Meet the Team

• Marketing strategy
• Project management
• Account Management
• Business Development

Carlos has had over 18 years of experience in the digital industry and truly has a passion for assisting businesses in reaching their fullest potential. At FirstPage Marketing, Carlos puts his skills to work—focusing on direction, marketing strategy and business development.

Favourite thing about your job:

For me it is all about people. I love having the opportunity to work with a very fun and talented team knowing that, together, we help clients market their businesses better. I enjoy developing strong relationships with our clients, finding creative solutions to challenges and seeing results.

What is your favourite restaurant?

Locally, Katana in Langley is definitely one of my favourites. I enjoy the ambience, food and show when the Teppan-yaki is going on in front of you.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

I love spending time with my kids and wife building memories together. We really enjoy the outdoors so, depending on weather and seasons, we go hiking one of the local peaks (Mt Cheam was a total highlight last year), bike riding along the Fraser river, camping or skiing.

• Service
• Account Management
• Trust and Care
• Gift of Gab

Marie is passionate about working with people and helping to fulfill and meet their individual needs. She has 14 years of experience in the service and sales industry. Marie has seen many different countries and she uses the knowledge that she’s learned from the many cultural experiences in her everyday life.

Favourite thing about your job:

I love seeing the ‘before & after’s’—super cool to see how we can help a company improve and better their business results.

What has travelling taught you?

It’s taught me respect for other cultures and empathy for people. The best thing – it’s introduced me to so many amazing people that I still keep in touch with. Some people, that I met 14 years ago in Portugal, I still catch up with in London every time I’m there!

What kinds of things really make you laugh?

My niece and nephews make me laugh most often with what they do and say. On the rare occasion that my brothers start to giggle (I mean that is really rare), then I laugh long and hard! I love my family.

• Developing client relationships
• Service
• Digital Marketing Strategies
• Helping clients go to the next level

Chris has spent the last seven years in sales & marketing, supporting businesses in the Fraser Valley and helping them achieve their marketing goals. He loves engaging with his clients and finding innovative and effective marketing solutions for their business. On weekends he can be found perfecting his homebrew recipe, getting in a round of golf, or in his kitchen preparing a fantastic dinner for his family. Chris thrives off spending time with his wife and daughter, often enjoying the outdoors or settling in for family movie night.

Favourite thing about your job:

In addition to working with a fantastic and talented team, I always enjoy working with clients from beginning to end on a project. No matter the size or the scope, wrapping up a project with positive results always feels great!

What was a defining time in your life?

When I was twenty years old, I travelled to Europe by myself for two months and then the next year I spent two months in Central America. To travel alone at a young age taught me so many life lessons that shaped me into the person I am today, gifting me the passion of travel, food and cultural exploration.

What is your favourite holiday?

Could it be anything but Christmas? Seriously, I am a Christmas fanatic and everything that comes with it — the decorating, the carols, the cool weather, the food and drinks, and most importantly, spending time with friends and family.

• Social Media
• Analytics and Reporting
• Communications
• Search Engine Optimization
• Research

Christine’s background and education in social media and marketing combined with her passion for working with people to bring projects together seamlessly have enabled her to cultivate an adaptable and analytical approach to marketing. On the weekends you can find her enjoying any outdoor activity, including playing beach volleyball, surfing, and hiking.

Favourite thing about your job:

My favourite part about my job is being able to work in a collaborative team environment. Growing up playing sports made me love teamwork, and I am thrilled to continue that at FirstPage.

What is your favourite food?

My go-to meal is always a Mediterranean or Italian dish. I will never turn down or get bored of pasta and bread. Bring on the carbs, please!

What is your favourite thing about surfing?

The best part about surfing is the exhilarating feeling of (finally) getting up on a wave after trying countless times. The feeling is addictive; I find myself constantly saying “Okay, just one more wave…”

• Content Writing
• Editing
• Communications
• Organization
• Story Telling

Marisa began her marketing experience working for a local business and, ever since then, she has developed a passion for helping businesses grow and expand their horizons. Through her love of writing, editing, and design, Marisa strives to go the extra mile with all FirstPage customers.

Favourite thing about your job:

Writing and getting to learn new things every day. Ever since the third grade, I’ve always dreamed about having a career in writing, so getting to spend time writing every day is huge for me. I’m also extremely curious by nature, so I love the fact that there’s always something new to learn in the vast world of digital marketing.

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?

It’s a toss up between teleportation and the ability to time travel. Being able to teleport would mean being able to travel and see the world without spending a dime. But, on the other hand, having the ability to time travel would mean being able to read a thousand lifetimes of books, and I don’t know if anything in the world could be better than that.

What do you love about living in the Fraser Valley?

Living in a place where you have the best of both urban and nature is amazing. There is always something to do, whether it’s going for a hike to explore the woods or seeing the latest movies with friends. Life is never really boring. Plus, I’ve always been a bit of a pluviophile, so it doesn’t get any better than living on the edge of a rainforest.

• Content Writing
• Research
• Communications
• Editing

Joel has a passion for writing and research, both of which serve him well in the pursuit of quality written content. With a never-ending desire to learn, Joel seeks to understand the unique needs of every FirstPage Marketing client and create content based on this knowledge.

Favourite thing about your job:

Getting to write about a variety of unique topics and industries every day. There’s always an opportunity to learn about something that I had little to no knowledge of. As an avid learner, it’s hard not to be excited about that. It’s also amazing starting with a blank page and then seeing it filled in with content at the end.

What do you like to do when you aren’t working?

Spend time with my family. I have an incredible wife, an amazing young daughter, and an energetic corgi that loves to run. Just getting out for a walk together is wonderful. Outside of family time, I enjoy playing guitar, watching hockey, playing video games, and creating storyboards.

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?

The ability to fluently read, write, and speak every language in human history. I know it sounds lame, but I often think about how much writing, music, and other media are lost on me because I don’t understand it. Sure, there are translations, but a lot of cultural meaning and insights tend to be lost through the localization process. Also, I would be able to confidently travel anywhere without fear of a language barrier.

• QuickBooks
• Excel
• Organization
• Planning
• Researching

Kyla has worked in bookkeeping and office administration for over six years. She loves to help others and appreciates her ability to do so in her role at FirstPage Marketing. Kyla is highly organized and enjoys spending time outdoors.

Favourite thing about your job:

Being able to support a great team of people and be a part of a company that I admire.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

I love to walk, especially in quiet areas where I can appreciate nature. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and with my cat (whom I consider family!). When I’m at home, I like to read and watch movies.

What is your favourite place to go on vacation?

Every couple of years, I travel to California to visit family, but my favourite part of the journey is driving down the Oregon coast. I love the beauty of the ocean and the calm mindfulness that it brings.