Tim Donnelly: December 2007 Archives

THIS WEEK'S POSITIONS:

1. Flash Animator
2. Hardcore ActionScripter Needed for Entertainment GIANT
3. Flash Developer Needed for HOT Interactive Agency
4. Flash/Actionscript Developer
5. ROCKSTAR Flash Web Designer WANTED
6. SUPERSTAR Flash Developer/Animator
7. FIERCE Flash Designer WANTED for Creative Client

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FLASH ANIMATOR
City: Culver City
Salary: 40/hr
Job Terms: Temporary (possibly Temp-to-Perm)
ralbano@aquent.com

Our Flash Animators/Designers are responsible for creating highly interactive interfaces for Web, Mobile and Rich Internet Applications using Flash. To excel you'll need a solid understanding of latest Flash animation techniques, Motion graphics, PhotoShop/Illustrator, XML and 3D graphics and ability to bring designs to life with in Flash.

Requirements:
Education/Experience:
*3+ years Flash Animation and Web Experience

Knowledge/Technical Skills:
* Ability to produce sophisticated flash animations from scratch as well as animate elements inside an already created flash movie
* Outstanding visual design skills
* Strong understanding of the fundamentals of layout and design with a keen eye for font, color, and other design elements.
* Strong understanding of latest Flash features such as Filters, Blend modes, FlashType, Bitmap caching, Advanced gradient control etc.
* Strong understanding of Macromedia Components, Libraries and Forms.
* Understanding of Video codecs such as On2 VP6 and advanced video encoding options in Flash.
* Strong conceptual and technical knowledge of all Design principles (typography, color, layout, motion, etc.)
* Audio and Video integration in Flash
* XML programming (as it pertains to Flash)
* Experience with optimizing materials for varying bandwidth and platform requirements
* 3d modeling, rendering, and animation is a plus

IMPORTANT: Individual must have a strong portfolio of web-specific examples. Design portfolio examples and relevant URLs should be provided in advance.

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Hardcore Actionscripter Needed for Entertainment GIANT!!!
City: Burbank
Salary: 50-60/hr
Job Terms: Temporary
jtran@aquent.com

Job Description:

If you (like everyone else in this town) is DYING to work in "the biz" here is your opportunity!

My client is one of the best known entertainment studios out there. PERIOD. They are currently in need of a rockstar actionscripter for a short - long term freelance assignment on a highly visible multimedia application. Their development team knows their stuff - and so should you!

MUST HAVES
(2-5 years of experience would bode well). Sending samples of the stellar work you've done thus far would be a GREAT way to start...
You want to work for this client. You put this client on your resume and BAM! You're legendary.
- Expert knowledge of Flash/Actionscript2 with at least 2-5 years of hands-on experience
- Ability to understand and develop scalable web applications using object-oriented concepts and design patterns.
- Ability to design and build dynamic rich media applications using XML.
- Knowledge of Flash streaming and progressive download video.
- Knowledge of multi-tiered networked systems and information flow.
- Must have solid social/interpersonal skills.
- Must have the passion and willingness to take ownership of projects from requirements gathering through launch and post maintenance.
- Must manage multiple projects with open/changing due dates and maintain calm under pressure.
There are some "desired" requirements, but let's start with these and ask about the rest later when you call in to talk to the person who created this posting...

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Flash Developer Needed for HOT Interactive Agency!!!
Salary: 50-60/hr
Job Terms: Temporary
jtran@aquent.com

Job Description:

My client is a mid-sized interactive agency with high profile clients. They are currently undergoing a site redesign and need a solid actionscripter to work on their site navigation system. This person can work on or off-site.

Must Haves:

- 3+ years professional experience with flash development.
- experience developing large corporate sites.
- sample URLs.
- be able to work well in a fast-paced environment.
- be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
- be aware of best practices for web and ecommerce sites.

We are looking to find someone to fill this spot immediately. If this sounds like you APPLY NOW.

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Flash/Actionscript Developer
City: Santa Monica
Salary: DOE
Job Terms: Permanent
adarkins@aquent.com

Job Description:

The Flash / Actionscript Developer is responsible for providing technical feasibility, guidance and implementation within Flash / Actionscript technologies. This position performs technical analysis, application program design, new systems programming and enhancements, and program maintenance tasks. This position is responsible for the analysis of technical requirement specifications, application programming, unit and integration testing of programs, preparation of test plans for the quality assurance group and communication of conditions/expected results through written documentation to the quality assurance group, as well as preparation of operating procedures and any related documentation. Communicates with other web developers within the organization to both resolve project issues and to improve the overall development process.

Client Description:

Small interactive agency that develops online widgets, postcards & templates for social networking sites. Casual office.
Great perm benefits. Solid company. Ping Pong table too!

Other Requirements:

Experience Required:
-3-5+ years of experience with Flash / Actionscript Development - Experience with Flex, Air is a Big Plus
-3-5+ years of experience with C++ and/or Java - working with Python is a Big Plus
-2+ years of experience with SQL - working with Oracle is a Plus
-1-3+ years of experience doing Internet development
-2+ years of experience with Unix - Linux and Irix are plusses
working knowledge of HTML, Javascript, Internet architectures is required
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Excellent attention to detail and a high-level of accountability

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ROCKSTAR Flash Web Designer WANTED!!
City: Los Angeles
Job Terms: Talent Bridge/Temp-to-Perm
Salary: $35/hour, up to $70K
nramirez@aquent.com

Job Description:

Can you rock it and roll it on the web?? Do you get mobbed by fans when you walk down the hall? If the paparazzi gather by your cube to see how you come up with your genius designs and how your skills allow you to zip through, WE WANT to talk to YOU!!

Our client is looking for a talented persona to add to their Interactive team. Here are the MUST HAVES:

- 3+ years experience in an interactive media environment
- Two or four year college degree preferred
- Excellent new media and web site interface concept and design
- Strong layout and typography skills
- Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash Actionscript, HTML/CSS

Since you probably pass the requirements with flying colors, read on to find out what you'll be doing!

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide design support by producing a high level of online advertising and site design
- Create a unique aesthetic with attention to typography, composition and style
- Will manage projects from start to finish: from the concept stage all the way through production and implementation
- Communicate effectively with all level of the department and clients including preparing for presentations

You want this position, I just know it! APPLY. RIGHT. NOW!

