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Specialization is the special sauce that separates the great from the good. As someone who’s worked in photography, and logistics, and is now a reporter, this may sound a little strange. But before all of those things, I was an intern at a branding studio. If there was something the studio needed, I learned it. Everything from flash animation (RIP) to web design was in my domain. I was Mr. Do-It-All and I wasn’t shocked when I became the only intern to stay for a full year. The next logical step in my mind was to get a full-time offer and then work my way up. But that didn’t happen. When the time came for the full-time conversation, they didn’t have a place for me. They needed a professional graphic designer, and while I knew enough to be dangerous, I didn’t know enough to be effective. That moment was a punch in the gut for me, but I’m glad it happened because I learned a lesson that changed my life. If you want to win, you have to specialize. I doubled down on photography and my career took off. As a photographer, I specialized in stories, not subjects. Shooting portraits that told you a lot about a moment. When I shifted careers into retail and logistics, my company Sauceda Industries specialized in having the most communicative customer service in an industry known to leave a lot to be desired. My specialty over the years has always been my ability to tell a story, and it's ultimately what led me to being hired to host Texas Country Reporter. It's fine to be good at a lot of things, but from a marketing and awareness perspective, specialization gives you focus and helps people wrap their head around how you can specifically help them. If you want to win, you have to find your focus and stick with it. #entrepreneurship #careeradvice #lifelessons #learnedthehardway

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🎭Collaborating with clients such as this one with City of Joondalup to bring this storytelling vision to life! 🌈From the initial design to the final installation, we poured our creativity into every detail, ensuring that each element would spark wonder and adventure. 📚Here's to many more years of laughter, exploration, and storytelling through play in our beloved community play spaces! #CommunityCollaboration #PlaygroundMagic #CreatingMemories #BespokePlay #ImaginativePlay #LandscapeDesign #ChildrensCreativity #activediscovery #localgovwa #localgovernment  #playgrounds #playgroundequipment #playgrounddesign #playspacedesign #playspace #playground #playspace #landdevelopers #landdevelopment #landdeveloper #landscapedesign #landscapearchitect #landscapearchitects #landscapeconstruction #communityengagement #localcommunity #design #community  #projects #projects #assetmanagers #assetmanagement #assetmanager #educationdesign #education #natureplay

In the sprouting stages of The Meadow Studios, it was easy to say yes to every inquiry because I needed the money and I wanted to grow. Every small business goes through this stage. Ambitious, innocent and full of zeal. Now that I’m maturing, saying yes to everyone is not beneficial. In fact, it’s wise in the conference call to ask a lot of questions. And pay attention to the personality you potentially could be collaborating with. Can this be a great partnership on both sides? Ask yourself: 🌱 Are there any red flags? 🚩 🌱 Do they just want something fast or do they actually want to collaborate? 🌱 Can I meet their needs? Sometimes in hearing a client pain points, they may not need your service they may need something else. It’s important to connect with creatives outside your career for that very reason. 🌱 Are they ready to spend time building this project or are they too busy and distracted? I’ve found some brands I’d love to work with, show me in the beginning stages (such as an inquiry) they’re too busy, which can ruin a collaboration for me. In business, this is nothing new but it’s the normal daily we have to face. #freelancercommunity #productphotographer #themeadowstudios #smallbusinesstips #businessowner #blackownedbusiness #charlestonphotographer #commercialphotographer #creativebusiness

I had the pleasure of helping Steffan La Touche with a new website for Happy Accident Studio Ltd over the past few weeks while I've been looking for my next role: https://lnkd.in/ePt872GC It's been a while since I've helped a small business with a site like this and it was good fun to talk through some of the things that would be beneficial when making a new site such as: • Concise content: Going through the site on the previous site, rewording content where needed and also making sure there's no duplicate content. • Good photography: If you're marketing a service or location, showing people your skills or space through good photography can be the difference. • Colour choice: A new site can be a good opportunity to update your color palette, it can be a great touch to use the site photography to inform your colour palette and create that visual relationship. These are just a few things we touched on and in having these conversations with Steff it reminded me that as a Product Owner it's important to have different perspectives, empathise with the different disciplines and that communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential. All that being said, I am currently #opentowork as a Product Owner in the UK, remote or hybrid in or around Nottingham so if you'd like to have a chat, please get in touch! #lookingforajob #lookingforwork #productowner #nottingham #remote #remotework

