Tim Donnelly: June 2008 Archives

THIS WEEK'S POSITIONS:

1. Interactive Producer
2. Senior Web Producer
3. HTML Coder
4. Web Analyst
5. Web Project Coordinator
6. Flash Designer
7. Web Producer
8. Mid to Sr. Front-End Developer
9. Web Product Manager
10. HTML Coder
11. Web Designer
12. Marketing Analyst - Email Marketing
13. Account Management Supervisor - Agency - Packaged Foods
14. Digital Campaign Optimization Specialist
15. On-Line Media Buyer
16. Sr. Copywriter
17. Client Presentations Specialist
18. Copywriter
19. Jr. Designer (Print and Some Web)
20. Proofreader

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1. POSITION: Interactive Producer

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in interactive marketing and advertising
• Experience producing on-line advertising and working in an agency environment
• Familiar with broadcast production and print production practices
• Knowledgeable of IAB Standards, rich media standards, online advertising protocols and strategies

PERKS!:

•  Amazing global agency!

PAY:

• Up to $38 an hour

LOCATION:

• Westside

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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2. POSITION: Senior Web Producer

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

MUST HAVES!:

• 5 years of professional Web producing experience
• Prior work producing on-line advertising
• Agency experience an absolute must!!

PERKS!:

• Boutique agency catering to Entertainment clients
• Brand new division; lots of opportunity! 

PAY:

• Up to $120K

LOCATION:

• San Fernando Valley

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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3. POSITION: HTML Coder

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 years of professional experience
• Prior work on large sites
• Great hands-on skills in HTML and CSS
• Knowledge of some JavaScript

PERKS!:

• Very fun, casual team environment
• Global entertainment company

PAY:

• Up to $30 an hour

LOCATION:

• Burbank

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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4. POSITION: Web Analyst

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

MUST HAVES!:

• Extensive experience with Web Analytics
• Background in Web Trafficking
• Broadcast or Entertainment experience a plus

PERKS!:

• Radio division of a national television network

PAY:

• Up to $70K

LOCATION:

• Los Angeles

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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5. POSITION: Web Project Coordinator

TERMS: Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Content and Web Project management experience
• Able to develop and manage timelines for new projects
• Experience managing multiple projects for major sites
• Company intranet experience a plus

PERKS!:

• Amazing Fortune 500 company voted Best Place to Work in LA
• Great benefits!

PAY:

• Up to $70K

LOCATION:

• Downtown

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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6. POSITION: Flash Designer

TERMS: Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• At least 2 years of experience designing in Flash
• Prior work on banners, email campaigns, microsites, landing pages, etc.
• Show us your Flash banners for consideration!
• PC environment, please be PC

PERKS!:

• Amazing benefits
• Free breakfast and high-end gym membership
• Great team environment
• Ability to grow with company

PAY:

• Up to $70K plus bonus

LOCATION:

• El Segundo

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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7. POSITION: Web Producer

TERMS: 4-Week Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2 to 4 years of Web producing experience
• Agency experience preferred
• Able to schedule and manage team for fast-track site development

PERKS!:

• Great mid-sized agency
• Good work environment and great clients

PAY:

• Up to $30 an hour

LOCATION:

• Santa Monica

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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8. POSITION: Mid to Sr. Front-End Developer

TERMS: 2- to 4-Week Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 to 5 years of PHP experience
• Knowledge of OOD
• Experience with complex SQL queries and database design
• Hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Able to work on a Mac

PERKS!:

• Great agency with an international feel
• Work on high-end luxury accounts
• Possible freelance to permanent opportunity 

PAY:

• Up to $40 an hour

LOCATION:

• Santa Monica

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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9. POSITION: Web Product Manager

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Functional understanding of HTML, Flash, and Ajax
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• Hands-on skills in Microsoft Project
• Strong comprehension of trends across Web, gaming, mobile, etc.
• PC and Mac experience

PERKS!:

• A wacky, fun, and creative team
• Major entertainment company

PAY:

• Up to $40 an hour

LOCATION:

• Burbank

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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10. POSITION: HTML Coder

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Heavy hand-on skills in HTML handcoding
• 1+ years of professional experience in layout and design
• Web page layout and site designing experience

PERKS!:

• Leading entertainment company

PAY:

• Up to $30 an hour

LOCATION:

• El Segundo

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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11. POSITION: Web Designer

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 years of interactive design experience
• Must have portfolio on-line for client to review
• Samples with a clean, corporate look

PERKS!:

• Small team working in a great location
• Exciting start up environment

PAY:

• Up to $45 an hour

LOCATION:

• Redondo Beach

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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12. POSITION: Marketing Analyst - Email Marketing

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

MUST HAVES!:

• 3+ years working in analytics  
• Strong SQL experience
• Email marketing campaign experience

PERKS!:

• A highly respectable and well-known Fortune 500
• This position offers a lot of growth potential
• Great benefits and a competitive salary!

