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SPECIAL SPRINGBOARD EDITION!
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Hot Talent
Featured Springboard Talent
That Bit at the End - "Call of the Wild"
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HOT TALENT
We don't have to tell you how challenging it is to find great Web Talent these days, particularly HTML coders.
Well, instead of just complaining about it, we've gone and done something about it!
Aquent matched up some of our best Talent with Aquent Graphics Institute Trainers and launched our SPRINGBOARD program: an on-site, intensive 5-day training in HTML hand coding, CSS, and Web production.
Some of you may remember our wildly successful program from 1999/2000 when we started many an Aquent Talent's burgeoning Web career.
These awesome Junior Coders would make a great addition to your Web team, assisting with updates and editing code.
Over the last month we hand picked a few superb Aquent Talent with both great skills and attitudes and put them in classes 8 hours a day (followed by 3+ hours of homework each night), so each would be proficient in all aspects of Web page production.
While Springboard Talent meet Aquent's high standards for professionalism, integrity, and hands-on technical skills, their cost to you will be lower than industry standard, because each is prepared for reduced rates in exchange for professional experience and the opportunity to grow their careers.
Best of all, they're available RIGHT NOW!
Sound like the deal you've been waiting for?
Just follow the links for profiles, samples, and resumes.
<b>Enjoy!</b>
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FEATURED SPRINGBOARD TALENT
Matthew S. - Web Production Artist | Content Coordinator | Coder
Ivan U. - Production Artist | Coder
Paoling C. - Graphic Designer | Production Artist | Coder
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Matthew S.
Web Production Artist | Content Coordinator | Coder
Matthew has an awesome background as Web Content Analyst and Coordinator working through Aquent at Amp'd Mobile.
He spent 2 years as one of the primary points of contact for the workflow management of their enormous digital music catalog. Matthew dealt with a high volume of data, and in addition to maintaining their content management system,
he was also in charge of making sure all content was always fresh and up-to-date. (Imagine that task in the cell phone world!)
He also happens to be technically savvy, spending 4+ years as a Web Production Artist for companies like Watson Wyatt, Mighty World Toys, and Westwood Financial.
He has a terrific demeanor and now can add HTML coding to his already stellar roster of skills!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance
Skills: HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere
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Ivan U.
Production Artist | Coder
Ivan is an experienced Print Production Artist with a strong professional background in both entertainment and advertising.
For Disney, CBS, VH1, and MTV he created logos, posters, Flash banners, catalogs, packaging, Web pages, and more for projects like "Big Brother", "The Contender", "Acceptable TV", and "Ultimate Love Test".
At San Francisco ad agency Ozone he worked on ad campaigns, Web design, catalogs, branding, logos, and photo retouching and editing.
He brings to the table a truly exceptional attitude to his work and his team, and is always eager to learn more!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
Skills: HTML, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Paoling C.
Graphic Designer | Production Artist | Coder
Paoling is a talented Designer/Production Artist ready to bring her great skills and great attitude to your door!
Since graduating in 2006, she's worked in the corporate, non-profit, and technology industries. Most recently freelancing at O'Melveny and Myers, she produced print collateral such as newsletters, ads, brochures, invitations, as well as corporate emails. She's also been earning her technical stripes at both Smart & Final and International House of Graphics, building up her solid hands-on skills and great attitude.
We know she's a rising star!
See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here!
Desired Work: Freelance
Skills: HTML, Adobe Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver
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THAT BIT AT THE END
"Call of the Wild"
Greetings from the road!
Just a general update to all our friends and family, since Bill and I didn't get around to sending a holiday newsletter this year (again).
We are currently on the road headed toward Canada and having the time of our lives.
There has been a great deal of debate and confusion between Bill and I about the current whereabouts of Canada, as I had heard it was moving (along with the North Pole) West at a rate of 4 feet a year. With our atlas well over 20-years old, goodness knows where the whole country might have gotten to by now. Guess we'll be asking plenty of directions along the way!
Regardless, we found a nice little motel to stay the first afternoon, a little spot called Motel 6.
I'm not quite sure where the "6" comes in, as there were well over 6 rooms and it would have been laughable to pay 6 dollars for one, but I guess they have their reasons.
There was a pool, which was nice, since the last motel we stayed in when traveling did not. It was, however, not filled, which was a particular disappointment to Bill and I, as we hadn't noticed that it was drained upon check in and made it all the way to the pool's gate in our swimsuits, flip flops, and towels.