Client Description:

Our client offers a fun and exciting environment. They are growing rapidly and are the leaders when it comes to knowing what going on in the entertainment, fashion, and beauty industries.

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SUPERSTAR Flash Developer/Animator
City: Culver City
Salary: 100k +
Job Terms: Permanent
mgulyan@aquent.com

Job Description:

The Flash Developer/Animator is an original thinker who conceives creative concepts and translates them into an animated visual format through OOP custom classes, Event Delegating and full Action Scripted animations. The Flash Developer/Animator is a team player who is skilled in matching strategic direction with appropriate design. Works as part of a group-wide concepting team. Attention to detail, combined with a strong working knowledge of design-related applications is essential.

Requirements:
- Expert knowledge of flash animation, 5+ years experience (NO TIMELINE ANIMATORS)
- Expert knowledge of ActionScript 2.0/3.0, Custom Classes, True OOP, Tweening libraries, Event Delegates, and Rich Media Applications Development, 3+ years experience
- Exceptional motion graphics skills are essential
- Strong design skills and work experience
- Ability to articulate creative ideas
- Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines

Client Description:

Work with an amazing award winning team creating the most innovative interactive experience for large clients....if we only told you who they were!!!!

Other Requirements:

- A solid working knowledge of the latest versions of Photoshop and Flash and understanding of the strengths and limitations of each
- Passion for design and an eagerness to collaborate
- Self motivated, organized and accountable
- Must provide URLs to sample work

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FIERCE Flash Designer WANTED for Creative Client!
City: Culver City
Job Terms: Permanent
SALARY: $50 - 75/K.
nramirez@aquent.com

Job Description:

You're fierce and you know it! So, why should you read this posting? Because it's a great company to work for and the location...well, that's great too!

MUST HAVES:
- 4+ years of Flash and web design and implementation experience plus strong production skills
- A solid portfolio demonstrating a range of work and a sound understanding of design fundamentals
- Thorough knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Will translate creative direction into engaging, functional, and friendly user interface designs
- Will design for print brochures and other collateral.

Client Description:

Our client is a leader in the beauty field. They offer a fun, fast paced environment and are looking for THE ONE to add to their dynamic team. Could that be you?

You know it's funny how I have childhood pictures of me with funny haircuts, goofy teeth, and trees that look horrible due to the Polaroid process, but in my mind's eye this image above is what I actually remember. 

If you have a tree in your house, get up this close and maybe you'll see what I mean.

I'm taking the rest of the week off and may or may not be blogging, but I wanted to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. 

Sometimes it's hell getting here (parking, planning, gift buying, etc.), hoping you (and I) have a bit of heaven for the next week.

See you in the New Year!

THIS WEEK'S POSITIONS:

1. Marketing / Print Coordinator
2. Sr. Packaging Designer
3. Account Manager
4. HTML Coder
5. ACD Copywriter
6. Web Content Coordinator
7. Proofreader
8. Flash Animator
   

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POSITION: Marketing / Print Coordinator

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Experience within a marketing department as Coordinator or Jr. Project Manager
• Knowledge of print process
• Experience as an Account Executive with Agency experience preferred
• Ability to support Sr. Project Managers
  

PERKS!:

• Busy marketing team with interesting projects
  

LOCATION:

• Glendale
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Sr. Packaging Designer

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of packaging experience
• Experience designing both packaging and labels
• Knowledge of production requirements for numerous materials including Flexo
• Food industry experience preferred

PERKS!:

• Great team!
• Great snacks!
  

LOCATION:

• Glendale
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Account Manager

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience
• 2 years in agency environment
  

PERKS!:

• Work with brand name Fortune 100 companies.
  

LOCATION:

• Pasadena
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: HTML Coder

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Hands-on skills in HTML & CSS
• Prior work on large sites
  

PERKS!:

• Very fun, casual, team environment
• Global entertainment company
  

LOCATION:

• Burbank
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: ACD Copywriter

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 10+ years of professional copywriting experience
  
• Must have worked 5 years in an an agency
• Portfolio that shows advertising taglines for consumer products 
  

PERKS!:

• In-house agency environment
• Gym membership 

LOCATION:

• West Los Angeles
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Web Content Coordinator

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Must have 2+ years experience working on TeamSite
• Able to manipulate and optimize images in Photoshop
• Proven ability to proofread Web copy for grammar, spelling, redundancy, and readability
  

PERKS!:

• Great team environment (great manager!)
• Room for growth.
  

LOCATION:

• Westwood
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Proofreader

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 4 to 5 years as a professional Proofreader working in both Web and print
• Must score well on Aquent's proofreading assessment
• Health, Beauty & Fitness experience a plus
• Able to organize files, click links, etc.

PERKS!:

• Very friendly crew at a rapidly growing company

LOCATION:

•     Miracle Mile
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Flash Animator

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3+ years Flash animation and Web experience
• Working knowledge of XML programming, audio and video integration,and Video codecs such as On2 and VP6
• Must provide STRONG URL samples for consideration

PERKS!:

• Work with a great, knowledgeable team on large, highly visible sites

LOCATION: Westside

CONTACT AGENT

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IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS INTERESTED AND QUALIFIED:

Point your friend right to this link and have them drop your name to the Agent.

INTERESTED IN OTHER AQUENT POSITIONS?

Go here, my friend, then select Job Openings

* MyAquent users, use your UserName & Password to express interest in jobs. Everybody else, the registration is easy!

The JOB CENTER will track which jobs you've applied for and the current status.

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THAT BIT AT THE END

"St. Peter Bounces Back!" 

Thank you for your email, I'm sorry I missed you!

I will be out of the office until January 2, 2008 and will have limited access to voice mail and e-mail until that date.

All Afterlife Orientations will be initiated on my return. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

** PLEASE NOTE: All calls and e-mails to our office regarding new Afterlife Orientation Dates will not receive a response! **

If you are checking your e-mail from one of the six terminals connected to the Afterlife Internet in the Pearly Gates Waiting Area, I wanted to let you know we have a 15-minute time limit for using computers. Please mind your time, as others may be waiting in line. Courtesy is always first in my book. I realize these are neither the newest nor the fastest computers around, but they were all we could muster from IT. Please don't whine, as this just seems to bring everyone down.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE IN THE PEARLY GATES WAITING AREA.

