My home office is a mess, with stacks of design books and paintings in piles on my worktop. So when I meet potential clients I do it like we’re back in the 60’s or 70’s. I’m talking about three-martini lunches as they were called (mine are usually sans martini, however).  I usually suggest a restaurant in midtown or Charles Village. The choices that these two neighborhoods offer are varied, eclectic...

I just had dinner with a friend, a well-rounded communications professional—who shall remain nameless.  We recently talked over our plans for the future over salads, salmon and Cotes du Rhone at Donnas of Charles Village. My buddy is a writer - designer - communications kinda-gal with diverse and extensive experience in marketing and communications.  In order to get an idea of the type...

It's time to update yours! Having an online portfolio does a lot to boost your street cred among potential clients and employers. It’s also: More Convenient than a Resume and it saves time in your job search. This tool gives potential employers and clients a preview of your skills and abilities. In addition to the pieces that you present, folks are impressed by the design of the...

Here are a couple other job search resources that I know of.  I've gotten feedback from former jobseekers that these are valuable resources: Mid-Atlantic Employment Search: Maryland - Maryland Workforce Exchange Washington, DC - DCNetworks.org Virginia - VAEmploy.com Pennsylvania - Commonwealth Workforce Development Happy Hunti...

Friday, July 23rd was a particularly hot night; not just because of the 100+ degree temperatures. The Baltimore Symphony Opera brought the heat when conductor, Maryn Alsop, featured a local musician alongside her world-class orchestra. The Musician: Shodekeh Dominic Talifero The Instrument: His voice I first met the beat boxer about ten years ago when he performed on one of the West-facing...