We are MashON.
What kind of people work at MashON? Oh, boy. Where to begin? At first glance you may mistake us for the ensemble cast of a cross country car race movie. MashON employees come from the four corners of the earth including parts unknown. Our personalities vary but they definitely skew toward nutty. You never know what you're going to run into while rounding a corner in the office: impromptu cocktail parties, remote controlled helicopters, loaded nerf guns, coffee machine demonstrations, a hot off the press T-Shirt, dance circles, patio BBQs, small children, sing alongs, freshly baked goods, mining helmets, feats of strength, fashion shows...you get the idea.
But don't let the carefree vibe that our office exudes fool you into thinking that we're not serious about what we do. You won't find a more dedicated bunch than the twenty-odd employees here at MashON. We like to have a good time but our number one priority is MashON's continued success.
Want to learn a little more about each employee here at MashON? Click on one of the faces to your right and be enlightened.
Philippe Benoliel
President & CEO
The proud leader of the super talented and dynamic MashON team !
Director of Marketing
I heart the interweb and all things with a digital flavor. Equally obsessed with sports, food trucks, social media, running, caffeine (in the form of Sugar Free Rockstars), UCLA Bruins & chapstick. The antithesis of corporate and proud of it; flip flops and hoodies are included in my preferred ensemble. As nice as they come, but beware of my snarky and sarcastic tendencies. Just a digital girl living in a digital world, trying to make a dollar out of 15 cents.
At the time this was written, I am the reining Mayor of MashON on Foursquare. Respect the crown.
Scott Cornwall
Director of E-Commerce
Born and bred on a tropical island full of blue birds. Scott is not my first name. I go by SC in the office, yet went to UCLA and loathe most things USC. I practically grew up on air planes over the Pacific, yet turbulence still gets to me. I have an affinity for gadgets, I would consider myself a technophile through and through. I will pass on an evening of binge drinking and bars to surpass a top level or try and grab an ever evading Xbox Achievement. Music is my Radar. San Francisco 49'ers and Giants are my homeboys. Ties and suits are rarely worn outside of weddings, Quiksilver woven's abound - I prefer a west coast/island style in my daily attire. I'd never make it in NY. Food is good. Running and biking is good. Snowboarding is better, but ice cream is the best. Homer Simpson is my friend. I once sat next to LeBron James in a movie theater. Did I mention sometimes I see blue birds?
Christian Saulnier
Director of Business Development
I develop business...that's what I do.
My goal every morning when I sit at my computer is to acquire partners for MashON - it is my mission - and I choose to accept it! I bridge the digital world with the business world. Yes, I've seen Wall Street, Glengarry Glen Ross, Tommy Boy, and Boiler Room...and yes, lunch is for wimps.
My world is clients, partners, connections, meetings, presentations, conference calls, referrals, business cards, leads, and synergistic relationships. I use phrases like 'synergistic relationships' 'complement your overall digital strategy' and 'you're awesome'. I check my email before I get out of bed in the morning and I respond while the shower warms up. I email at red lights, I text while I walk across the street, I take notes on the back of envelopes while I drive. I love what I do. I have the enthusiasm of a high school cheerleader on Red Bull and Pixie Stix - and that's before my morning coffee.
Born in Boston, went to college in Ohio, got sick of shoveling snow, and moved to Hermosa Beach, CA. Love my Boston sports (being surrounded by Laker fans at work has been an adjustment). Golf, ice hockey, football, marathon running, or anything sports related…anytime.
Every year I have a goal of traveling to a new country - and I do it. I've jumped off of cliffs, bridges, and out of planes - I've cage-dived with Great Whites in South Africa, hang-glided in Rio, bungee jumped in Thailand, searched for the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, and found Nemo scuba-diving in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia - I've danced the Flamenco in Spain, the Samba in Brazil, and the Salsa in Puerto Rico - I've drank warm beer in Prague, cold beer in Berlin, and Guinness in Dublin. When I'm not traveling - I'm thinking about traveling.
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Brian Nguyen
Creative Director
I lead the design team here at MashON. We're faced with new challenges every day, ranging from product design to interactive layouts and UI processes. We have a diverse but strong team. Art Center College of Design alumni (one of three here at MashON). But besides all that, I'm a huge Lakers fan, dabble in photography, huge music guru, and love exploring new places to eat/drink.
