Author Archives: lorihwilson

SHOW & TELL | MORE WORK

Posted on January 3, 2014 by lorihwilson

I had a meeting today that made me realize just how little of my portfolio is online. Sure, I have some recent work, but what about all of those categories under DESIGN that are waiting for content?

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LIFE IN THE CUBE | EASY ON THE EYES

Posted on November 18, 2013 by lorihwilson

Like many professionals, I work in a cubicle. Although I’m not a huge fan of open-office plans, I have resigned myself to my faux walls. But. The cubicles in my office aren’t exactly new. And they’re gray. Don’t get me … Continue reading →

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30 DAY CHALLENGE(S)

Posted on October 28, 2013 by lorihwilson

Last week, I participated in the 2013 Project Manager Conference. Every other year, the company I work for brings hundreds of project managers to Madison to teach, learn and network. (Pretty cool, huh?) Because we’re so far-flung, sometimes this is … Continue reading →

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SHOW & TELL | GOING AWAY PARTY

Posted on October 27, 2013 by lorihwilson

Recently, I said good-bye to a wonderful friend and co-worker, Heidi. Although we still work at the same company, she’s now living 1,600 miles away, in the beautiful Wood River Valley of Idaho.

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SUMMER VACATION

Posted on October 11, 2013 by lorihwilson

It appears I inadvertently took a summer vacation from blogging! Although I hate that I let myself slip out of the habit, I had a wonderful, busy summer. Every winter, I swear I am done with Wisconsin weather. Then, spring … Continue reading →

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TIPS & TRICKS | NEGOTIATION ACADEMY

Posted on April 4, 2013 by lorihwilson

I like nice. I think playing nice and trying to make others around you happy is a good quality.

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ADS AND LAUNDRY

Posted on March 12, 2013 by lorihwilson

I can always tell when I’ve been traveling too much. I get really, really excited about a weekend at home, filled with cleaning and laundry. (Someday, I will tell you about my four kinds of detergent and color-coded sorting wheel.) … Continue reading →

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NETWORK-ING

Posted on March 2, 2013 by lorihwilson

Tomorrow, I am taking off bright and early from my favorite airport to attend Network USA 2013. My co-workers have been attending this air service development conference for years, and this time, I get to go, too!

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LIFE IN THE CUBE | URBANEARS

Posted on February 25, 2013 by lorihwilson

Since I work in marketing, it’s probably not a surprise that my department is dominated by women. We all get along pretty well, and many of us are friends outside of work, so we are a chatty bunch. While I … Continue reading →

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SHOW & TELL | AWARD SUBMITTAL

Posted on February 23, 2013 by lorihwilson

Today was a wild day. It felt more like a Monday than a Friday: producing an advertisement, churning out two drafts of proposals and kicking off a third, while doggie-paddling to keep my inbox under control. The coolest thing I … Continue reading →

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