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Category: Loebig Ink Team Members

Meet Our Intern – Peter Barkanic

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Peter Barkanic playing a back yard gameSay hello to our new intern, Peter Barkanic! He arrives on the team with both a personal and a professional connection. Brian Loebig is a family friend. Loebig Ink has also done digital marketing and SEO for The Estates At Laytonsville, the assisted living community that Peter’s mother-in-law founded. As the current Marketing Director of that community, Peter thought it would be very beneficial to round out his digital marketing knowledge. Reaching out to Brian about an internship was a natural fit.

So far, Peter’s favorite work he’s taken part in at Loebig Ink has been SEO. He is currently shadowing Wendy’s projects and learning to take on steps of the process on his own. He was surprised at how complex and intricate the work really is, often utilizing multiple platforms and factoring in unexpected things such as UI/UX. “The SEO process also reminds a bit of my favorite game show, Family Feud,” he says, “in that you have to guess the terms that are most popular among the general population.” 

He has been enjoying working with Brian and the team and finds the virtual environment supportive and friendly. “They appreciate how difficult the learning curve is for some aspects of digital marketing and are happy to give advice and answer my many questions,” he explains. When he’s not working on a Loebig project, he loves spending time with friends and family, checking out new music, writing poetry, and exploring the vast array of entertainment and opportunities new technology allows. Making a positive impact on the lives of others is of utmost importance to Peter, which he keeps top of mind whether at work or leisure. 

Peter Barkanic grew up in Bethesda, Maryland and attended the College of William and Mary where he majored in marketing and minored in psychology. He was lucky enough to have met his wife back in high school, though they only reconnected and started dating over a decade later near the end of the COVID pandemic. Peter is very happy to now be in a position where he can use all he’s learned in school and beyond in a purposeful line of work. We are very happy to have him on our team! 

Meet Our Project Manager – Patricia Smith

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The Smith familyPatricia Smith is a wife, mother, singer, and Graphic Designer. She is excited to have recently joined the Loebig Ink family! 

Patricia fell in love with graphic design at the age of 18. Being fresh out of high school and when her church needed someone to do their newsletter, she offered her time and found joy in creating something from scratch that everyone could enjoy. She remembers using Microsoft Publisher templates and learning about the color palettes. A new world opened up to her and she set out to explore all she could do. When her pastor met Brian Loebig at a conference and mentioned Patricia, the wheels were set in motion for her Loebig Ink connection.

Patricia was born in Washington, DC and grew up in Prince George’s, Maryland. She has six siblings (two brothers and four sisters). After graduating from Crossland High School in Clinton, MD and the birth of her children, she attended Southern New Hampshire University to earn a BA in Graphic Design and Web Development – still an ongoing pursuit.

Since that first stint as church newsletter designer, Patricia has had many ups and downs trying to break into a field that she holds dear. She has put creative twists to presentations she created at corporate jobs and started her own freelance graphic design business, Patricia Marie Designs. She believes it is necessary to be a continual learner of her craft and rather than to be ashamed of mistakes, to embrace them as the challenges one needs to grow.

Family is a huge part of Patricia’s world. She is married to Karl Smith and they have three beautiful boys together: Jeremy (15), Justin (11), and Jaden (9). She and Karl have been together for 16 years and he is also passionate about graphic design. She counts each member of her family as a blessing and thanks God they are in her life. 

Patricia’s other passion is singing gospel music. She fell in love with it as a seven-year-old through singing in the choir and listening to famous gospel singers. She has been singing ever since and would love to one day create an album of her original songs. 

Patricia Smith says she is proud of joining the Loebig Ink team and of the exceptional work we do for customers seeking SEO and web design. We are equally proud to have her on board!

Meet Our SEO Project Manager – Mansi Jain

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Mansi JainMansi Jain was working as a Freelancer when she interviewed for SEO Specialist with Loebig Ink in 2023. That first virtual meeting with Brian Loebig was a good one and despite the physical distance, Mansi quickly became an integral part of the Loebig Ink team. Already an SEO Expert, Mansi embarked on playing a crucial role in the company’s website optimization and technical fixes, showcasing her prowess in the intricate world of search engine optimization. Being the youngest member of the company, her fresh perspective and energy have made a lasting impression on Brian. He not only appreciates her technical SEO skills but also values her knack for discovering innovative shortcuts, a quality that sets her apart in the digital landscape.

Mansi grew up in India and pursued commerce as her primary field of study. For higher education she moved to Indore, well known for its food culture and the Rang Panchami festival. Initially, she wanted to become a Chartered Accountant, but her path unexpectedly shifted when a friend at a party told her about the prospects of digital marketing. Intrigued by this new possibility, Mansi embarked on her journey into SEO services. 

While Mansi excels in the technical intricacies of search engine optimization, her interests extend beyond the digital sphere. She loves binge-watching movies and TV series and loves to cook Indian food. Mansi finds joy in balancing her professional life with other interests. Though even in her spare time, her tech interests shine through. She enjoys spending some of her free time reading about the latest SEO algorithms and seeking ways to implement them practically. Her collaborative spirit and her blending of the personal and professional can be seen through her involvement in her brother’s business, a guest blogging agency called Linclogy. Serving as a supporting hand, she contributes her expertise to enhance the success of his ventures. 

Beyond her established skills, Brian has helped Mansi learn more about website design, which was always challenging for her. She always likes to step out of her comfort zone and learn new skills. Brian and everyone else at Loebig Ink is proud to have such a talented and eager member of the team. 