PAY:

• Up to $80K

LOCATION:

• Pasadena

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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13. POSITION: Account Management Supervisor - Agency - Packaged Foods

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

MUST HAVES!:

• 7+ years of experience
• Must have led strategy for broadcast and print
• Interactive experience is a plus
• Able to demonstrate that you bring fresh solutions to client

PERKS!:

• Huge, fabulous agency
• Great account (Global CPG Fortune 100)

PAY:

• Up to $105K

LOCATION:

• Mid-Wilshire

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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14. POSITION: Digital Campaign Optimization Specialist

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

MUST HAVES!:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, statistics, or marketing
• 2+ years of experience working at an interactive/technology consulting firm or ad agency
• Experience writing and presenting proposals for senior management
• Knowledge of statistical modeling techniques, segmentation, research, and ROI

PERKS!:

• Very big agency with national accounts

PAY:

• Up to $110K

LOCATION:

• Mid-Wilshire

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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15. POSITION: On-Line Media Buyer

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

MUST HAVES!:

• On-line media buying background
• DART or related tools experience
• ROI experience
• Experience managing partner relationships

PERKS!:

• Amazing benefits
• Free breakfast and high end gym membership
• Great team environment
• Ability to grow with company

PAY:

• Up to $75K plus bonus

LOCATION:

• El Segundo

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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16. POSITION: Sr. Copywriter

TERMS: Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 5 to 7 years of copy writing experience
• Prior work at an ad agency
• Technical writing for marketing collateral for B2B
• Prefer medical, automotive, aviation background 

PERKS!:

• Highly creative position on national accounts
• Working with Chief Creative Officer and partnering with Art Director

PAY:

• Up to $130K

LOCATION:

• Mid-Wilshire

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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17. POSITION: Client Presentations Specialist

TERMS: Part-Time Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Extensive hands-on PowerPoint and Word skills
• Experience working with a team to create client presentations
• 1 to 2 years of working in PowerPoint in a corporate environment
• Able to work some afternoons and weekends
• Must pass stringent client hands-on assessment

PERKS!:

• Part of an on-call pool of top Presentation Specialists
• Great position for Aquent Talent with flexible schedules
• Gain major experience on the client side

PAY:

• Up to $30 an hour

LOCATION:

• Century City

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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18. POSITION: Copywriter

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2 to 4 (or more!) years of professional copy writing experience
• Background writing product descriptions, catalogs, and user manuals
• Prior experience writing about musical instruments desired!

PERKS!:

• Perfect job for music lover
• Great, stable company

PAY:

• Up to $40 an hour

LOCATION:

• West Valley

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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19. POSITION: Jr. Designer (Print and Some Web)

TERMS: Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Hands-on production skills Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
• Knowledge of HTML (use of WSYWIG is fine)
• Experience creating email newsletters and packaging

PERKS!:

• Amazing benefits
• Free breakfast and high end gym membership
• Great team environment
• Ability to grow with company

PAY:

• Up to $35K plus bonus

LOCATION:

• El Segundo

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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20. POSITION: Proofreader

TERMS: Freelance or Freelance-to-Perm (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2+ years of professional proofreading experience (including QA layout)
• Entertainment proofreading background preferred 
• Must pass Aquent's proofreading assessment for consideration

PERKS!:

• Major film studio

PAY:

• Up to $35 an hour

LOCATION:

• Santa Monica

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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THAT BIT AT THE END

"What's the Bon Mot?"

Have you noticed that Merriam-Webster's Dictionary is woefully impractical when you're looking for a word that doesn't exist?

Say a word like "alcohesion", a term which perfectly describes the phenomenon of a napkin sticking to the bottom of your Scotch on the rocks.

Or "wordnesia", the psychological state in which your mind thinks that the word you've just written down correctly appears to be misspelled (then have to go around the office asking people, "Is that how 'throughout' is spelled? Doesn't it look weird?")

Certainly the French might be able to help out here, as it was they who brought us words for indescribable stuff like "deja vu" and "fois gras".

In the 80's these words were called Sniglets. But the problems is, they never made it from the hit TV show Not Necessarily the News, into an English language dictionary.

As a result, almost no one uses them.

Except those people still listening to Duran Duran and lamenting the demise of leg warmers and Sergio Valente jeans.

But how much easier would our lives be if we did!

Words like "diffusevator", a physics term describing what happens when one person leaves an elevator and everyone else has to fill in the now empty space. And "disconfect", the act of sterilizing a piece of candy dropped on the floor by blowing on it, based on the belief that someone can blow bacteria off an object.

Picture a mom who can accurately use the term "disconsibulate" to describe what happens when she tries to yell at one of her kids, but for some reason has to go through the list of all her kids' names first. ("Renee, Sandy, Rick...  BOBBY, GET OVER HERE!!")

Imagine the comfort you'd feel just knowing the existence of the word "doHoover." Just knowing other people are using the same word to describe the act of running a vacuum over the same won't-be-sucked-up  piece of fuzz again and again, you'd know you're not the only one who refuses to put the vacuum down and pick it up by hand.

The same for "furnindents", those indentations that appear in carpets after a piece of furniture has been removed.

Imagine what a better place the world would be if we had terminology for those little black boxes in the right-hand corner of bill envelopes which tell you exactly where to put the stamp ("idiot boxes"). Or one that describes the gunk that collects around the spout of a ketchup bottle ("catsglup"). Or names those grill marks on a grilled steak ("sirlines").

Okay, maybe not the kind of world improvement at the level of sliced bread or Post-its, but certainly better than inventions like the "crossover" SUV and high-fructose corn syrup.

Considering the number of words no longer used in everyday English language such as "mactation" (killing of a sacrificial victim, hardly ever used nowadays) or "throat-pit" (the depression between collarbones where they meet the breastbone), there certainly seems to be a void where those words used to be.

Why not fill that space with words we can actually use every day?

If we wish to keep the English language alive, it's the only choice we can make.

And after that...

Brunch!

Don't you wish there was a product like this to take care of your InBox? I mean, all the cc's, bcc's, fyi's, etc., etc., etc.

