(left to right) Front row: Taylor Felz, Sydnee Arnold and Amy White
Middle row: Isaiah Swann and Kristy Briggs
Back row: Brianne Connor, Hunter Hawthorne and Brianna Riley
Social Media Manager Amy White, from Maryville, Missouri, is majoring in interactive digital media-computer science. Amy joined Knacktive to learn better how to work with a real-life client and have something unique to put on her resume. After college, Amy plans to work as a database administrator, website designer, or a software engineer and is open to job opportunities all over the United States.
Strategic Planner Taylor Felz, from Raymore, Missouri, is majoring in marketing and business management. Taylor joined Knacktive to gain experience in problem-solving and working in a professional business scenario. After college, Taylor hopes to work in social media marketing and continue growing and building her professional skill set by traveling.
Interactive Digital Media Manager Hunter Hawthorne,from Maryville, Missouri, is majoring in computer science. Hunter joined Knacktive to work on real-world problems and to put his skills to the test solving those problems. Hunter has signed a two-year contract to begin working at Cerner after he graduates, but once those two years are up he plans on entering the cyber security field.
Public Relations Manager Sydnee Arnold, from Liberty, Missouri, is majoring in public relations with a minor in advertising. Sydnee joined Knacktive to gain real-world experience that will help her upon graduation. Knacktive works with a real-life client which occurs in ad agencies, so gaining practice with this hands-on approach will only enhance her skills and abilities.
Project Manager Brianne Connor, from Martensdale, Iowa, is majoring in marketing and business management. Brianne joined Knacktive to gain experience working with a variety of different people on real-life issues in a professional business setting. After graduating from Northwest, Brianne plans on beginning her career in marketing.
Art Director Brianna Riley, from Ravenwood, Missouri, is double majoring in graphic design and studio with a focus on photography. Brianna joined Knacktive to work with people coming from different areas of study to learn what it would be like to work in a real job. After graduating, Brianna plans on beginning her career as a photographer.
Copy Editor Isaiah Swann, from Trenton, Missouri, is majoring in sports media with an emphasis in journalism. Isaiah joined Knacktive to create new relationships as well as get more experience in the digital media world. After graduating, Isaiah plans on working at either Hudl or writing at a newspaper around Lincoln, Nebraska.
Media Manager Kristy Briggs, from Omaha, Nebraska, is majoring in advertising. Kristy joined Knacktive to work with real-life clients and to build relationships throughout the Northwest community. After graduating, Kristy plans on working in an advertising agency as an account executive somewhere along the coast.
