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What am I supposed to do now? What’s my purpose? Where do I go?These were all questions that swirled through my mind as I sat in the car with tears streaming down my face. Twenty-four hours prior, I was just arriving to work and preparing for a busy day. Before this day was over the words “Your position has been eliminated” would change my life completely.

Feeling nauseous as I packed my things in boxes, I couldn’t breathe. That night as I tucked my kids into bed, I reassured them that we wouldn’t lose our house. I was also convincing myself things were going to be okay. I got online and started looking for a new job but quickly discovered a few sobering facts. 1) There are not a lot of jobs out there. 2) There are A LOT of people competing for these jobs. 3) The available jobs were not paying anywhere near what I needed to take care of my family.

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Rick Rome Advertising, Media, & Branding Expert

Rick began his career in advertising and media as a Creative Lead with a

boutique web development and marketing agency known as PartheNet

in 1996, within 2 years he became the firms Information Technologies

Director where he served as the intermediary between clientele and the

development/creative teams to collaborate complete online marketing

strategies. As a group they effectively implemented web technologies to

provide clients an edge in marketing through cohesive branding & expo-

sure to the public. In 2002 Rick brought together a team of professionals

and established Cyprus Communications Group, a full service advertising

agency in Los Angeles, California. Through his role at Cyprus Commu-

nications, he brought in clients such as Lockheed Martin, TBI Plc, Air-

port Group International, The Car Wash Guys, United Methodist Federal

Credit Unions, Ling Skin Care, Wescoms, The California Association of

REALTORS, and many more.

Rick’s skill at advertising, branding, public relations, and use of informa-

tion technologies have been utilized to elect public officials, take small

companies to the national and international stages, and create customer

loyalty to fortune 500 companies. He has also been directly involved in

the creative success of multiple magazines both national and local.

As an innovator in 21st century marketing, he harnesses technology,

branding & client needs to produce cohesive campaigns and branding.

NFL Player John Bronson & Rick Rome

18 Winter/Spring 2013 Discover The Phoenix Region

hoenix fashion week

PHOTOGR APHY BY DAN TABAR

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The fashion-minded have heard of and marked the famous New York, Paris, and Milan Fashion Weeks. Marrying so eternally the art of runway and fashion design while showcasing a new collection isn’t a new concept to experienced designers. Now, right in our very midst, we have talented designers whose up-to-the-minute designs so graciously kiss our runway and pin Phoe-nix on the international fashion map. Phoe-nix is a frenzy of fashion forward fury to be reckoned with. This year, fashion week showed this to be unabashedly true when they hosted 12 emerging designers and 14 established designers at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. With these local up-and-coming and prestigious established designers sprinkling the shows with their au courant styles, Phoenix Fashion Week 2012 was an utmost success in numerous ways.




BENEFICIARY PROFILE

FLORENCE CRITTENTON “At Florence Crittenton, our mission is to give every girl whose life we touch

safety, hope and opportunity.”

The oldest social service agency in the state of Arizona, Florence Crittenton has played an uplifting role in tens of thousands of young girls’ lives. A private, non-profit 501c(3), Florence Crittenton serves youth and their families, focusing their support on at-risk girls ages 12-21 that suffer from abuse, neglect, teen pregnancy and behavioral and/or mental health problems.

The legacy of New York businessman Charles N. Crittenton, Florence Crittenton was created to provide a safe haven for young women in need. Passionate about new beginnings for young lives, Crittenton established 67 rescue homes across the United States, including Arizona’s in 1896.

Today, the programs span a wide-range and are designed to holistically provide safe housing, education, counseling, life skills, and job training. This continuum of care includes the Therapeutic Residential Group Home, Transitional Living, Crittenton Youth Academy, Girls For A Change, and the innovative mentoring program, Women Involved in Nurturing Girls’ Self Esteem (WINGS). This depth and specialization of programming is unmatched by other Arizona organizations.