I don't know if you've been listening to NPR this last week, but they've been running stories on Email Hell.

In the series they've got: Making Fridays E-Mail Free, Does E-Mail Curb Productivity?, Family Spam Is Crushing My Inbox, and so much more.

In fact, you could make today an e-mail free day and spend the rest of the afternoon listening to these stories.
I'd recommend it, as they've got some pretty good people giving advice on how to control the 5th Circle of Electronic Hell.

The shows are archived here.

Please don't FWD: FWD: FWD: this to your friends.

It's hard to capture, either in pictures or in words, the feeling you get on your birthday day at Aquent.

I'll let the camera tell part of the story:

(I had to include the bunny in my rolling file.)

I'm leaving on vacation for two weeks, so I have no idea who thought this was a great idea. Can you be happy and overwhelmed at the same moment?

Apparently.

I'm leaving this blog in the very capable hands of Jenn, my fearless coworker, who guarantees she's got "mad HTML" skills.

In the meantime, have fun!

Just a short post today about a great (starter) article for those people moving from Print Design to Web Design.

From a guy who has "been there and done that", Wesley Grubbs, from Pitch Interactive.

Let him tell you why tennis players can't play racquetball.

Right here at CreativePro.

Have you noticed that Merriam-Webster's Dictionary is woefully impractical when you're looking for a word that doesn't exist?

Say a word like "alcohesion", a term which perfectly describes the phenomenon of a napkin sticking to the bottom of your Scotch on the rocks.

Or "wordnesia", the psychological state in which your mind thinks that the word you've just written down correctly appears to be misspelled (then have to go around the office asking people, "Is that how 'throughout' is spelled? Doesn't it look weird?")

Certainly the French might be able to help out here, as it was they who brought us words for indescribable stuff like "deja vu" and "fois gras".

In the 80's these words were called Sniglets. But the problems is, they never made it from the hit TV show Not Necessarily the News, into an English language dictionary.

As a result, almost no one uses them.

Except those people still listening to Duran Duran and lamenting the demise of leg warmers and Sergio Valente jeans.

But how much easier would our lives be if we did!

Words like "diffusevator", a physics term describing what happens when one person leaves an elevator and everyone else has to fill in the now empty space. And "disconfect", the act of sterilizing a piece of candy dropped on the floor by blowing on it, based on the belief that someone can blow bacteria off an object.

Picture a mom who can accurately use the term "disconsibulate" to describe what happens when she tries to yell at one of her kids, but for some reason has to go through the list of all her kids' names first. ("Renee, Sandy, Rick...  BOBBY, GET OVER HERE!!")

Imagine the comfort you'd feel just knowing the existence of the word "doHoover." Just knowing other people are using the same word to describe the act of running a vacuum over the same won't-be-sucked-up  piece of fuzz again and again, you'd know you're not the only one who refuses to put the vacuum down and pick it up by hand.

The same for "furnindents", those indentations that appear in carpets after a piece of furniture has been removed.

Imagine what a better place the world would be if we had terminology for those little black boxes in the right-hand corner of bill envelopes which tell you exactly where to put the stamp ("idiot boxes"). Or one that describes the gunk that collects around the spout of a ketchup bottle ("catsglup"). Or names those grill marks on a grilled steak ("sirlines").

Okay, maybe not the kind of world improvement at the level of sliced bread or Post-its, but certainly better than inventions like the "crossover" SUV and high-fructose corn syrup.

Considering the number of words no longer used in everyday English language such as "mactation" (killing of a sacrificial victim, hardly ever used nowadays) or "throat-pit" (the depression between collarbones where they meet the breastbone), there certainly seems to be a void where those words used to be.

Why not fill that space with words we can actually use every day?

If we wish to keep the English language alive, it's the only choice we can make.

And after that...

Brunch!

IN THIS ISSUE:

Hot Talent

Featured Talent This Week

That Bit at the End - "What's the Bon Mot?"

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HOT TALENT

Isn't summer fun?

Well, unless you're the one stuck in the office, covering for your poolside-sitting, Mai-Tai-drinking coworker AND trying doing your own job.

Then summer is remarkably less fun.

But why torture yourself?

With hundreds of outstanding Talent available for everything from producing your microsite to concepting your direct mail campaigns, we've got you covered better than SPF 75 sunblock.

Consider Aquent a non-greasy solution that won't leave you smelling like coconuts.

With our top Marketing and Creative Talent, we guarantee that you'll never get burned!

Sorry about that one.

Follow the links for profiles, samples, and resumes.

Aloe-ha!

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FEATURED TALENT THIS WEEK

Denise P. - Interactive  Producer
Rebecca B. - Print Graphic Designer
Jamile M. - Art Director
Cloe J.  - Interactive Art Director
Richard M. - Senior Web Content Manager
Roni V. - Marketing Manager
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Denise P.
Interactive  Producer

Let's Mobilize!

An Interactive Producer with 6+ years of heavy gaming, new media and MVNO experience, Denise has an extensive background in delivering projects on time and on budget for companies such as Disney, THQ, and Fox Interactive.

At mDisney Studios, she was responsible for the development, implementation ,and delivery of loads of mobile projects including Beyonce's mobile social networking game, the Disney Collection Deluxe mobile storefront, and work for Radio Disney and Astrostyle.

Denise produced (and created content) for several gigantic interactive games titles for THQ Wireless including lines for Hello Kitty, SpongeBob, Fairly Odd Parents, and Destroy All Humans and was Associate Producer on games and multimedia messaging on the Simpsons brand.

