(left to right) Front row: Sydney Bentz, MaKayla Bohart and Dakotah Haughey; Middle row: Malary Scaggs and Olivia Haynes; Back row: Jase Thurlo, Phillip Motazedi and Aaron Hare
Project Manager
Jase Thurlo is a senior majoring in Business Administration. Jase is from Brookfield, Missouri. and joined Knacktive to expand on his managerial skills and get a better understanding on what it means to lead a professional team of specialists. Jase looks forward to this unique opportunity and challenge of bringing value to a local company. After graduation Jase will be working for Shamrock Trading Corporation as a Carrier Sales Representative.
Public Relations Manager
Sydney Bentz is a senior majoring in agricultural media with an emphasis in journalism. Sydney is from Burlington, Iowa, and joined Knacktive to hone in her collaboration skills and understand the real-world complexities of a marketing agency. After graduation, Sydney plans to attain a position in agricultural communications or marketing.
Media Manager
Malary Scaggs is a junior majoring in Broadcast Production. Malary is from Kansas City, Missouri and joined Knacktive to gain professional hands-on experience with a college level team. After graduation, Malary plans to deploy with her Missouri Army National Guard Unit, then pursue a career in corporate video.
Marketing Strategist
MaKayla Bohart is a senior double majoring in Business Management and Marketing, with a minor in Sports Management. Originally from Oregon, Missouri, she joined Knacktive to gain hands-on experience working with clients and applying marketing strategies in real-world settings. After graduation, MaKayla plans to remain in the Midwest and pursue a career in marketing.
Art Director
Phillip Motazedi is a junior majoring in Digital Media: Content Strategies with a minor in Advertising. He joined Knacktive to further his experience in collaboration across professional projects, while expanding his creative skills. After graduation, Phillip plans to pursue a career in Brand Identity and Marketing.
Graphic Designer
Dakotah Haughey is a senior majoring in Computer Science: Digital Media. Dakotah is originally from Michigan, but attended high school in Maryville, MO. She joined Knacktive to gain professional experience strengthening her hard skills in design and working in a collaborative team setting. After graduation, Dakotah plans to pursue a career in software development and design.
Multiplatform Content Creator
Olivia Haynes is a senior majoring in Business Marketing. Olivia is from Missouri Valley, Iowa, and joined Knactive to strengthen her collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving skills while preparing for real-world marketing work. After graduation, Olivia plans to pursue a career in marketing while continuing her bridal makeup business.
Digital Manager
Aaron Hare is a senior majoring in Digital Media: Content Strategy with a minor in Broadcasting. Aaron is from Overland Park, Kansas, and joined Knacktive to strengthen his web design, multimedia, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. After graduation, Aaron plans to pursue a career as a multimedia specialist for a marketing department.