Our internal e-mail system only works within the Afterlife Internet Directory (i.e., st_peter@afterlife.hev). Messages sent to outside e-mail addresses (relatives and friends at gmail, yahoo, etc.) will not be delivered and will merely slow the server down. **

Make yourself at home during your short stay in the Pearly Gates Waiting Area.

Please do not become alarmed concerning the absence of restrooms (or WCs if you will) or drinking faucets in the facility: I assure you that you won't need either in the afterlife. To occupy yourself during your wait you will find "gently used" People, Rugged Backpacker, and Country Cook'n magazines on the end tables. You are also welcome to visit with your neighbor.

Please do not adjust the channel or volume on the television.

The candy machine is still not functioning properly; do not try to use it. A technician has been scheduled next month to put it back into working order.

Should you need to contact someone concerning your demise or related need, please keep the following numbers/e-mail addresses handy:

* For Administrative or Operational services contact L. Burbank (lburbank@afterlife.hev) 030-11-452-9999

* For Plant Operations, Warehouse, or Transportation ask for N. Bonaparte (nbonaparte@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9998

* 401(k) Rollover Information contact G. Orwell (gorwell@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9991

* For Sales, Marketing, or Merchandising contact A. Rand (arand@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9992

* Hair and Nail Appointments ask for K. Hepburn (khepburn@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9993

* Candy Machine refunds contact S. Clemens (mtwain@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9996


Do not stand directly in the lighted doorway. New Inductees will be entering through it at a steady stream. As they've just left their Earthly existence by walking into the light, please don't make them regret it by immediately tripping over you during your smoke break.

** Be aware we do not sell Raffle Tickets or Amway in the Afterlife. Should someone in the Waiting Area approach you with either, please contact St. Michael immediately using the Red Courtesy Phone. **

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If you are responding to an e-mail received at your home or office regarding your Afterlife Orientation, but you have not yet passed away, please accept our apologies (and condolences).

Our office is still in the process of migrating its services online and our temperamental server may have sent you before your time.

Please go about your holidays as if you didn't know. We will be in touch with you at a future date; you need not contact my office regarding your new Orientation date.

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Thank you for your continued patience,

St. Peter
Associate Director, Welcoming Services
1 Pearly Gate Way
Phone: 030-11-435-9994
Fax: 030-11-435-9943

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This e-mail including any attachments is confidential and may be spiritually privileged. If you have received it in error please advise the sender immediately by return email and then delete it from your system. The unauthorized use, distribution, copying or alteration of this email is strictly forbidden. If you need assistance please contact us on +030-11-435-9943.

This email is from a unit or subsidiary of The Heaven Group, LLC.

Thank you for your email, I'm sorry I missed you!

I will be out of the office until January 2, 2008 and will have limited access to voice mail and e-mail until that date.

All Afterlife Orientations will be initiated on my return. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

** PLEASE NOTE: All calls and e-mails to our office regarding new Afterlife Orientation Dates will not receive a response! **

If you are checking your e-mail from one of the six terminals connected to the Afterlife Internet in the Pearly Gates Waiting Area, I wanted to let you know we have a 15-minute time limit for using computers. Please mind your time, as others may be waiting in line. Courtesy is always first in my book. I realize these are neither the newest nor the fastest computers around, but they were all we could muster from IT. Please don't whine, as this just seems to bring everyone down.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE IN THE PEARLY GATES WAITING AREA.

Our internal e-mail system only works within the Afterlife Internet Directory (i.e., st_peter@afterlife.hev). Messages sent to outside e-mail addresses (relatives and friends at gmail, yahoo, etc.) will not be delivered and will merely slow the server down. **

Make yourself at home during your short stay in the Pearly Gates Waiting Area.

Please do not become alarmed concerning the absence of restrooms (or WCs if you will) or drinking faucets in the facility: I assure you that you won't need either in the afterlife. To occupy yourself during your wait you will find "gently used" People, Rugged Backpacker, and Country Cook'n magazines on the end tables. You are also welcome to visit with your neighbor.

Please do not adjust the channel or volume on the television.

The candy machine is still not functioning properly; do not try to use it. A technician has been scheduled next month to put it back into working order.

Should you need to contact someone concerning your demise or related need, please keep the following numbers/e-mail addresses handy:

* For Administrative or Operational services contact L. Burbank (lburbank@afterlife.hev) 030-11-452-9999

* For Plant Operations, Warehouse, or Transportation ask for N. Bonaparte (nbonaparte@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9998

* 401(k) Rollover Information contact G. Orwell (gorwell@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9991

* For Sales, Marketing, or Merchandising contact A. Rand (arand@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9992

* Hair and Nail Appointments ask for K. Hepburn (khepburn@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9993

* Candy Machine refunds contact S. Clemens (mtwain@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9996


Do not stand directly in the lighted doorway. New Inductees will be entering through it at a steady stream. As they've just left their Earthly existence by walking into the light, please don't make them regret it by immediately tripping over you during your smoke break.

** Be aware we do not sell Raffle Tickets or Amway in the Afterlife. Should someone in the Waiting Area approach you with either, please contact St. Michael immediately using the Red Courtesy Phone. **

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If you are responding to an e-mail received at your home or office regarding your Afterlife Orientation, but you have not yet passed away, please accept our apologies (and condolences).

Our office is still in the process of migrating its services online and our temperamental server may have sent you before your time.

Please go about your holidays as if you didn't know. We will be in touch with you at a future date; you need not contact my office regarding your new Orientation date.

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Thank you for your continued patience,

St. Peter
Associate Director, Welcoming Services
1 Pearly Gate Way
Phone: 030-11-435-9994
Fax: 030-11-435-9943

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This e-mail including any attachments is confidential and may be spiritually privileged. If you have received it in error please advise the sender immediately by return email and then delete it from your system. The unauthorized use, distribution, copying or alteration of this email is strictly forbidden. If you need assistance please contact us on +030-11-435-9943.

This email is from a unit or subsidiary of The Heaven Group, LLC.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Hot Talent

Featured Talent This Week

That Bit at the End - "St. Peter Bounces Back!"

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HOT TALENT

Why is it the Holidays are always "upon us"?

Doesn't that sound a little combative for a season supposedly marked by peace and joy?

Perhaps it has something to do with all those plans we're trying to accomplish before the Holidays descend upon us like a Mongolian horde.

