Closing one door to open another

You might have seen hints that I said goodbye to my friends and colleagues at The Tennessean yesterday, and today I’ll expound on my new role and responsibilities.

Two weeks ago, I accepted a position with South Central Media and since then have been quietly preparing myself and the news organization for the transition. My new position at SCM will be as a project manager. It will be similar to what I did several months ago in the Online Development (OD) dept. of The Tennessean. This opportunity will allow me to explore a structured development process, actively participate in building new Web sites from inception to completion, and interact with a different type of media.

I’m extremely excited about the position and ready to get started with another great group of developers and designers.

The Tennessean Brief History:

I’ve thought about some of the changes that has happened since I joined The Tennessean. If you don’t mind taking a brief trip, join me while I walk down memory lane.

Almost two years ago, I joined The Tennessean as an intern in the print design dept. I was fresh out of college and had gone through a six-week fellowship at Poynter. I moved into online as a digital designer and was involved, in some way, in literally every Web project that came through our doors.

I had opportunities to do with so much, from working with a team from Gannett Digital implementing IDEO training to building Web sites such as NashvilleWeddings.com from the ground up.

When the Online department dissolved, as a result of layoffs, I moved back into the newsroom and took on the position as Social Media Coordinator/Director. In that new position, I took all of the technical skills I learned and combined them with my love for connecting with people in new ways.

I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the most creative, talented and intelligent people who have transformed my life. I’d like to introduce you to some of them: Fred Menko, Patrick Rains, Angi Woosley, Knight Stivender, Jim Porter, Michael McCann, Pavel Bukengolts, Elmer Mobley , Scott Andrews, Colby Sledge, Jamie Sarrio, Kate Howard, David Yunker, Chris Rapking, Karen-Lee Ryan, Mark Wood, Arienne Holland, Jeff Glick, Katie Horrell (and The Nashville Lifestyles team), Karen Kraft, Andrew Oppman (and the DNJ team), Michael and Heather Cass, Amanda Gargus, Nancy Hagan, Dena McDonald, Bob Faircy, Heidi Hall, Daniel Whited, Elaine Turner, Broc Borntrager, Kyle Bellino, The Jennifers, the incredible Photo team … I know I’m forgetting so many people, but everyone has influenced me in some way. Also … it’s starting to get a little “Thank you at The Oscars.”

This says it all: “Thank you to everyone at The Tennessean for all of the memories, well-wishes
and opportunities. Now here’s a song: http://blip.fm/~4wvl7″