Hello Kitty – and hello to Gard’s summer intern, Rossalyn Ou
She’s a big Hello Kitty fan, a foodie and, as of this summer, an intern here at Gard Communications. Meet Rossalyn Ou, a Portland native who’s spending her summer here with…
A fond farewell to Gard Communications
Parting thoughts by Andrew Thomson of Gard’s PR team. In honor of my colleague, Jon Bell, who used to write the daily “Five Things” for the Portland Business Journal before becoming…
Shower shoots, snappy robots and other highlights from 11 years at Gard
Back when Jenna Rose joined Gard Communications as an executive assistant in 2011, the company was still relying heavily on printed letters, print advertising and – gasp! – even a fax…
Juneteenth at Gard
This 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. First celebrated June…
Employee Spotlight: Teri Yamauchi, Office Manager and Bookkeeper
When spotlighting Gard’s office manager and bookkeeper Teri Yamauchi, one thing becomes clear pretty quickly: Pugs definitely have some influence in her life. Whether it’s the smart, resourceful pug Bobbie Blue…
Gard’s first work conference since COVID – sun, sand and indoor air quality
Gard Account Manager Chelsea Punian and CEO Liz Fuller headed to Miami for their first in-person conference since COVID closed it all down.
Getting back to normal – almost – at Gard
A 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…
Employee Spotlight: Naureen Khan, Senior Associate
In 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…
Gard’s PR work gets a nod from the PR pros
It’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.…
Web design usability mistakes
What 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. By Julia Stoops.…
