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Being Present, Not Perfect

Being Present, Not Perfect

by Madison Stevens | Sep 25, 2017 | Doses of DFS, Empowerment, Monday Mantras

Imagine: your to-do list is never ending, you’re exhausted, and you swear you haven’t had a human interaction in days. For many of us, we didn’t have to try too hard to imagine because this is an oh-so-familiar feeling. We all work tirelessly to check those boxes,...
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<zoë> our junior mascot is now live on our websit <zoë> our junior mascot is now live on our website! #FridayFeels 🐾 
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zoë has joined us as our junior mascot. her elder sister, sullivan, is her manager. she hails from @carolinagildedretrievers where @danaspinks29 and @emmie.w.wood selected her to join her sister and our dfs family. 
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zoë is named in memoriam for Zoe Bromberg, a close family friend of her human mother. 
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unlike her big sister sullivan, zoë is known for her lack of understanding personal space, her long hair, exuberant personality, and need to be the center of attention.
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as sullivan serves as chief happiness officer, zoë has taken on the role of diva in charge. she has mastered the “soft skills” required at any job: staying close to her boss at all times, never doing what she’s told, and looking cute at all times no matter what.
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in her spare time, she enjoys staring at her human boss for uncomfortably long periods of time, walking without a leash, and climbing fences. 
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unlike her big sister sullivan, she adores accessories and has never met a scarf or bandana she doesn’t like and consequently will not ruin.
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a frequent at @dogculturegvl zoë is known for her interpersonal effectiveness.
<anna> meet our newest addition, rounding out our <anna> meet our newest addition, rounding out our corporate account management team.
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when interviewing upwards of 30 people, many were good candidates. but i wanted great. i stumbled upon anna, and something about her made me want to find out more.
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i knew within one minute that she was the great addition i was searching for. while anna wasn’t looking to jump from corporate to agency, i sure am glad i convinced her to. 
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she’s absolutely lovely and so accomplished, and makes juggling tasks seem like child’s play. she achieves excellence seemingly effortlessly, and is the perfect fit for our team.
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as a corporate account manager, anna guides the efficiency & productivity of deliverables for corporate accounts.
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her dedication to exceeding expectations is her calling card.
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she graduated from @clemsonuniversity with a Bachelors of Science degree in Graphic Communications. 
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she dove into the world of printing, ranging from digital to flexography. she worked for Upstate print companies, affording her the opportunity to manage accounts for a plethora of local businesses. 
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her extraordinary work ethic and polish took her to the next level, where she was highly sought after by an international corporation.
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during her tenure in corporate graphic communications, she shared her expertise with national brands. her passion for client relationships and crafting excellent experiences lead her to join us. 
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with over a decade of account management experience and strategic custom solutions, anna is the trusted point of contact for clients seeking to maximize their potential.
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anna is a Darlington, SC native, but happily calls Greenville home. she’s been drawn to the Upstate from the outset, since her time growing up was filled with trips to and from Death Valley to cheer on the Tigers @clemsonfb 
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when out of the office, you'll find her on the water at Lake Marion or Keowee with her family, traveling with friends, or spending time with her husband and their black lab, blue.
fearless leader + queen bee + birthday girl you a fearless leader + queen bee + birthday girl