Able to aptly manage extreme project deadlines, ominous budgets, and the rigorous demands of marketing and legal, Denise thrives in fast-paced, creative environments and is ready for her next challenge!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

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Rebecca B.
Print Graphic Designer

A multi-faceted Designer, Rebecca was most recently on staff at Dermalogica, where she was responsible for re-branding products such as AGE Smart and a few soon-to-be-released brands.

Concepting a newer, high-end look for the AGE Smart line, she created new packaging, logos, sales collateral, advertising, and everything else to promote the brand. Her stellar work helped make it the most successful launch in the history of the company and it remains the company's #1 product.

In addition to outstanding design, Rebecca has a great background with vendor management, art directing photoshoots, color correction, and retouching.

A terrific Aquent Talent!

Just click here to see her on-line Aquent profile.
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Jamile M.
Art Director

A diverse Designer with strong conceptual and technical skills, Jamile is able to smooth out deadlines, banish bad design, and virtually make production problems disappear!

Most recently at AEG Worldwide, one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world, Jamile was responsible for branding and designing eye-catching brochures, signage, ads, bus wraps, direct mail, and all sorts of promotional materials to promote big name venues and even bigger name events.

Her lengthy client roster includes Buena Vista Home Video, Fox Home Video, Hallmark Video, McCann Marketing, Virgin Records, Hollywood Records, and many more.

Jamile's well able to produce everything from packaging to catalogs, art direct photoshoots, coordinate workflow (she has a terrific grasp of printing and production management), and make use of her crazy fast hands-on production skills.

And, lucky for you, is available right now!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Cloe J.
Interactive Art Director

Her specialty is creating highly trafficked Flash/Rich Media Web sites and banners, but we're sure you'll find Cloe is just as talented on the print side!

Just ask top clients like Warner Bros., davidandgoliath advertising, TBWAChiatDay, Sony Universal, and The Big Picture Group.

Recently art directing and creating daily updates on community site momlogic.com for Warner Bros. Interactive, she oversaw a team of 4 Designers and a bicoastal staff of 9 Writers. Solidifying the crisp look with unique and compelling visuals, the site seamlessly blends Flash pieces, videos, slides shows, contests, and other Rich Media applications for beautiful results.

Cloe's able to talk to Creatives as well as Developers and has the kind of personality that encourages everyone around her to strive for excellence.

Available today, so call us now, because we can't make any guarantees about tomorrow!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Richard M.
Senior Web Content Manager

Put your site on a diet!

Richard can best be described as a Web Site Nutritionist, because he slims down content to make sites more accessible and manageable for users.

All without pills, fad diets, or boring exercises!

Richard comes to us as former Managing Editor/Group Manager for Microsoft's gigantic HR Web site created for its 70,000+ employees/users. Supervising a team of 12, he developed and implemented a new global vendor management system that increased service capacity by 75% and reduced cost per service request by 15% in the first year.

His outstanding experience includes Web Content Manager at H&R Block, Web Manager/Producer for Disney Channel, and Digital Brand Strategist at Compuware.

He has a wide-ranging skill set in strategic communications, e-commerce marketing and Web site management and is ready, willing, and able to exceed your expectations!

See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Roni V.
Marketing Manager

Roni has over 10 years of marketing experience in the beauty industry for clients such as DermaNew, Jessica Cosmetics, Classic Beauty Skin Care, and Connie Stevens' Forever Spring.

She was most recently Director of Marketing at DermaNew, handling the MicroDermabrasion system and leading the marketing staff in product development and package design for its brands (known as Neutrogena Advanced Results in mass markets, Youthful Essence by Susan Lucci in Infomercials, and DermaNew in professional markets).

Working at American International on their clean + easy brand, she developed a new product every month and helped sell out inventory on the first new product launched with a savvy sampling program she created for sales and distribution.

From branding and strategic marketing plans to managing vendors and fulfillment, let her be your product's biggest champion!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

The great thing about being a Designer, or just appreciating design, is that great design is absolutely everywhere.

(Sadly, it's also the worst thing, as bad design is everywhere too. But I'm getting off the topic here...)

It doesn't surprise me that many of the print Designers I meet also love architecture, but I rarely hear one talking about the structure and feeling of a great city. It's an odd thing, I think. Just as a great coffeehouse can seem to inspire a design, novel, or a romance, think of what creativity a great city like Paris, Amsterdam, or San Francisco produces.

Which is why, if you're a design aficionado, you should check out the Projects for Public Spaces site, which is a non-profit "dedicated to helping people create and sustain public places that build communities."

These are the people behind encouraging local farmers markets, mixed-use developments, thriving downtowns, and better use of public transportation.

I mean, how can you not love their motto? Building Community, Creating Places, Using Common Sense

Maybe you won't agree with all their ideas (and truly, for Designers, dissension is vital part of the process, right?), but it's always great to see their takes what makes a city so right, and what makes it so wrong.

Or, rather, their stock photography images are losing theirs.

I guess, only on "chick-lit" novels, according to Gawker.

Looks like Light Summer Reading just got lighter!

Well, I'm pretty pleased to announced that Aquent's rolled out a brand, spanking new referral program, Aquent Talent Network!

Consider it a "Frequent Hire" sort of dealio (which is the name I pitched, which was promptly turned down). Refer people to us, get points. When they get work, get more points. Turn points in for cash. Yes, cash. Not stays in hotels or for wheeled luggage, cash. (You may buy stays in hotels or wheeled luggage with the cash if you wish.)

It's open to anyone with a MyAquent or a Job Center Account.