With comprehensive expertise in gender-specific services for girls, the agency has a record of success in navigating crises. Contributing to their success rate is the 2-acre, state-of-the-art campus, which includes four therapeutic cottages, Crittenton Youth Academy, and a modern counseling center. Florence Crittenton expands its reach with an NCA accredited charter school serving girls grades 7 to 12. For the more than 2,000 youth and their families served every year, Florence Crittenton creates a safe, caring environment where a bright future can be achieved. They hold true to their vision of achieving excellence in all they do.

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Recreating 50’s Glamour

44 12/10 Discover The Phoenix Region

This year the Valley Ho Hotel in Scottsdale played host to a uniquely retro bash. As guests pulled into the drive they felt as though they had stepped back in time, from the cars in valet parking to the greeters at the door, the 50’s were in full swing.

Though the event was represented throughout the hotel, the bash itself took place in the Palm Courtyard. Guests were energized by the swinging sounds of The Martini Kings, who greeted red carpet celebrities at the Academy Awards and were recently featured on the HBO show Entourage.

All of this was in mix with a colorful cast of characters, such as cigar girls, hepcats and beatniks. The menu featured mid-century classics such as beef stroganoff, chicken and dump-lings, and red velvet cake, all of which were included in the ticket price.

Certainly none of this would be complete without the right

cocktail. The drink menu featured Manhattans and Old Fashions mixed with bourbon and gin classics including Tom Collins and Martinis – all staples of 1950s parties.

The center focus of the event was a 30-minute fashion show, with dolls and hipsters gammin’ threads by Robert Black’s vintage collections. The models strut along a high-ly unique 150-foot, circular runway ensconced in brightly colored VIP tables.

If you enjoy 50’s glam then this is a bash you will certainly want to attend. The first Valley Vintage event was put on to benefit the Florence Crittenton Foundation whose mission is to give every girl whose life they touch safety, hope and opportunity. Giving back is always in style which is why Valley Vintage champions this cause.

For more details please visit valleyvintageexperience.com.

by: Lisa Alexander


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STUNNING, OPEN,RENEWED,

STEP INTO THE PENTHOUSE AT ONE LEXINGTON

welcome to a

home in the sky BY RICK ROME PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ONE LEXINGTON

Welcome to the penthouse at One Lexington. From the mo-

ment you pass through the Manhattan style foyer you are sur-

rounded by breathtaking views around every corner that im-

mediately impart a sense of place. Vast retractable sliding glass

doors open up to the approximate 1,000 square foot wrap

around outdoor terrace overlooking the city. For those of you

who like to entertain, the great room is spacious enough for

even the largest of parties, in fact this home has already been

host to many of the cities most exclusive parties including the

private party for Phoenix Fashion Week.

The honed granite countertops, custom cabinetry, natural

wood floors, custom closets, 20 foot ceilings and expansive

patios with views up and down the Central Corridor and to

Camelback Mountain, make this, Phoenix living at its finest.

At 2,846 square feet this penthouse is a home with three mas-

ter suite bedrooms, a beautiful

den with custom built-ins and

three and a half bathrooms.

Every inch of this home was de-

signed and built to impress even

the most discerning people.

Clockwise from top:The two level great room overlooking the city; The

outdoor terrace during an arizona sunset; The two level great room from the terrace

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Elegant Cake CreationsOwned by award winning baker and sugar artist Lori Mefford. Her creations are flawless and amazing. elegantcakecreations.com • 480-229-9124

The Lollicake CompanyCourtney Moran has a passion for entertaining and hosting creative and memorable parties.739 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020thelollicakecompany.com • 602-441-4646

Fabulous FeetThese gift bags will put your guests in comfortable shoes, so they can dance the night away.fabulousfeetonline.com • 602-540-6479

Fresh From The KitchenWith over 30 years combined experience, Chef/Owner Noelle Salinas and Owner Theresa Noble have the talent to make their events come together flawlessly.freshfromthekitchenllc.com • 480-229-9124

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Kiss The CameraWedding Photography is so much more than a job to owner Christine Valenzuela. She treats it as a privelege, her work speaks for itself.kissthecamera.net • 602-595-2675

Just JaneJane McCann & Mayva Kern have created the perfect hand bags to accompany you on your wedding day.20830 N 25TH Place, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85050justjaneboutique.com • 480-861-4520