you are so easy to celebrate, dfs!
<south carolina means business> we are grateful to <south carolina means business> we are grateful to the editors of Greenville Business Magazine, Charleston Business Magazine, and Columbia Business Monthly for honoring our @dorothyself as a SC Women in Business recipient!
<emma> happy birthday to our multimedia coordinato <emma> happy birthday to our multimedia coordinator, emma! she is such a light, and is constantly working her magic in everything from video pre and post-production to defining social media strategy and overseeing its execution. emma also plays an integral role in our website development process. 
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emma assists our account managers with marketing tactics and designs to promote brands. she is deliberate in her work, and executes creative storytelling with grace.
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a @furmanuniversity alumna with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies – Media Track and Music, she has brought a significant amount of creativity to our team. 
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while at @furmanuniversity she worked with The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (@furmaninnovates ) as a podcast producer.
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in her free time, you will find emma in her hometown of Charleston enjoying the beach, boating, cheering on the @clemsonuniversity tigers and spending time with friends and family.
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happy birthday, sweet emma! you are so easy to celebrate!
<client spotlight> ReWa is dedicated to preserving <client spotlight> ReWa is dedicated to preserving, protecting and purifying our region's surrounding waterways and wastewater infrastructure. 
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we enjoy every moment working on a variety of projects with ReWa, specifically design and multimedia campaigns. recently we designed for several building dedications.
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thank you to our @macalefusco for her excellent work!
<man, oh man!> how lucky we are that tim adopted u <man, oh man!> how lucky we are that tim adopted us to mentor and advise with his wisdom.
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we began working together several years ago on @leadupstatesc - honoring law enforcement in the Upstate.
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over the years, this kind and generous human has inspired me to grow in my faith, challenged me to grow in my leadership style, and given generously to help grow DFS without any want or reward other than seeing our success.
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mister wonderful has brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the dfs team, having managed his public relations companies, ranging in size and scope, for nearly 30 years.
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he began his esteemed career in 1987, when he became Director of Governmental Affairs and Community Relations for Michelin North America, where he managed Michelin’s contracted lobbyists around the country, oversaw corporate contributions and managed Michelin’s participation in community affairs.
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he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1982-1986. In addition, he was the Congressional Staff Aide to U.S. Representative Carroll A. Campbell, Jr. and later served as a campaign manager for Campbell’s 1984 re-election campaign.
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he is a dedicated volunteer: @salarmygvl (chairman), @ymcagvl , @boyscoutsofamerica , Rotary, and many other nonprofits. 
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tim served as a @newberry_college Trustee, including vice-chair, for over a decade, as well as DOT Commissioner, @mauldinrotary President, and current @rewagvl Commissioner.
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he helps civic groups, colleges, churches, & public service organizations with fundraising goals, to make a few:
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The Salvation Army’s Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center @krocgreenville – Helped raise $15 million in local money, to get an endowment from the Kroc foundation of $60 million
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Habitat for Humanity Grace Point – Campaign Consultant-raised $1.5 million
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Greenville Tech/McAlister Square purchase – Consultant- $18 million purchase
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Perry Chapel at Perry Correctional Institute – Spearheaded $1 million for a chapel
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Co-Chaired the capital campaign allowing Mauldin First Baptist Church to dump all debt and raised $2.5 million
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thank you, mister ~truly~ wonderful for being our dfs strategic advisor. we are so lucky!
<macale> when there’s a computer and several sta <macale> when there’s a computer and several states between you, it’s hard to gauge a connection.
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over zoom, we had a conversation centered around a shared love of typography, composition, and the creative process. i got goosebumps throughout that day. it was an instantaneous connection of the least expected kind.
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there’s much to love about this one. she’s got moxie, but with a side of southern charm. she’s the smallest little tiny tornado i’ve ever met - and at 4’10” i’m not exaggerating. 
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as “perfectly perfect” as she is, macale has my kind of grit + determination. i’m here for it. she listens, and absorbs what everyone is trying to express. i know this first hand, because she’s able to understand what’s jumbled in my mind. she’s my creative translator. 
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i thought that day i zoomed with her i was coming down with the flu, given all the goosebumps. turns out it was just god telling me i had stumbled upon yet another perfect fit. what a darling she is.
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macale is the lead creative of our graphic design team. whether it’s custom website design, print ads, logo creation, social media graphics, or anything in between, macale executes each project flawlessly. she helps brands tell their stories through perfect pairings of typography + color that are effortlessly intricate. 
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she received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Graphic Communications with an emphasis in Brand Communications from @clemsonuniversity 
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during her time there, she was among a select few invited to enter into a branding competition for the first student-led creative agency at Clemson via the Erwin Center for Brand Communications. her winning brand concept has now taken shape as Cadency.
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macale also was on the sidelines of Death Valley as a co-ed cheerleader. go tigers! @clemsoncheer 
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she gained extensive experience working for a corporation in Florida where she worked alongside regional and national clients in the development of custom graphics and creative solutions.
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macale, you are so easy to love. thank you for all you do!

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dfs
<client feature> @mattressbyappointmentcorporate h <client feature> @mattressbyappointmentcorporate has been our client since day one, and being part of its journey has been an honor.
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in nine years we’ve worked with this amazing group to grow to over 500+ locations domestically + now canada and the uk!
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the trust edwin and his leadership team has placed in us for these years has been unparalleled. custom videography work, countless websites, social presence, new dealer onboarding… there’s virtually not a facet of the brand and experience we haven’t been honored to touch.
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thank you to our MBA family! kayla & i are excited to join you in the Dominican Republic in a few short weeks! 🏝
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