Last day

In my past 18 combined years at Eastman Kodak and Kodak Alaris I have made it through more downsizing rounds than I can keep track off. This month however, my position was affected by a workforce reduction. Today was my last day and I will miss the fantastic people I had the pleasure of working with. It's kind of crazy that this happened on top of everything else going on in my life but maye God is trying to tell me something. Time for a completely fresh new start. I know from my many friends that have gone before me, there is life after Kodak. But first I'll take some time to get ready for this December baby and see what God has planned next for me.

Kodak Collectables

Some new additions to my Kodak collection. A truck from my mom and Olympic canisters from my friend Liz's dad.

Kodak Alaris

Just weeks after I marked my 15 year anniversary at Eastman Kodak, our group has been sold to a new owner and we are now Kodak Alaris. Eastman Kodak will continue on as a B to B company selling commercial printers and we will go on selling film, paper, and the services at Kodak Picture Kiosk.

I'm still in the same office working on the same products with the same people. Our name even has Kodak in it, so it doesn't feel that different. I'll always be a little bit Kodak anyhow.

Summer office picnic

Summer means picnic time! Today was our office picnic up by the lake. It was so nice to take some time and hang out with everyone.

We even had a band of Kodakers playing for us. I dig this "Kodak" guitar. They called it a Kodacaster! My co-workers rock... literally.

15 Years at Kodak

(clockwise) Part of the dot.com crew my first year at Kodak • the office events committee at Frontier Field • at a concert in NYC for So Kodak • the social media team at photography week at Chautauqua

Today marks an anniversary for me. It doesn't seem like it since it's a Saturday, but 15 years ago July 6th was my first day at Eastman Kodak. I had just graduated from RIT with my Masters degree in May, interviewed at Kodak shortly after and next thing I knew I had my first real job.

(clockwise) In the pits at a Nascar race with the Kodak car • at the 2008 Beijing Olympics • on the Oscar's Red Carpet at The Academy Awards • at the top of Kodak Tower watching the falcons that nested there

This job has been such a huge part of my life for 15 years. I have traveled the world, been to amazing events, spoke in front of crowds and cameras, learned so much and made friendships that will last a lifetime.

(clockwise) posing with the world's first digital camera • meeting Martha Stewart • on the roof of The Kodak Theatre in Hollywood • in Donald Trump's office on the set of Celebrity Apprentice

Some people are amazed that I have stayed with one company for 15 years, almost unheard of in today's job market. But I have had so many different roles and challenges, my job has never been the same two years in a row.

(clockwise) kodak.com team on site at the opening of Disney's Haunted Mansion movie premiere in Hollywood • meeting Ann Curry on stage at the 140 Conference • working a Kodak Challenge photo experience at the LPGA golf tournament • on set of the Celebrity Apprentice

Even as I type this, my group is heading toward a new adventure as we are being sold. We will separate from the Kodak "mothership" yet carry on the brand, something we don't take lightly.

The Kodak I started off at as a visual interaction designer and the Kodak I work at today as a social media manager is a very different one. I have watched other groups be sold and some shut down. Much of it has been hard and I count myself very lucky to be part of a group that will be carrying the Kodak name on and we are all very excited about where we are heading.

(clockwise) PMA in Anaheim • IPEX in Birmingham, UK • CES in Las Vegas • Photokina in Cologne, Germany

Recently the Kodak CEO said something that, regardless of whether you agree with his leadership in the past years or not, struck a cord with me. He said Kodak is one of the last companies in the US where the employees don't think they work for Kodak. They believe they ARE Kodak.

I am thankful for everything Kodak has done for me and I hope that I can continue to do what I do for the brand for some time to come.

Image City T-shirt

Local artist, Joe Guy, created this design Image City, for a t-shirt on youandwho. When you buy a t-shirt, they give one to someone in need (or the equivalent in meals) in your city.

I love the design, Kodak, Brownie, Rochester.... and it goes to a good cause. So much to love.

Kodak Wrist Kiosk

Today Kodak launched a Wrist Kiosk. How handy! I'm sure watch-obsessed Aaron will want one.

I wonder if they will come in pink?

