Consultants

Not just experienced. Experienced working together.

Helen Kennedy, CEO

Kennedy has over 15 years of international marketing and technology experience, with special expertise in delivering effective web and marketing strategies. She is the chief architect for all KCS projects, bringing together the team members with the skills and talents required for each client project. Kennedy has managed large-scale web projects for major organizations such as  Advantage Resources, Symyx / Elsevier MDL, Accretive Solutions, Lucille Packard Childrens' Hospital, Clontech, Adecco and others. Previously, she served as Director of Business Development at Nimbus Design, Director of Web Development for GNX (now Agentrics), and Director of Internet Development worldwide for Adecco SA.

James Ratliff, Solution Architect

Ratliff has deep technical knowledge of multiple platforms and disciplines and a unique high-level perspective on systems and data. He has created patented technical solutions and valuable intellectual property for companies such as Google and Marvell. He has developed content management systems for Symyx Technologies (now Accelrys), Advantage Resourcing, and many others. Ratliff works quickly with disparate systems and business processes to solve problems by applying technology that best fits the client's unique situation. Ratliff excellent balance of technical skill, inter-personal communication and problem-solving abilities, make him an exceptional leader of KCS technical resources.

Wendy White, Creative Director

White is an accomplished designer with a flair for establishing a recognizable brand and identity. She brings a balance of creative and technical expertise and years of solid experience in print and web media. She assist clients in developing a unique "look and feel" to match the company's market positioning. She designs brochures, advertisements, product packaging, catalogs, logos, websites, flash animation and multimedia, reinforcing the client's brand in all deliverables.

Rigenhagen writes corporate communications and marketing copy and manages the process of developing website content for KCS clients. She often works within the technical framework of a content management system, or within a client's email marketing toolset. She has a degree in Mass Communications and has worked for clients across a myriad of diverse industries, including print and broadcast media. Previously, Rigenhagen managed communications for Allied Waste/Republic Services and for New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI). She was the first community relations manager hired by Starbucks Coffee Company, working in their San Francisco regional office.

Mary Doniego, Web Marketing and Social Media

Doniego is a seasoned web marketing professional with over 12 years of communications and advertising experience. Known as true team player, she is detail-oriented, efficient, and enthusiastic. She understands the web, and drives the development of online marketing initiatives that increase brand awareness and customer engagement. She has strong technical and design skills, and is adept at monitoring web analytics. Previously, Doniego served as a Senior Marketing Specialist at Symyx Technologies (now Accelrys), and was Web Coordinator at Robbins Scientific.

Expert Specialists

Drawing on our network of experienced specialists, we bring together the right technical and creative skills for each project, assigning professional consultants with specific industry knowledge and experience.

• Programming, web development, content management
• Web design
• Copy writing and editing
• Graphic design
• Video and Flash
• Research and usability
• Search engine optimization
• Architecture and UI design
• Social media
• Language translation
• Globalization and localization of software
• Other specialized skills, as needed