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Hot (Rocks) Talent
Featured Talent This Week
That Rockin' Bit at the End - "The Twelve Signs of the Apocalypse"
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HOT (ROCKS) TALENT
Unlike March, which leaves like a lamb, the month of Rocktober comes in like a lion...
And continues to smash guitars, kick over amplifiers, and pass out in the hotel lobby for a full 31 days!
Here at Aquent this month means switching our hold music to something heavier than Adult Contemporary, long afternoon rides up the coast in the company Firebird (we just painted it Primer Gray), and hosting weekly rock-themed potlucks (i.e., Chicken McNugents and Sympathy for the Devil's Food Cake).
And for you, it means providing the rockingest available Talent every week until the Fat Lady sings.
Which we know you'll love, as he used to be in the band Poison.
Follow the links for profiles, samples, and resumes and please don't forget to...
Kick out the Jams!
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FEATURED TALENT THIS WEEK
April L. - Interactive Designer
Edward R. - Copywriter | Communications Manager
Kevin C. - Web Producer | Project Manager
Heather N. - Marketing Communications Manager | Coordinator
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April L.
Interactive Designer
Over 8 years in the interactive field, if you're looking for great sites, go no further than April's client list.
Conversant in English, HTML, XML, ActionScript and an instructor-level's understanding of Flash, she has a Master's Degree in Multimedia and is stellar in fast-paced environments where it was needed yesterday.
April's designed and developed Flash sites, microsites, banners, Flash quizzes and more for the likes of:
Teleflora.com
E! Networks
Microsoft
Disney
Nissan
Saturn
Nintendo
Virgin Mobile
SonyCanon
CompUSA
Staples
Anheuser-Busch
Don't see your company's name here?
Give us a call and we'll help you get on this noteworthy list!
See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
Skills: Macromedia Flash, JavaScript, HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe ImageReady, Adobe InDesign, Adobe LiveMotion, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Streamline, Macromedia FreeHand, Management, Oracle, QuarkXPress, Real Video, XML
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Edward R.
Copywriter | Communications Manager
With 9 years of high profile experience strategically communicating with an audience, Edward values your customer as much as you do!
At Wells Fargo Bank in San Francisco, he managed their Online Customer Service Communications Team and was responsible for producing and sending (in 2 short years) over 3,500 emails to 10 million customers, as well as writing Web site copy, bank scripts, and internal communications for employees.
At Bank of America he edited and assisted in writing material for clients, lines of business, industry partners, and internal Web site; created training materials for sales conferences and seminars; and implemented, wrote, and created standards and guidelines for internal manuals.
Did we mention he's Six Sigma certified as well?
If you need a Content Strategist able to quickly get up to speed on your product then tell the whole world about it, Edward is your guy!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
Skills: Copywriting, Public Relations, Content Editing, Content Manager
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Kevin C.
Web Producer | Project Manager
A recent relo from San Francisco, Kevin is a phenomenal Aquent Talent you've got to meet!
At Gap for 7 years working on their retail as well as other businesses units (Gap.com, Old Navy, and Banana Republic), Kevin handled full life cycle project management for their sites such as Gap Maternity, Gap Baby, Gap Kids, GAP (PRODUCT) RED, and many others.
One of only 6 Web Producers working for the company, he has extensive experience managing vendor relationships, working with cross-functional teams, and juggling 10+ projects at any given time.
In addition to his strong project management skills, he has SEO, SEM, and has worked with Omniture for the past 2 years.
Add a great personality to boot and availability right now, and we don't know why you're not on the phone with us already!
See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Heather N.
Marketing Communications Manager | Coordinator
A highly motivated Aquent Talent with work on both on-line and off-line campaigns, Heather just ended her role at CAA as Logistics/Events Coordinator handling speaking engagements for their top talent.
Heather was responsible for creating emails for promotional marketing campaigns as well as maintaining the content for their speaker site: writing and updating client biographies, event information, and schedules. She also worked with talent and company/event sponsors to set schedules, locations, site set up, audio-visual needs, vendors, and presentations.
