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Q: Where are you from?

A: Ohio

Q: How did you choose this career path?

A: I had taken a career test my senior year of high school and found PR and Marketing to be some of my highest-scored career options. From there, I shadowed professionals in those positions and found it to be a great fit and stuck with it!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love having the opportunity to practice and improve my communication skills every day. I enjoy creating solid relationships with my teammates and our clients. I also love finding ways to stay organized and be efficient.

Q: What is your favorite part of being a member of the ZGM team?

A: The people and culture have been fantastic!

Q: What is the strangest job you've ever had?

A: Lifeguarding had some strange moments, for sure! I believe every lifeguard has at least three hilarious stories to tell.

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: “So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You'll go!

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: Yes! I have a 2.5-year-old Mini Australian Shepherd named Rue.

Q: Name one thing on your bucket list.

A: Explore Greece with my husband!

Q: What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?

A: Personal: Marrying my best friend. Professional: I often held the highest client retention rate at my previous company!

Q: Do you have any hobbies outside of work?

A: I love to do anything active/outside! Cycling, running, playing soccer and tennis, snowboarding, swimming, hiking with my dog, etc. I also love to read, relax on the boat, and cook.

Q: What's your favorite food? Least favorite food?

A: I would have to say tacos and truffle french fries are my favorite foods! There are not many foods I do not like, except for bananas!

Q: Pick three words to describe yourself.

A: Loyal, Hard-working, Conscientious

Q: Favorite musician?

A: It is impossible for me to pick one! Three that come to mind are The Strokes, Billie Eilish, and OneRepublic.

Q: If you were a Crayola Crayon, what color would you be?

A: A nice rusty orange, only because it is one of my favorite colors to wear!

Q: You're about to perform in a karaoke bar. What song do you pick?

A: Dancing in the Moonlight, probably. It is my favorite song! (I would not do it justice)

Q: If you could live in a TV show, book, or movie, which one would you pick?

A: I think Beach Flip! I have been renovating both sides of my duplex for the past few years, and I love to be by the ocean.

Q: If you could hang out with anyone for a day, alive or dead, who would it be and why?

A: Probably my grandpa Pat. I lost him a couple of years ago, and we never got to go to Disney together, so I'd love to take him!

Account Executive

Mariah Helaney

Originally from Ohio, Mariah is joining the ZGM team as an Account Executive. A 2018 graduate of Kent State University, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a minor in Marketing. With over five years of experience in account and project management, Mariah has spent the past four years specializing in digital marketing Account Management. In this role, she served as the main point of contact for 25-30 clients monthly, handling a wide range of retainer sizes and service needs.

Outside of work, Mariah enjoys staying active through cycling, soccer, snowboarding, and taking walks or runs with her Mini Australian Shepherd, Rue. She got married in 2022 in a beautiful beach ceremony in Hilton Head. Passionate about the outdoors, Mariah loves spending time at the beach, lake, or in the mountains. When she has downtime, she enjoys cooking and diving into her favorite (and admittedly cheesy) romance novels.

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