I am always looking for new experiences, deals, and forums to engage with. The internet is a crazy machine, and if you don't keep up with all the interactive experiences that happen on a daily basis, you can easily get left behind. Can't get too caught up in the machine though, there are plenty of things going on that don't involve a screen, at least for now.
Patrick Martinez
Creative Illustrator
Hello people. What's good?....Here's a lil about myself: My passion is to create something new everyday. I love to work with creative people and bounce ideas off of each other. If I'm not doing that, I get irritated and I'm no good to anyone pissed. I love the Lake Show. Go Lakers! I hate Matt Barnes and the other lames that try to mess with Kobe. I love Manny Pacquiao, he's the truth! I'm into street culture and characters in the streets. I like to travel when I can and scope out different art museums or galleries whenever I'm in another area code.
Leen Tan
Senior Designer
It is likely that I will be the first person you see when you arrive at the MashON office. No, not because I'm excited to see you, but because our receptionist is a phone-- a phone that no one cares to use. You will also notice a big nerf gun. Please do not provoke me.
Chaim Diesto
Senior Strategist
In the morning before I put my shoes on, I get my Kroger Brand Foot Powder and sprinkle it on each of my toes. Then I clap my feet together so a bunch of powder smoke fills the air. It makes me feel fantastical and mystical. If I was banned to a far off deserted island and could only bring one thing to eat each and everyday, it would be Beef Fried Rice from Yang Chow. If I could only bring one drink to drink everyday on that island, it would be Wild Cherry Capri Sun. I would also try to sneak in a little bottle of 2% Milk and a small ziplock full of Ovaltine powder.
I often dream of being a real life Mowgli from the Jungle Book story so I could have animals as my family. When I go to bed at night I pray that in the morning my roommate has magically disappeared forever. In the mornings when I get up the first thing I do is sigh because I see him right outside my door again. My absolute favorite person in the world happens to be the first ninja ever from El Salvador. Also, I very much dislike when the neighbor's dog comes over. His name is Oreo, but his behavior towards me is not that yummy.
Stephen Barros
Graphic Designer
Hello! As much as Stephen likes talking about himself out loud, he
found it incredibly difficult to write something cool so I, Stephen's
loving girlfriend, took the liberty to write it. Besides loving me
with all his heart, he is in love and I mean in LOVE with graphic
design in all shapes and sizes- big prints and posters, fresh book
design, interactive media and motion graphics. You would think he
would be destined to land a job in print- with all these posters,
flyers, and magazines he collects and stores at our apartment. But I
hear he got inspired by the really nice art directors at MashON to use
his degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of LA and he fell
in love with web design (but not as much as he loves me). He helped
the team at MashON carry out designs for the brands: MGM, Chaotic, TNA
Wrestling, Yo Gabba Gabba, Henson, and I'm pretty sure we'll hear
about more soon.
To keep up with the talented guys (and gal) at MashON, he finds
inspiration in everyday things like spending time with his beautiful/
sweet girlfriend (me) and our mini labradoodle. Oh, and he also gets
his inspiration from other things too- like playing basketball at the
local park after watching the LA Lakers games ALL THE TIME. He keeps
up with local events involving great music and artists in LA while
sharing good laughs with friends and family. When he's not eating at
really awesome restaurants and food trucks in LA with ME, you can find
out what he's up to from his excessive updates on Facebook and Twitter
or updating his blog with really cool finds on the web.
Khon Lieu
Developer
About me...hum, there is not too much to me. I'm a simple person that likes to be outdoors, likes to bike, and likes to read. As of this writing, I've been working at MashON for about 4 or 5 months. This is actually a nice place to work; everyone gets their work done, no over bearing boss types, and as long as you get your work done, you're good =) and not to mention the personalities of people here...never a dull day.
Fav quote:
"For he that hath, to him shall be given: and he that hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he hath."
Mark 4:25
Nina Gomez
Graphic Designer
I'm the new girl here at MashON. This lets me get away with a lot.
My brain only compiles thoughts into 140 characters or less. For me, Twitter is like that friend you randomly call when something hilarious happens and you have to share it right then - more like a conference call.
I love Tapatio. You can put it on everything, really. My life changed when I discovered they made them into portable packets. I don't have to carry a Tapatio bottle in my purse anymore and that means more room for my bottle of Jack.