Dolly RockersThis 5 star boutique salon has been featured by Cosmo, MTV, Elle, & InStyle. Michelle Zeller the salon’s founder has also recently launched her product line.42105 N 41st Dr, Bld D Suite 156 Anthem, AZ 85086dollhouseempire.com • 623-879-6969

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Beauty By VeronicaVeronica and her team will help you achieve the look you want on your special day.7440 E 6th Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85251beautybyveronica.com • 480-874-8889

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Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O’Meara have been

friends since they met on the set of The Adven-

tures of Ozzie and Harriett over 50 years ago. They

acted together, lived together (along with their late

husbands), and shared a quest to save millions

of abused, neglected and abandoned children.

Theirs is a story of love and commitment, and of

rising to a challenge to right some terrible wrongs.

Their mission for children began in 1959 when

they were sent on a government-sponsored good-

will tour to visit troops in Japan.

A single decision made during that trip created a

wave that would carry them both to their calling in

life. This single decision would be responsible for

saving children worldwide – over 6 million to date.

This single decision would create the organization

that we today know as Childhelp.

“Yvonne and I were warm and safe in our hotel

room in Tokyo, Japan after four days of a severe

typhoon” Sara recalls. “It was one of the worst

the city has ever seen. We had never experienced

such fierce storms in our lives.” For a couple of

those nights, they sat in their hotel room in total

darkness with the high winds pounding at the win-

dows. All power had gone out, and it was a “red

flag” alert.

At the first sign of clearing, and despite hotel staff’s

advice to stay in, Sara and Yvonne bundled them-

selves up and ventured out to explore the storm’s

aftermath. Youthful curiosity would be a savior to

At HomeWith Yvonne Fedderson & Sara O’Meara, founders of

Childhelpby: Rick Rome & Deborah Brown

At Home With Yvonne Fedderson & Sara O’Meara of Childhelp

Yvonne Fedderson and Sara O’Meara have been friends since they met on the set of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriett over 50 years ago. They acted together, lived together (along with their late husbands), and shared a quest to save millions of abused, neglected and abandoned children. Theirs is a story of love and commitment, and of rising to a challenge to right some terrible wrongs.

Their mission for children began in 1959 when they were sent on a government-sponsored goodwill tour to visit troops in Japan.

A single decision made during that trip created a wave that would carry them both to their calling in life. This single decision would be responsible for saving chil-dren worldwide – over 6 million to date. This single deci-sion would create the organization that we today know as Childhelp.

“Yvonne and I were warm and safe in our hotel room in Tokyo, Japan after four days of a severe typhoon” Sara recalls. “It was one of the worst the city has ever seen. We had never experienced such fierce storms in our lives.” For a couple of those nights, they sat in their hotel room in total darkness with the high winds pound-ing at the windows. All power had gone out, and it was a “red flag” alert.

At the first sign of clearing, and despite hotel staff’s ad-vice to stay in, Sara and Yvonne bundled themselves up and ventured out to explore the storm’s aftermath. Youthful curiosity would be a savior to so many. What Sara and Yvonne found in their little adventure was a heartbreaking combination of devastation on the streets from the storm, and a group of abandoned children a mile or so into their forbidden walk.

The children, many barefoot and ranging from two years of age to 12, were huddled together under a small awning trying to protect themselves from the freezing winds. Their knuckles were cracked and bleeding from the weather. Sara and Yvonne immediately unbuttoned their coats and beckoned the children to come to them for warmth. The children dove under one by one, the coats ballooning as all 11 squeezed in. Sara remembers looking into Yvonne’s eyes as they felt the shivering cluster of children against them. “We didn’t know what to do to comfort them. We pulled out our English-to-Japanese diction-ary in a desperate effort to translate and ask them where their parents were.”

Having no luck, all they could think of to say to the children was, “No papa sans? No mama sans?” and the children just cried harder. At that moment Sara and Yvonne knew what they had to do. They shuf-fled themselves and the children through the devastation of the storm back to the hotel room. They were determined to give the children what they needed at that moment: a hot meal, warm dry clothes, and a good night’s sleep. If they were caught by a military officer or other official, it could have ended their ability to help these children, so they

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made sure they did not get caught. Walking through the lobby with children under their coats and frozen smiles on their faces, they made it to the hotel room and the desperately needed shelter it provided.

