Marketing Manager at HKS What year did you become an SMPS member? 2018 How would you describe your role/job? I would describe my role as overcoming creative challenges. Whether it is weaving together writing, figuring out how to fit a whole proposal into 10 pages with 12 point font (and still make it look good!) or managing... Continue Reading →
Networking is an essential skill for all kinds of social settings whether attending company events, client gatherings, SMPS socials, church get-togethers, or neighborhood block parties. Some people love getting out to all the parties and social activities, but, for others, the mere thought leads to anxiety and stress. Luckily for anyone looking to hone their... Continue Reading →
Thank you to Lindsay Diven, CPSM for writing this great blog, and allowing us to share it! No matter what size firm you work at, chances are you have to identify performance goals for yourself or your employees. We all know that our goals should be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timebound. However,... Continue Reading →
When you are working daily in InDesign, you typically use the same tools over and over. Setting up your workspace will save you time by making all your go-to tools easily accessible. But how do you do that? First, open up InDesign without a document. Open the app and click on the word "Start" on... Continue Reading →
What year did you become an SMPS member? 2017 Do you currently hold a board or committee position? Student Chapter President How would you describe your role/job? I am responsible for leading the next generation of marketers and business professionals into A/E/C at the University of Central Florida. I lead a team of other business students... Continue Reading →
How to place an image in text using Adobe Illustrator: Open a new document in Illustrator. 2. Find the image you want to place in your text and lay it out on your artboard. 3. Place your text on top of the image. The fill and outline does not matter. 4. Align your text up... Continue Reading →
By Michelle Hubbard, Proposal Manager, Hensel Phelps. It was the last day of the 2018 Build Business Conference. So far, I had experienced a full day and a half of enriching programing and made some great memories. The Evening of Excellence Awards was the night prior and I partook in a lot of celebrating and... Continue Reading →
So you know your way around InDesign, but the word "Photoshop" sends a chill down your spine? Well today we have you covered, with a simple but highly useful Tech Tip & Trick for removing backgrounds from an image. Start by opening your image file in Photoshop. From the Tool Box on the left side... Continue Reading →
It's Tech Tips & Tricks Tuesday! Today's Tip: InDesign Properties Panel For those of you working on the Adobe Creative Cloud, a new update recently became available - InDesign CC 2019. If you haven't updated your software yet, stop everything! Download the software now and find your world open to a host of new features... Continue Reading →
Proposal Manager at Leidos SMPS Central Florida Member Since: 2017 Do you currently hold a board or committee position? I was on the 2018 Art Gala committee. If Yes, what do you help with on your committee and why do you suggest someone to be involved with one? I helped with planning the event, and also with... Continue Reading →
It’s Tech Tips & Tricks Tuesday! Today’s Tip: Rapid-Fire Font Selection When you’re working in InDesign, sometimes you need to quickly visualize how a different font will work for your layout. Rather than continually revisiting the Font Family menu to test out a new font one at a time, use this handy trick for a... Continue Reading →
With the start of the new board year, the SMPS Central Florida Communications Committee thought it would be beneficial to bring back an old blog segment. Every other Tuesday we will be posting Tech Tips & Tricks to help SMPS Marketers better learn the programs we work in every day. Today's Tip: Round the Corners... Continue Reading →
