Why a Blog-umé?

I wanted to create something new, something non-traditional that would showcase my life's professional and personal achievements. I wanted to show more of my personality and character, more than a simple sheet of white all purpose printer paper and some bullet points can.

I came to the conclusion that a Blog-umé would be a great forum to showcase my experiences from the past and give me the ability to keep everyone updated as things develop. Unlike the traditional resumé and cover letter, which can become outdated within a single day, this Blog-umé can be accessed by any potential employer at anytime to find out about my recent activities, projects, volunteering, or employment.

**Please note that this Blog-umé is currently under construction. I would like to thank you for your patience while I work to bring my Blog-umé up to date**

Feb 15, 2010

The 4 W's

I had made my connection with advertising but I really didn't know a whole lot about it; what happens in an agency or what kind of positions there are.  

It was time to find out.

I sought out a very helpful and experienced account director by the name of Geoff Wills. (he had been a guest speaker in my creative process class) He agreed to meet with me to answer some of my questions about the industry.


In the course of about an hour I was told an epic tale of the creative team, the big idea, the client, the studio and the account side. Leaving that office my spark of interest had  been fanned into an inferno of industry passion!

So my Who and What were now answered but there were still two W's to go: Where and When.

I took the next few months to put together some funds and plan my next steps. In scouring the Internet for programs that would lead me to advertising I found the step I had been looking for. Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario had an advertising program!

My application was sent in, I was accepted and before I knew it I was packing.
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