Our Digital Marketing Specialists
We are a group of talented individuals and committed digital marketing specialists. Our goal is to bring every client authentic, first class digital marketing services.
Ian Gerada
CEO / SEO Specialist
The founder of Connectica, Ian Gerada, is a dynamic and highly motivated person. He maintains a unique skill set as well as understands the complex technical aspects of SEO. In an environment that demands high quality workmanship, Ian utilizes out of the box thinking as well as an incomparable flair, to ensure that Connectica customers are satisfied with our services. With more than a decade worth of international sales and marketing experience as well as a strong background in Computer Science, Ian is uniquely qualified to build excessively strong SEO campaigns for our clients. By utilizing over 25 years of experience in marketing strategy, across a broad industry base, Ian has pioneered the design and delivery of unmatched SEO techniques and innovative marketing for our clients. These techniques have enabled our clients to stay ahead of their competition as well as be on the forefront of the latest in SEO and website design practices.
Jane Gerada
Office Manager
With a bachelor’s degree in business administration, and over 15 years’ experience in executive administration, Jane uses her organizational skills to ensure the smooth operation of the Connectica office. As our Office Manager, she is responsible for overseeing daily operations, controlling accounts payable and receivable, and managing the human resource responsibilities of the Connectica team.
Jason Glidewell
Web / GFX Designer
With over 15 years in marketing, print advertising, and digital media, Jason brings a dynamic edge to the table. His technical knowledge, programming ability, and creative flair give a unique advantage to Connectica’s website design department. Jason excels in his ability to turn the complexities of programming into beautifully simple, seamless UX focused designs.
Samantha Burns
Content Manager
A graduate of West Virginia University in Morgantown, W.Va., Samantha holds degrees in both journalism and political science. Driven by a passion for helping people and cultivating relationships, she spends much of her time researching industry standards and trends to come up with the best digital marketing strategy for your particular business. With attention to detail and a lust for creative environments – Samantha has never met a challenge she couldn’t handle. Together, with a team of 30 remote writers, our Content Manager oversees specialized and effective SEO content creation, production, and digital marketing strategies for a multitude of clients and industries.
Kristina Oehler
SEO Specialist
Having 8 years’ experience in website production co-ordination and management along with 4 years in the SEO arena, Kristina is a major asset to the Connectica team. Her meticulous eye and keen analytical perception are unrivaled when working on client’s keyword analysis, SEO strategy, and website auditing. Her never-ending thirst for knowledge has Kristina dedicated to continual education in the digital arena.
Grace Stricker
Social Media Coordinator
Grace is a Florida native who graduated in 2015 from Lynn University in Boca Raton with a bachelor’s degree in film studies. Her passion for art, film, music, and videography keeps her creatively on her toes. Using skills she acquired while working for organizations like Sony Music Entertainment, the Miami Beach International Film Festival, and the Delray Beach Championship, Grace creates and implements the most dynamic social media marketing and video marketing strategies for your business.
Nicholas Blackford
SEO Coordinator
Nicholas has a knack for finding the best backlinks for even the most niche clients, which happens to be a vital part of a successful SEO strategy. Through rigorous research of quality sites, our SEO Coordinator boosts your website’s visibility on search engine platforms like Google, Yahoo!, and Bing. This gives your brand the ability to impact more people in specifically targeted areas, resulting in more revenue for your business. Nicholas’s passions include world history, photography, two-dimensional animation and digital illustration.
