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Grady Locklear
Portland, OR
Editorial Assistant, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
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Beatriz Alemar As many of you may be aware, earlier today much of Egypt's internet access - not just social media servers - was systematically shut down. It's made me start wondering: Do you think internet access should be considered a human right?

53 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Social Media Marketers, Social Media and Brazen Careerists on Twitter2 more

Patrick Pho: They are as much human rights as TV, Electricity, and Heat. The Internet is a utility and a form of communication. It's not a human issue at the ...MoreThey are as much human rights as TV, Electricity, and Heat. The Internet is a utility and a form of communication. It's not a human issue at the core of the Egyptian crisis- it's the fact communication is being cut off by a government state.
53 weeks ago
Benjamin Paul Schuman: This is a tough issue because, while things obviously did get done before there was internet, things depend so heavily on it these days that it's ...MoreThis is a tough issue because, while things obviously did get done before there was internet, things depend so heavily on it these days that it's hard to imagine a world without it. It doesn't have to be a human right, but it has become so central to societies that the removal of it can so easily lead to a decline in human rights.
53 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Grady Locklear We have profiles for dating, sharing music, networking... who would we be without our profiles? Do they affect our personalities, or just reflect them?

53 weeks ago

 
 
Grady Locklear By the way, next Thursday's meetup is open invite, so bring along any young Portland folks who want to network over a drink or two :) http://bit.ly/9BapAZ

64 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

 
Megan Blankenship Hello everyone! I'm new to PDX Brazen Careerists and wanted to introduce myself. I recently graduated with an arts admin MA and looking for a job in marketing. I blog at MarketingMegan.com and tweet @marketingmegan1, as well as coordinate events for Uncorked, a social club for wine lovers (http://www.portlanduncorked.com). The next Uncorked event is on the 18th; I can message more info to anyone interested in joining me after at the Meetup. I hope to connect with all of you soon!

64 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Grady Locklear: That sounds really cool :) Count me in.
64 weeks ago
 
Miranda M. Hansen Hey Portlanders, I won't be able to make the meetup so I thought I would introduce myself to you here. I'm new to Brazen Careerist and to Portland! Hope we can connect.

68 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Bret Bernhoft: That sounds like a good idea to me. Why don't we aim for the first week in November?
68 weeks ago
Grady Locklear: I'd be up for that. Wednesday 11/3?
68 weeks ago
 
Bret Bernhoft Is everyone interested in a Meet Up again? I would like to see everyone.

79 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Grady Locklear: I think that's a good idea :) Sorry for the late reply, my email updates don't seem to be working...
77 weeks ago
 
Donovan Chandler Hi everyone. I'm sorry I didn't get to have one last beer with you all, but I'm excited to announce that I've found a job! I'm actually already working from Oakland CA. It's a great position with a great company. Joshua, I think I owe it to your Information Interview strategy. I evangelize it to everyone looking for a new position!

99 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Donovan Chandler:
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at More

Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at http://careerenlightenment.net/ for the basic concept. I looked for a link to send you to but couldn't find one. It might actually be part of his course materials, so I'll just give it to you in a nutshell.

If you ask for an interview, you immediately frame the interaction as a high-stakes conversation. You probably don't want that, and the hiring manager probably doesn't want to deal with it either. You're much more likely to get a positive response if you merely ask for a short discussion about his/her role at the company.

Sure enough, everyone I asked agreed to my request. At that point, I found that I got a lot of helpful information that helped me determine my fit for the job and the best way to apply. And, perhaps more importantly, it established a personal connection within the company. In my case, the person I "interviewed" ended up going directly back to the company and advocated for me! It doesn't need to be a hiring manager that you approach. In fact, that person told me he was too busy.

Joshua provided additional suggestions and template messages, but hopefully this gives you the basic idea.

91 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft: Awesome. Congrats Donovan!
79 weeks ago
 
Grady Locklear Hey peeps, I just started working at Waggener Edstrom. Today was my first day and I know I'll be too busy to organize a meetup this month. If someone else wants to take the lead, let me know. Otherwise, we'll talk next month :)

90 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

 
Grady Locklear Upcoming Portland event from the SAO (if you're between jobs, registration is free) http://www.sao.org/events/event_details.asp?id=106881

91 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

 
Grady Locklear It was fun to meet Lance and Kim last week - thanks for coming out (Lance, it sucks that the Blazers game was such a let down)... Anyway, we have 70 group members now, and I hope we keep getting to meet and network with new people here in town :)

93 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

 
Grady Locklear Excited to meet new folks at the #Brazen meetup tonight! Along with @bretbernhoft @lorenagay @JoshuaWaldman @SkyWolfe and @thelance

94 weeks ago

 
Grady Locklear Looks like we have at least 10 people so far... always room for more, so feel free to bring friends, lovers, etc.

