Claim: In 1999, Hickey opened her own agency known for offering full-service she worked for another company.
Evidence: In 1999, Hickey opened her own agency, Velocity Advertising. The agency was known for offering full-service capabilities to clients regardless of their geographic location. Prior to Velocity, Hickey worked for companies such as Boston's Heater Advertising (Renamed Red), Arnold Worldwide and Holland Mark Advertising.