All the info by logging into MyAquent or Job Center, then clicking here!

THIS WEEK'S POSITIONS:

1. Interactive Producer
2. HTML Coder
3. Web On-Line Analyst
4. Senior Web Producer
5. Web Designer
6. Digital Campaign Optimization Specialist
7. Part-Time Proofreader
8. Technical Writer/Instructional Designer
9. Creative Director - Copy
10. Account Executive
11. IT Technical Writer
12. Product Development Coordinator

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1. POSITION: Interactive Producer

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 to 5 years of interactive experience
• At least one year working in an agency environment
• Experience with rich media advertisements

PERKS!:

• Ultra cool project for a really cool company

PAY:

• Up to $35 an hour

LOCATION:

• Marina del Rey

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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2. POSITION: HTML Coder

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

MUST HAVES!:

• Hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (from scratch)
• Experience working with a software team
• 1+ years of professional experience (fewer if you have a Computer Science degree)

PERKS!:

• Really fun, hip startup environment

PAY:

• Up to $40 an hour

LOCATION:

• Santa Monica

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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3. POSITION: Web On-Line Analyst

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

MUST HAVES!:

• At least 2 years of Web analytics experience
• Must be a self-starter!

PERKS!:

• Really well-known entertainment company

PAY:

• Up to $70K

LOCATION:

• Miracle Mile

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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4. POSITION: Senior Web Producer

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

MUST HAVES!:

• 5 years of professional experience
• Prior agency background!!
• Must have produced on-line advertising

PERKS!:

• Help start up a new digital arm of a hip agency

PAY:

• Up to $100 K

LOCATION:

• Sherman Oaks

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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5. POSITION: Web Designer

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

MUST HAVES!:

• Minimum of 2 years of Web design in entertainment or advertising industries
• Must have experience working on very large sites for CPG or entertainment
• Please submit recent samples of work done for major sites for client consideration!

PERKS!:

• Top site for a major entertainment/theme park site

PAY:

• Up to $45 an hour

LOCATION:

• Burbank

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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6. POSITION: Digital Campaign Optimization Specialist

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

MUST HAVES!:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, statistics, or marketing
• 2+ years of business experience working at an interactive/technology consulting firm or ad agency
• Experience writing and presenting proposals for senior management
• Knowledge of statistical modeling techniques, segmentation, research, and ROI

PERKS!:

• Very big agency with national accounts

PAY:

• Up to $110K

LOCATION:

• Mid-Wilshire

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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7. POSITION: Part-Time Proofreader

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Must commit to part-time schedule: on-site, 20 to 30 hours, 5 days a week
• Must pass Aquent's proofreading assessment
• Experience proofreading both editorial and design layouts

PERKS!:

• Great hours: 10 to 4 with some flexibility
• All the best snacks

PAY:

• Up to $23 an hour

LOCATION:

• Glendale

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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8. POSITION: Technical Writer/Instructional Designer

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Must commit to full-time, on-site position
• 5 to 6 years of experience writing documentation for policies and procedures
• On-line software documentation experience
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word and intermediate level skills with Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge SnagIT and Adobe Captivate preferred

PERKS!:

• Leading non-profit!

PAY:

• Up to $50 an hour

LOCATION:

• Pasadena

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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9. POSITION: Creative Director - Copy

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

MUST HAVES!:

• 8+ years of developing and overseeing concepts and execution in the direct marketing realm
• Proven track record of executing successful campaigns
• Must be business minded and knowledgeable about ROI

PERKS!:

• Building a creative team to manage this company's direct mail campaigns

PAY:

• Up to $150K + bonus

LOCATION:

• El Segundo

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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10. POSITION: Account Executive

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

MUST HAVES!:

• Must have project managing and scheduling experience
• Experience creating internal presentations
• Interest in project managing training material

PERKS!:

• Working with a great group of talented folks and an awesome boss

PAY:

• Up to $60K

LOCATION:

• El Segundo

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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11. POSITION: IT Technical Writer

TERMS: 2- to 3-Month Freelance (Off-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Must be set up to work off-site
• Must be able to write marketing material (on- and off-line) for B2B IT world
• Please supply IT technical writing and samples
• Knowledge of marketing

PERKS!:

• Work in your pajamas!

PAY:

• Up to $60 an hour

LOCATION:

• Off-site

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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12. POSITION: Product Development Coordinator

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

MUST HAVES!:

• 2 years of experience in brand marketing or product development
• Experience in beauty or cosmetics industry required
• Project management skills

PERKS!:

• Well-known beauty brand
• Great opportunity to grow as part of an idea-generating team

PAY:

• Up to $60K

LOCATION:

• San Fernando Valley

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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THIS WEEK'S POSITIONS:

1. Hardcore HTML Coder
2. Web Designer
3. Sr. UI Designer
4. Interactive Production Coordinator
5. Assistant Interactive Producer
6. Interactive Producer
7. Web Content Editor
8. Marketing Coordinator
9. Account Coordinator
10. Production Artist
11. Environmental Designer
12. Production Artist
13. Presentation Designer (Off-Site)

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1. POSITION: Hardcore HTML Coder

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Excellent hands-on skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Strong technical background
• Must understand software development (prior work on large Internet sites)

PERKS!:

• Really cool startup environment
• Develop Web apps that are automotive related
• Cool workspace, great people

PAY:

• Up to $35 an hour

LOCATION:

• Santa Monica

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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2. POSITION: Web Designer

TERMS: Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 years of Interactive design experience
• Must have great "clean, corporate style"
• Must have on-line portfolio for client to review