[ 🔥Dare To Dream: Exploring New Opportunities with Job Relocation ] You may have noticed that I only posted occasionally. Why? Because I was traveling. My Client was offered a job that required relocation. Now, you might be asking yourself - "Why in the world would Ilene be traveling to help a client scout out an area to relocate for a job?" Well, the client was my son. You see, he was laid off from a job that he loved. After the initial sting of the layoff subsided, he entered my job-searching program (not the first time he has been through it), and he literally landed his dream job! However, it required relocation across the country. So, I removed my Executive Recruiter and Job Search Strategist hat and put on my Mom hat, flew to the new location to help him scout out the area and locate an apartment that he will now call home (and will be my new vacation spot!) We flew out on Wednesday, secured an apartment in 4 hours on Thursday, and flew back on Friday to attack the next stages of the move. It is truly my pleasure to launch so many careers! But as you can see, this one was a bit extra special. As a parent, it is an incredible thrill to help him navigate the job search marketplace, be a part of his career journey, and watch him flourish. Having your adult child ask you for assistance throughout the process is a bonus. So, let's talk about relocation and should you do it for a new job. READ THE COMPLETE BLOG... https://lnkd.in/e3R4jgzs ______________________ I am an Executive Recruiter and Job Search Strategist. I teach job seekers exactly how to market themselves with laser precision to employers using inside secrets from the view of the Recruiter exponentially increasing their chances of getting noticed and hired rapidly! I'm here to help you stand out from the pile of job applications, become the candidate of choice, and land that dream job rapidly! My clients are scheduling 3-5 interviews per week and getting hired in 3-8 weeks in their dream jobs after searching on their own for 9-12 months! Check out the detailed statistics on my website at Pounding Pavement 101. Why wait? Every day you are not working, you are losing money and time. I invite you to grab time on my calendar to discuss your job search and how we can get you hired rapidly! Schedule on my website at Pounding Pavement 101. #jobs #layoffs #careeradvice #layoffs #jobalerts 

Twenty years ago today. April 4, 2004. I was hired by my former employer, #FarmersInsurance, twenty years ago today, as a graphic designer/illustrator. My #job changed dramatically over the years: I got a lot more technical, picked up extra skills, and broadened my core competencies. But, it was not enough. Last fall, I was a part of the #reductioninforce and I was #laidoff, along with 2400 other employees. Had I stayed at Farmers, #today would have been my 20th #WorkAnniversary. A bit bittersweet. HOWEVER, in the past few weeks, I have: 🤩 Auditioned, got a callback, and landed a COMMERCIAL! And, yes, I have an agent. *I am SO LA now.* And while I am not a movie star yet, I hope to do more of this work. It's FUN. 🤩 I am onboarding with a non-profit as a part-time visual designer. And it's gonna be FUN. This was not an advertised position...it was a job that came from a former coworker, reaching out for help. So while I reminisce about my almost 20 years at Farmers, I get to try out a completely new career (modeling/acting) and contribute to a non-profit (visual design). Neither of which I could have done if I was still at my previous employer. I have learned to just keep moving forward and walk through that open door. <Still not ready to take down that green banner yet. LOL.> #commercialwork #visualdesigner #newbeginnings #onward #commercialactress #commercialactor #commercialmodel #FarmersAlumni

Greater Than One would like to welcome to the team, our new Sr. Art Director, Victoria. We asked Victoria a few questions to get to know her better. Where are you located? I currently live on the upper peninsula of Michigan. What do you love about being a Sr. Art Director? I love blending creativity with strategic thinking. Being part of the whole journey, from brainstorming to the finished product, is such an exciting and rewarding experience. Plus, it's pretty cool when I spot some of the projects I've worked on out in the real world. What drew you to Greater Than One? Greater Than One's inclusive work environment was the biggest draw for me. The way they value teamwork and innovation, and offer opportunities to jump into challenging projects, really stood out. It's exciting to find a place with such a supportive team and where I can be part of projects that make a real difference. What's a TV Show that you would recommend? Lately, I’ve been binging “Only Murders in the Building” What's your favorite travel destination? So far, my favorite travel experience has been Hawaii. I'm hoping to explore some of Europe this year though. What's a book that you would recommend and why? I recently read "Becoming Bulletproof" by Evy Poumpouras. Evy is a former Secret Service agent who writes about the things she learned and witnessed during her career. It is a great read for personal growth and motivation. If someone wanted to become an Art Director, what would you recommend they do? Completely immerse themselves in art and design; graphics, painting, animation – explore it all and see what sparks their interest. Then, start connecting with people in the industry. Always be open to advice and feedback and never stop learning. Design is a constantly evolving field. #newteammember #welcometotheteam

Why confine your talents to a single discipline when you can be the 'Jack of All Trades' just like Tan? Meet Tan, a versatile member of our team, who defies conventional boundaries by achieving excellence in not one, but two fields – graphic design and programming. "After a period working as a full-time Graphic Design Specialist, and being involved in supporting coding-related tasks, I discovered a genuine passion for programming. This realization prompted me to make the bold decision to pursue it further and integrate it as a formal part of my work." - Tan Nguyen, Graphic Design Specialist Read Tan's full story HERE: https://lnkd.in/ggrGVMQx #TGMResearch #research #marketresearch #onlineresearch #careers #TGMStories #WorkCulture #CompanyCulture #Inspire #Flexibility