Like getting a Corporate Communications Manager before Thanksgiving (oops). Or finding a Designer to fill in while everyone else in the department is in Aruba (that's tomorrow).

Which is exactly why you should give us a call to wipe those items right off your To Do list in a jiffy.

Then you can get on to more important Holiday tasks, like figuring out how to get an eggnog stain off a silk blouse.

Follow the links for profiles, samples, and resumes.

Enjoy! 
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FEATURED TALENT THIS WEEK

Sharon R. - Web Designer | IA
Austin S. - Coder | Web Designer
Teri Q. - Account Director, Account Mgmt
Mary Jane O. - Art Director | Senior Designer
Christine P. - Digital Marketing Project Manager
Laurie C. - Marketing Communications
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Sharon R.
Web Designer | IA

A talented Designer and IA, whether it's site design or process, your site needs Sharon!

As Interactive Designer as United Future (WongDoody) she worked with the UX team, architecting and designing interactive systems for clients including ABC, Emmys.com, Evite, and KCRW. As User Experience Designer at Yellowpages.com, she composed layouts and built wireframes and flows as a part of their new user-focused site.

As Web Designer for high-end skincare company Murad, she was responsible for on-line promotions including email blasts, ad banners, and promotional landing pages focusing SEO and user experience to generate more satisfaction for customers.

If you or your site is looking for more customer satisfaction, then call us about Sharon!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance
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Austin S.
Coder | Web Designer

Austin's a front-end Web Developer & Coder with great hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, not to mention a great eye for design.

Working on his own and for companies like on-line brokerage firm EAInvest and non-profit Rivers Foundation of the Americas, he designed and built Web sites (and portals), devised content management systems, created Web-based stores, as well as done marketing strategy and branding.

Able to handle everything from stellar front-end coding to full lifecycle development of sites, don't snooze on Austin, because won't be available for long!

See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance
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Teri Q.
Account Director, Account Management

Teri's a top advertising and marketing executive with over 15 years of experience, an MBA, and a track record of success creating and implementing business-building marketing plans for clients such as Nike, Nabisco, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Nissan, AT&T, and AARP.

Most recently a member of the senior executive team at the ad agency responsible for Nissan's African-American business, she pioneered the car company's remarkable urban promotions called by Ad Age one of the "Top 10 Best Non-Traditional Campaigns".

Teri has a wide range of expertise in effectively reaching general market audiences, as well as Latinos, African-Americans and Asian-Americans.

You know where to call if you are looking for a proven leader in building, motivating, and managing remarkable teams!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Mary Jane O.
Art Director | Senior Designer

A versatile and talented Designer and AD, Mary Jane's smart design style is as far reaching as her industry experience. Running the art department at a direct mail company, she was responsible for conception and design of pieces as well as client interaction, scheduling, and organizing the department.

Her client list includes Lance Armstrong Foundation, Disney, Xerox, American Red Cross, Greater Boston Food Banks, USC Norris Cancer Center, and her stellar work includes direct mail, advertising collateral, identity, and just about anything else you can dream up.

Able to design and execute her own work as well as manage teams and processes, we know you're going to love her!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
 
Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Christine P.
Digital Marketing Project Manager

Most recently at EarthLink, where she was the Project and Marcomm Manager for all digital deliverables, Christine handled creation and distribution of emails, online newsletters, ads, and much more for their more than 4.9 million customers.

Managing the schedules of Designers, Writers, and Digital teams, she oversaw the creative process from inception to deployment, including tracking reports and advising clients on market strategies.

As Retail Marketing Coordinator at DreamWorks, Christine supported their largest retail account, Wal-Mart. Her daily work included prepping PowerPoint decks, creating competitor advertising reports, managing vendors, and working with agencies to set up elaborate convention/tradeshow displays.

A terrific Aquent Talent!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Laurie C.
Marketing Communications

Laurie comes to Aquent with a diverse communications background in the fields of healthcare, publishing, education, and nonprofit.

Skilled in all phases of marketing communications and media relations, she's worked in client acquisition, proposal, research, and writing, editing, and final production/story placement for the likes of Kaiser Permanente, LAUSD, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, UCLA, and the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Whether you need it in print (marketing collateral, white papers, grants/proposals) or on the Web (content, editing, proofreading), when you need complex subjects turned into compelling prose, turn to Laurie!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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THAT BIT AT THE END
"St. Peter Bounces Back!"

Thank you for your email, I'm sorry I missed you!

I will be out of the office until January 2, 2008 and will have limited access to voice mail and e-mail until that date.

All Afterlife Orientations will be initiated on my return. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

** PLEASE NOTE: All calls and e-mails to our office regarding new Afterlife Orientation Dates will not receive a response! **

If you are checking your e-mail from one of the six terminals connected to the Afterlife Internet in the Pearly Gates Waiting Area, I wanted to let you know we have a 15-minute time limit for using computers. Please mind your time, as others may be waiting in line. Courtesy is always first in my book. I realize these are neither the newest nor the fastest computers around, but they were all we could muster from IT. Please don't whine, as this just seems to bring everyone down.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO READ THE FOLLOWING IF YOU ARE IN THE PEARLY GATES WAITING AREA.

Our internal e-mail system only works within the Afterlife Internet Directory (i.e., st_peter@afterlife.hev). Messages sent to outside e-mail addresses (relatives and friends at gmail, yahoo, etc.) will not be delivered and will merely slow the server down. **

Make yourself at home during your short stay in the Pearly Gates Waiting Area.

Please do not become alarmed concerning the absence of restrooms (or WCs if you will) or drinking faucets in the facility: I assure you that you won't need either in the afterlife. To occupy yourself during your wait you will find "gently used" People, Rugged Backpacker, and Country Cook'n magazines on the end tables. You are also welcome to visit with your neighbor.

Please do not adjust the channel or volume on the television.

The candy machine is still not functioning properly; do not try to use it. A technician has been scheduled next month to put it back into working order.