Brandon Wargo
Developer
E-Commerce Developer extraordinaire. Born in Colorado, grew up in Pittsburgh (Black and Yellow, Black and Yellow, Black and Yellow), living the dream in Los Angeles; I've lived all over the country and love to travel. Music, hockey, and learning new technologies are my passions.
"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to code..." I think someone famous said that.
Jenny Rogers
Customer Operations Manager
People think I am crazy for loving customer service, but there is nothing like the challenge of making someone happy. I think the key word is "experience"-imagining myself in the shoes of each individual customer.
Like when I think of who I am-
a wife
a mom
a sister
a daughter
a friend
a Gaucho in Bruin country
plus the particularity of things I'm a sucker for-
my new SX-70 land camera
Polaroids
cupcakes and anything with frosting
a nice pair of worn-in TOMS
blue jeans and a soft v-neck t-shirt
reusable shopping bags
friendship bracelets
coffee-a little non fat milk and 1 ½ Splendas, to be exact
new black Sharpie markers
as well as all that I'm inspired by-
art
fashion (ordinary meets the unexpected)
hand-made as well as ultra-modern design
the intrigues of change
laid-back music of right now (think Yellow Ostrich and Sufjan Stevens)
laid-back music of then (Counting Crows)
witty, dry humor
the comforts of family, friends, and home
then I am reminded that each person I help experiences life from their own unique perspective: in shoes broken in or brand spankin' new, rockin' out to their own quirky soundtrack, looking forward-at the end of the day-to their own set of goodies and people and places. Different but also seeking happiness just like me.
Fahd Akbar
Developer
Lived in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Europe and the West Coast of America.
UCLA, Mathematics.
Worked in Sports, Entertainment and Advertising.
I love L.A.
Alyson Axler
Project Manager
To start, I am an avid list-maker...
I am originally from Connecticut.
I would like to travel the world someday.
I am a very hard worker.
I have a cat and his name is Ludo, but I call him Bubby.
I wish David Bowie could write the theme song to my life.
I love volcanoes and wish it were safe to touch lava.
If Bob Ross were still alive, I would like him to teach me to paint.
I like to cook, but I don't have any fancy skills.
When I am an old lady, I will have cats and will carry a candy bag everywhere - fact.
That's me in a nutshell!
Jocelyn Angel
Customer Care Consultant
Hello. I'm Jocelyn. Born and raised in sunny LA. Lived in Koreatown all my life. I like sleeping.....a lot! I'm not in school at the moment, but I will be soon. Not quite sure what I'll be studying but i'll figure it out once I'm there. Going home is always cool cause I get to go play with my DOG! He's awesome! My favorite color is green but I rarely wear it. Don't know why. I'm more of a winter kind of person. I do bad during summertime. It just gets too hot now a days! I love my car. Its my child =) ummm well that's all I can think of about myself...eventhough I've been working on this for over and hour......sad...I know....
PS: Most of this was written by my best friend Sherlyn! Oh wassup Sheryl-Ann! HoLLLAAAAA!
Isaac Solis
Production & Embroidery
Hopefully this makes sense,
Huge Steelers fan, love all things football...I'm cool calm and collective..I mash on and mash out...the word cute is in my vocabulary, so if you ever catch me saying it don't judge..Scott is the homie...the Creative Dept...Rules.. Love Coffee but Tea is great too.. I'm dangerous with some thread needle scissors, glue and a sewing machine.. but in Embroidery and Printing I'm lethal !!! not a Laker fan but oh well...the cave is my home(that's the Lab)that always stays at a cool 80 degrees ... industrial machines are my toys... music is the sound needles going in and out of fabric... and sour gummy worms are my afternoon delight..
Fashion is my world...made pockets, fits, and washes for Seven jeans, Joes jean and True Religion..designed evening dresses for St John Knits.... draped wedding dresses for boutiques...embroidered monarchy, morphine Generation, and affliction shirts... and developed the back pockets for Antik Denim, Yanuk, and Tavernity, Jeans.... But I can honestly say that the work I do here is as exciting and different as anything I've done in the past... I never thought I'll be making service dogs look cool and fashionable.. or that I would get the chance to put Homer Simpson on a T-shirt...I truly consider my self lucky to work for a company that allows me to play all day long... cuz it sure don't feel like work!!!
Ki Song
Lead Ecommerce Developer
I was born in Korea, immigrated to the US on my first birthday and
lived in the DC Metro Area for the next 30+ years. Die hard 'Skins
fan. DC will always be home.
