42 Dog Years with eMarketSouth
This week marks my six year anniversary with eMarketSouth. How the time does fly when you’re having fun.
I was hired in November 2001 just prior to my graduation from Georgia Southern University. The trials I endured for the interview process led me to believe there was no way I was qualified for this position. In fact, I was initially told I’d be a secretary, but was surprised when Jack Scott took a chance on me. According to him, he was most impressed that I built websites by hand, meaning I did all HTML in TextPad, not a WYSIWYG editor. There were just three of us in production at the time, and we all shared the same office and went to lunch together every day. I had a steep learning curve without a programming background, but Jack tried his best to be patient and not put me into tears too often.
For nearly two years, I was the only female in the production department. In larger companies, that might have been intimidating. But coming to work every day in jeans, flip flops and a T-shirt, I was not intimidated and felt more comfortable to be more productive. There were times that I had to be “the girl,” such as at business expos as I decorated the booth and exercised my people skills to answer questions. I had lots of opportunities to show off and stun others with what a woman can do in the world of technology, and that always made long days worth the effort.
Over the years, I’ve watched eMarketSouth outgrow our office spaces, expand and take on greater challenges time and time again. I’ve been given many opportunities to push myself, try new technology and learn from my mistakes. But the main thing that keeps me at eMarketSouth is the sense of family that has evolved. We’re not so little anymore, but we still have the opportunity to connect with each other in ways often overlooked or discouraged in major corporations. These connections bring our team together to make the best products and services for our clients.
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