Independent Contract Work

I have finally seen the effects of the term 'networking.' My former roommate Juliet Valdez was hired on at the firm Shubert Flint Public Affairs. Shubert Flint recently acquired the California Republican Party as their client. The CRP hosted their convention in Anaheim this year. As Prop 8 is the major proposition on the ballot this year, the firm chose a wedding theme for the event.

The firm was looking for an independent contractor to fulfill some work orders. The firm needed 200 wedding favors created, 250 'awareness' ribbons assembled, and 36 yellow carnation boutonnieres. Juliet was asked to find someone to fill these orders with a ten day turn-around time. Juliet thought of me, and asked me to submit a bid for the work.

I did my research and submitted a bid for the work. After a weekend of deliberation, I was awarded the work. I received money up front for my costs, and the final payment after completion of the work. I finished all the work on time, and was notified by Juliet that my work was admired and appreciated by not only her boss but those in attendance of the conference as well.

Thank you to Juliet for thinking of me, I appreciate it so. It was a great experience for me as I learn and progress in my creativity and my interest in this strange niche industry.

Here are some picture of my work. The first is of a single boutonniere with a ribbon attached. The ribbon is identical to the awareness ribbons I assembled, the only difference is there was a pin on the back of the awareness ribbons. The second photo is the platter of all the boutonnieres put together for a display.