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Artists, Creatives, Designers, Developers, & Independent Contractors

Creative Repute®, LLC is an award-winning graphic design and website development agency. We practice anti-racist, anti-queerphobic, and anti-transphobic policies when we hire personnel and take on clients.

The values that we feel are most prominent for us are quality customer service, clear creative briefings, working with team members who are experts in their area(s) of focus, running our projects through several checks, tests, and data points so that it meets the client’s needs, and implementing a lean business model with flexible tools to increase our level of efficiency.

Nilé Livingston (she/her/they) is an award-winning Visual Artist. Institutions have recognized their work far and wide, including the Philadelphia Business Journal, Rad Girls, The Colored Girls Museum, and Mural Arts Philadelphia. In 2017, Livingston founded Creative Repute, LLC, where they work with a team of specialists in graphic design, website development, strategic marketing, and brand identity. In 2020, Livingston ranked amongst Philly Magazine’s 76 “Most Influential People” in the city. In 2022, Livingston’s street artworks were listed in Australia’s Thrill List as attractions to Philadelphia.
Nilé Livingston
Founder & CEO
Jaz Riley (they/them) is a Ph.D. candidate at Yale University and prior military personnel. Jaz has an M.A. in English and an M.Phil in African American Studies and American Studies. At Creative Repute, Jaz serves as a Strategist and Copywriter specializing in qualitative analysis. They work both visually and linguistically to communicate the client’s message so that it is accessible to a diverse audience while enhancing details such as grammar, syntax, and tone. Jaz’s work is informed by their everyday life as a southern raised, well-traveled, educated Black person. In their spare time, they enjoy reading about both lighthearted topics and important Black and Brown politics.
Jaz Riley
Writer & Strategist
Cori Shoemaker (they/them) is a purpose-driven Marketing Strategist specializing in copy editing, branding, and social media to help value-based businesses succeed. They studied critical media, writing, business, and philosophy at Rollins College and spent a semester abroad at Queen Mary University of London. In between projects, Cori enjoys skill-building, weightlifting, practicing mindfulness meditation, and binge-watching “Bob’s Burgers” with their wife and pups.
Cori Shoemaker
Brand Specialist & Copywriter
Sandra Skinner-Andino (she/her) is an Account Manager for Creative Repute whose bright and professional demeanor makes communication a breeze. She's a self-motivated person who loves building and maintaining lasting relationships with others. Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, Sandra is a graduate of The University of Arts, earning a B.A. in Writing For Film and Television. She worked on several independent films in Philadelphia before shifting her focus to sales and management. She spends her free time exploring the city with her husband and two children. Sandra has a passion for books, podcasts, and developing her "green thumb" in her tiny home garden.
Sandra Skinner
Account Manager
Isaac Mohammed (he/him) is a seasoned Accountant with a B.S. in Economics. Issac offers business insights through data analysis. He helps Creative Repute keep track of project costs and job expenses, allowing us to optimize our processes and provide competitive pricing to our clients.
Isaac Mohammed
Accountant
Ellen Dela Cerna (she/her) graduated with a B.S. in Accountancy before starting her career as an accounting assistant. As her career unfolded, she became an Accounting Supervisor and Virtual Assistant. In her free time, Ellen especially enjoys the company of her daughter. She also loves to read and watch documentaries and films. Her favorite genres are mystery, action, and sci-fi.
Ellen Dela Cerna
Accountancy Assistant
Anna Nix (She/Her) has worked as a professional artist for over ten years. Her endeavors aim to render a more vibrant and joyous reality for her and her clients through illustration, painting, photography, and animation. Since 2018, she’s applied this experience and outlook to her role as a Project Manager for Creative Repute, and more recently, as a Visual Artist and Consultant. Nix recently gained certification in Art Direction for Creative Visual Branding. Throughout her career, she’s served many clients, including top musical artists, foundations, non-profits, independent businesses, and individuals interested in increasing their impact. Outside of the arts, she invests her time building a sustainable, off-grid homestead to support her family and generations to come.
