SparksFly Public Relations, a Los Angeles PR company specializing in video game products and consumer electronics, has announced the hiring of Chip Garamella as Senior Account Manager. In his new role, Mr. Garamella will be responsible for business development, client acquisition and account management.

Prior to joining SparksFly, Mr. Garamella was owner/creative director of BGAD Advertising, an entertainment ad agency and film production company fulfilling print and media campaigns for all major and independent entertainment studios, as well entertainment trade service companies. Garamella was also in the food service industry for many years as General Manager/Operator of Figaro Bistro and Owner/Operator of Mes Amis Restaurant in Los Angeles.

"Chip brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Senior Account Manager," stated Dirk Foster, President of SparksFly Public Relations. "He spent more than 12 years running his own advertising and marketing firm and knows what it takes to acquire and work with new clients. We're very pleased to have him join our team."