NOTES Meet a Staffer
From the Cutting Room Floor
Every issue we highlight an employee of North Sound Life.
Covers that didn't make the cut
Tina Ruff Account Executive
Gre at Breakfasts
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A Guide to Snohomis
Magic in the Making
NOvember | december 2015
Artist Interviews and Studio Tours
DISPLAY UNTIL DECEMBER 31 $4.99 US • $5.99 CAN
Omega Pizza & Pasta Chris Pratt’s Mural The Future of Glass The Pilchuck Glass School
snohomish county’s
best breakfasts
Magic in the Making Artist Interviews and Studio Tours
September | OctOber 2015 DISPLAY UNTIL oCToBER 31 $4.99 US • $5.99 CAN
Omega Pizza & Pasta Chris Pratt’s Mural The Future of Glass The Pilchuck Glass School
Magic
Making
in the
Artist Interviews & Studio Tours
Gr e aT B r ea kFa s T s
A Guide to Snohomish County
Omega Pizza & Pasta Chris Pratt’s Mural The Future of Glass The Pilchuck Glass School
NOvember | december 2015 DISPLAY UNTIL DECEMBER 31 $4.99 US • $5.99 CAN
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What is your role at the magazine & how long have you been with K&L Media? I joined the team at the start of my favorite season — summer — and this bright, beautiful, and exuberantly warm one has gifted me this new job. I take that as a sign of a warm and welcoming entrance to the new relationships that I will be building in my role as Account Executive. I am so excited about finding the right match for meeting the marketing needs with our local businesses. It is much like arranging a beautiful summer bouquet, adding all the colorful elements to be admired by the beholder. What is your background? Much of my appreciation of seasonal changes comes from being homegrown as a Bellinghamster most of my life. I wouldn’t want to consider leaving a place like this with so much to explore in all four seasons. My first life held a career in Parks & Recreation, which encompassed my love for teaching youth, the outdoors, and hosting year round family activities. With the change of economics in the debate of free verses fees, I took a right-hand turn and was introduced to the food and beverage industry. I loved the process of meeting demands for exceptional service and decided to grow with the promise that hospitality is my passion. I learned more about sales and marketing in a very organic way. Finding my ability to become creative with promotional needs and staying up with the current trends has landed me in this full-circle ability to “sell” to my community.
What is your favorite part of working for a regional lifestyle magazine? I have been watching this publication grow in style and success over the years, and I am so excited to be a part of it. Everything is fresh and feeds my hunger for learning more about our community favorites in food, fashion, home and health. There is so much that happens to pull together the publication that I am giddy everyday to see what’s new and show it off to anyone who will put up with me. What are some of your hobbies and interests? In this area, who can find enough time in the day to get it all done? A part of my time is filled with life experiences in great adventures; up in the air, under water, and anything with a “zip” to it. Once the need for speed or adventure subsides, I love to be back at home having to keep up with our country garden that feeds my sweet dog her favorite broccoli and carrots. I love to share the other garden goodies throughout the year as I enjoy hosting family celebrations and to entertain with good friends.