Should you need to contact someone concerning your demise or related need, please keep the following numbers/e-mail addresses handy:

* For Administrative or Operational services contact L. Burbank (lburbank@afterlife.hev) 030-11-452-9999

* For Plant Operations, Warehouse, or Transportation ask for N. Bonaparte (nbonaparte@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9998

* 401(k) Rollover Information contact G. Orwell (gorwell@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9991

* For Sales, Marketing, or Merchandising contact A. Rand (arand@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9992

* Hair and Nail Appointments ask for K. Hepburn (khepburn@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9993

* Candy Machine refunds contact S. Clemens (mtwain@afterlife.hev) 030-11-435-9996


Do not stand directly in the lighted doorway. New Inductees will be entering through it at a steady stream. As they've just left their Earthly existence by walking into the light, please don't make them regret it by immediately tripping over you during your smoke break.

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Let's hope it's not true, but this was too funny not to share.

It's the new blog!

Hey all, here's the new look for our blog for 2008, a full two weeks in advance.

What's new? Well, I'll still be writing it, so that's not really considered "new", but there's easier features for you to navigate through.

The ASAP Job List (aka Hot Jobs) now lives in the first box in the sidebar, and you can see all of the jobs listed for that week and navigate to the ASAP Job List page quickly.

Speaking of which, you can now jump from week to week in the ASAP Job List. (I do want to caution you since these fill quickly, they may not be available if you go back more than a week or two.)

You can also quickly see many of the new jobs the Los Angeles Aquent office has posted on Monster on a sidebar a little further down on the right. See it? If you click it, you can apply for the position RIGHT THERE! It's like Web 1.95. If you're already registered, all your info will go to the person handling the job.

The good old stuff is there: if you click on a category you're interested in (Marketing, Web, etc.), it'll pull up all those posts in one big page.

The Snack Food by the Printer is still there (though woefully outdated due to the holiday overage of chocolate).

Our Graphic Designer Komra is still tweaking this, but I'd love your opinion of anything additional we can add or improvements we can make.

This is still a blog to help you help us help you.

I'll give a couple of lucky commenters copies of AGI's excellent Photoshop CS3 book and DVD. Perfect for the CS2 person in your life!

Yay!

THIS WEEK'S POSITIONS:

1. Photo Retoucher
2. Flash Developer
3. HTML Coder
4. HTML Coder
5. Web Art Director
6. Traffic Coordinator
7. Marketing Manager
8. Sr. Web Designer
9. Copywriter (Health and Beauty)
10. Flash Animator

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POSITION: Photo Retoucher

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 years of high-end product retouching experience
• Excellent hands-on skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Ability to function under tight deadlines, work independently
• Must provide samples for consideration!

PERKS!:

• Work on globally-recognized consumer brand (think of your book!)
• Incredibly fast growing company over last 15 years
• Easy freeway access

LOCATION: South Los Angeles

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Flash Developer

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2+ years Flash experience
• Excellent hands-on skills in ActionScript
• Prior experience building a large media application

PERKS!:

• Great project for music side of global entertainment company

LOCATION: Mid-Wilshire

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: HTML Coder

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, and some JavaScript
• Prior work on large sites

PERKS!:

• Very fun, casual, team environment
• Global entertainment company

LOCATION: Burbank

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: HTML Coder

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Hands-on skills in HTML and CSS
• Best practices knowledge for CSS
• Must be able to work in a team environment

PERKS!:

• $42 an hour pay
• Aquent benefits for this long-term assignment

LOCATION: Downtown

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Web Art Director

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience with at least 2 years in Web
• Prior work for a CPG company
• Great conceptual and hands-on design skills
• Plusses: Agency work and/or client interaction experience

PERKS!:

• Mid-sized agency with a lot of high-profile clients
• Position is creative lead to a key client

LOCATION: Pasadena

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Traffic Coordinator

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 4 years of experience in traffic
• At least 2 years of experience using a project-tracking database and tools including Vertabase and/or Excel
• Knowledge of pre-press and best printing practices

PERKS!:

• Team-oriented environment
• Room for growth!

LOCATION: Whittier

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Marketing Manager

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site) MUST HAVES!:

• Experience using social networking, viral, guerrilla marketing techniques
• Experience growing Web product user bases
• Background implementing microsites and creating email promotions within online communities

PERKS!:

• Great start up company with pre-IPO stock options

LOCATION: LAX Area

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Sr. Web Designer

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 5+ years of design experience (print and/or Web)
• 1+ years Web design experience
• Experience with big brand eCommerce sites

PERKS!:

• In-house agency environment

LOCATION: West LA

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Copywriter (Health and Beauty)

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2+ years copy writing experience
• Prior work copy writing for Health and Beauty industry
• Previous multilevel marketing experience preferred
• Ability to write marketing, training, and communications copy for Web, print, and video

PERKS!:

• Very friendly crew at a growing company
• Great work environment

LOCATION: Miracle Mile

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Flash Animator

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3+ years Flash animation and Web experience
• Working knowledge of XML programming, audio and video integration,and Video codecs such as On2 and VP6
• Must provide STRONG URL samples for consideration

PERKS!:

• Work with a great, knowledgeable team on large, highly visible sites

LOCATION: Westside

CONTACT AGENT

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I do love that headline.

And that's not me, that Communication Arts Magazine's take on their own 14th Interactive Design Competition.

Selected by a nationally representative panel of distinguished programmers, interface designers and creative directors, the winning entries will be published in the September/October Interactive Annual of Interactive Design Competition. Any interactive project created for digital distribution on the World Wide Web, CD-ROM, interactive kiosk or handheld device is eligible. 

Entry fees are $100 (U.S.) per Web site entry and $125 (U.S.) per disk-based entry.

Hurry, deadline for entries are January 11th, 2008.

Want to know who you're up against?

Take a look at last year's winners.

Nike is some sort of shoe company, right?

(Okay, it's not all corporate sites. Check out Jonathan Yuen's showcase for his work.)

I wonder if the jury will be operating out of here?

Photo by Don Fulano

What if Charles Shultz pitched his script for "A Charlie Brown Christmas" in 2007 instead of 1964?

We explore that very theme in this week's edition of:

"SCRIPTS OUT OF TIME!"

The setting: Two TV network executives meeting with Charles Schulz at their office.The time: One morning several months before the Writers Guild strike.

1st Network Executive: Well, Mr. Schulz, we like your script. We really like it a lot.

2nd Network Executive: Love it.

Charles Schulz: That's excellent news! So we'll make it into a TV special then?

1st Exec.: Of course we will!

Charles Schulz: That's just terrific. I've slaved over this thing for 2 solid years.

