Kate Ertmann
Kate Ertmann is a businesswoman, seasoned speaker, thought leader and a charitable advocate. A child actor for kid’s television programming and commercials, Kate renounced her Hollywood hopes in favor of a telecommunications degree from Ohio University. Her energetic leadership style can best be defined by the tattoo that runs the length of one arm: a series of mathematical equations, or morphisms, that represent movement, followed by the word “GO!”. Kate’s favorite food is buttered popcorn.
Kate’s latest Journal entries…
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April 18 2013
A Different Way to Make Your To-Do List
You know when you have those moments in life where you say to yourself ”Why didn’t I realize this before?” And usually it’s around what could be considered a mundane ho-hum everyday sort of thing. But probably BECAUSE it’s around a mundane ho-hum everyday sort of thing – so, you know, it’s something you touch and interact with everyday – the impact will be significant. I’m talking about the daily To-Do list. In these days when we’re focused on the power of relationships – be it IRL (that’s In Real Time, folks)…
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April 9 2013
Hiring! Business Development / Sales Executive
Please check out the site, including our Journal posts, to get a feel for who we are, — and then read on for this job description. Please note: This is a senior / VP level position. Business Development / Sales Executive Type Full Time Company At Animation Dynamics, Inc, we play in the space between science and storytelling. Founded in 1996, ADi excels in using animation for new product development, business-to-business marketing, consumer advertising, education, entertainment and Ethnographic Animation. Clients range from Fortune 500 firms to independent film and game and app producers. Position…
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February 26 2013
Conferences…as an attendee!?!
I had the pleasure of attending two conferences this past month that I wasn’t a speaker at. I got to attend them purely as a member of the audience. Those of you who are speakers know that this small shift in category of attendance really affects how you approach the conference; in this case I could chill, just listen, only participate in a conversation if I felt there may be a longer-term goal in there to pursue. But for the most part –I could be pretty dang anonymous and take…
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January 21 2013
ADi Celebrating
Once again, we found ourselves closing out 2012 in Cannon Beach, staying at the Surfsand and enjoying karaoke and libations at The Lumberyard. It’s sooooo interesting how we all let loose around karaoke, isn’t it? Good times. Thank you to all our clients and colleagues. 2013 brings ADi into its 17th year of business. Holy. Moly.
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December 6 2012
We’re Looking for a 3D Character Animator
THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED — BUT READ ON IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE INNER WORKINGS OF ADi. Summary: Animation Dynamics Inc (aka ADi), a 16 year old 3d animation company in Portland, is hiring a full-time 3D Character Animator. The ideal candidate for this position should be comfortable collaborating with a small team (we’re a staff of ten people) as well as sharing and supporting their own opinion. This candidate should be skilled in creating animation that is expressive and storytelling-rich in its movement and purpose. Since…
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