The bright green item is a 3D print of a human heart, given to Austin by a designer that he represents for Creative Circle.
Creative Talent Recruiter
Has been in recruiting industry over 7 years after being a copywriter in several agencies
in NYC & Oklahoma City.
Dress code:
Enjoys being able to wear something fun. Currently going through a "bright pant phase." Uses his choice of clothing and accessories as a form of self-expression.
Biggest influence of style:
His fiancée, Gabe. "She has taken me out of my comfort zone dramatically."
Favorite places/brands to shop:
(click on links for more info)
On his wish list:
Fresh, new shoes
The perfect work bag
When picking out glass frames:
When in doubt, go a little bit louder.
Workday:
Typical work hours:
8:30am - 7:30pm, but would work longer hours if he could. "It's that much fun,
and rewarding."
Meeting essentials:
Creative Circle pen
Office perk:
Office pet peeve:
Lack of communication or miscommunication
Job stress management:
Focus on what you can control.
Desk drawer:
Favorite office supply:
His Creative Circle pen - "It's almost like a security blanket."
Office space description:
Concrete pillar next to him and the lamps he's brought in makes his space feel less
like an office, more like a "living space."
Agenda:
Secret to meeting daily objectives:
Spending energy moving forward, rather
than worrying. Keeps a visual to-do list on
his desktop - instead of a written list, so he can tell how productive he was by the end
of the day.
Career advice from his dad:
Your reputation and your name is all that
you have.
What inspires him about his work:
"I can literally affect this person’s life and make it better, put them in a better space or
if they’re not working - put them to work. That’s awesome."
Favorite sites/publications:
In Austin's canvas bag (click on links for more info):
Industry event invites
Grooming Combs
Travel tooth brush
Work folders
Pics from Austin & Gabe's recent camping trip
Personal paperwork
Business cards
Pill box
Birthday card
Thank you card
Chilly Dilly wrapper
Bank receipt
Designer samples
Being able to wear what he wanted to work was life changing for Austin.
Austin describes his workspace as "absolute controlled chaos." He understands that the amount of items might not appeal to everyone, but he would consider the environment sterile without them.
While Austin mentions his "bright pant phase," his accessories are also used as a form of self-expression.
Austin enjoys his freedom to wear what makes him most comfortable, including his charcoal chunky sweater (on back of chair) for chilly interiors.
Austin works in Creative Circle's open environment with amazing downtown Dallas views.
Austin spends a lot of his day on the phone, and he usually has some item from his desktop in his hand.
"By the end of the day - you can tell exactly how productive I was by how clean my desktop is. If there’s nothing on there, it’s been a good day. It’s a visual to-do list that makes a lot more sense to me, rather than writing it down."
"I can literally affect this person’s life and make it better; put them in a better space or if they’re not working - put them to work. That’s awesome."
