BEVERLEY DELAYWeb Designer

With a smile and good humor, Beverley has designed and developed multiple WordPress websites over the last 14 years.  The key to her success is in her listening skills.  Beverley really “listens” to her clients, gently guiding them and supporting them through the whole design and development process.  From company name choice, company logo design, hosting provider selection, to the actual website development in WordPress.  A-Z Website Branding!  What is more, Beverley will train you on how to update your site yourself.  Some of the adjectives used to describe Beverley by her clients are “kind”, “responsive”, “patient”, “creative”, “organized”, “genuine”, “rigorous”, “tenacious”, “positive”, “efficient”…
Specialties: Website Development, Logo Design, SEO Installation, Print Design…

ANDREA TESTA
ANDREA TESTADesign Director

Collaborative, Innovative, Inspired. As a creative professional, Andrea has many years of experience creating branded digital experiences and print components for clients spanning across all industries. Andrea enjoys collaborating with cross-functional team members and our clients to deliver highly creative solutions that are on strategy and within budget.
Specialties: Web/Interactive Design, Visual Design/UX/UI/Product Design, Agile, Branding, Print, Promotions, and Social Media Online Promotions, Social Media, Integrated Campaigns, Sweepstakes Programs, Partner Programs, B2B, B2C, Advertising, Direct Mail, POP Display, Packaging and Illustration.

SHANNON GILES
SHANNON GILESEditor

Shannon holds a BA in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a concentration in Political Science. She began her career in advertising at an entry level and worked up to being a Regional Vice-President over two offices in the Northwest. After some time off to raise her two boys, she spent six years in the non-profit sector working for international organization Rise Against Hunger (formerly Stop Hunger Now) and the American Cancer Society. She now brings 25 years of corporate experience to Gazelle as a writer and editor, helping to develop brand awareness and create dynamic, impactful messaging.
Specialties: Blogging, copywriting, editing, email, social media, human resource communications, B2B, website content creation, proofreading.

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