As Marketing & Communications Manager at the non-profit Paperboard Packaging Council, she was responsible for all communications to subscribers and leaders in the CPG industry, which included writing, art directing, and disseminating their marketing materials including newsletters, brochures, one sheets, ads, trade articles, media kits and press releases as well.
A professional and poised communicator able to handle your highest-level projects!
See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
Desired Work: Permanent
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THAT ROCKIN' BIT AT THE END
"The Twelve Signs of the Apocalypse"
Satan's Week in Astrology
Week of November 11 to November 17, 2007
Aries
Hesitation just isn't your style, especially as this week begins. Who was that who cut you off coming into the office parking lot? The stars say it's time to take matters into your own hands and make them pay for their mistakes. How you do it is up to you, but with Mercury in retrograde you might as well try some good old-fashioned tire slashing.
Taurus
Your personal challenge as the week begins: be flexible. Start with your body, do a little yoga, then move on to your mind by investigating a new idea and considering myriad possibilities.
If you don't have time for yoga, contemplate stealing from your company. Just looking where extra cash, or the key to the safe, is hidden can give your mind and body quite a workout.
Gemini
Embrace your community as the week begins. Those around you challenge your thinking and offer support, and it's a beautiful balance now.
Now, of course, is the perfect time to ask to borrow money. I guarantee none of your friends will ever ask you for it back.
Cancer
It's less about being a big spender and more about setting priorities as the week begins. You may want to splurge, on yourself or someone else, but seek other ways to create deeper, more lasting happiness.
Consider a new relationship. True enough, married couples often drift apart. If you've been thinking of someone new, now is the ideal time to start with a flirtatious smile and knowing wink. Just think how happy they'll be to find out you're done with Old So-and-So!
(Don't be surprised if home issues create tension, just bury it and keep thinking about your new romance!)
Leo
Make plans to do the things you enjoy. Eliminate situations that are no longer to your advantage. Opportunities for travel and communication are evident.
In other words, quit your job, say goodbye to your family, and head for Venezuela.
Virgo
You can elaborate on your creative ideas and get involved in groups that relate to the arts. Your abilities can help you achieve your goals.
Speaking of which, why did you ever stop drinking like you did in college? You were a heck of a lot more artistic then. Can you think of an artist that didn't drink heavily? Neither can I. Like riding a bike, binge drinking is a habit you could pick up again in a snap!
Libra
Your diplomatic nature will help you in straightening out unsavory situations. You will impress others with your initiative and ability to accomplish a lot on while short business trips. Hidden matters are likely to surface.
Matters like why your boss is so cheap. Be sure to corner him with your coworkers on one of your business trips and ask for raises for everyone or you'll all walk.
Just think what a hero you'll be when you get back to the office!
Scorpio
If you can't trust someone, question the connection. One of your female friends may try to disrupt your day. Stand up for your rights.
What the heck is wrong with her? It's probably her husband/boyfriend. See what you can do to pry them apart and you'll see a world of difference in her attitude toward you!
Sagittarius
New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups.
Consider going down to your local Little Italy and looking for fellas named "Lucky" or "Vinny" (it's charming in a way, isn't it?) These guys will make sure you and your investment is well handled!
Capricorn
Feeling misunderstood? Sometimes you can't fathom the world and the world can't fathom you. You may have difficulties with foreigners.
Not surprising, really, as many foreigners are suspicious looking. What are they doing here? Why do they act so differently than we do? Maybe it's best to stay at home and skip work for a couple days. Avoid phone calls.
Aquarius
The stars say try to unite the family. They also indicate you need an outlet that will not only physically stimulate you but also challenge your intelligence as well.
Try 4 hours of golf 3 times a week or long Friday-afternoon-to-Sunday-night hiking trips alone in the woods. Both of those are very enjoyable and will refresh you to no end.
Of course much of this stimulation will take you away from many of your family obligations.
Que sera sera, I say.
Pisces
Jeez, you're a mess. When you were younger did you think you'd turn out so poorly? I certainly hope not.
I'm not even sure what advice to tell you.
Give it up while you've still got your pride.
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