The Real Chicago

WINDY CITY WORKFORCE

This department will spotlight a relatively recent addition to the workforce, focusing on the person’s educational or working background, daily responsibilities, challenges, passions, frustrations and outlook for his or her future in the field.

Susanne Siegel - Jewelry designer
It’s safe to say Susanne Siegel rather enjoys designing jewelry for people.

Abbey Larner - Chief development officer
Spotlight on Abbey Larner, a chief development officer at Urban Students Empowered.

Sara Jahn - HR account executive
Spotlight on Sara Jahn, an account executive looking to fill your company’s HR needs.

Will Byington - Photographer
Spotlight on Will Byington, photographer and publisher of the book ‘We are Cubs fans.’

Josh Galecki - Loop Apparel owner
Josh Galecki always wanted to be his own boss, so he started Loop Apparel, a promising t-shirt business.

Kelcy Hale - Public Relations
Kelcy Hale describes her varied work schedule in marketing and PR with Clear!Blue.

Vince Meno - Senior Sales Representative
Vince Meno helps move people for a living, and he tells you all about it this month.

Guy Wicke - Comedian/marketing director
Guy Wicke isn’t just one of the improv comedians at pH Productions. As the marketing director, he’s also in charge of filling the seats.

Kellie Staiert - Fitness director
Kellie Staiert, a fitness director at the Lakeview YMCA, tells us what life is like keeping things in order as people get fit.

Michael D'Amico - Independent Hotel Consultant
Michael D’Amico describes what life is like as an independent consultant in the hotel industry.

Medhat Sbeih - co-owner, The Pita Pit
Medhat Sbeih, new co-owner of The Pita Pit in Lincoln Park, explains the life of a food-service entrepreneur.

April Haydock - The Loop Rock Girl
In this month’s Windy City Workforce, WLUP’s April Haydock took time out of her busy schedule to talk about what it takes to be the Loop Rock Girl. Too bad she wouldn’t spill any stories about Poison’s Brett Michaels just yet.

John Crist - Publisher/editor
Tough life, he leads, interviewing Bears and watching football all the time. Meet John Crist, publisher and editor of The Bear Report.

Arman Razavi - Event Promoter
Want the night to never end? Check out what it’s like to own your own promotional company like Arman Razavi.

Kevin Abercrombie - Restaurant/Bar owner
Matilda’s Kevin Abercrombie lets us know what it’s like to own a restaurant and bar, and not surprisingly, finding good help is key.

Tim Ward - Dolphin Trainer
Tim Ward lets us inside the exciting world of a dolphin trainer at the Shedd Aquarium.

Josh Galecki - Loop Apparel owner
Josh Galecki always wanted to be his own boss, so he started Loop Apparel, a promising t-shirt business.

Mindy Stevens - Real Estate Agent
Mindy Stevens, an agent and interior decorator for D’Aprile Realty, explains what life is like in the world of real estate.

Lynne Herolt - Convention Services Coordinator
Want to know what it’s like to plan major meetings and conventions for clients at the Hyatt Regency Chicago? Lynne Herolt fills us in.

John Seagraves - Financial Advisor
John Seagraves explains the perks of being a financial advisor.

Debbie Podmore - Child Welfare Coordinator
Debbie Podmore explains the patience necessary to work for a child welfare agency.

Zakk Tyler - DeeJay
Zakk Tyler, the man on the mic for the afternoon drive on WLUP, sheds some light on getting a start in radio and how he has one of the best jobs going.

Guillermo Munro - Art director
Find out what Guillermo Munro enjoys about being a master illustrator and art director at the Sun-Times.

Dan Latino - Manager of Waterhouse
Dan Latino, manager of the Waterhouse, describes what it takes to keep a popular bar running smoothly.

Meredith Franczyk - Physical therapist
Meredith Franczyk describes the challenges and rewards of getting people back to full strength as a physical therapist.

Kelli Eizenga - Interior artist
Kelli Eizenga shares her thoughts on her business, Interior Artistry, and how a little creativity while painting can do wonders for the home.

Steph DeWagegeneer - Director of Creative Sales
Steph DeWaegeneer lets us in on what it takes to make people laugh and handle the creative sales department for ComedySportz.

Jenny Lund - 4th grade teacher
Hear all about what it takes to spend the day with a bunch of 4th graders from Jenny Lund.

Christine Cmejrek - Interior designer
Christine Cmejrek, owner of her own interior design company, describes helping clients with their plans for the home.

Nick Colella - Tattoo artist
Nick Colella, a veteran tattoo artist for Chicago Tattoo and Piercing Company on Belmont, describes what it’s like to take a needle to an arm and get paid for it.

Kathryn Doi - Lawyer
A a lawyer for the city of Chicago, Kathryn Doi describes the hard work and rewarding experiences that come with defending the city’s police force.

Scott Graham - Structural engineer
Scott Graham lets us in on what it’s like to be a structural engineer, and how a fear of heights isn’t recommended.