1st Exec.: And it shows, Mr. Shulz. Now, we only have a few changes for you. Your script is THAT solid. These are minor changes, really.

2nd Exec.: Negligible.

Charles Schulz: Hey, I had to expect some changes, right? Go right ahead.

1st Exec.: Good! Now starting with your choice of font...

Charles Schulz: WHAT?

1st Exec.: Just a joke there, Mr. Schulz.

2nd Exec.: Ice breaker. Sans serif and all that.

(The two executives exchange a laugh.)

1st Exec.: Now, our first item is this Charlie Brown fellow. Great character, by the way. Terrific name.

2nd Exec.: Good old Brownie.

1st Exec.: He's down. He's down about Christmas. I understand where he's coming from. Who doesn't get down about the holidays every once in a while? The shopping, the traffic, the throngs of crazy people at Fred Segal... You know that I couldn't even valet down there last Saturday?

2nd Exec.: Madness.

1st Exec.: You ever go down there, Schulzy? To Fred Segal?

Charles Schulz: Not really.

1st Exec.: They have great menswear.

2nd Exec.: Phenomenal menswear.

1st Exec.: Where was I?

2nd Exec.: Depressed round-headed kid.

1st Exec.: Oh yes. The point is, I know he's down, but does this Charlie Brown kid have to be SO down? I mean we practically open the whole special with him sticking his round head into his empty mailbox and remarking: "I know nobody likes me, why do we have to have a holiday season to emphasize it?"

2nd Exec.: Where's that?

1st Exec.: Page 2.

2nd Exec.: First Act. Not good.

1st Exec.: Here on page 6 he says, "I guess I don't understand the true meaning of Christmas and that's why I'm so depressed".

2nd Exec.: Wow. Guess I skipped that part.

1st Exec.: Just a short page and a half later you have the Lucy character telling him, "Look, Charlie, let's face it, we all know Christmas is a big commercial racket."

2nd Exec.: Little ingrate.

1st Exec.: In fact, during the entire length of the 32-page script, Charlie Brown and his friend Linus spend most of their time complaining that Christmas is too commercial.

2nd Exec.: Probably not going to help us sell a lot of those Dolly Madison pies...

1st Exec.: Now, Charles. Can I call you Charles? We don't want to rewrite you or anything, but is there a way you can tone it down a little? I like a depressed kid. In fact, I have 2 or 3 of them at home worrying that we'll run out of gas before they get their hands on my M-Class Mercedes. That's normal.

But you've got this little kid who has virtually no friends, is suffering from chronic depression, and is dependent on a money-grubbing "psychiatrist" for help. And you end the whole thing ends by having him humiliate himself by bringing a twiggy little tree into the auditorium for the Christmas school play.  Page 30 has every person in the cast laughing at him, including his own dog.

2nd Exec.: I like that part where the kids are dancing.

1st Exec.: Honestly, as much as we like this script, if you don't change this stuff, we're going to have to pass.

2nd Exec.: Find another network. Maybe Lifetime.

Charles Shultz: Well...

1st Exec.: Look, Chucky, this isn't art. This is a half-hour cartoon. 22 short minutes without the commercials. It's not like anyone will be watching this 30 years from now.

2nd Exec.: Short attention span.

1st Exec.: So what do you say, Chuckster? Do we have a deal?

Charles Schulz: I guess I could incorporate a few of your changes...

1st Exec.: Fantastic! I'll have my girl get you the papers.

2nd Exec.: Latte?

1st Exec.: Lattes all around! This is great news, really.

Charles Schulz: Terrific.

2nd Exec.: Perfect for the holiday season.

1st Exec.: Oh jeez, thanks, I almost forgot. We do have one more minor change...

2nd Exec.: A trifling.

Charles Schulz: Which is?

1st Exec.: Can you rewrite this thing without using the word "Christmas"?

How much is not enough?

From BBC's show Catherine Tate.

(This clip is considered PG-13 in that it recognizes the existence of sex and illustrates the fact adults often make poor decisions after ingesting alcohol.)

Right here on YouTube

The Aquent ASAP Job List
"The 6th or 7th Beatle"

Interested in a position?

PLEASE E-MAIL THE AGENT (see links for each job):

• A recent resume which reflects all the must haves
• A brief summary of how your experience matches the MUST HAVES
• Any samples, if requested

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THIS WEEK'S POSITIONS:

1. Account Supervisor
2. Flash Animator
3. UI Design
4. Photo Retoucher
5. Product Manager
6. Proofreader
7. Web QA
8. Packaging Production Designer

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POSITION: Account Supervisor

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2 to 4 years as a Sr. Account Exec. or Account Supervisor
• Agency experience
• Print and Direct Mail experience
• Interactive background a plus!

PERKS!:

• Large agency with great accounts
• Moving into interactive
  

LOCATION:

• Hollywood
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Flash Animator

TERMS: Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Terrific hands-on skills in Flash (ActionScripting skills a plus)
• Background working on rich media banners
• Professional site experience on mid to large sites

PERKS!:

• Great working environment
• Growing team
• Agency with great clients
  

LOCATION:

• El Segundo
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: UI Design

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 5 years of Web-related projects using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
• 3 years of Web design experience
• Experience creating a Web 2.0 site

PERKS!:

• Worldwide entertainment company
  

LOCATION:

• West Los Angeles
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Photo Retoucher

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Extensive experience working on high-quality product retouching
• Extremely strong hands-on Photoshop skills
• Must submit before and after product samples (or URL with samples) for consideration

PERKS!:

• Work on a globally-recognized consumer brand (think of your book!)
• Fast growing company
• Client is centrally located and has easy freeway access
  

LOCATION:

• South Los Angeles
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Product Manager

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 5 years with a CPG company in a Marketing role
• Master's Degree
• Project management and cross-functional management skills

PERKS!:

• Very stable environment working with well-known products
• Work with a great team developing new products for the auto industry
  

LOCATION:

• Moorpark

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Proofreader

TERMS: Freelance-to-Permanent  (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 4 to 5 years as a professional Proofreader working in both Web and print
• Must score well on Aquent's proofreading assessment
• Health, Beauty & Fitness experience a plus
• Able to organize files, click links, etc.

PERKS!:

• Very friendly crew at a rapidly growing company

LOCATION:

• Miracle Mile
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Web QA

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 1 to 2 years of Web QA experience
• Extensive understanding of functionality of Web pages
• Experience with online proofreading

PERKS!:

• Casual work environment
• Well known company
• Great experience!
  

