I know this is where I’m supposed to post my resume so that recruiters can find me and show me where the grass is greener. But since I’m happy with my gig right now, I thought I’d take this opportunity to address the few of you who are not a recruiter… I run a creative agency in DC. If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you’re thinking about hiring my firm or maybe applying for a job here. (Or you’re my mom on a never-ending search for typos and grammatical offenses in anything I put on the internet.) First, kudos on doing your homework, because regardless of which of those two categories you may fall into (sorry mom… into which you may fall…), you should know what you’re getting when you sign up with Taoti. Unlike other agencies, my firm, Taoti Creative, isn’t owned by a holding company or part of a larger group. For better or worse, we’re an independent, boutique operation, and as its founder and CEO, it’s fair to assume that my own personal philosophies and opinions are at the root of our corporate fabric. If you like the way I think and believe in what I do, we could be a great fit. If you don’t, then probably not, and you should spend your time looking for an agency that better aligns with your values. This isn’t about being right or wrong or better or worse. But like people, corporations have values and characteristics and personalities, and like people, some will resonate with you more than others. Of course you should vet things like competency, body of work, viability, and all that stuff. But the reality is that there are a lot of great shops that could technically meet your needs or give you a good job with the right culture. So go beyond the hard requirements, listen to your gut, and hire or work for a group that just gives you a good vibe in terms of what it stands for beyond just the business end of things.So, with that said, here’s a bit about me and what I stand for. And while Taoti is bigger than just me and takes on a personality that is a melding of our entire team, I still play an active role in every hire, from intern to C-suite, and I do indeed look past the skill sets and try to hire people that I feel align with what Taoti is about. Without further ado…[At this point, you’ll have to click over to our website, as LinkedIn has a character limit here. And I’m not much for character limits.] https://www.taoti.com/our-team/#brent-lightner