"Never be afraid to pursue your dreams, and don't be afraid if you don't know exactly what you want to do," says Rachel Richardson, someone who can vouch for those words all too well. Years ago, Rachel worked in the legal industry for years and had her sights set on law school, until she realized…
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Vanessa Schutz
Vanessa Schutz does a lot of networking in her life. It was networking through friends that landed her in her job today as an account executive for Washingtonian.com and Washingtonian Bride & Groom. It also is networking that helps her connect with potential clients about advertising campaigns. She's been with the company for three years…
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Kris Matheney
To know Kris Matheney is to know a woman who is dedicated to her job 24/7. Literally. As a partner and director of operations at United Future, a WONGDOODY company, Kris manages the project management and day-to-day activities of the agency's client needs. It's her job to make sure that all expectations are met — and often…
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Amanda Skerski
When Amanda Skerski walks in a room, people listen. Not only does she exude professionalism, but she has a knack for communicating what the client wants and managing that with what the creatives want like no other. She’s also a woman who knows how to get things done — and to the highest standards. As…
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Jennifer Echternach
As someone who’s far from shy, it only makes sense Jennifer Echternach found a career as an advertising account executive. She is a study in how to work hard and climb your way up the ladder if you really love what you do. It only took her five years to work her way through the…