HOW WE WORK
If there's one thing we've learned about this business, it is that every job is different. What works for a Fortune 500 company usually doesn't jive with a restaurant down the street. We understand this, which is why we custom tailor our process to fit your specific needs. Sometimes it just isn't practical (or cost effective) to drag you through a rigid, predetermined, 10 step process if all you need is a blog. Likewise, we avoid jumping into larger projects without following the discovery process with you to make sure we can accurately understand and manage expectations.
It's no secret, we're not a big agency. Instead we focus on producing big results by building the best possible team for each project. With over 14 years in the game, we have built a network of amazingly talented people. Being able to adapt to your requirements on a per project basis allows us (and you) to fully leverage this network. We engage every project with a well defined goal and a transparent approach to pricing.
Once combined, this process brings you the calm, focused and balanced intensity required to make your project sing. Welcome to City Zen.
Mike Hughes
Mike has been involved in web design and development since 1996. His ability to bridge the gap between these concepts through effective communication and execution has proven crucial to continued client success. Through his career he has worked with clients spanning many industries including Entertainment (Newline Cinema, Paramount Pictures, Capitol Records), Commercial (Sony, Gateway, Red Bull), Business Services (VeriSign, Network Solutions) and Associations (National Mentoring Partnership, Alpha Kappa Alpha).
There's no down time for this guy. When he's not working hard at the office, Mike trains for a variety of endurance events, enjoys spending time with his family, and giving back to a variety of charitable causes. He is currently training for the Nation's Triathlon to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. You can follow his training blog to see his progress and read about the latest crashes, injuries and triumphs.
Janie Hughes
Janie is a recovering cubicle dweller. With over 10 years in the corporate trenches, she has managed teams of over 20 employees, balanced million dollar budgets, implemented new SAP platforms, trained entire departments on how to use Excel (and various other common programs), improving processes as she goes. She's worked in sales, marketing, product management, even accounting. Always wearing a variety of hats, she has a reputation for being a problem solver and getting things done. Her favorite title was Execution Manager.
She'll gladly tell you she is a proud Arizona State University Sun Devil, with dual degrees in Management and Marketing. When not working or cheering on the Sun Devils, she loves to spend time with her family, is an avid photographer, and enjoys traveling. Janie is active in the community and started the East Valley NICU Grads Playgroup to help support other NICU families.
