Q-Industries

Q-Industries Hires Creative Director Marcos Ballestero and Art Director David Ostroff

Interactive Firm Continues Growth in Web Development & New Media

WASHINGTON - Q-Industries announces the addition of Marcos Ballestero as Creative Director and David Ostroff as Art Director.

As Creative Director, Ballestero will be responsible for managing Q’s creative teams and working closely with clients to define and create websites and online marketing campaigns that unite them with their audiences. Prior to joining Q, Ballestero was Senior Director of Creative Services at Freewebs, where he developed highly successful social interactive and widget campaigns for Adidas, Cingular, Paramount, Universal, Ford, Reebok and others. Earlier in his career, he was the Creative Director at global Internet solutions agency Proxicom, where he worked with an extensive list of Fortune 500 companies, and was the Web Creative Director at the National Cancer Institute.

As Art Director, David Ostroff will guide the design for client projects, creating visually rich and engaging user experiences that capitalize on the latest graphic technologies, such as Flash. Prior to joining Q, Ostroff was the Senior Designer at two major Internet companies, Revolution Health Group and The Motley Fool.

"Marcos and David bring an impressive record of producing exceptional work, where they’ve constantly pushed the creative envelope to benefit clients," said Tim Neill, President of Q-Industries. "We’re extremely fortunate to be joined by individuals with both passion and award- winning skills. They’re a perfect complement to our team, and our focus on building unique solutions that are well thought out, well-designed and well built," Neill added.

Marcos Ballestero
Ballestero’s 15 years of experience in print, web and multimedia includes work with high profile organizations including AT&T, Microsoft, Nike, T. Rowe Price, Timberland, Marriott, American Diabetes Association, National Geographic, and ExxonMobil. With expertise in advertising, visual communications, interface design and information architecture, he has helped businesses transform their marketing goals into award-winning visual concepts recognized for their excellence.

David Ostroff
With experience in both traditional and new media, Ostroff has been providing dynamic design solutions to clients and organizations for over 10 years. His portfolio also includes work for high-profile clients such as The United States Postal Service, which earned him three Astrid Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Design Communications, as well as a mention in Print Magazine's Regional Design Annual.

About Q-Industries:
Q-Industries is an interactive agency that designs and builds online brands, websites and advanced Internet-based applications, with expertise in online marketing, social networking, and new media services. From helping launch start-ups employing 2.0 technologies, to advancing the capabilities of Fortune 500 websites, Q-Industries clients span commercial, government, and association/nonprofit organizations across the U.S.

Founded in 1999, Q-Industries offers custom web application development, and a library of transferable web applications, such as email marketing and content management systems, resulting in more robust applications at lower costs. Please visit: www.q-industries.com or call 202-776-9090.

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