I recently moved to Southern California with my beautiful wife and
precious son and cannot complain about the warm, humidity free
weather. Joined the MashON Team a few months ago and am enjoying every
minute of it. What an awesome group of smart, talented people!
Leo Suh
UI Developer
A man of few words. Stella rules my life. Gotta love the MashON crew. Love to hoop (team TBD, let's keep winning titles). Can never have enough hats or kicks. Appreciate tenants who pay rent on time and landlords who let me pay late. A tad irritated with the folks at Mozilla. Peace to my Korean peeps but it's Suh as in Ndamukong.
Lukas Soltys
Director of Development
When i'm not building the next big thing in E-commerce here at MashON, you'll find me riding around LA on the back of my speed triple.
Josh Smuckler
Assistant Financial Controller
After a recent successful stint starring in Japanese soap commercials and achieving local fame overseas, he initially returned to the United States to focus his career in Shamwow product promotions. However, after careful consideration, he has seriously decided to refocus his career at MashON, garnering a degree in less than four years from the prestigious UCLA in his spare time. He enjoys judging contestants on reality shows, helping animals, and dancing.
Ena de Guzman
Junior Designer
Ena (eeena) is a kid who loves polaroid photos, instagram, diy terrariums, snowboarding, beach barbecues, hboGo, chicken tikka masala with garlic naan, churros con chocolate and satiated vacation itineraries. She was last sighted in the office scavenging for Emergen-C and hoarding bottled water from the kitchen.
Jared Adams
Customer Care Consultant
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Charles Burke
Developer
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Arturo Solis
Production & Embroidery
Art the name speak for it self, Yep.. Motivated, Intrepid, creative, ready for it all. Joined the MASH ON team to help out in any way needed. I have a background in the fashion manufacturing world and other fashion design and creative aspects. Im here to assist in the production and development of all these cool product and applying my skills to keep the ball rolling in that regard. SteelerNation 100000% I enjoy long walks on the beach and movie nights... WHAT!!!?? 26 and looking to contribute to this beautiful world spreading love peace and Souuuullll!!.
Enough of the games. Born in my the biggest city in the world Mexico City Raised in LA, went to school in Hollywood and that really messed me up JK. In my pursuit for world domination I landed in fashion design. Wound up running around from Glamorous fashion shows to Grimy manufacturing facilities. Earned my stripes and now i think im pretty good at what i do
Callie Calimlim
Business Development
ka•lee kuh•lim•lim (ENFJ):
(n.) yoga instructor, vegan, organic food junkie (and aspiring hoop dancer!!)
(adj.) loves people, skips barefoot, travels often
I live in Los Angeles, with my pup, Niko. I seek to cultivate a mindful, eco-conscious existence. I love sunshine, coffee and vintage stuff.
Yelena Viner
QA Lead
I am a Software Tester and loving it. Passionate about finding issues and finding solutions.
Originally from the Ukraine, I speak fluent Russian
I love hidden object games
Dancing, socializing with friends, movies and traveling is what I am doing in my free time but not enough. Ocean, walking or biking on the beach is my second passion.
I love 4 seasons
Some quotes and phrases I like:
"The sooner you fall behind the more time you'll have to catch up."
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives."
"Quality means doing it right when no one is looking."
Hab Haddad
Business Development
I pride myself on doing business with integrity. I go by the motto "Good people first, then good business".
I was born in Cairo Egypt, but grew up in Chicago IL from the age of 3. I went to school at De Paul University and then traveled the globe with rock bands like Manowar, KISS, Hootie and the Blowfish, Night Ranger, Ted Nugent etc. Now, I live in LA and focus on business in the technology and entertainment sectors. I like working with great people and expediting the pace of good business.
Jimmy Grande
Production Assistant
Here is a little bit about myself. I'm a College Student figuring out my (major/life); dipping my feet to feel if the temperature is just right.
Interests include:
B. asketball
A. dventurous Activities (Wake Boarding and Jet Skiing)
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Bachelors in Information Technology or Computer Programming.
My problem is wanting to do everything. I just picked up Photography and I love it. Sometimes you just have to change the lens to get a different perspective in life. Enough said. Being one of the tallest here, I am the only one with the BIGGEST last name. I'll let you figure that one out on your own.
Summing it all up; I feel honored to be working next to amazing individuals from all walks of life, something I never thought I would be accomplishing this early in my life. Socializing used to be one of my deficiencies. Now it's a medium.