What skills I  bring to a company, what I excel in, and what I need to succeed.

My skills:

1.       If you want something completed on time, on budget and with minimal drama, you will probably give it to me.

2.       I am the project manager type– that’s why I like working with  ideas people, account for any potential challenges, map out how to get it done and take the executed idea  to the finish line.

3.  As a writer, I excel at factual reports, news-stories, letters and speeches. I can write a decent press release, e-mail or brochure copy. If you want great e-mail or brochure copy, you’re  better off giving it to someone else.

4.   I’m a good speaker,particularly in  group settings of 10-50 people.

5.       I’m an excellent editor– I can restructure a piece to make it more accessible  for the reader, while retaining the original author’s voice.

6.       I have a great eye for font choice.

7.       I love working with print vendors– graphic designers, printers, et al. I appreciate and seamlessly integrate their ideas, skills and attention to detail into larger projects.

8.       I’m comfortable using social media, content management systems, and other technology– everything from Facebook and Twitter to Drupal and Wordpress. But I always believe that the message trumps the tool. Having a Facebook fan page is not enough– what are you doing to ensure that your company/product/ service reaches potential customers and   projects the right messages and ideas to the public?

9.       I love mentoring people. One of my favorite parts of my job is working with my supervisee and interns to complete a job. I love helping them develop new skills along the way that will make them better employees while they work for me, and whenever they choose to move on.

10.   I am excellent  at  refining processes and methods so that we save money, reduce the time we spend on something etc.

11. I have a finely tuned BS meter for vendors who make esoteric promises about deliverables (especially in the social media realm). If I think we can do something almost as well (if not better) than you, we’ll just do it in house.

12. I’m good at taking complex information, and making it easy for others to understand, either in writing (a document or e-mail) or an oral explanation.

My work style:

1.   I possess a diligent work ethic– no short-cuts, no short-shrifting of deliverables.

2.   I believe in a team-oriented culture: if we need an all-hands on deck moment because of an emergency, mis-step or otherwise, I  will step up and do what I can to help the team succeed.

3.   I delegate tasks and responsibilities well. No one on my team ever feels caught off guard if I manage a project– they always know what’s expected of them, and when.

4.   I’ve heard that I sometimes come off as too direct. I work very hard to minimize that.

5.   I don’t kiss up or flatter anyone, ever. If I said something nice about your work, it’s because I meant it.

6. My workplace mantra= underpromise, overdeliver. I can’t stand when people do the reverse.

My Workplace Ideals:

1.   I prefer working in an office vs. work from home/ work on the road while traveling. I prefer the face-to-face contact and productive environment of an office.

2.  I need clear goals,  expectations, and benchmarks. I can’t perform well in an atmosphere where nothing is good enough.

3.   If I’ve done a good job, I want my supervisor to say so. If I didn’t do well, be specific and tell me what needs improvement.

4.   I like work-time flexibility. I’d rather work 10-6:30, than 9-5:30, if I have the choice. And if I need to stay 9-9 to get the job done, I will.

5.    I prefer taking one long annual vacation of two weeks, to visit my family overseas rather than a series of interspersed personal days.

6. Loyalty matters– I try and be there for people in my department, or on my team. But if you screw up, I’ll hold you accountable– that trumps loyalty.

7. I’m acutely aware of what I’m worth and I won’t hesitate to ask for it.

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