Anna Nix Rieker
Visual Artist and Consultant
Abbey Rideout (she/they) is an Administrative Assistant who brings an interdisciplinary and customer service-oriented background to her role. Her commitment to clear and active communication supports her work, ensuring the best possible experience. Abbey occasionally moonlights as a jewelry maker, textile artist, and worker's rights advocate. Recently, she has started developing the upcoming action-adventure table-top roleplaying game "Ritual," inspired by world folklore with gameplay emphasizing de-escalation and collaborative storytelling.
Abbey Rideout
Assistant
Bridget Fessler (she/her) is an Agency Assistant who works closely with Creative Repute’s brand strategist and social media team. Bridget has worn many hats in the ten years she has worked in the customer service industry. She is fueled by the passion to make the world a better place through outreach and community building. The opportunity to join CR’s like-minded team of writers and strategists is fulfilling one of her lifelong dreams. Bridget resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and enjoys creative writing, painting, learning to make music, and spending time outdoors.
Bridget Fessler
Agency Assistant
Adah Bush (she/her) is a Project Manager with enthusiasm for understanding client goals and accomplishing them. Her prior experience in System Implementation brings a Systems Development Life Cycle perspective to her work. Adah’s combined SDLC and UX Design knowledge allows her to formulate functional, user-friendly, and convenient platforms. Her experience working in community-based organizations enables her to understand the unique needs of organizations. At the same time, her Psychology background enhances her ability to effectively understand clients and team members. Adah loves movies and tv shows, so much so that she has even served as a juror/screener/guest service associate for local film festivals. In her spare time, you can catch her watching the latest zombie movie.
Adah Bush
Project Manager
Nayana Satani (she/her) is a Graphic Designer with a B.E. in Computer Engineering. She worked for several graphic design agencies before joining the Creative Repute team. Nayana is skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, and video editing. She loves singing, drawing, and cooking in her free time, and she has a particular interest in quilling. Quilling is the art of rolling, shaping, and gluing together paper strips to create decorative designs. Nayana is involved in social work as a quilling tutor at Bolbala Charitable Trust Rajkot.
Nayana Satani
Graphic Designer
Ellie Thompson (she/her) is an impact-driven brand strategist specializing in creative business development. She enjoys designing calculated and sustainable business solutions by merging business strategies with larger, more holistic goals. Ellie is passionate about solving challenging problems with a human-centric approach, so collaboration and team leadership have become special skills of hers. She has a global business background and likes to dive deep into customer profiles, empathizing and designing for their unique needs. Her passion for all things human allows her to immerse herself in the customer journey, stay one step ahead of the market's future trajectory, and deliver on client needs. Ellie utilizes data and design thinking to reach a wider audience, create emotionally resonant messages, and build long-term relationships with clients. Her love for people and business strategy collide beautifully in every project as she strives to make the world a better place. Outside of work, Ellie is a mom to over 50 houseplants and spends her time nurturing them into strong and healthy members of society.
Ellie Thompson
Impact-Driven Strategist
Thu Lai (he/him) is a graphic designer for Creative Repute. He comes from a small town in South Vietnam where he worked as a 3D character modeler for a Japanese game company. Thu pivoted into the graphic design industry after unlocking a passion for abstract problem-solving. Thu prides himself on his attention to detail and client communication skills. While Thu is always eager to learn new software, he is proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD, Premiere Pro, and Maya. When he isn’t diligently working on graphic design projects, he spends his free time expanding his skill set in multiple areas. Some of his favorite hobbies are mastering animation, playing the guitar, painting, and exploring the world of landscape and macro photography.
Thu Lai
Graphic Designer
Sadie Goodwin (she/her) is a creative visionary focused on creating innovative designs that evoke emotion in the viewer. She aims to break boundaries in art and culture to create a more uplifting world. Sadie is a graduate of Temple University with an Art Direction degree. She has worked on various advertising projects, from brand strategy and development to creating multi-faceted campaigns that span print and digital platforms. In her free time, Sadie enjoys spending time with her rescue puppy, Luna.
