Note: I wrote this recap back in July, but somehow forgot to publish the blog post version and only sent this recap to my coworkers. Whoops! 🙂 Figured I owed it to the organizers to get this post out, though! This year I volunteered at an event called Cleveland GiveCamp. […]
Category: Community
I’m Speaking at WordCamp Jackson on Saturday!
After a little over 2 years since my first speaking gig at WordCamp Columbus, I’m getting my head back in the game. I’ll be talking about the “human side” of testing, which I’ve talked about on my blog briefly before (Testing Plugin/Theme Updates & Testing Updates for Your Clients). So come to […]
WordPress Show & Tell Day – Brunswick, OH
At our next Meetup in Brunswick, OH, we will be having a special WordPress Show & Tell day, where all are invited to share something they are proud of that they did using WordPress. Whether you are a beginner and finally got a hang of your publishing schedule on your […]
WordCamp Kent 2018 Recap
Thank you to all who attended WordCamp Kent 2018! We loved getting to know all of you and want to hear your feedback so we can make our 2019 event even better. Join the Northeast Ohio WordPress Meetup group in Brunswick to share your experience at WordCamp Kent and reconnect […]
WordCamp Website Tips for Organizers
If you’re organizing a WordCamp for the first time, it can be really daunting. This year was my first year as lead organizer and the biggest difficulty for me was the website. I wanted to share some of my WordCamp website tips so that it’s hopefully easier for you! There’s […]
WordCamp Kent 2018
WordCamp Kent is just around the corner now! (June 9-10) If you happen to know me in person, you know I’ve been knee-deep in planning for this event for almost a year now. WordCamps are designed to teach people about WordPress and its capabilities, get an understanding for the open […]
Email Writing Tips for WordCamp Organizers
This year, I’m the lead organizer for WordCamp Kent, June 9-10. Though I was an organizer last year, I wasn’t deeply involved in the process – especially involving being the “face” and collaborating with sponsors and speakers. My involvement last year was more of a role where I shared my […]
Travel Leaders Network Conference
This week, my company provided me with the amazing opportunity to attend the Travel Leaders Network International Conference. From Sunday, April 30 through Thursday, May 4, I was in Orlando learning about sales techniques and technology that our travel agents can use to grow their business. The reason I wanted […]
Career Objectives on Resumes
One of my favorite things about both my involvement in the community as well as being in a management position is reviewing resumes. It’s extremely rewarding to be able to help someone find the job of her/his dreams or at least help provide clarification or direction. I’m fortunate enough that […]
Networking for Introverts
I’m fortunate enough to work for a company that places a lot of value in conferences, continued education, and networking events. I have been to four WordCamps, a handful of Meetups, and KHM Travel Group’s Crystal Conference and Awards. The hardest part of any conference is networking with others. It’s […]