Guess the alum
Let's start 2004 off with a game. Above you see a photo of a Chiat/Day alum in costume. Can you guess who it is?
Don't know? Then click on this clue: View image
Still don't know??? Then click on "Continue reading ...." to see the answer!
It's Scot Blakeley! And he's in Canada!
Here's Scot in his own words ...
I started as a freelance mechanical artist (remember them?) at Chiat/Day NY in '87, became Studio Manager and left in '91. It was a time when New Business planners (Nelan Tyree) could walk around in DAISY DUKES Mini shorts and Rolling Rocks were abundant!
The 90's were very busy for me. From '91 - '98 I continued my career at such places as Burkhart & Christie, Studio Manager, George Lois USA, Director of Print Operations and McCann Erickson, Production Operations). In '97 I ventured into Public Relations at Ruder/Finn as Director Of Print Production and Design. It was quite different and the change was exciting for me. I knew my ad days were over and I could go home at a decent time and make that meatloaf I always wanted to!
At the end of 98 while on a trip to Montreal for New Years Eve party, I met the person of my life. Eventually we had to decide "Did we want to stay in NY and pay $2,400 for a 3 1/2 or stay in Montreal and pay $600 CAD ($400 US at the time) for a 9 1/2 with finished basement, front and back patio, a car and be in the heart of Montreal???
Needless to say I have been living here ever since.Through working with my husband (yes, here in Canada we're allowed to say that!) I was able to transform my career into working on film productions and photo shoots as a set designer. Very exciting and fun work. Speaking of fun work...for the past three years I have been working with Mattel as a mini set designer/builder for their Trade Shows for.....BARBIE! 182 sets, 3 times a year! Thats busy! I always knew that someday, playing with dolls would be ok!
Recently I was offered a position in the Advertising/marketing Division of DIESEL (jeans) CANADA and accepted this amazing opportunity. I start on January 4th and look forward to my new found home, career and life here in Canada.
P.S. I maintain my American citizenship. I am living and working here as a legal resident.
Good luck on your new job, Scot. Make us proud tomorrow!
Scot and his husband, Francois. Un charmant couple!
Comments
Hey Scott!
Congrats on your marriage, your new life, and
your new found job...you sound happy, healthy
and look FABULOUS!
Much love from your old pal...Vicki Blucher
Posted by: VICKI BLUCHER | January 7, 2004 04:00 PM
Of COURSE I immediately recognized you Scott. HELLO! I mean... who ELSE would it be? And, I must add... you look just lovely.
Obviously, I was surprised to see the remembrance of my enchanting Daisy Duke shorts in your posting and am only glad that... uh... I made a lasting impact on the landscape of your memories... Eek!
Congratulations... on everything! Now write me. And let's catch up for heaven's sake!
Posted by: Neilan Tyree | January 10, 2004 05:39 PM