Caldwell led me to the elevator and we traveled to the executive floor.
Ronald Vargas greeted us as we exited the elevator.
“Ms. Sullivan. Thank you for agreeing to give up your weekend to meet with us,” he said as we shook hands.
“Thank you for accommodating my schedule,” I replied.
“Well, I'll leave you two for now. I will meet up with you in a few hours,” said Lauren Caldwell as she headed down the hall toward her office.
Ron Vargas was slightly taller than me. He was in his early fifties and carried a few extra pounds. He had a friendly, round face. He reminded me of a cherub.
He moved surprisingly fast. I felt like we were power walking our way through the tour. I didn't sense that he was trying to rush me. I got the impression that this was his normal speed.
The office was nice. Similar to Jacqueline 's office back in Manhattan. Mr. Vargas pointed out where all the departments were. When we reached his office, we went inside and sat down. He explained what Adele hoped to accomplish with their Digital and Social Media department.
They had a department and it was functioning. This was more than existed when I was hired at Jacqueline . Mr. Vargas further explained that they were committing significant resources to expand and improve the department. In fact, the Digital publication was getting a complete facelift. What they needed was talent to head the department.
He explained that the former head of the department took a position at a new tech company. It was rather sudden and came at an inopportune time. They had, naturally, been monitoring what we had been doing at Jacqueline . They wanted me to come to Adele and replicate that success.
We talked at length about the company, the department, and all that my position would entail. They would give me a lot of latitude to restructure the department as I saw fit. They were willing to spend at least 15% more on the department than I currently had in my department's budget at Jacqueline .
I was impressed with what I heard. Ronald Vargas was easy to speak with. He insisted that I call him Ron. He told me that all his friends called him Ron and he thought we could be good friends. I took him as completely sincere.
Adele had a friendly feel to it. And they were hungry. They were hungry to take the top spot in the fashion media world. They were convinced that I would play a pivotal role in getting them there.
After Ron and I finished meeting, he introduced me to the Digital and Social Media staff. They were knowledgeable, driven, and seemed genuinely excited in the prospect that I might head their future efforts. I figured they would kiss up a bit to a potential new boss, but it didn't seem that way to me. I liked the staff and could easily see myself working with them.
When Ron and I finished meeting the staff, he brought me to Lauren Caldwell's office. They had made lunch reservations at Spago Beverly Hills . I had several of Wolfgang Puck's cooking products, but I had never eaten at one of his restaurants.
When we arrived at Spago's, we had a booth near the wine wall. I was amazed at all the bottles of wine. The restaurant was modern and elegant. The food and wine were excellent. From what I had experienced so far, I could get use to L.A..
Ron, Lauren Caldwell, and I had pleasant conversation over lunch. When it came time for dessert, they decided it was time to reel me in.
“Ashley, it should come as no surprise how much we want you to be part of the Adele family,” said Ron with a warm smile.
“It has been a pleasant day. It does feel like a family,” I said in all honesty.
“We are pleased that you feel that way,” said Lauren. We, too, were now on a fist name basis.
“I know that I mentioned on the phone that we were prepared to beat your current salary and benefits. I think that you will agree we have done that with this offer,” she said as she handed me a folded piece of letterhead.
I opened the piece of paper. My eyes grew as wide
Ronald Vargas greeted us as we exited the elevator.
“Ms. Sullivan. Thank you for agreeing to give up your weekend to meet with us,” he said as we shook hands.
“Thank you for accommodating my schedule,” I replied.
“Well, I'll leave you two for now. I will meet up with you in a few hours,” said Lauren Caldwell as she headed down the hall toward her office.
Ron Vargas was slightly taller than me. He was in his early fifties and carried a few extra pounds. He had a friendly, round face. He reminded me of a cherub.
He moved surprisingly fast. I felt like we were power walking our way through the tour. I didn't sense that he was trying to rush me. I got the impression that this was his normal speed.
The office was nice. Similar to Jacqueline 's office back in Manhattan. Mr. Vargas pointed out where all the departments were. When we reached his office, we went inside and sat down. He explained what Adele hoped to accomplish with their Digital and Social Media department.
They had a department and it was functioning. This was more than existed when I was hired at Jacqueline . Mr. Vargas further explained that they were committing significant resources to expand and improve the department. In fact, the Digital publication was getting a complete facelift. What they needed was talent to head the department.
He explained that the former head of the department took a position at a new tech company. It was rather sudden and came at an inopportune time. They had, naturally, been monitoring what we had been doing at Jacqueline . They wanted me to come to Adele and replicate that success.
We talked at length about the company, the department, and all that my position would entail. They would give me a lot of latitude to restructure the department as I saw fit. They were willing to spend at least 15% more on the department than I currently had in my department's budget at Jacqueline .
I was impressed with what I heard. Ronald Vargas was easy to speak with. He insisted that I call him Ron. He told me that all his friends called him Ron and he thought we could be good friends. I took him as completely sincere.
Adele had a friendly feel to it. And they were hungry. They were hungry to take the top spot in the fashion media world. They were convinced that I would play a pivotal role in getting them there.
After Ron and I finished meeting, he introduced me to the Digital and Social Media staff. They were knowledgeable, driven, and seemed genuinely excited in the prospect that I might head their future efforts. I figured they would kiss up a bit to a potential new boss, but it didn't seem that way to me. I liked the staff and could easily see myself working with them.
When Ron and I finished meeting the staff, he brought me to Lauren Caldwell's office. They had made lunch reservations at Spago Beverly Hills . I had several of Wolfgang Puck's cooking products, but I had never eaten at one of his restaurants.
When we arrived at Spago's, we had a booth near the wine wall. I was amazed at all the bottles of wine. The restaurant was modern and elegant. The food and wine were excellent. From what I had experienced so far, I could get use to L.A..
Ron, Lauren Caldwell, and I had pleasant conversation over lunch. When it came time for dessert, they decided it was time to reel me in.
“Ashley, it should come as no surprise how much we want you to be part of the Adele family,” said Ron with a warm smile.
“It has been a pleasant day. It does feel like a family,” I said in all honesty.
“We are pleased that you feel that way,” said Lauren. We, too, were now on a fist name basis.
“I know that I mentioned on the phone that we were prepared to beat your current salary and benefits. I think that you will agree we have done that with this offer,” she said as she handed me a folded piece of letterhead.
I opened the piece of paper. My eyes grew as wide
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