After they made it back to their room, Sara and Yvonne looked at each other nervously wondering what to do next. How to order extra food without raising suspicion was on both their minds! When the food ar-rived from the hotel staff, it came with the necessary number of plates and utensils: 13 plates, 13 glasses, and table settings for 13. The ho-tel staff knew exactly what Sara and Yvonne were up to and the staff participated.

Later Sara and Yvonne decided to approach the Colonel about the situation. He was very reproachful when he told them how severe a mistake they had made. He immediately created a list of orphanages that would receive the children.

Unfortunately, the children were rejected at every turn because they were the product of an American soldier father and a Japanese moth-er. Sara and Yvonne ended up sneaking these children back into their hotel room, but this time not under their coats, but rather up the hotel’s back fire escape.

Sara and Yvonne quickly realized that these children were not go-ing to be taken in by any of the orphanages on the Colonel’s list. This enraged them. They were there on a U.S.O. tour and they had to perform. When they ended up on stage once again they had a gut wrenching decision to make. “As we went through the show that night,” Sara recalls, “Yvonne and I could hardly concentrate on our performance. When it was over, instead of leaving after our applause, we just stayed there at center stage. Our hearts pounded. I don’t re-member who started talking first. But by the time we were done, we had spoken out about these children. We pointed out to the soldiers that some of these children might be their children, and we begged them to assist these innocent little Amer-Asian or-phans.”

Sara and Yvonne then passed a hat pleading for assistance. The two showgirls hit a nerve and the response was fantastic. The next morn-ing more than a dozen soldiers arrived at the hotel in an army truck, filled with blankets, C-rations, and lumber to help the one orphanage that might take these children in. The original 11 children turned into

over 100 in very short order as word spread throughout the community.

Sara and Yvonne have spent the past 50 years over-coming obstacles and roadblocks, helping children in spite of miles of red tape and bureaucracy. They are an amazing team, with an amazing friendship. They have overcome amazing feats and accomplished amaz-ing goals. What we have to question in ourselves is this. Aren’t we all capable of making a huge difference? Every one of us has the capability of kindness within us, and if we all spent just one hour per day trying to help others, wouldn’t this be a better world?

If all of us could take a moment to reflect, understand that our journey in this life is not a big party or adven-ture, how much better would all our lives be? Some-times we are not as giving, sharing or charitable as we can be. But if we could take a moment to think outside of the box in order to make a difference, what kind of difference could we make?

Remember that these two women, two U.S.O. tour girls, have saved 6+ million children. They used their Hol-lywood voices and garnered huge support and funds from the entertainment community. They worked dili-gently to effect change and even attracted the attention of Nancy Reagan when she was First Lady of California. At her urging, Sara and Yvonne turned their attention to “America’s best kept secret” of child abuse and all the ways they could help countless innocent victims.

Childhelp now has a hotline, residential treatment cent-ers and advocacy centers that provide insight into “best practices” related to child abuse investigation and treat-ment methods. Two women, a life-long friendship and a legacy of saving millions of children. There is a lesson here for all of us. •

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Spokane’s Changing Landscape

Our city has grown tremendously over the past 4 years. Where there were

once small shops we now have National Retailers selling very high end prod-

ucts. Empty fields and parking lots are being replaced with ultra high-end

residential development as fast as the population is increasing. What is be-

hind this growth and why is it hitting Spokane at such a rapid pace?

The June 2006 issue of MONEY Magazine, Fiserv Lending Solutions and

Moody’s Economy.com provided a 12 month forecast on 380 metropolitan

areas around the country. Their forecast placed 5 of the top 10 fastest grow-

ers in Washington State. Spokane ranked as the 9th fastest growing metro

area in the country. Spokane is predicted to grow 12.4% between June 2006

and June 2007.

What is causing this growth? One major factor is that Washington is among

the top 10 states for attracting more domestic migration than they lose to

other states. According to ChangMook Sohn, executive director of the Eco-

nomic and Revenue Forecast Council of the State of Washington, about 30%

of the in-migration comes from California. “For them, housing is a bargain.