Sadie Goodwin
Art Director
Siara Singleton (she/her) is a DEI-focused content marketing specialist whose B2B and B2C marketing experience span a wide variety of industries and demographics. She is highly skilled in SEO, paid ads, web funnels, lead magnets, blogging, email campaigns, and strategic design. Siara uses her DEI experiences, both lived and learned, to guide her through every part of her work. She holds a B.S. in Business, Management, & Marketing from ESU as well as several certifications from Google and the Harvard Business School. Outside of her career, Siara enjoys stand-up comedy, lifting weights, and trying her hand at interior design. She has an affinity for social and environmental impact and connecting with people who share similar passions. If you ever want to discuss organizational strategy, disruptive innovation, or futurism in business, Siara is happy to chat.
Siara Singleton
Marketing Strategist & DEI Copywriter
Joshua Willis (he/they) is a goal-driven force multiplier who works to amplify potential and execute strategy through empathy, creativity, communication, and diligence. He serves as a Project Manager for Creative Repute, specializing in web and mobile development, graphic design, content marketing, and audio/video production. Identifying and clarifying clients’ needs, facilitating team collaboration, and bringing creative projects to life, are just a few of the reasons he’s excited to wake up every morning. When not working for CR, you can find Josh working on his own music and poetry, exploring nature, or spending quality time with friends and family.
Joshua Willis
Project Manager
Nessira Randolph (she/her) is an SEO specialist who is highly skilled in marketing, media, communications, and relationship-building. She is a consensus-driven team leader with proven success in creating and managing client accounts, as well as developing campaign concepts and planning for integrated execution. Nessira prides herself on her ability to work well under pressure, even while managing multidisciplinary teams. She is skilled in converting concepts into action to maximize results from digital media, mobile media, traditional media, and grassroots campaigns. Outside of work, Nessira loves traveling the world and has been to every continent except Antarctica. She is also an animal lover and a vegan who dreams of one day owning her own farm.
Nessira Randolph
Marketing & SEO Specialist
Bhavesh Satani (he/him) is a Graphic Designer who has been a part of the Creative Repute team since 2018. Though he has a B.A. in Business, he chose design as a career. Bhavesh is highly skilled in the entirety of the Adobe Creative Suite. He has many years of experience in website design, layout design, and video editing. Bhavesh enjoys doodling, watching animations, and reading about anything his curiosity leads him to in his spare time.
Bhavesh Satani
Layout Designer
Joyce Bissingou (she/her) Born in France and raised in the UK, Joyce is a multidisciplinary designer who juggles graphic design, 3D art, video production, and more. She provides critical design services such as company branding, logos, social media content, advertisements, and web design. Joyce aims to bring a unique yet practical approach to her projects, never forgetting to have fun as it drives her creativity. Marrying her background in broadcast journalism with her artistic talent has given Joyce the ability to visually communicate one of her strongest talents along with problem-solving and marketing. For Joyce, great design can be as simple as taking one keyword and bringing it to life! When she’s not behind the computer, she’s busy perfecting her bedroom DJ skills and baking sweets to share with her puppy, Kobe.
Joyce Bissingou
Graphic Designer
Amani Tamimi (she/her) graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Rutgers Business School. She is highly skilled with almost five years of experience in bookkeeping, GAAP, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. Outside of work, she spends her free time staying active and with her children. They enjoy indoor rock climbing, riding bikes, playing various sports, and many other activities that get them up and moving.  
Amani Tamini
Bookkeeper
Jocelyn Wolfe (she/her) helps clients understand and negotiate contracts that protect their intellectual property. Jocelyn’s formal education spans Duke University, New York University, and Syracuse University. She is an expert in copyright, entertainment, trademark, and intellectual property law. Outside of work, Jocelyn leads a very active and healthy lifestyle. Some of her favorite activities include going to the gym, riding her bike, walking on the beach, painting, reading, and prioritizing rest. Jocelyn believes respect and acceptance are key to good health and happiness.
Jocelyn Wolfe
Paralegal
Amethyst Rain (she/they)  is Creative Repute's Story Manager. She has several years of experience driving engagement organically on digital platforms like Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok. With a background in multi-media art, she loves digital communication and prides herself on her ability to bridge passionate discussion with data-driven marketing efforts that help CR's clients meaningfully connect with their target audiences. Amethyst loves the Ghostbusters film series and collects memorabilia in her spare time. She also loves playing Skyrim and Minecraft.
