Frontiers February 2014 11 MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT Time has special meaning for this Boeing employee By Charles Wanless and photo by Jennifer Terrill Like other employees at Boeing, I’m very aware of the value of time. As a multimedia designer for Boeing Creative and Information Services, I support many of the senior leaders of Boeing Network & Space Systems, creating presentations, videos, 3-D animation and design, and other similar products. I frequently have to juggle multiple projects with shifting deadlines, as the requirements of my customers can evolve, often on short notice. But for me, time has an added meaning that goes beyond the office. As a two-time cancer survivor and someone who is battling the effects of Parkinson’s disease, I know that time is indeed precious. However, this realization has freed me to pursue my goals with a great amount of passion and drive. Early in my career, I decided I wanted to become an expert in multimedia design and integration. I have been able to gain skills in everything from designing audio-visual systems to doing architectural design to creating glass etching fine art to owning my own multimedia consulting company. I even learned how to train dolphins and do makeup and visual effects prosthetics for the movies! Each of these experiences pre-pared me for my career here at Boeing. Including my time as a consultant, I have worked at Boeing for 20 years. My current assignment in Network & Space Systems allows me to be involved in the creative process for multimedia projects from beginning to end. From discussing the themes and key messages with senior executives and their communicators to designing the presentation, I get to touch every single aspect of the project. The most challenging part of the process, which is also the most rewarding, is helping to distill the complexity of our products and capa-bilities into an easily understandable visual product that complements the rest of the presentation. I love the sense of teamwork and camaraderie that exists. I get to work on some great projects with truly talented executives, subject-matter experts, communicators and Creative and Information Services colleagues, which drives me to do the best I can—because every day counts. n charles.m.wanless@boeing.com WHAT WE DO Charles Wanless, a Creative and Information Services multimedia designer for the Shared Services Group, supports Boeing Network & Space Systems in Arlington, Va. In this Frontiers series that profiles employees taking about their jobs, Wanless explains what drives him to be his best every day. Charles Wanless HAS WORKED FOR BOEING: 20 years PRIMARILY WORKS WITH: Boeing Network & Space Systems ORGANIZATION: Shared Services Group
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