Juneteenth at Gard
Juneteenth at Gard
06/15/22This year at Gard Communications, we’re taking a new approach to the way we recognize Juneteenth, the holiday that honors the end of slavery in the United States. Full story »
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Employee Spotlight: Teri Yamauchi, Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Employee Spotlight: Teri Yamauchi, Office Manager and Bookkeeper
05/19/22When spotlighting Gard’s office manager and bookkeeper Teri Yamauchi, one thing becomes clear pretty quickly: Pugs definitely have some influence in her life. Full story »
Gard’s first work conference since COVID – sun, sand and indoor air quality
Gard’s first work conference since COVID – sun, sand and indoor air quality
05/05/22Gard Account Manager Chelsea Punian and CEO Liz Fuller headed to Miami for their first in-person conference since COVID closed it all down. Full story »
Getting back to normal – almost – at Gard
Getting back to normal – almost – at Gard
03/21/22A little over two years ago, Gard, like just about every other company, shifted to a remote work setting. We all set up home offices and got used to seeing each other on screens rather than in person. Full story »
Employee Spotlight: Naureen Khan, Senior Associate
Employee Spotlight: Naureen Khan, Senior Associate
02/07/22In early 2021, Naureen Khan saw a job posting for an Account Manager at Gard Communications. A relatively recent Portland State University graduate, she knew that she was under-qualified for the job. But she went for it anyway. Full story »
Gard’s PR work gets a nod from the PR pros
Gard’s PR work gets a nod from the PR pros
11/19/21It's always nice to get a little notice for a job well done. And this month, Gard got a little of that from the Public Relations Society of America Oregon Chapter. Full story »
Web design usability mistakes
Web design usability mistakes
11/02/21What makes a good website? Is it attractive design? Lots of relevant content? Mobile-friendliness? It's all of the above — but only if it's underpinned with excellent usability. Full story »
Reflections on an internship with Gard Communications
Reflections on an internship with Gard Communications
09/01/21Before we let our summer intern Jennifer Mendez-Ruiz get on to her next promising chapter, we asked her to reflect a bit on her time with us. Here's what she had to say. Full story »
Gard’s president and CEO in the PBJ spotlight
Gard’s president and CEO in the PBJ spotlight
07/28/21She was a professional ballet dancer. She's a foodie and a borderline Peloton addict. She's also our president and CEO. And now, Liz Fuller is officially one of the Portland Business Journal's Forty Under 40 honorees. Full story »
Journalist, traveler, Bieber believer: Meet Gard’s summer intern
Journalist, traveler, Bieber believer: Meet Gard’s summer intern
05/27/21She’s a native Oregonian, the first in her family to leave home for college, and an avid Justin Bieber fan who considers a lucky meeting with the pop star the apex of her teenage years. Now, Jennifer Mendez-Ruiz is an intern at Gard. Full story »