They come with cash and buy houses twice as large as they left behind”, says

Sohn.

Another factor for Spokane’s growth trend and related increase in property

value is job creation. In 2006, Spokane County realized 9,000 new jobs in

various industries according to an article that ran in the Spokesman Review.

Managed Growth also plays a role in driving up the values of property in Spo-

kane and increasing the feeling of the growth. In 1990 a growth management

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act was passed which established boundaries for individual cities. Develop-

ment efforts have to be focused within those limits. The purpose of the act

is to preserve farmland and open space but it also increases the density of

populated areas within these established boundaries. Another purpose of the

growth management act was so services such as water, garbage collection

and road construction can be done with more efficiency. What in essence has

happened as a result, is that the land available for development is diminishing

which inevitably drives up prices due to demand.

There is a movement among builders to ease the current restrictions and

increase the stock of land that could be used to create more affordable hous-

ing, but until that happens and if new jobs continue to be created as in-migra-

tion continues, our housing market should continue to outperform most of the

rest of the country.

What does this mean for Spokane residents? As a property owner in Spo-

kane or its surrounding areas, it means that your net worth is going up on a

daily basis. It is also making it much easier for property owners to consolidate

consumer debt at much lower interest rates. For others it means that the qual-

ity of life is changing. We are finding that our city is being presented with a

greater number of choices when it comes to fine dining, relaxing, and more.

Our city is flourishing with new businesses, we now have some of the finest

stores, boutiques, restaurants, salons, and spas in the country.

What trends are we seeing in property development? With land at a premium

the majority of new development is not aimed at being affordable. New devel-

opment is also directed at maximizing the number of residen-

tial units any parcel of land can handle. We are seeing a tre-

mendous trend toward building very high-end condominiums

in downtown and along the rivers and lakes in the area. For

example one project (The Terraces) that is being developed

on Lake Coeur d’Alene features condos ranging from 5200

square feet to 6400 square feet of living space, and a price tag

of about $4.5 million with $7,000 per year in association fees.

More modest projects include the West 809 project in Spo-

kane with units ranging 2133 to 3056 square feet of living

space, with prices from approximately $747,000 to $1.1 mil-

lion.

This is only a glimpse into the higher end residential projects

that are being developed. There are still many homes avail-

able in all price ranges.

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Project: Fashion Through The Ages (Childhelp Wings’ 8th Annual

Fashion Show Celebrating Childhelp’s 55th Anniversary)

Project Scope:

I was brought on board during the planning stage by Celeste Hopkins

of Childhelp® Wings to produce all of the visuals and print collateral

for their annual spring fashion show, and

to consult on event planning. Childhelp®

Wings hosts their fashion show each

spring in Scottsdale Arizona. The fashion

show benefits Childhelp’s programs that

rescue children from abuse and neglect,

and is at tended by Scottsdale’s glit terati.

Skills Utilized:

• Advertising Creative Direction

• Print & Collateral Design

• Event Planning

• Team Guidance & Consulting

• Communications

• Coordination of Printing

Software Utilized

Photoshop• Illustrator• Indesign•Acrobat•AfterEffects•3ds

Max•Word•Publisher•Excel

Childhelp® is a national non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of child

abuse and neglect and at-risk children through advocacy, prevention, treatment and

community outreach. Founded in 1959 by Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson,

Childhelp is one of the largest non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment

agencies in the nation. It operates facilities in seven states around the U.S. and the

ChildhelpNationalChildAbuseHotline,1-800-4-A-CHILD(1-800-422-4453).

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“Thank you Rick! Speaking on behalf of the group, I know we feel the same way and can’t thank YOU enough for everything you did for us! You will be my first phone call once again for next year.”

