In the Elle Comm office, it’s about quality, not quantity. We’re a small, but strong army of five who believe in achieving results, having fun and doing good for our community and the world at large along the way. Here’s a brief run-down of our marketing and event enthusiasts…
Danielle Gano
Strategist Extraordinaire
Personal Philosophy: “Good is the enemy of great.” – Jim Collins
Bio: Danielle is a strategist by trade, an explorer by nature, a socialite at times and a nerd at heart. She enjoys discovering the intricacies of communication and the various means through which she can tell the story of a brand, a person or a company. Having practiced ballet for the first half of her life and minored in art history, she has a genuine passion for all that is artistic and a knack for discovering the creative side to any organization. She has successfully landed placements for clients in such media outlets as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, San Francisco Chronicle, LA Times, People, NYLON, Oprah and Friends and Wired Magazine. Nonetheless, she never ignores an opportunity to work with a niche blog or independent media outlet, always keeping results-driven strategies top of mind. Danielle received her Bachelor’s Degree in communications from San Diego State University in 2006 and her Masters in Business Administration from National University in 2008.
Carlye Wund
Experience Architect
Personal Philosophy: “Find something you love to do and you’ll never work a day in your life.” – Harvey Mackay
Bio: When all of Carlye’s dreams and aspirations of being a Keith Sweat backup dancer subsided, she determined that event planning was an equally desirable career path. Her passion for event planning brought her to the Elle team to build and grow the newest division of the company, Elle Events. Her love for event planning, organizational details, coordination and the glowing smile on a satisfied client’s face has created a track record of successful weddings, charitable events, fundraisers and events for corporate clients. Through her incorporation into Elle, she will expand her repetoire to include publicity events, launch parties, networking events and eco-friendly soirees. Carlye is Elle’s comedic relief, green enforcement team and resident event expert. Her goal is to decrease the carbon footprint of San Diego one party at a time. Carlye received her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Nevada Reno in Journalism with a minor in Photography in 2001.
Lindsey Greulich
National Media Maven
Personal Philosophy: “Well behaved women rarely make history.” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Bio: After a brief hiatus during which she relocated back to the East Coast, Lindsey Greulich returns to the Elle Communications team with an in-depth understanding of the client roster, the working dynamic of her colleagues and the unique je ne sais quos that makes Elle so successful. As the National Media Maven, Lindsey works as an extension of the in-office media relations team focusing on national campaigns. Having worked with some of the world’s finest lifestyle, fashion, hospitality, technology and beauty brands her knowledge of managing winning public relations campaigns is at the top of its game. Lindsey originally joined the Elle Communications team in 2008 and has acquired features for our clients in media outlets such as: The Mike and Juliet Show, Glamour, MORE, Wall Street Journal, The AARP Magazine, Good Day LA, and The LA Times, to name just a few. In 2005 Lindsey received her Bachelors degree from New York City’s Fordham University with a major in Communications and Media Studies.
Julie Beltz
Social Diplomat
Personal Philosophy: “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” – Albert Einstein
Bio: Let’s be frank. Julie is one of the most diverse individuals you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. She spent her college years at University of Miami competing in beauty pageants while simultaneously earning herself a place in the Iron Arrow Honor Society. In her post-college years, she worked in various marketing positions while concurrently playing women’s professional football. It came as no surprise when we learned she was a member of the Mensa Society, meaning she falls in the upper two percentile of IQ scores. Figures. This girl’s got beauty and brains to boot and she’s a virtual social butterfly at Elle. As the manager of our social media campaigns, she pursues campaigns and opportunities online that will drive solid business to Elle’s clientèle.
Vincent Valentino
Brand Curator/Website Designer
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Sir Weylin Von Barrington
Ladies’ Best Friend
Personal Philosophy: “I can eat anything I put my mind to.” – Weylin
Bio: As the official Elle mascot, Weylin is responsible for ensuring the floor remains clear of food and that there’s always a supply of bones on hand. He starts a typical day with a little brainstorming session about which desk to nap underneath, following by his project management duties (napping) and the occasional dip into the trash cans to ensure no good ideas have been tossed out. As man’s (and Elle’s) best friend, Weylin ensures a consistently happy demeanor around the office.