Meet Our Marketing Intern – Gabriel Boyd

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Loebig Ink Team Member: Gabriel Boyd

Gabriel Boyd on the football fieldMarketing Intern Gabriel Boyd came to Loebig Ink by way of a recommendation from his father, Damon Boyd, who believed it could be a good fit for him and his skill set. So far, the projects he’s taken part in have very much been journeys into learning; his work as an intern has given him the opportunity to encounter aspects of business he’d never been aware of before. The newness of marketing concepts and practices makes working with Loebig Ink an interesting endeavor and Gabriel is ready for the new horizon. 

Born in Rockford, Illinois, Gabriel moved to Aurora, Illinois in time for 6th grade. As he grew up in Aurora, challenges weren’t in short supply. He loved taking part in sports, but was very small for his age. Every sport he tried was an uphill climb. Education also had its difficulties. 

“I always struggled with subjects such as math throughout my life,” he recalls. “However, my teachers and family there helped me overcome my weakness and turned it into a strength for me which is something I could’ve never anticipated.” Today Gabriel majors in Business Administration at Elmhurst University and he’s a defensive back on the football team. 

So far Gabriel has been taking a jack-of-all-trades approach and is familiarizing himself with many of the services that Loebig Ink provides. He is particularly excited about having the opportunity to work with Social Media Specialist Philip Day. His favorite thing so far about working with Brian Loebig and the team is the support he and all the interns receive so that learning new material is easy to understand. He believes this internship is teaching him the value of staying on top of what happens behind the scenes of a good business. 

When he’s not working on social media marketing and other services for Loebig Ink projects, Gabriel is usually keeping busy doing homework, playing football, or working at another job. One of the things he desires most in life is to have no debt and to live in financial freedom so he can travel the world. As he continues to grow and succeed at Loebig Ink, he certainly seems to be on the right track.

Meet Our Intern – Shaquille Telford

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Loebig Ink Team Member: Shaquille Telford

Shaquille Telford - Performing PoetryLoebig Ink intern Shaquille Telford comes to Loebig Ink with a long history of loving all things internet. When he was young, his parents let him use a computer from time to time. It caught his attention right away. Eventually online entertainment led Shaquille to build websites, create blogs, make YouTube videos, and more. “I probably tried everything you can do on the internet which only increased my love for it,” he says.

Eventually, while exploring how and where to learn more about the World Wide Web, Shaquille came across Brian Loebig and Loebig Ink. After having known Brian for several months, the chance arose for an internship with the company. He snapped up the opportunity to learn with Brian and the rest of the team about how to provide value to other businesses through the internet.

So far, search engine optimization is the Loebig Ink service Shaquille has been enjoying learning about the most. He finds it exciting to discover and hone the details of the SEO process — everything from how to make a website searchable to getting pages to the top of Google. He is happy to be part of the team.

However, Shaquille’s life hardly exists only online. One month into beginning to work with Loebig Ink, his son was born. While he worried that spending time with his child would make him less available and thus a burden to the others, everyone congratulated him and has been open to working with him around his new schedule. He is glad to find that everyone seems to work together well and has been accommodating.

When he’s not working on something for Loebig Ink, Shaquille is most likely spending his free time writing poetry and being with family. He says being a parent is a joy… and a challenge. Having a 4-year-old means that he may well have seen the Disney movie, Zombies, 20 times in the past week! One of his goals is to run a program one day to teach parents how to break their bad habits to become better people and, in turn, better parents.

Bonus facts about Shaquille Telford:

Though he looks and sounds American to most, he was born in the Bahamas.

He once swam with stingrays. He claims they aren’t as scary in person as you might think, but he probably won’t swim with them again!

Meet Our Project Manager — Ramona Singh

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Loebig Ink Team Member: Ramona Singh

Ramona Singh - ANP Photography | www.anpphoto.comFour years ago, Ramona Singh was spending her working hours overseeing sales and transactions as the Box Office Manager at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, a historic 500-seat concert hall. As she sometimes filled in as a Marketing Assistant for the venue, she had the occasion to cross paths with Brian Loebig. Fast forward to 2021 and the sage advice about keeping up with business contacts has paid off. Brian had an opportunity available for another Project Manager. Ramona was happy to join the team.

Taking on the role of Project Management with Loebig Ink leads to in-depth understanding of services in which the company specializes, including Social Media Management, Web Design, and SEO. Along the way, Project Managers get to work on an array of assignments. Ramona is adapting her skills in her new professional role with Loebig Ink and is still learning a great deal about management “… even though I have been managing my children’s activities for about four years now,” she jokes. Her favorite projects thus far have been learning livestream broadcasting and delving into Backlink Development, an advanced SEO technique to build the authority of a website. Aside from the tasks themselves, Ramona says she finds Brian to be “gracious and generous” and she enjoys the aspect of getting to learn a great deal every day.

Ramona Singh was born and raised in India by her father, a pastor, and her mother, a nurse. She and her father moved when she was 15 years old to the United States, where she finished high school. In 2006, they were finally joined by the rest of the family, Ramona’s mother, sister, and brother. She has since met Jonathan, the love of her life, and they have two beautiful children.

Ramona’s love for her family is clear. When she is not working on a project for Loebig Ink, she is enjoys spending time with her two toddlers while playing and doing arts and crafts. She also likes to cook, go on walks, and when she dreams of the future, traveling the world is high on the to-do list!

Learn more about our services and when you trust Loebig Ink with your next project, Ramona Singh may be the Project Manager in your corner.

 

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