Swanson Russell announces the promotion of Kara Cordell and Jenny Rawson and the addition of four employees in its Omaha office: Dakota Braun, Cindi Coulter, Jana Schneider and Kevin Stillman.
Cordell was promoted to senior interactive producer after serving as interactive project manager. Prior to joining Swanson Russell, she worked for other agencies, focusing in web development and digital advertising. The Ord, Neb., native graduated from Hastings College, Neb., earning a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in advertising and public relations.
Rawson was promoted from interactive production artist to associate interactive designer. A former interactive intern at Swanson Russell, the Watertown, S.D., native, holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
Braun joins the Omaha office as an account coordinator. She is a former assistant/runner at the agency. An Aurora, CO native and graduate of Creighton University in Omaha, Braun holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with tracks in PR and advertising.
Coulter returns to the agency as a senior lead designer after previously serving as an art director. Prior to rejoining Swanson Russell, she worked at Ervin & Smith as a senior art director. The Ravenna, Neb., native holds a bachelor’s degree in visual communication and design.
Schneider works as an account coordinator. A North Platte, Neb. native, she is a 2012 graduate of UNL. Schneider holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with majors in advertising, PR and international studies. She served as an account planner for UN-L’s 2012 National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC), which won the national competition for its work with Nissan.
An Emmetsburg, IA native, Stillman is a public relations associate. Previously, he was an associate for Osborn Barr Communications in St. Louis. He has also worked as a reporter for several Iowa publications, including Fort Dodge Messenger Farm News, Council Bluffs Nonpareil and Algona Upper Des Moines. Stillman is a graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Founded in 1962, Swanson Russell is Nebraska’s largest marketing communications firm, with offices in Lincoln and Omaha. For more information about Swanson Russell’s Real Connection™ approach to advertising, public relations, interactive and branding services, visit www.swansonrussell.com.