PERKS!:

• Small team
• Great location
• Exciting start up environment

PAY:

• Up to $45 an hour

LOCATION:

• Redondo Beach

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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3. POSITION: Sr. UI Designer

TERMS: Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 5 to 7 years of UI Design experience
• Prior work on large sites or products (Web apps or software UI)

PERKS!:

• Great startup environment
• Cool office space

PAY:

• Up to $100 K

LOCATION:

• South Bay

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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4. POSITION: Interactive Production Coordinator

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2 to 3 years of on-line interactive experience
• Solid understanding of Internet technologies
• Light knowledge of HTML hand-coding
• Passion for video and/or mobile gaming
• Traffic experience preferred

PERKS!:

• Fun creative environment
• Opportunity for growth
• Chance to work with best and brightest in the industry!

PAY:

• Up to $30 an hour

LOCATION:

• Burbank

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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5. POSITION: Assistant Interactive Producer

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2+ years of experience producing or product management in the technology sector (media, gaming, mobile, etc.)
• Excellent skills or knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Passion for technology and television
• Experience managing video based software projects a plus

PERKS!:

• Fun creative environment
• Opportunity for growth
  
• Chance to work with best and brightest in the industry!

PAY:

• Up to $25 an hour

LOCATION:

• Burbank

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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6. POSITION: Interactive Producer

TERMS: 6-Month Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Must have 3 years of experience in Internet/Web industry
• MS Project skills a must
• Minimum of 2 years of Internet production or support experience
• Understanding of HTML, Flash, and Photoshop
• Experience in advertising media

PERKS!:

• Fun creative environment
• Opportunity for growth
  
• Chance to work with best and brightest in the industry!

PAY:

• Up to $40 an hour

LOCATION:

• Burbank

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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7. POSITION: Web Content Editor

TERMS: Long-Term Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Must have on-line editorial experience!
• 2 to 5 years of experience editing for Web
• CMS experience a must

PERKS!:

• Great non-profit company!

PAY:

• Up to $26 an hour

LOCATION:

• Pasadena

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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8. POSITION: Marketing Coordinator

TERMS: Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Solid understanding of department coordinating in marketing environment
• 1 to 2 years of professional administrative/coordination experience (travel, calendaring, etc.)
• Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills a must!

PERKS!:

• Great non-profit and a fun team!
• Great location (company pays for parking)

PAY:

• Up to $40K

LOCATION:

• Downtown

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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9. POSITION: Account Coordinator

TERMS: -Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 2+ years of experience in account coordination or creative services
• Ability to traffic projects through system, create schedules, and manage deadlines
• Entertainment experience a plus

PERKS!:

• Great opportunity to get in the door at a great agency
• Lots of room for growth!

PAY:

• Up to $45K

LOCATION:

• Hollywood

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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10. POSITION: Production Artist

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

MUST HAVES!:

• 5 to 7 years of professional experience
• Extremely strong InDesign experience (strong master pages and multi page layout skills)
• This is not a design position, you must love production!

PERKS!:

• Voted #1 best place to work in Los Angeles
• Fortune 500 company

PAY:

• Up to $28 an hour

LOCATION:

• Downtown

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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11. POSITION: Environmental Designer

TERMS: Permanent (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in production and design
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and an understanding of architectural scale
• Experience with AutoCAD a plus.
• Strong understanding of site analysis, municipal code compliance and programming for complex wayfinding environments

PERKS!:

• A leading global architecture and design firm

PAY:

• DOE

LOCATION:

• Westside

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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12. POSITION: Production Artist

TERMS: 2-Week Freelance (On-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Excellent hands-on experience in Quark
• Catalog, long brochures and ad experience
• Please provide samples for consideration!

PERKS!:

• Cool sporting goods company
• Great short term opportunity

PAY:

• Up to $28 an hour

LOCATION:

• Glendale Area

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

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13. POSITION: Presentation Designer (Off-Site)

TERMS: 3-Day Freelance (Off-Site)

MUST HAVES!:

• Experience working on high level presentations such as marketing presentations
• Strong PowerPoint presentation experience
• Must be set up to work at home on PowerPoint
• This is freelance position is June 12, 13, and includes work over that weekend
• Strong experience using charts and graphs in a presentation and strong data organizational skills

PERKS!:

• Work in your pajamas!

PAY:

• Up to $50 an hour

LOCATION:

• Your own home

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT AGENT

I was just reading our HQ blog by Matt Grant and learned our recent Webcast, Web Design for ROI: How Design Impacts the Bottom Line, had a massive draw of 2,000 people sign up.

And the slides, featured last week on slideshare.net last week, have already been viewed over 8,000 times.

Which begs the question (as Matt queried), why is it "fourteen or so years into a business world increasingly dominated by the web, people are still trying to figure out how to make the web work for them?"

I'm personally of the belief that Marketers are always looking at ROI, whether it's for Direct Mail or HTML e-mails. But then again, that may not answer the question why so many people registered.

Regardless, if you're interested in listening to the recorded call, you can still hear Lance Loveday, founder, CEO of Closed Loop Marketing and Sandra Niehaus, VP user experience, creative director of Closed Loop Marketing present the entire Webcast by clicking here and registering.

As always, free.

(Regarding the picture, "Roi" means "King" in French.)

This is part of a series of advice columns we've collected from around the globe.

