COM 561 Sylvia Zellmer 1/30/19

  1. Self-Critique Comment

I was confident and comfortable with my vision and concept of illustrating the services I want to provide.  I had a very strong desire of locating an image that would portray “angel wings” in an abstract way.  I think I was probably so focused on the vision, that I didn’t have the bandwidth to identify with what might be seen out of another lens and validates the reason I have always been such an advocate of critical critique.

The input that I received validated the use of an “angel wing” image, but both concurred that my portrayal was conflicted by the trees/forest in the background.  They found them distracting from the overall message.  They also suggested using before and after photographs to illustrate the story and offered design terminology that afforded me specific areas of which I should explore.

Equipped with a confirmed vision and approach, I need to decide if the photo that I am using for the background to illustrate the “wings” is the best after blurring or diminishing the trees or if I should find a new photo altogether.  I also plan to search my own library for before and after pictures and I will try the design changes that were suggested to come up with the final design.

I don’t know if this is appropriate in this forum, but I find it valuable that the input I received was from two males.  Being a female and proposing services that are likely male dominated.  I was reassured that the feedback I received was so aligned and provides me more confidence!

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My name is Sylvia Zellmer. Having been married for 35 years to a Veteran, I had the great opportunity of being a military wife and living in several different places. We fell in love with Puyallup WA so settled here 30 years ago with our son and daughter. We now have six kid’s kids and spend most of our time enjoying them! My 26 years in leadership roles in the healthcare industry provided me experience in leadership positions as well as the opportunity to work with staff and executives at all levels. My experience also included the implementation of computer systems across multiple hospitals, regulatory navigation, leading numerous teams, enhancing process efficiency through LEAN methodologies and lastly as a Program Director leading enterprise level projects. Empowered with the formal education and experience I’ve enjoyed, I’ve decided to draw on my most valued real-life experience as wife, mom and daughter for the next leg of my journey. With the privilege of participating in life-changing events of family members and special friends, some of the most challenging and emotional have been those where decisions were required around lack of savings, the need to downsize or make major changes to living situations. Faced with monetary, emotional and physical challenges, our help provided the fuel they needed. This will become my next journey. I will be available to help the elderly age in place if that is their desire, help people relocate if necessary and we will do that by assisting with cleaning, construction, downsizing possessions and creating relationships with realtors if required. I will act as their Project Director if you will and will do it for the lowest possible rate This Blog will be used to recruit customers as well as to share the stories of their journey all of which we’ll hope for happy endings!

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