LOCATION:

• El Segundo
  

CONTACT AGENT

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POSITION: Packaging Production Designer

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 to 5 years of experience working with packaging
• Knowledge of design and mechanicals for packaging
• Knowledge of variety of materials including Flexo
• Food packaging experience preferred

PERKS!:

• Great team
• Great snacks!
  

LOCATION:

• Glendale
  

CONTACT AGENT

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Point your friend right to this link and have them drop your name to the Agent.

INTERESTED IN OTHER AQUENT POSITIONS?

Go here, my friend, then select Job Openings

* MyAquent users, use your UserName & Password to express interest in jobs. Everybody else, the registration is easy!

The JOB CENTER will track which jobs you've applied for and the current status.

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THAT BIT AT THE END
""Memo from the President"

First of all, I'd like to thank all of you who made it to our superb Staff Holiday party last night. All of you who did not have a chance to make it for whatever reason (and I was personally was unaware we had so many migraine sufferers in our office), you were sorely missed, and we look forward to you attending next year's Party of the Year.

I do have a few notes for everyone in the company this morning, which I'll outline below.

I'll keep this as brief as possible, for legal considerations more than anything, as I have a bit of time before my ship leaves for the Bahamas Monday.

Janice from Payroll will not be in today, as she is recovering from a bad bout with the "flu". She has already phoned in to personally apologize to me for grabbing the karaoke microphone and blurting out employees' gross wages until being tackled off the stage by our crack intern, Erick. Please let this episode pass into history quietly.

Sadly my Executive Assistant, Alex, has suddenly decided to pursue his career options elsewhere. I wanted you to know that in no way did this have anything to do with the ridiculous biting-his-lower-lip and throwing-his-hands-over-his-head-while-exposing-his-naked-belly style of "dancing" he displayed at our company function for any song from Donna Summer's "Bad Girls" to Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler". We wish Alex all the best in his future elsewhere.

Once again, as in the pre-party memo, I'd like to mention that the supply closet is not a place to find out more about your coworkers. This is not what is meant by "the season of sharing".

A number of complaints were lodged about the type of food served at the party. While I am the first to admit red spaghetti and green meatballs is not exactly ideal finger food for an office party, I believe our catering staff was just trying to capture the spirit of the season.

Any of you who demanded raises from me after one too many trips to the punch bowl the other night will be finding a surprise in this week's pay envelope. Please remember to leave tape dispensers, staplers, and other office supplies on company property before exiting the building.

Regarding the incident involving one of our board members being placed in the Paper Only recycling bin: it never happened. Whoever posted it on YouTube, please remove it immediately.

If you are the staff member who suggested hiring our entertainment, The Mysterious Marco, Hypnotist, Ventriloquist & Political Activist, please see me today.

Whoever was making pictures of their rear ends on the office copier (and we're pretty sure we can identify who you are), this is a valuable piece of company property and not a toy to be used at your disposal. The cost to replace the glass plate on the Canon PF6000 is approximately $475, not including labor. Note to the wise: We have been laughing at your backside for years now, we don't need a "take home" for our families and loved ones.

Once again, thank you all for coming, and for those of you who couldn't make it, I hope we will see you next year!

Please enjoy your Holidays and have a safe and a Happy New Year.

"Forget about the Emmys, right now many are buzzing about the Webbys" - CNN

If you find the Emmys a snooze and the Academy Awards endless, you may want to watch an award show where your work has actually been considered.

Going strong in its 10th year, the Webby Awards recognizes incredible talent in "100+ Website, Advertising, Film/Video and Mobile Web Categories".

These include blogs, use of typography on a site, viral marketing, experimental online film & video, and, yes, weird site.

Time is running out for submitting your winning entry, the deadline is December 14th.

Just think, you'll be able to give your Webby hallmark 5-word acceptance speech in front of millions (online)!

Here's mine:

"Hey, is this thing on?"

IN THIS ISSUE:

Hot Talent

Featured Talent This Week

That Bit at the End - "Memo from the President"

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HOT TALENT

If you suspect Monday, December 24th will find you alone in your department with nothing to keep you company except for a box of See's Candies, you may want to give us a call sooner rather than later.

Although chocolate can accomplish many things, it is woefully poor at trafficking, marketing, and setting up style sheets.

In fact, many people often regret their interactions with chocolate only moments after having them.

Instead of lamenting all your chocolate-based decisions come January 2nd, just give us a call. We already have tried and true Aquent Talent geared up and available during the holiday season.

Best of all, each are calorie-free!

Follow the links for profiles, samples, resumes, and nougat.

Enjoy!
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FEATURED TALENT THIS WEEK

Turner J. - Web & Print Designer
Tom L. - Web Designer
Solange B. -Writer and Web Producer
Shannon K. - Marketing Manager
JP M. - Presentations Specialist
Carrie W. - Graphic Design | Production
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Turner J.
Communication Designer

A talented Sr. Designer who works in both print and Web, if you're searching for someone with clean, sophisticated design and a great conceptual background, you've found your guy!

Recently at Kaiser Permanente, he was responsible all the design work for two of their major business units, Small Business and Individuals and Families. His workday included art directing photo shoots; creating collateral, advertising, and logos; hiring staff and freelancers; creating new processes and procedures; and streamlining studio workflow.

Though we can't really count Otis College of Art and Design as a client (he taught there), his roster includes biggies such as Honda, Nestle, and ING Direct.

Armed with Flash animation skills, Quark, and InDesign, be sure to browse his complete online portfolio, then give us a call!

See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance
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Tom L.
Web Designer

A Web Designer with some terrific Flash animation skills, Tom most recently finished up an assignment at NBC Universal. Working on incredibly tight deadlines, he co-created custom banner units for top shows like Heroes, Friday Night Lights, The Office, My Name is Earl, and more. He also created custom graphics for show sites and the DIRECTV interface for NBC's OnDemand Channel.

Tom's background includes staff positions as Sr. UI Designer at MLS.com and Sr. Front End Developer for Weddingchannel.com.

With sites ranging from hip and edgy to clean and informational, and a personality that fits well into a variety of work environments, we encourage you to call now, because we know Web Talent of this caliber are never available for long!

