[ Anna Chappell ]

In middle school, I shadowed a family friend at her work as an account manager for a small, local advertising agency. In the afternoon, we walked across the street to the creative building. I stepped into a two-story room filled with hand-drawn posters, knickknacks, and cigarette smoke. There were mannequins hanging from the steps to the upper loft and the walls were covered with doodles. Upstairs, there were three people sitting on a set of worn couches, talking excitedly and jotting down notes. I was in love. These people got PAID to do this? I had to know more.

 

My love for creative advertising was instilled at an early age. Minus the cigarette smoke, I wanted to be part of all of it. I’ve never second guessed my career choice and I love the unique challenges each day and each client present.

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Things you should know about working with me:

 

I’M VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD 

Also, being straightforward makes me uncomfortable. I just learned a long time ago that if you shoot from the hip early in a relationship, then the communication is better. I want people to tell me like it is and I never want to sugarcoat my thoughts either. Sugarcoating can lead to miscommunication.

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SOMETHING I WILL NEVER DO

I will never play the blame game. Ever. I would rather take the fall than point a finger.

 

SOMETHING I WILL PROBABLY DO

At some point I will ask you to explain something to me in greater detail. I'm not challenging you. I just really want to understand it on a deeper level. I prefer overcommunication to confusion.

 

I NEED THINGS TO BE FAIR

In the world, at work, with my twin kiddos, and with you ...

If I feel there is an injustice or someone is being overlooked or marginalized, I can’t NOT do something about it. I’ve been like this my whole life. Also, if you feel I have wronged you, PLEASE tell me. I need to know and I will do everything in my power to make it right.