Amethyst Rain
Social Media Manager
Sean Fields (he/him) is a Graphic Designer who also works in Marketing and Communications. Sean has a degree in Marketing from Old Dominion University in Virginia and is self-taught in design. He has designed for the Smithsonian Institution, the University of Pennsylvania, and others. His passion is in learning new skills and helping to translate design ideas into reality. Quiet at first, Sean takes ample time to understand what is needed to get each job done well before jumping in to add his voice. He enjoys fantasy football, watching Star Trek, finding new meals to prepare, starting new books, and sometimes finishing them in his spare time.
Sean Fields
Graphic Designer
Samantha Dones (she/her) is an Account Manager for Creative Repute and is a key contact for new client discussions and budgeting. Her background in Social Media, SEO, and team management, has inspired her recent love of front-end website development. She is currently in a full-stack development program that is sharpening her skills in Bootstrap, React, React Native, Node, and MongoDB. Samantha is a new mom. She feels very strongly that in having her son, she also gave birth to new possibilities within herself. Aside from Sam's passion for people and website design, she enjoys reading, trips to the beach, and teaching her son sign language.
Samantha Dones
Account Manager
Ellen Eckert (she/her) is an Account Manager for Creative Repute. She's personable and friendly with a keen eye for detail, with a passion for customer service and social relationships. Ellen is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, earning a B.A. in sociology and an M.A. in public administration and public policy. She worked as a college instructor and restaurant manager in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before shifting her focus to account management. She was inspired by the power of strategic designs and wanted to support businesses achieving success through impactful marketing. She recently relocated to Germany and enjoys exploring the beautiful Bavarian landscape and hanging out at her favorite vegan restaurants around Munich.
Ellen Eckert
Account Manager
Mikki Wong (he/him/they) is a Graphic Designer and dreamer who dabbles in everything from print, web, and social media graphics to basic animation and video. Mikki is now expanding their skills to include the streaming/gaming community and UI/UX design on Figma. In their spare time, Mikki Wong's hobbies include going to events such as gaming or anime conventions, attending concerts, playing games (both arcade and consoles), and trying out new food spots (especially where there's boba)!
Mikki Wong
Jr. Graphic Designer
Kelly Nichols (she/her) is a Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator specializing in whimsical storytelling through bright colors, bold graphics, and unapologetic patterns. Insightful by nature, Kelly can listen to what the client wants and dive deeper to find what they need. With a diverse skillset and flexible style, she creates meaningful graphics, illustrations, marketing materials, and branding that brings each client's identity to the next level. Kelly likes to explore Philadelphia, work on her small business, and draw in her free time.
Kelly Nichols
Senior Graphic Designer
Nahid LaCiura (she/her) is a Project Management Officer with over a decade of experience developing and managing large-scale, complex websites and mobile applications. She is skilled in PHP, WordPress, Python, MySQL, JQuery, React, Node, and Angular, with an immense passion for her craft. Nahid enjoys challenges and opportunities that will expand her creativity and skillset. She strives to stay up-to-date with the rapid changes within the design and technology industries so that she can utilize state-of-the-art tools best suited for the job at hand. She works closely with clients to actualize their vision with a fast, responsive, clean, and functional design optimized for search engines. In her spare time, Nahid is an FAA licensed remote pilot, and she enjoys drone photography.
Nahid LaCiura
Project Management Officer
SB (he/him) has always been fascinated by the web and development field. He started by building websites for friends and technology enthusiasts with simple machine forums platforms. He became an integral part of the development of these platforms before moving on to various projects that required advanced proficiency in WordPress. SB is always looking for a new challenge and has expanded his focus to back-end development, including website maintenance, server updates, and hosting administration. As Integration Manager, SB’s education in Computer Applications and his wide range of experience working on unique projects are vital assets. When he is not working, SB enjoys spending time with his family, reading books, and conducting home improvement projects.
Soumik Biswas
Website Developer

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