94 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

 
Meg Smith Hoping to move to Portland in the next six months. Tips/tricks/cheat sheets always appreciated. Cheers guys!

95 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Grady Locklear: Hey! Do you have any specific questions? There is a thriving social media community in Portland, so look any of us up on Twitter for some good ...MoreHey! Do you have any specific questions? There is a thriving social media community in Portland, so look any of us up on Twitter for some good links, lists to follow, etc :)
95 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Grady Locklear I feel like I should be half generalist, half specialist. Or is that too general?

95 weeks ago

 
Grady Locklear Hey everybody, I think it's time for another meetup. How about a Thursday night around 7pm? Either 4/15 or 4/22... thoughts?

95 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Grady Locklear: I keep thinking there's another event on Thursday... let's do Wednesday 4/21 instead. Sound good?
95 weeks ago
Grady Locklear: Also, I was thinking we could meet at Life of Riley's (haven't been there yet), Henry's pub or somewhere else in the downtown area... I am open to ...MoreAlso, I was thinking we could meet at Life of Riley's (haven't been there yet), Henry's pub or somewhere else in the downtown area... I am open to suggestions.
95 weeks ago
 
Grady Locklear Here is my first post from the new and improved #Brazen Careerist website... I wonder when I'll be able to post this to Buzz also :P

102 weeks ago

 
Joshua Waldman Aren't you glad we're not under 3 feet of snow this year!

104 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Grady Locklear: Pretty much :) It's the other coast's turn this year.
103 weeks ago
 
Grady Locklear Next Tuesday at 5:30 there is a PR agency tour of Edelman, hosted by the New Pros group in the Portland chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. It's free to come along, so get in touch with me if you'd like to be there (and have less than 5 years of PR experience).

105 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

 
Grady Locklear Next Wednesday, Penelope Trunk and Ryan Paugh are having a free webinar for Location Independent and wannabe Location Independent workers: http://www.brazencareerist.com/webinar/location-independent

105 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

 
Grady Locklear We had a really small group for the last meetup... seems like a lot of people were out of town or too busy to make it. I want to see if we can all agree on a consistent time each month. What if we try the last Wednesday of each month, at 7:30pm... any thoughts?

105 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Dead Hedge: That day/time sounds good to me and I think a consistent time is good a good idea. Thanks for organizing and taking the lead. If you build it, we ...MoreThat day/time sounds good to me and I think a consistent time is good a good idea. Thanks for organizing and taking the lead. If you build it, we will come.
105 weeks ago
 
Grady Locklear Ok, which blogs should I read to learn more about being a community manager? I need better sources. Feel free to link me to your own blogs, I want the Gen Y perspective more than any.

106 weeks ago from Community Managers

Ryan Paugh: Grady, here are some that I keep in my feed reader:

Feverbee: More
Grady, here are some that I keep in my feed reader:

Feverbee: http://www.feverbee.com/
Web Strategy: http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/
Online Community Strategist: http://blog.angelaconnor.com/

106 weeks ago
Grady Locklear: Thanks Ryan, I'm following them now.
105 weeks ago
 
Dead Hedge I won't be able to make it to the meet up tomorrow. Have fun and I'll catch all y'all later.

106 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Grady Locklear: Bummer :( Next time for sure.
106 weeks ago
 
Joshua Waldman Grady, still waiting on a room at PSU. Who is in charge of this part? Have to coordinate with our guest speaker....

106 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Grady Locklear: Bret has the lead on a room at PSU. Have you been able to connect with him?
106 weeks ago
 
Grady Locklear Just to be clear - our January meetup will be on the 27th at 7:30 at PSU (room TBD). We will have a guest speaker, and then head over to a nearby bar to hang out.

107 weeks ago from PDX Brazen Careerists

Interests
Writing, snowboarding, playing music, learning, reading, water polo, philosophy.
Goals
  1. Always become a better writer
  2. Learn, and share what I learn with others
  3. Continue to push myself to incorporate integrity in all my actions and make myself a better person
Favorite Quote
Remember, you don't need a parachute to skydive - you need a parachute to skydive twice.
Specialties
Building communities with social media, writing, marketing and PR.

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@BenjaminMcCall
Kiyomi
Jung Fitzpatrick
Kyle Bisch
Megan Blankenship
Lorena
Lauren Plymire
Meg Smith
Neeraj Bhushan
Mehnaz Thawer

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Steve Schultz
Andrew Hedges
Lauren Plymire
Patrick Pho
Penelope Trunk
Lance Haun
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