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Thursday Tidbits: How to Get Ahead

by Madeline McChesney | Mar 2, 2017 | Empowerment, Thursday Tidbits

There may be one key factor that is missing in your equation for the perfect job; your attitude! Even if you’re doing your job perfectly, if you have a bad attitude, no one is going to want to promote you. So what makes someone have a bad attitude? Five of the things...

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<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. • we began working together several years ago on @leadupstatesc - honoring law enforcement in the Upstate. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • he is a dedicated volunteer: @salarmygvl (chairman), @ymcagvl , @boyscoutsofamerica , Rotary, and many other nonprofits. • 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. • he helps civic groups, colleges, churches, & public service organizations with fundraising goals, to make a few: • 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 • Habitat for Humanity Grace Point – Campaign Consultant-raised $1.5 million • Greenville Tech/McAlister Square purchase – Consultant- $18 million purchase • Perry Chapel at Perry Correctional Institute – Spearheaded $1 million for a chapel • Co-Chaired the capital campaign allowing Mauldin First Baptist Church to dump all debt and raised $2.5 million • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • she received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Graphic Communications with an emphasis in Brand Communications from @clemsonuniversity • 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. • macale also was on the sidelines of Death Valley as a co-ed cheerleader. go tigers! @clemsoncheer • 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. • macale, you are so easy to love. thank you for all you do! Xx, dfs
<sweet samantha> goodness I’ve been waiting for <sweet samantha> goodness I’ve been waiting for today to share my love and appreciation for my sweet sam. • when i needed to add a graphic designer the other year, my former coworker from corporate said “she is made for you. just trust me. I’m sending you five people, but you’ll pick her.” • sam walked in on a rainy evening after work to meet me. her warm, calm, cool demeanor felt like home. in many ways, i felt like i was meeting a sister. my coworker was spot on. sam was the just right fit to my Goldilocks situation. • sam is an enneagram 2, words of affirmation, just like me. we read each other’s minds like none other. • sam never seeks the spotlight, though her clients (ranging from huge corporations to state higher education to local businesses next door) sure do email me constantly about how great she is. • after growing up in the lowcountry, Sam moved to the upstate to attend @clemsonuniversity • while earning a Bachelors of Science in Graphic Communications, she interned with multiple agencies in the Greenville area leading her to discover her true passion of serving others through graphic design, social media marketing and other various forms of content creation. • sweet sam worked as an Adobe Creative Cloud Ambassador where she led both the social media and graphics team in addition to conducting workshops on the various Adobe programs. • sam began a freelance design journey where she further grew her client communication and project management capabilities. • she believes her drive to go above and beyond for those that surround her stems from her love for building meaningful and positive relationships with people. • sweet sam enjoys finding new hikes to go on with her dog and fiancé, and is always sure to catch the Clemson football game on a Saturday — go Tigers! • her wedding is coming right up here soon - and we are thrilled to shower her with love! • thank you, sweet sam, for being so decidedly you. you are a gift. Xx, 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. • in nine years we’ve worked with this amazing group to grow to over 500+ locations domestically + now canada and the uk! • 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. • thank you to our MBA family! kayla & i are excited to join you in the Dominican Republic in a few short weeks! 🏝
<kayla> this radiant breath of fresh air has been <kayla> this radiant breath of fresh air has been by my side through so much, for many years, and it’s about time for her shoutout. • i remember the day i met her like it was yesterday. she walked into my office, and her contagious warmth + killer smile felt just right. i just knew. right then and there. she’s my girl. her steadfast loyalty is only outsized by her huge heart. • we’ve navigated a pandemic, grown this company ten-fold, and worked together to make a true difference. she’s one in a million. • kayla oversees the operation and logistics of corporate accounts. She is responsible for the creation, coordination and execution of strategies for public relations, media relations, marketing and special events while building strong, long-lasting client relationships. • As the trusted liaison for these accounts, kayla leads and directs account coordinators and support staff to ensure the delivery of timely and successful marketing solutions to meet customer needs and objectives. • kayla graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from @clemsonuniversity • she takes pride in providing concierge level customer service to each and every client. • outside of the office, you’ll likely find her exploring downtown or dreaming up & working on projects at her house with her husband and pup. She loves traveling to the coast and is the most content on a warm beach with a good book in hand. • kayla, you are so easy to love. thank you for all you do for our dfs family & our dfs client-family! • Xx, dfs
<client spotlight> @uofsc + @uofscsomg • recent <client spotlight> @uofsc + @uofscsomg • recently, our team worked hand-in-hand with The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, a client who has been with us for years now, on the launch of LMed 2.0. • working with The School of Medicine Greenville allows us to flex our multimedia muscles a good bit via podcasting, videography, photography, digital advertising, graphic design, and so much more. • we’ve also got some very exciting news to announce for our other gamecock client, The University of South Carolina, pretty soon. stay tuned!
<meet ali> let me take a moment to introduce you a <meet ali> let me take a moment to introduce you all to @alifaunt • she oversees the direction and management of deliverables for corporate accounts, as well as client relationships and experiences. • when i met her, i knew within 3 seconds that she would lead our in-house mentorship program to ensure that our women are continuously pursuing excellence both personally and professionally. • ali attended @clemsonuniversity on a full scholarship, and she graduated with honors in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Communication. • after working for @clemsonfb she worked at the College Football Playoff in Dallas, TX, in its inaugural year. • ali then worked for the Fiesta Bowl in Scottsdale, AZ, where she managed communications and media relations. • she and her husband, Wills, moved to Raleigh, NC, where ali led international and corporate communications for Implus, a global fitness accessories company. • her wealth of communications experience for our national and international clients makes her the perfect fit. • she moved into her most exhausting (but most fun) role yet, becoming a mom to Noah in August of 2020. • if you’ve made it this far in my Instagram epistle, you’ve no doubt realized that i hit the jackpot and am in-love-turtle-dove with this remarkable human. • ali, these past few months have been a dream with you. you are so loved! • join me in a ridiculously belated ‘welcome home’ to our girl. Xx, dfs
so special seeing one of our wonderful clients, pr so special seeing one of our wonderful clients, precision landscape management, featured as the february cover story for @lawnlandscape magazine! click the link in our bio to read the remarkable story of how ceo, nate moses, grew the business from the ground up. congratulations, @precisionlandscape. we feel so honored to serve a business as notable as you 🤍 #dfscreativeconcepts #dfscc #marketingagency #marketing #publicrelations #graphicdesign #communications
👋🏼 monday introductions // meet our spring i 👋🏼 monday introductions // meet our spring intern, emma kerr emma is a senior communication studies major at @furmanuniversity and is doubling in music. 🎶 she is driven, focused, has a keen eye for design, and brings so much joy to our office. we have absolutely loved having her on our team this semester!🤗🌟 a few fun facts about EK: ✨favorite gvl foodie spot: @gathergvl (honorable mention goes to @the_lazy_goat ) ✨ on the weekends: you'll likely find her spending time with friends on Furman's campus, catching up on her current netflix watchlist, or enjoying greenville's nightlife ✨ in case you didn't know: she's been playing the french horn since she was 10 years old + runs her own calligraphy business!✒️ from digital calligraphy to wedding invitations... she does it all! (swipe for a quick glance of her design skills)
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