People

MANDY
Founder
Mandy Walker is the Director of Sales & Marketing for Circa Innovations and the Founder of Picnic Media.
In 2007, Picnic Media New Orleans began offering digital marketing services and other marketing, web, public relations, design and coaching services for small and medium sized businesses.
She has over 25 years of experience in sales and business development, and has raised over $1M in startup funding.
Mandy is passionate about coaching clients to reach their full potential, and is also a mother and community advocate. She currently serves on the Executive Council of the New Orleans Public Radio Family which includes NPR, WWNO 89.9, Classical 104.9, Jazz 89.9 HD3, Podcasts, Radio Shows, the Coastal Desk and The Cokie Roberts Fund for Local Journalism.

KRISTIN
Strategist
Kristin brings over 10 years of digital marketing experience to the menu. She is always excited to bring her passion for quality marketing, content writing and graphic design to our clients.
Kristin stands firm in capturing the authenticity in her clients and building that image as the power behind their brand, no matter what the channel.

MAX
Developer
A seasoned professional with over 19 years of expertise in website development and digital marketing, adds a dynamic marketing perspective to Picnic Media. Renowned for orchestrating impactful marketing campaigns, Max has a proven track record of success with businesses of all sizes across the nation.
His hands-on approach is evident in overseeing the launch and execution of over 350 individual client accounts, ensuring each one receives personalized attention and strategic direction for optimal results.
“I have made it my personal mission to ensure that every client has the absolute best web based marketing platform and the utmost confidence in their digital presence. From vision to implementation, my team and I are dedicated to meeting and exceeding your expectations.”

PIERRE
Developer
An accomplished IT and business professional, deeply rooted in his New York origins before moving to Atlanta, GA in 1989. With a career that spans more than two decades, Pierre has become a premier Consultant with a specialization in Customer Relationship Management, Financial Management, and Human Resource Management. His philosophy is built upon the pillars of faith, family, and football, which guide his approach to both life and work.
Since July 2001, Pierre has been the principal member of Third Planet Solutions, LLC in Georgia. Pierre has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to aligning business strategies with client needs, ensuring optimal outcomes. He has served a broad spectrum of industries, including medical, pharmaceutical, education, consumer goods, manufacturing, and high-tech, showcasing his versatility and adaptability.
Pierre’s academic credentials include a majoring in Business Operations and Computer Information Systems from DeVry Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, complemented by an A+ Certification. His continuous pursuit of knowledge is evident in his extensive training in Oracle systems, Siebel Applications, and Call Center Technology.
Today, Pierre brings his rich experience and expertise to Tugtopia Technology, where he applies his deep-seated values of faith, family, and a love for football to drive marketing strategies and systems that empower local businesses. His role involves leveraging his CRM expertise and business process acumen to enhance Tugtopia’s MarketInsider System. Pierre’s goal is to enable clients to thrive in their respective markets while maintaining a balance in their personal and professional lives, ensuring clients can focus on what they do best—running their businesses.

JILLIAN
Coach | Advocate
Entrepreneur, inventor, writer, outdoors-woman, and mother of three, who is passionately committed to supporting and elevating women who have nowhere to turn and living under the shadows of domestic
violence. In addition to writing her own books, she assists helping others in publishing and writing their books.
As a survivor, she assists women living with domestic abuse and sexual violence by empowering and teaching them how to get out, heal and build a life they’ve always imagined. Jillian was on a committee where she and her colleagues triumphed, passing Bill 492, allowing victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse to have their day in court against their perpetrators. Her dream is to have all states follow the new trend of eliminating the Statute of Limitations for Childhood Survivors and she continuously advocates for the passing of doctrinal legislation.

JAYADEEP
Developer
Jayadeep is a self-taught web developer who has been building websites since 1999. He specializes in WordPress builds, and also enjoys putting together custom information systems.
He likes to work with small business owners and empower them by making technology more accessible; over the years, he’s also contributed to projects for larger clients such as UN Women, Stanford University, Government of Telangana, Oracle, Logitech and Juniper Networks.
