Posts tagged with “CareerSpotlight”

Say what you want about bartending, but it sure does seem to offer job security!

After 77 years of pouring drinks, the Guinness Book of World Records' longest serving bartender is finally hanging it up. Cammarata's Cafe, the establishment built by Angelo Cammarata and now owned by his sons, has been sold. Angelo is 95 years old.

While others may be able to claim tending bar for long periods of time, what gives Angelo the edge is his start date – the stroke of midnight, April 7, 1933. The very second prohibition ended in the United States.

Are you the creative type? Maybe you've thought about being a designer online or even a more traditional magazine. Wouldn't it be cool to work with both?

For our next career spotlight, we spoke with Patrick Greenish Jr. Patrick is the Creative Director for Conceive, a company in Orlando, FL that produces online and offline content for all aspects of fertility.

What can you tell us about where you work?

I work for Conceive, a multi-media corporation devoted to all aspects of fertility and getting pregnant. We produce a quarterly magazine called Conceive Magazine and a weekly podcast called Conceive On-Air. We've also published three books (Fertility Journal, Fertility Facts and Cooking to Conceive), and run an up-to-date in-depth website.

How did you find your employment?

I actually found it through a friend who referred me for the position. I was already working for another company when I was approached for this position.

What are some of your job functions and responsibilities?

I am responsible for designing each issue of Conceive Magazine, and for managing our freelance photographers and illustrators that we use issue to issue. I am also responsible for managing our website, collateral and marketing materials, and overall brand management.

What do you like most about being a Creative Director?

The freedom of making something new everyday, whether it is a creative marketing idea or a new design, plus I always walk away satisfied that I help couples start their families.

Personal Goals?

I am currently working on my web and SEO knowledge so our site can get more of the market share. I hope to see the company and I grow to a point where I oversee a team of designers and programmers while solely focusing on Conceive's brand and new product development.

Want to go into sales? How about selling technology products?

For our next career spotlight, we spoke with Tricia Tye. Tricia is a Technical Sales Specialist at Satcom Direct. Satcom is located in Satellite Beach, FL along Florida's "Space Coast". The company is a leading provider of satellite phones and broadband services.

What can you tell us about where you work?

Satcom Direct is the leading innovator of satellite voice, fax, and broadband data service solutions for business and general aviation, military, government, emergency response, media, and a growing list of others that demand reliable global communications.

Our office is situated on the beach and includes an in house shower for those of us who like to work out and take walks on the beach.

How did you find your employment?

I found my current employment through a recruiter. I was working at a temp job when the recruiting agency contacted me about Satcom Direct. I was looking to break into a cutting edge company that had excellent opportunities for growth and Satcom was exactly what I was looking for.