Father's Day Cards

I made cute cards and photo collages for my Dad and Aaron at Kodak Picture Kiosk. Read about it on the Kodak blog.

Kodak LIVEPrint

I am so excited about Kodak's breakthrough new technology - Kodak LIVEPRint. You can now print LIVE KITTENS at Kodak Picture Kiosk! Read all about it on the Kodak blog!

Psst. April Fools!

Day 19: 30 Days of Creativity - Father's Day Tribute

We had a cool campaign at Kodak where we asked for pictures of Dads on Facebook then featured them all week on the kodak.com homepage. I submitted a picture of my dad on the beach with Wally. It's on the kodak.com homepage today and on the Kodak billboard in NYC Times Square.

Happy Father's Day!

Creative Father's Day idea - good for Day 19 of 30 Days of Creativity.

HOP contest!

Another work related item! We have some cool stuff going on. A Kodak-HOP contest just launched on the Kodak Facebook Page.

To enter you "like" the Kodak Facebook Page, upload a favorite picture then share it with friends & family to collect the most votes to win.

The grand prize is pretty sweet. Two movie passes a month for a year and a HOP Ultimate Easter Basket. There are some nice goodies in that basket - HOP merchandise, Hershey's candy and a Kodak camera! There are also 20 runner up Ultimate Baskets! http://kodak.ly/HOPcontest

New app - Relationshiffft

I got to work on another cool project at work. Today we launched a super useful app called Relationshiffft.

I think it's gonna be a hit. Shoutout to my friends Andy and Lisa who were the models for our product shots!

HOP at Kodak Picture Kiosks

Everyone knows I love bunnies and chick peeps so I am thrilled that Kodak is working with HOP the movie. You can print HOP themed photobooks, cards and prints at Kodak Picture Kiosks. More here on 1000Words and the Kodak HOP landing page. I am totally making HOP cards for my peeps this Easter.

I spent way too much time at the Kiosk in our office making cards featuring my favorite subjects.

Adorable!

I also watched every single trailer and downloaded every single desktop picture from the HOP website iwantcandy.com

Jenny 3D

Another CES is over and I am pooped. We had some awesome stuff at the Kodak booth this year and you can read all about them over on Plugged In Blog.

I especially enjoyed the new Kodak 3D Photo Printing. I hustled over and had my picture taken right away. If you look at this picture with red and blue 3D glasses you will see it pop!

Beach videos

I have started to go through all the pictures and video I took at the beach. It was great this year because instead of carrying a camera around in a zip lock baggie, I used a Kodak PlaySport Pocket Video camera. It is waterproof up to 10 feet so no worries if I dropped it in the surf!

I wrote a blog post today about it on 1000 Words blog - complete with video of Oscar digging on the beach.

Kodak Theatre

I'm in LA for the 140 Characters Twitter Conference. The coolest part
is that it is inside the Kodak Theatre.

Women to Watch luncheon

I started today off at the Women to Watch breakfast where we were paired up with interns that we could chat with. These gals are some smart cookies - great futures ahead of them.

At the luncheon all the honorees sat on stage and were asked one question. There were 950 people at the luncheon to hear what we had to say!

Here I am with my award! What an amazing event! I am so honored to be included with the other women who were recognized!

In NYC

Today was a crazy busy day with a media event for our new products (all of which I love) and in the afternoon...

we met the Compliment Guys on their Brightside Tour! Go check out the video we shot with them. I love what they are doing!

140 Conference

Yesterday and today I am at the 140 Conference in NYC. This afternoon I spoke on a panel about brands and Twitter. Always a little nervewracking to speak to a crowd but I love to talk about social media!

I took a few pictures while I was on stage and here is a pic of the crowd. Look at all those Mac laptops!

Ad Age Women to Watch 2009

Last week, while I was at the beach - with no internet connection and a weak, intermittent iPhone signal - this article went to print. (irony!)

I was listed as one of Advertising Age's Women to Watch for 2009! It's so amazing, I can hardly believe it! What an honor!

It was kind of a rush to get the interview in before I left for vacay and get a nice picture taken, but it all came together nicely. So exicting!