-Celeste Hopkins, Childhelp Wings

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Photography by: Geoff ReedCreative Direction by: Rick RomeHair by: Michelle Zeller Makeup by: Mary WrightLocation: The Boulders Resort

Models: Elizabeth Zulema Rodriguez, Nick Koester

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Photography by: Geoff ReedCreative Direction by: Rick RomeHair by: Michelle Zeller Makeup by: Mary WrightLocation: The Boulders Resort


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Photography by: Christine ValenzuelaCreative Direction by: Rick RomeHair & Makeup by: Veronica Location: Virginia’s House


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Project: Responsive UI Re-Design of Californiahomes.toThe Marketing Website for Aviara Real Estate Founding Partners,

Dore & Geoff Baker.

Project Scope:

I have been providing for the web design and hosting needs of Dore

and Geoff Baker since 1997. As their “Web Guy”, they came back

to me with a request to re-design their current web-site which was

last re-built in 2007. They needed a site that worked across multiple

devices and automatically updated their personal and off ice listings

with information from the MLS, they also needed a site which would

self blog so that they would be free to concentrate on their business.

The project began in May 2014 and went live on May 28th.

What I Delivered:

Utilizing HTML5, CSS3 and LAMP

(Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack,

I have successfully given Dore & Ge-

off a website based on Responsive

Web Design (RWD) which has a

device-independent UI (user inter-

face) design philosophy, and

delivers an optimized website

experience on devices with

different widths and different

resolutions: PC, notebook, tab-

Web Site Case StudyDore & Geof f Bakerht tp://www.californiahomes.to

let, smart phone, etc. Utilizing LAMP I have also created a site which auto-imports blog posts from various newsfeeds, as well as off ice and

personal listings from the MLS into their site’s content. The site also uses SEO best practices, and the HTML is writ ten with the sites good

rankingonsearchenginesinmind.Thesitehasgooduseofh1,h2,h3tags.Theprimarycontentsareabovethesecondarycontentsinmarkup,

and there is very good internal site linking.

Project Timeline

Geoff and Dore are long term clients, for whom I have been designing web-sites dating back to 1997. This most recent project was started

and completed in May 2014.

“We have worked with Rick Rome for more than 16 years. He has been an inte-gral part of our business development and success. Rick is incredibly knowledge-able about the ins and outs of web design, yet remains completely accessible to the uninitiated. We recommend Rick wholeheartedly.” -Dore & Geoff Baker

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SWeb Site Case StudyWebber Es tatesht tp://www.webberestates.com

• Responsive

• MLS Incorporation

• Self Updating News

and Blogging System

• Area Schools Live

Information

• Fully Mobile Content

Management System

Web Site Case StudyAmansala Resor t + Spaht tp://www.amansala.com

• Responsive

• Self Updating News

and Blogging System

• Area Live Information

• Fully Mobile Content

Management System

Project Scope:Discover The Region Publications required a responsive web site

that would offer it’s readers a completely interactive experience.

The site needed to feature the following:

• A blog where their various authors could post articles.

• A business directory for advertisers to display their

service offerings and contact information.

• A display system for past and current publications.

• Connection to post pages to social media platforms such

as Facebook, Twit ter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and other social

media sites.

• A subsciber listserv and listserv management system to

keep it’s thousands of subscribers up to date and

informed via email.

• A frontpage that revolves current stories.

• An adbanner rotation system to display it’s various

advertisers.

• RSS Feeds of the articles and pages in their site.

• A Magazine Display Shelf to feature its various

publications.

What I Delivered:

Web Site Case StudyDiscover The Region Publicationsht tp:/ /www.discover theregion.com

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Using LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack, CSS & java, I created a responsive web site portal that accomplished everything Discover

The Region was asking for. The completed site features a full blogging system for the authors, & an advanced business directory for advertis-

ers. The administrative side of the site features an email listserv management system that allows subscribers to be categorized by interest,

location, and demographic, so appropriate offers and updates go to appropriate groups of subscribers. The site also features a dynamic display

system for the homepage that manages story displays, incorporates rss feeds, & social media, so that users are continually presented with new

content. Another important feature is the dynamic display of advertisements which rotates ads based on pre-determined campaign criteria.

My work on this site has been instrumental in at tracting a steady increase of internet, promoting the Discover The Region brand, developing

new customer relationships and generating subscriber interest.

Timeline: I have been designing web-sites for Discover the Region Publications since September 2008. This project was performed in May 2015.

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