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Dear Satan,

Every time our neighborhood holds a friendly summertime get together, a certain family down the block never fails to show up with a cooler full of beer. My husband and I are trying to teach our children, ages 14 and 16, that one doesn't need to drink to have a good time. Do you think I should politely ask my neighbors to leave the brew behind or am I butting in where I don't belong?

Temperance

Dear Temperance,

The evils of alcohol are well documented and you are right to be concerned for your children's interests. Here's the quandary: if you become a teetotaler for their sakes, when the two eventually reach drinking age you will be splitting your weekends between the drunk tank and detox facility.

The wisest choice is to encourage your children to drink as much alcohol as they'd like, whenever they'd like, at this ripe young age. That way by the time they finally reach those peer pressure years they will be so (to borrow an expression from AA) "sick and tired of being sick and tired" they will be the models of sobriety.

Your neighborhood will cheer you!

Dear Satan,

My son, "Phillipe," is 14. We have always been able to talk about everything. Yesterday I was shocked because he'd shaved his legs! I tried to remain calm. He says that all his friends are doing it and that the girls really like it.

His father sat down with him and told him that men do not shave their legs. My son says it is the fashion and that hairy legs are not "in."

Phillipe is a wonderful young man. People always tell me how lucky we are to have such a terrific son. Am I overreacting?

Worried in Pittsburgh

Dear Worried,

You have a right to be worried. Leg shaving, most assuredly, leads to harsher and more destructive behaviors. If your son is this hellbent pleasing his teenage cronies and the opposite sex, chances are quite high he'll end up "chasing the dragon" on the streets of New York City and trying to survive the bitterly cold winters of the northeast by leaning over heat grates and begging for food. Phillipe is in trouble and you and your husband are the only ones who can help.

My advice to you is to send the lad to the strictest military academy you can find. There he'll get access to the discipline he so desperately needs. Be sure you tell him that it is for his own good.

He may not thank you now. And he may hate you forever. But what can you do?

Leg shaving. Holy smokes.

Dear Satan,

I have a problem. I have a Sabre 402 with a new extendable whisker pole for the 130% genoa.

The pole is a forespar unit with internal extension line. A single ring is mounted chest high on the mast with 4 tapped machine screws. For offshore work and perfect safety, what is the recommended rigging procedure? Extra sheet? Fore and after guys?

Confused

Dear Confused,

You do not have a problem, you have an issue.

And that issue, my friend, is that you do not fish enough. You must sacrifice everything: your work, your children, and most especially your relationship with your wife, to figure out what is going on with this pole.

Dear Satan,

My mother's 60th birthday party is coming up and I want to get her something really special for the occasion. I want to go all out on this one, but I'm afraid I'll spend a fortune and end up with something she doesn't like. What would be an appropriate gift?

Unsure

Dear Unsure,

Since it is your mother, you need think of a very personal gift.

Something that lets her know how sick and tired you are of her non-stop criticism. Something that subtly delivers the message that you blame her for your incredibly low self-esteem. Something that asks the question, "Why did you give up on me?" Something under $200.

I know that's a pretty tall order, but a nice bottle of Antinori Solaia '00 (bright aromas of crushed berry and raspberry, full bodied with lovely tannins) spiked with arsenic would fit the bill.

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Until next week,

A Votre Maladie!

Satan

Satan shares more than 100 of his favorite recipes in two booklets: "Satan's Favorite Recipes" and "Don't Call it Gluttony, Call it Eating Well". Send a business-size, self-addressed envelope, plus check or money order for $10 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Satan -- Cookbook Set, P.O. Box 666, Galveston, TX 61054. (Postage is included in price.)
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HOT TALENT

What do you do with a drunken sailor?

We've been asking ourselves that very question since the moment one showed up at our office at 8am.

We don't suggest coffee. We've given him three pots already and all it got us was an extremely jittery and awake drunken sailor.

So while we put in another DVD to keep him occupied (The Little Mermaid), why don't you sit back and haul in the bounty of our wonderful Aquent Talent?

Afterwards you can send your drunken sailor suggestions to tdonnelly@aquent.com.

Follow the links for profiles, samples, and resumes.

Ahoy!
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FEATURED TALENT THIS WEEK

Tosca F. - Associate Copy Director
Zachrey R. - Senior Web & Print Designer
Pavel Z. - Jr. Flash | Motion Designer
Maureen S. - Interactive Creative Director
Christine K. - Vice President, Marketing
Trisha - Meeting & Event Manager
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Tosca F.
Associate Copy Director

With 8 years of agency experience under her belt, Tosca's amazing creative track record includes top work for the likes of Avenue A | Razorfish, Alameda Advertising, and West Advertising.

As ACD on the Visa account for Avenue A, she was responsible for championing the emerging role of copy in a traditionally design-centric space and motivating, training, resourcing, and developing an elite team of Copywriters. Her work included creating style guides, ensuring consistent messaging, and safeguarding the brand's global voice across all Web sites, banner ads, email programs, multimedia, and print pieces.

Winner of Razorfish's Double Peer Award, recognizing her for excellence with both internal and external client teams, we know you'll find her an asset to your team as well!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Zachrey R.
Senior Web & Print Designer

New to the LA Market: introducing Zak!

Most recently Lead Designer at integrated agency Thread Information Design, Zak handled all areas of design and creative strategy on campaigns for the likes of GM Performance Division, Saturn, and Arthur Hill.

For Saturn's recent need for branding and collateral at a large promotional event, he created a campaign around the "UR" in "Saturn" to appeal to the 20 to 30 year-old range. Developing signage, logo, leave behinds, and much more, the company so fell in love with the campaign they're taking it national!

