“Braeden is a graduate of the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business with a degree in Marketing with a digital concentration. He serves as a project coordinator for the content team at See.Spark.Go’s Athens office, where he applies his passion for social media content design and brand storytelling. He approaches projects with detailed intentionality, working to bring the best out of each aspect of any given project. His passion for creativity, innovative design, and unique consumer engagement drive him to achieve excellence through each step of the creative process. All experience, whether local, national, or international, is leveraged to bring him to a final product he can be proud of.

When he isn’t working, you’ll likely find him behind a camera, doing serious damage at the ping pong table, or repeatedly bruising his ankles after failing to land a skateboard trick.”

Enneagram Number: 9w1

I’m an expert at… I’m a 3rd degree black belt in TaeKwonDo

On any given weekend, you’ll find me… fumbling with a film camera while on a walk with my wife

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be… A Lego Master Builder

Best advice I’ve ever received… The most valuable position is one with a community that encourages personal growth.Why SSG?  Because I wanted a job driven by a strong sense of culture and community, and SSG is perfectly synonymous with that. The people define the culture, and from the outside, I could see that the people connected to SSG were nothing short of great.

A graduate from Samford University’s BFA Graphic Design program, Maddie is joining the See.Spark.Go team with a diverse graphic design background. Whether it be advertising agency, non-profit work, publication, branding, or social media – she has used her creativity to tell many different stories. Maddie is passionate about relationships and making sure everyone’s voice is heard. She believes storytelling through graphic design is a beautiful way to bring people together through art and creativity. When she’s not putting her hands to the computer keyboard for design, she’s putting her hands to learning songs on her piano keyboard. She also loves to seize beautiful days out in the sun and spending time with friends outside!

What’s your enneagram number: 4 wing 3

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Music and Musical Theatre

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be… A Target cashier

I’m an expert at/in… Finding lookalikes with people’s faces

If I won the lottery tomorrow… I would hire a lawyer

Why SSG? Why not SSG? Incredible people that have a real heart for telling incredible stories. Using their skills and gifts together to create a real impact in the world. SSG is the best “yes”!

With a bachelors in visual studies, and a masters in Marketing and Digital Advertising, Hanna continually is finding ways to be both analytical and creative in personal and work-related endeavors. After enduring 2020 graduation, she spent the next few years in an agency fixated on paid media strategy creation, PPC, and constant A/B testing.

Hanna is now bringing her desire to tell clients stories through digital campaigns to SSG, with the determination to learn and grow her resources and abilities in the digital space. After 5, hanna can be found taking an evening walk with her husband and cavapoo, Coco or taking photos and chasing golden hour with families and couples capturing life’s sweetest moments. 

What’s your enneagram number? 4w5

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Broadway

Walk Up Song: Joy – The Choir Room Version

I’m an expert at/in… Cross-referencing actor’s other roles, while watching them in something else

If I won the lottery tomorrow… I’d move to a small house up north, and open a coffee shop

Why SSG? I’m ready to grow and learn!

Have you ever met someone, instantly hit it off, and knew you’d be friends? That’s exactly what happened 6 years ago when CJ met the See Spark Go team while working for a client. It’s only fitting, then, that CJ joins the team as an Account Lead and Digital Strategist after almost a decade of marketing experience. CJ is methodical, intentional, and curious, leading him to uncover consumer insights and tell impactful stories through data analysis, and then leveraging those insights to attract consumers to meet their ever-changing wants and desires.

CJ’s heart to know and care deeply for others has led him to pursue a Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. When he’s not working or studying, you’ll find CJ doing something outside (how could you not when you’re a Florida native), enjoying a good cup of coffee, or spending time with friends over a meal and board games.

Walk-Up Song: The Rush – Kings Kaleidoscope

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be…  A pediatrician

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Right now, anything counseling-related

Best advice you’ve ever been given: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” – Jesus

If I won the lottery tomorrow… I’d bless the people around me in need, pay off grad school, and go to all the national parks!

Why SSG? The people! I have never met a team more gracious, thoughtful, caring, and supportive!

Clay is an accomplished account lead who leverages his innate curiosity and exceptional storytelling skills to create lasting relationships with both brands and the individuals behind them. With a wealth of expertise in social media management, content creation, video production, copywriting, and analytics, he brings a multi-faceted approach to his work at See.Spark.Go.

Before joining the team in 2022, Clay spent over five years in the sports industry, with stints at renowned organizations such as Turner Broadcasting, the LPGA Tour, U.S. Kids Golf, and the United States Golf Association. A proud graduate of the University of Georgia and a fervent fan of the 2021 and 2022 National Champions, Clay brings the same level of enthusiasm and passion to his work that he does to his beloved team.

Whether he’s crafting compelling social strategies, shooting stunning content, or extracting valuable insights from data, Clay is always focused on delivering exceptional results for his clients in the sports and education industries. Beyond work, you’ll find him on the golf course, cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Hawks, or hunting down the latest must-have sneakers. 

What is something you totally nerd-out over? John Mulaney standup specials, sports statistics, and abolishing the kickoff in football 

Favorite word in the english language: Lavender

Best advice I’ve ever received… If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.

