Tracy Perkins

Graphic Design and Brand Development

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So Far, So Good

I feel like I finally made it. I don’t have the highest paid, most prestigious job ever, but I’m finally working the field of study that my degree is in. Normally this seems to be a moot point that isn’t the most important thing, but as a design major it is. Mainly due tot he fact that I spent all those years learning those different programs and work flows for a certain type of industry. And it feels so good to be a part of it. On top of it I have fairly set hours at somewhat “standard” times of the day. (Most days I’m a 9-5er, with the exception of Wednesdays and Fridays for changeover and one day sales.)

And training this week has been a most awesome experience, mostly because I’m being trained by my old Unitrans Marketing Assistant, André. He’s just a fierce as always and has really given me a good grasp on what I’m getting into, since he knows what my design background and experience are like.

So far the only downside has been that I’m having to commute to San Francisco during the bridge closure.

My first glass writing.



Signs of the Times

Sometimes waiting and hoping and not giving up is worth it. I finally got a full-time job as a visual artist. I’m going to be the Store Artist and Sign Maker for the new Fremont location of Whole Foods.

I’m both scared and excited about it all at the same time. I haven’t done much design work in the last few years as I had almost given up hope. But applying on a whim, a few production mock ups, and the realization that my printed portfolio is the only version of that file that exists I somehow got the job. They said I had the right energy in the interview that they were looking for and I do feel like I handled every question thrown my way went very well.

I’m still waiting find out when my first day will be. I’m assuming it’s going to be sooner rather than later since my new Team Leader, Lisa Marie, said that regional wanted to get my training up to speed since I haven’t worked with the Sign Maker at my current store. The plus side, is my new Assistant Store Team Leader (yay Whole Foods titles!) wants me to train with my friend Andre, who I used to work with back at Unitrans as part of my Marketing staff. So exciting things ahead!

With A Little Help From My Friends

After feeling totally unproductive yesterday I got a phone call that turned the day into one of my most promising in terms of employment in months.Yukiko called to let me know that there was an opening at Snapfish for the Creative Marketing Manager position and was curious if I was interested. Considering that marketing that leans more toward advertising is my strength and what I have primarily worked in I was more than interested. My time with Unitrans and Bel-Ray both revolved around marketing and advertising with a dash of design. The design background helps me to better understand who I am marketing to and how I can go about reaching them most effectively. 

I have to say that I am incredibly greatful to Yukiko for the referral. More than once she has helped me find out about jobs and has always been a huge encouragement and support when it comes to me finding something other than Starbucks to work at. It just goes to show that you should be greatful for your friends and them looking out for you.
Later in the evening when Jake got home, he had a listing of open positions at Eleven, Inc. that they were hiring for. Eleven Inc., being the advertising company that his company, Ntropic, partners with from time to time. So even more good news on the job front. Especially since Jake knows people at Eleven Inc.

So now less than a day later I have an interview set up for tomorrow and a bunch of job leads to follow up on. Wish me luck!