The gate was unlocked, so we decided since we were there we could at least enjoy a sunny day and drink some lemonade. Apparently, our being there alerted a few of the other motel guests that the pool must be filled and we were greeted by more than a few angry people who came over in their shorts and flip flops as well. Only one fellow from Denver, Stan, stayed for a nice, cold lemonade and a chat. We believe he actually might still have Bill's watch, which Bill had left on the table so he wouldn't get a tan line. (I don't know, quite frankly, whom he is trying so desperately to impress.)
The next morning we spent at a lovely little diner named Denny's, where I ordered waffles and toast, and Bill had his "cruller special" (a 2 egg omelet surrounded by crullers) after explaining it in detail to the waitress. We asked the cashier if Mr. Denny was around so we could thank him in person for the great food and hospitality, but she said she'd never met the fellow, which we considered odd for such a small town.
We gassed up at a local gas station called 76 (once again, there weren't near the 76 pumps I'd expected) and Bill chose, once again, the highest grade of gas possible. I reminded him how high oil prices had gotten and that we weren't going to get anywhere near Canada if he kept choosing the 91 grade. I watched and waited for the attendant to come out and wash the windows and check the oil, then relegated myself to the task, since I presumed he must be busy helping another customer.
We both found it fairly irritating to find out, when Bill went in to pay, that the clerk was most certainly NOT helping another customer, he was reading Auto Trader magazine and circling cars that interested him. Well, if he wanted to do business again with us, he'll certainly be surprised.
Bill kicked the tires, possibly for good luck, and we were on the road again. Unfortunately, I got to thinking about towels and realized I'd left both of ours back at home on the coffee table. Not that I'm worried about my sister coming over and finding towels on the table (okay, just a little!), but that we wouldn't have anything to dry ourselves off with should we find a filled and operational swimming pool.
We debated turning around and getting them, but settled on trying to find one at the local sundries shop.
The town, it turned out, had a nicely sized shop named Wal-Mart, which was about the biggest thing either Bill or I had ever seen. I picked up some towels with someone named "Hannah Montana" on them, but had to stop my husband while he was trying to load a 52-inch television into the cart. I explained to him the next motel would surely have TV and I'd be darned if he thought I was going to haul a television all around the country of Canada. Goodness knows what people would think of Americans if we did.
Getting out of the store proved to be a problem, as the lines were so long. Bill kept reminding me, once again, that we were on vacation and that had all the time in the world, but my head started spinning so much that we abandoned the cart and the Nemo towels then and there and made a run for the door.
When we'd gotten back to our car, Bill realized he'd left the keys on top of the towels we didn't purchase and needed to go back in and retrieve them. After 20 or so minutes, I absolutely had to use the restroom, so I figured I might as well go back in and find out what the heck might be taking my husband so long.
It turns out Wal-Mart has over 750 shopping carts and Bill was going through each one methodically. After using the restroom (clean, but nothing really to write home about), I contacted the manager about our conundrum. He put the store on something called "high alert" then Bill, he, and I scoured the carts, having to dislodge quite a few unhappy children from their seats to make sure they weren't sitting on our keys.
Well, wouldn't you know it, we found them in the 749th cart, leaving just one that we hadn't inspected. I told Bill if he'd started the other way, we'd have only had to inspect two carts, a fact he didn't quite appreciate.
The manager was nice enough to tell us, since it was so late and we were traveling , that we could sleep in our recreational vehicle out in the parking lot if we so wanted. We said thanks and let him know we had no desire to sleep inside a Buick. I don't know where he thought we were from.
We hadn't eaten dinner so we stopped back at Denny's and, can you believe it, Bill ordered breakfast again! I'm not sure which is more shocking, the fact that he ordered it, or that they actually made it for him. I really don't know what things are coming to.
The cashier was much more friendly this time and told us Harold Butler started Denny's, but he had passed away many years ago. We told her to send our regrets to his family.
As luck would have it, the Motel 6 still had a vacancy and we took their very last room (the Shriners were in town).
The ever-hopeful Bill put his swim trunks by the side of the bed for a morning swim just in case the pool had been filled while we were out.
I read a bit, then decided to write out this brief note. I'd noticed the copy machine at Wal-Mart and figured this was a good a way as any to keep in touch with you while "on the road". (Hopefully the lines will be shorter tomorrow!)
I know many of you say Bill and I don't get out very often, so I thought it'd be good to let you al know exactly how we're doing.
Pretty well considering it's just Day Two!
It feels like we're a million miles away from all of you already, even though we have yet to make it out of the county.
I'll write again tomorrow.
Love to all,
Betty & Bill
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