Zak's excellent skills also include Flash animation and an understanding of UI, which round out his impressive design sense.

A multi-ADDY award winning Designer with an impressive future ahead of him, he's available in LA at the end of June and ready immediately for interviews!

See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance & Permanent
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Pavel Z.
Jr. Flash | Motion Designer

An excellent Designer with strong ActionScripting skills available now!

That should be enough to get you to call, but we'll continue...

Pavel's been freelancing for over a year at an interactive agency where he was in charge of full lifecycle development of multimedia Web sites, banner campaigns, micro sites, and landing pages for a variety of companies. His work includes creating "mixology videos" for the likes of Starbucks and DeKuyper Liqueurs as well as creations for Alpine Stone USA, Regal Homes, and Beam Global Spirits and Wine (formerly Jim Beam Brands).

He has terrific expertise at integrating multimedia elements into interactive sites and, in addition to his awesome Flash skills, also has experience working in After Effects and Maya.

Certainly that's enough info to get you to call us today about Pavel, right?

See his on-line Aquent profile by clicking here. __________________________________________________

Maureen S.
Interactive Creative Director

An award-winning CD with experience in branding, integrated campaigns for print, Web, collateral, in-store... You name it, she's done it!

At The Horse TV Channel, Maureen developed the brand and all creative initiatives from the ground up, including the re-launch and redesign of the Web site and all marketing and promotional pieces (direct mail campaigns, print advertising, on-air identities and ads, and all collateral). Managing a team of 10, her on-line initiatives included all Internet and new media strategies (including podcasts, blogging, and Flash game development), which helped drive users for the site from 15,000 to 1.5M in just 2 short months!

Her extensive background in print design includes work for top clients such as Warner Bros. (she launched the WB Studio Stores), Mattel, Disney Consumer Products, SoCal Edison, Ford, HBO, American Express, and a host of others.

From mad budgeting skills to a keen understanding of User Interface, take a look at her resume (please contact us for confidential samples), then give us a ring!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

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Christine K.
Vice President, Marketing

Christine is a high-level Marketer with extensive consumer packaged goods experience and a proven track record of building profitable brands and managing high-performance teams.

Working in executive-level marketing roles with mega name brands such as Playtex Products, Eastman Kodak, and Pfizer, she has extensive experience in market research, advertising development, TV and print production, and media buying.

At Playtex, Christine managed a team of 15 Marketers and helped the company snag a coveted Top 100 Marketer from Advertising Age and a Silver Effie Award for her campaign. For Reckitt & Colman Household Products (Lysol, etc.), she developed, tested, and introduced 7 new products, generating $80M+ incremental sales in Year 1.

We could go on an on about her, but we suggest you take a look at her resume, then contact us right away for an interview!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Desired Work: Freelance
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Trisha
Meeting & Event Manager

Trisha has over 10 years of experience in major event/meeting planning for companies such as Allergan, Ingram Micro, Great Expectations, and Starlight Foundation of California.

And when we say large events, we mean LARGE. A Certified Meeting Professional, Trisha's managed budgets as big as $2.7M, overseen teams of up to 700, and executed multiple huge events simultaneously.

From golf tournaments and fundraising events to tradeshows and kickoffs, she knows the ins and outs of sponsorships and has a knack for interacting faultlessly with VIPs.

Besides "event strat planning and on ground tactical," her background includes writing copy for programs, brochures, and invites; concepting branded promo products; and developing trade show booths.

If you're looking to take your events from pop to BANG!!, then call us about Trisha!

See her on-line Aquent profile by clicking here.

Lots of graphic related news this week.

Most surprisingly,for me anyway, Quark is showcasing its major upgrade, QuarkXPress 8. Called a change that brings the app "into the 21st century" according to Creative Pro the new interface makes it much easier to use.

Too late to save it from a takeover by InDesign? Time will tell.

Set to ship in the next two months, you can check out Gene Gable's first look (with screen shots) over here at the Creative Pro site.

Wouldn't you know, the other big news comes from Adobe.

Monday the graphics giant announced their major Acrobat upgrade, version 9, which includes "native support for Flash and other rich media plus new features for collaboration and sharing". They also launched Acrobat.com, which, according to their site, "is a set of online services — file sharing and storage, PDF converter, online word processor, and Web conferencing — you can use to create and share documents, communicate in real time, and simplify working with others." And it's free.

Yahoo News calls Buzzword, Adobe's online word processor, "A Google Docs Killer.

Also in Graphic News, Dick Sutcliff, creator of Claymation animated series Davey And Goliath passed away on May 25th.

I'm Tim Donnelly.

Good night and good news.

(From guest Blogger, Jenn Tran):

Dr. Fredric J. Baur, the genius that created the patent for the container for Pringles, passed away recently.

As part of his last wishes, he wanted his remains to be buried in a Pringles can.
He developed many products for Proctor & Gamble, including frying oils and a freeze-dried ice cream. He was said to have been proudest about the patent for the Pringles design.

I just hope that I can come up with something as cool before I die (it does not have to have the multi-usage, however.)

(Tim's note, Jenn's not joking about this, here's the AP article.)

As it may raise your cholesterol level and put you at risk for coronary heart disease.

I like beef, but I find these cliffs disturbing in a bad-modern-art way, which is probably not the intention of the Beef: It's What's for Dinner people.

When I look at these, I'm thinking "Beef: You're Soaking In It".

But that may just be me.

Check out more Beefscapes (yes, Beefscapes) here at their site.

(But I included the one below just for kicks)