As the spread of coronavirus dwindled and the number of people vaccinated increased, so did social gatherings. June has been my favorite month this year, and all the invitations have made my heart smile and received an immediate yes.
As we move forward into the second half of the year, it’s a great time to reflect on the last six months and plan for those ahead. Continuing the tradition from my Q1 Update, I’ve shared some of my highlights so far this year below.
Read MoreThere are so many pros and cons to social media. I love staying connected to my family and friends through updates on Facebook, keeping up with the latest trends and being social on Instagram and dancing to the latest tunes through Tik Tok. The possibilities on social media are endless. With every new platform that comes out I always take time to assess before creating an account. Myspace was the first social media platform I joined. I was in seventh grade and the music element and coding (before I knew what coding was) was exciting to experiment with. I'm not sure when or how I started my Facebook account, but I know that I wasn't one of the first to join. My brother created my Instagram account for me, and my LinkedIn was started out of obligation through a class assignment.
Although it’s rare for me to go a day without opening several social media accounts, today is Social Media Day. I was going to share my favorite social media platform, but then I realized I love and use each of them for a variety of reasons.
Outside of my personal use of social media, it’s also a central component of my role at TGR Foundation. Whether I’m writing copy, designing graphics, pulling photos or planning content, there’s always something social media-related to be done. In celebration of Social Media Day, I want to share some tips and tricks I’ve learned through my experience managing and engaging on social media.
Read MoreThe “welcome to the real world” came complete with a new email system to manage and although my titles have changed several times since I transitioned to life as a full-time professional, these four features within Microsoft Office have helped me save time and stay organized through each of them.
Read MoreToday is the last day of the month and tomorrow my colleagues and I will return to a new sense of normalcy as we report back to the office after over a year of working remotely. As we enjoy an extra day of rest on this Memorial Day Weekend, I’m thankful for the sacrifices of the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedoms.
Here are ways to remember their lives and legacies of service.
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