Meet Cheryl Aufdemberge! Cheryl is a Director-at -Large for Kansas City’s Local Steering Committee and just earned a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, which she started during the pandemic. Congrats Cheryl!
Tell us a bit about yourself – where do you work and what do you do? I’m the Founder of Big Red Tech Works, LLC. I provide digital marketing services to the legal community.
What’s your current and/or former volunteer role in LMA? Former volunteer LMA roles have included serving on committees for West Tech and SW conferences, Strategies editorial board, Midwest Board nominating committee. Currently volunteering on the LMA KC Board.
What do you enjoy about volunteering for LMA? I enjoy utilizing my skills and expertise to help LMA wherever needed. I enjoy meeting and working with like minded individuals who share my love and respect for each other and the organization.
Tell us something unique about your law firm or employer/business. I am a citizen of the Cherokee nation so my business is woman and Native American owned.
Tell us about a partner in your firm that you’ve gotten to know for a personal reason, and how that has impacted your professional relationship. I don’t currently work in a law firm but I did develop a few personal relationships during my time working in a local law firm and still have connections with these partners today.
Which marketing leader do you most aspire to be like, and why have they impacted you in that way? Like everyone in LMA, “I wanna be like Roy (Sexton).” His knowledge, expertise, humor and compassion make me wish I had the opportunity to work with him.
If you weren’t doing this job, what other job would you have and why? I would return to school with hopes of graduating with a law degree so that I could be an attorney. It’s an occupation I always wanted but the opportunity never presented itself. Being a legal marketer is the next best thing.
What new hobbies have you taken on since the beginning of the pandemic? I took time during quarantine to dive into video marketing and learn how I can use it in my business and volunteer roles
Describe your desk at home. My desk is currently a long desktop but is in the process of being converted to a more streamlined desk setup.
What self-care activities did you pick up while in quarantine? I have a treadmill in my office and started using it more in between Zoom meetings and client work.
What project, personal or professional, did you take during the pandemic? I devoted more time to LMA volunteer opportunities and took advantage of low tuition rate at a local college to earn a degree in Marketing.
Be honest, how many days do you work with your pajama pants on? My daily wear is usually Nike. My favorite tee is Laura’s Taco Team that I purchased to support Laura Toledo. I wear it anytime that I need inspiration.
Talk about an LMA project that you’re proud of. I am proud of any LMA project that I have connected to and honored to have the opportunity to work and serve with amazing people.