If I were a social media platform I’d be…Twitter… I strive to be funny, timely, and authentic. No one is trying too hard to impress anyone on Twitter.

Why SSG? The people drew me to SSG. Authentic, kind, and well-meaning people who are fantastic at what they do. I want to have fun, contribute, and learn. What is better than that?

Lauryn serves the See.Spark.Go team as an account coordinator, where she is able to combine her passion for creativity and fascination with reporting-based analytics to share a brand’s story with the world, while also delivering numerical results. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Public Relations, Lauryn decided to continue her education by obtaining her master’s degree in Integrated Advertising and Public Relations. With a detail-oriented aptness and a dedication for bringing words to life, she has been able to work with clients in various industries, ranging from non-profits to sports and RVs. In her free time, Lauryn enjoys listening to her favorite band, Fleetwood Mac, hiking and spending time with her family and friends.  

What’s your enneagram number? Type 3: The Achiever

I totally nerd out over: Family Feud, college football and Spotify playlists

Walk-up song: “Age of Man” by Greta Van Fleet

What I’m binge-watching: Abbott Elementary

Best advice I’ve ever received: “Act happy, feel happy, be happy without a reason in the world. Then you can love and do what you will.”

Why SSG? The uplifting people and the positive atmosphere that radiates off of everyone here is why I love See.Spark.Go. It is truly special to work alongside such amazing individuals who encourage you to be the best YOU! Words cannot express the amount of gratitude I feel to wake up and work at a place that emphasizes real-time professional development, provides countless learning opportunities and cheers you on in and outside of the workplace.

Sydney graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Marketing and a certificate of Entrepreneurship from the Terry College of Business. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, she made the leap to Athens and has never looked back. She is passionate about brand voice and engaging with the community using the power of social media. She has a passion for anything creative and enjoys the entire creative process that goes with marketing. When she isn’t researching and brainstorming the latest trends, you can find her at a country concert, outside with her Australian shepherd, Cooper, with friends, or making jewelry.

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Cowboy boots

Walk-Up Song: Crazy in Love by Beyonće

If I won the lottery tomorrow… Buy a cozy house on the lake with an old boat and invite all of my best friends to move in.

Best advice I’ve ever received…Turn letdowns into lessons and disappointment into determination

Why SSG? I value people so much and could tell from the first second that SGG has some of the best people. Not to mention, an amazing mission and brand.

Lindsay brings a heart for meaningful communication, digital learning, and critical thinking to the See.Spark.Go team. For the past several years, Lindsay has worked on a variety of brands from Chrisitan nonprofits to furniture to food, travel & leisure and loves to tell stories that change people and the planet for the better. When she’s not in the ATL office in Buckhead, you can find her running on trails, volunteering with local ministries, and eating her way through the local cuisine. As a Northeastern and Vassar alumna with a passion for health and food, Lindsay loves to bring her enthusiasm for learning and living well to all contexts.

What is something you totally nerd-out over? Food & Farming

When I was a kid, I swore I’d grow up to be:  A Marine Biologist/Journalist/Vet—all at the same time ;)!

On any given weekend, you’ll find me:  Long distance running, hanging out at Anglican church events, and eating through Atlanta’s Asian cuisine on Buford Highway.

Why SSG? The people & our passion for telling stories that make an impact!

Kellie is a Senior Account Lead and PR Strategist at See.Spark.Go with a specialty in serving SSG’s franchise clients. She is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia and has more than 10 years of experience in public relations, marketing and communications. After interning with SSG during the summer of 2014, she boomeranged back in late 2020 and has since focused on providing her clients with strategic vision, impactful results and relational service, whether it’s through the lens of public relations, copywriting, content creation or anything needing a little wordsmithing — a.k.a. a little umph. Outside of the office, you can find Kellie with her husband, furbaby, Rye, and actual baby girl, Lenny.

I totally nerd out over: finding a cool coffee mug to commemorate every experience

Best advice I’ve ever received: Be kind, always, to yourself and others. 

I’m an expert at: cooking for 20, although we’re “Merritt, party of three”

Walk-Up Song: “Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf. Growing up, my dad and I would always jam out to this song in the car on high volume. When I got married, we got on stage and rocked out to it together – it was a little too untraditional for the daddy/daughter dance, though 🙂 

Why SSG? The leadership, culture and opportunities that allow me to be my most creative self and to grow both personally and professionally. 

Erica came to the See.Spark.Go team with a background in Human Resources and Business Development. With a degree from North Georgia, and a Certificate of HR from Emory University, she has excelled in multiple sectors of for-profit and non-profit organizations. Serving and caring for others are the cornerstones of Erica’s purpose, and that has pushed her to create and develop opportunities for others to succeed around her. After 5 o’clock, Erica looks forward to walks with her pup Beans and husband Peter, cooking meals inspired by Molly Baz and Claire Saffitz, walking or running through a summer garden, and planning a dinner party with friends.

I’m an expert at/in… Cooking 

Walk-Up Song: Hollaback Girl – Gwen Steffani 

Best advice I’ve ever received… Leave it better than you found it. 

Why SSG? Positivity. Ideas to Action. People. Culture.