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Author: rubicat
A lifelong creative with a passion for effective, engaging communication, I combine design, photography, social media, and content marketing into solid brand management strategies.
Crafty for a Cause
Packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child? Here’s a cute label you can use for a small craft box lid.
the opposite of justice is silence.
“The opposite of justice is not injustice; it’s silence. We can’t be silent now.” Thanks to a passionate speech by … More
yearning to breathe free
I am speechless about one of the core principles of our nation so flippantly forgotten. The Statue of Liberty Monument is … More
on creativity and art
A good friend of mine, Christopher Gronlund, is a writer, hominidae podcast genius, and juggler (which fits, given his penchant … More
Five little things that kill a creative working culture | Econsultancy.com
Creativity is about culture and people, so it’s hard to kill it quickly. This post by Econsultancy is all … More
hard work
I had an interview in late January that was a perfect fit for me, from the organizational culture to the job … More
Job search strategies for creatives: 2016
I quit my job. I enjoyed the variety and challenges that populated my daily workload, but a part-time gig with limited advancement or … More
On Purple Squirrels and Unicorns
Recently at a higher education conference, I was told that I am a purple squirrel. I had never heard this … More
9 things to help you become more Emotionally Intelligent
EQ is more essential than you think, and helps you reap benefits in both your professional and personal life. (original article from HubSpot)
Human Resources Management: New Trends for 2016
According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), trends for HR professionals in 2016 will include the “employee experience” and … More
Happy Holidays from NOVA Workforce Development Division!
As we get ready to close our offices for the year and enjoy time off with our families, we’d like … More
Stakeholder Partnerships: from conflict to collaboration
Dealing with stakeholders, especially difficult ones, can be among a project manager’s more frustrating responsibilities. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI) … More
Veteran’s Day: honoring those who have honored us
The Office of Veteran’s Affairs provides a history of Veteran’s Day, which began in 1919, when President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the … More
ACLI Faculty Appreciation Day: new ideas and strategies for ESL learning
On October 13, ACLI faculty from all of NOVA’s campuses gathered at NOVA’s Pender location to develop new ideas and … More
Techtober and STEM initiatives
In September, NVTC and NOVA co-hosted a Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) roundtable discussion on Northern Virginia’s economic future at NOVA’s Annandale Campus. More than … More
5 Secrets to Resilience
Resilience is the ability to adapt to and overcome adversity. Individuals and communities are able to rebuild after devastating tragedies. Violence … More
STEM of Consciousness for Career Changers
We hear a lot about the high demand for workers to fill STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers. What’s … More
the gig economy versus full time employees
I have served as a creative on both sides of this fence; my last full-time position, working for a strategic … More
Governor McAuliffe’s Latino Summit and Executive Order 20
On Wednesday, August 5, staff from NOVA’s Workforce Development Division attended Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Latino Summit, held at George Mason University’s Arlington … More
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