See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Solange B.
Web Producer and Writer

A talented (not to mention very versatile!) Aquent Talent, Solange is...

Well, a Web Producer and a Programmer and a Copywriter with Project Management skills.

That's what we mean by calling her versatile.

At Threshold Interactive she produced FollowtheFinger.com, the interactive brand awareness site for Nestle Butterfinger, complete with games, e-mails, and an array of contests (including video). While on staff she also produced sites for Nestle Coffee Crisp, Submaster software, and a specialty food site, Inspired Cuisine.

As a freelancer she's developed and written Web-based content, updated sites and hand-coded HTML, and even designed in Photoshop for Web for clients including Kapow.com, Innovision-Optics, and Jonathan Wright and Company.

Give her profile a whirl, then give us a call!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Shannon K.
Marketing Manager

Shannon is a Marketing Manager with great creative project management experience and an extensive background in the automotive and consumer products fields.

On staff at Mitsubishi for 10 years and holding positions ranging from Brand Marketing & Advertising Manager to Relationship Marketing Manager, she managed the car company's advertising and marketing collateral and Web site development, worked with their ad agency (Deutsch) to create and roll out direct and interactive marketing programs, and expanded Mitsubishi's programs for new products, sales, and service.

While Manager of Merchandising at Taco Bell Corp, Shannon oversaw creative development, production, and distribution of extensive POS (for new products and promotions) as well as menuboard materials for nearly 3,000 company and franchise restaurants.

Her client roster includes Nissan North America, Verizon Wireless, and...

Should absolutely include yours!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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JP M.
Presentations Specialist

A jam-packed background creating, editing, and proofreading charts, graphs, tables, animations and more in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, J.P. is a professional presentations powerhouse.

Working with clients and leading teams of 8, he's created, project managed, and implemented tons of high-profile presentations for the likes of Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Amgen.

Whether you already have eye-catching graphs and charts or an incoherent mass of Post-It notes, if you want your presentation to go off with a bang, call us about J.P.!

See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Carrie W.
Graphic Design | Production

Over 7 years of print and 5 years of Web experience, Carrie's a talented Designer with excellent illustration skills and an even better attitude!

Freelancing over the last 7 years, she's designed and produced terrific looking print-ready brochures, packaging, pamphlets, and fliers for companies like EMI, AIG SunAmerica, KB Home, Architectural Digest, Nestle USA, and many, many more.

As a staff member Carrie has designed and produced magazines, books, newsletters, ads, posters, Web pages, one-sheets, and more for University of Southern California, Comp*ny, and the Ann Arbor Observer.

She has a great eye for detail and makes sure every project starts out right on the screen and ends up right on the press or Web!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.
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First of all, I'd like to thank all of you who made it to our superb Staff Holiday party last night. All of you who did not have a chance to make it for whatever reason (and I was personally was unaware we had so many migraine sufferers in our office), you were sorely missed, and we look forward to you attending next year's Party of the Year.

I do have a few notes for everyone in the company this morning, which I'll outline below.

I'll keep this as brief as possible, for legal considerations more than anything, as I have a bit of time before my ship leaves for the Bahamas Monday.

Janice from Payroll will not be in today, as she is recovering from a bad bout with the "flu". She has already phoned in to personally apologize to me for grabbing the karaoke microphone and blurting out employees' gross wages until being tackled off the stage by our crack intern, Erick. Please let this episode pass into history quietly.

Sadly my Executive Assistant, Alex, has suddenly decided to pursue his career options elsewhere. I wanted you to know that in no way did this have anything to do with the ridiculous biting-his-lower-lip and throwing-his-hands-over-his-head-while-exposing-his-naked-belly style of "dancing" he displayed at our company function for any song from Donna Summer's "Bad Girls" to Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler". We wish Alex all the best in his future elsewhere.

Once again, as in the pre-party memo, I'd like to mention that the supply closet is not a place to find out more about your coworkers. This is not what is meant by "the season of sharing".

A number of complaints were lodged about the type of food served at the party. While I am the first to admit red spaghetti and green meatballs is not exactly ideal finger food for an office party, I believe our catering staff was just trying to capture the spirit of the season.

Any of you who demanded raises from me after one too many trips to the punch bowl the other night will be finding a surprise in this week's pay envelope. Please remember to leave tape dispensers, staplers, and other office supplies on company property before exiting the building.

Regarding the incident involving one of our board members being placed in the Paper Only recycling bin: it never happened. Whoever posted it on YouTube, please remove it immediately.

If you are the staff member who suggested hiring our entertainment, The Mysterious Marco, Hypnotist, Ventriloquist & Political Activist, please see me today.

Whoever was making pictures of their rear ends on the office copier (and we're pretty sure we can identify who you are), this is a valuable piece of company property and not a toy to be used at your disposal. The cost to replace the glass plate on the Canon PF6000 is approximately $475, not including labor. Note to the wise: We have been laughing at your backside for years now, we don't need a "take home" for our families and loved ones.

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I've been passing by the new BP gas station on Olympic for about 6 months now and for the life of me I can't figure out what the company is doing.

Here's a gas station who rents (or owns) the billboards and bus stop surrounding it, promoting messages with flowers and messages like: "Put the petal to the metal", "A little better", and "Everyone into the carpool."

I bought gas at 7pm last night and it was a bit like an other-worldly experience. A woman in a BP shirt named Rita came over, introduced herself to me, asked my name, and wondered if she could answer any of my questions. I didn't ask any (because I was about to faint from overstimulation) but...

1. What's up with the hip music pumping out of the speakers?
2. Why is there a light show going on at your gas station?
3. Why, on every monitor on every pump, is there a video talking about conserving water, gas, paper, and reducing emissions?

Lastly, what kind of gas station has really, really clean, modern bathrooms?

I've since come to learn that the whole station is a LEED certified project, which is a green building rating meaning that it meets certain criteria for "environmentally sustainable construction".

I understand the desire to create better buildings, encourage conservation, but isn't a funky, trendy, ultra-clean gas station an odd place to do it?

Daniel Gross over at Slate agreed, several years ago, that BP's environmental stand is a little crazy, as the world's seventh largest company  "generates the overwhelming majority of its $160 billion in annual revenues from the oil and gas business."

So what's driving BP? Real concern for the environment, craving for the discerning consumer, or confusing bloggers who are in dire need of petroleum?