Seattle Business magazine honored its 100 Best Companies to Work For at an awards dinner on June 17, 2014, at The Westin Seattle. The winners, hailing from 18 cities across the state of Washington, were chosen based on extensive surveys completed by nearly 10,000 employees. Allovus is excited to share the amazing news—we have been voted #7 in … Continue reading
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allovus pays it forward
In the auditorium of Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor, several hundred students and families gather to anxiously await the outcome of the Peninsula Hawks Scholarship awards. It is May 14th, and graduation is right around the corner. Some students sit with their friends, fidgeting with their ties or dresses, laughing nervously, and hoping for … Continue reading
meet shannon lee: senior director of operations
Meet Shannon Lee, long-time friend of Founder and Principal Hayley Nichols. Shannon is the new Senior Director of Operations at Allovus. We sat down with her to find out what convinced her to leave California and return home to Washington State. Allovus: How did you meet Hayley? Shannon: Well, I was born and raised in … Continue reading
the comeback kid: david hose
Nearly a year ago, we posted an article about Allovus Project Manager David Hose and his passion for bicycling. Shortly after the story was written, David had an unfortunate accident while riding in his second race of the season. “During that race, two riders tried to break away from the group, so they rode on … Continue reading
hula for hooters
Last year, Allovus hosted Hoedown for Hope, an important event to raise money for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The event was so successful, they decided to do it again this year. The group of friends who regularly participate, (the Morvants, the Nichols, and the Walkers) came up with a new theme for this … Continue reading
happy anniversary!
You could say Allovus got its start in a virtual garage. Like many start-ups, Hayley Nichols, founder and principal, began five years ago with an idea, a project request, and a handful of workers toiling away in their virtual spaces. Shift ahead to today and the virtual has become a reality with a studio space, 63+ employees working with a … Continue reading
liz ashley: renaissance woman
Liz Ashley, does not fit the traditional image of a Developer. She is a true creative; whether that is in the world of code, design, fine art, fashion design, or the myriad of areas she has put her energy into. Liz Ashley is a renaissance woman. Allovus: What made you decide to become a Developer? … Continue reading
allovus unplugged: part two
In our part one article, several of our employees gave some great tips on how to get away from the electronic noise of social media, email, etc. In this second article, we’ll explore more ways our Allovus folks unplug—and we’ll also learn that there a few who never unplug… James Steward | Developer I’m still trying … Continue reading
allovus unplugged: part one
With the deluge of devices and social media these days, it’s really hard to put aside our electronics and pay attention to the real world. Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by folks talking on their cell phones or having their heads buried in their tablets and laptops. And instead of working a regular 9 … Continue reading
the sketch pistols at allovus
Last Thursday night, something sketchy went on at the new Allovus office in Bellevue. Allovus hosted The Sketch Pistols—a group of artists who meet twice per month to sketch. Dave Adams, the founder of the Seattle branch of the Sketch Pistols is also an Allovus employee. “When I lived in San Francisco, I co-founded The … Continue reading
apple’s new iOS 7
Coming this fall is Apple’s new iOS 7. The company’s marketing message hits home how Apple products have become a part of our everyday lives. The products themselves take a backseat… but how we use them to make our lives better takes center stage. But how does the new OS look? Rumor had it that … Continue reading
kickin’ it with allovus
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design Running a company can generate a lot of stress. It’s a good thing that Hayley Nichols, Founder and Principal of Allovus Design, has a great way to let off a little (or a lot) of steam. Two to three times a week, Hayley, Karen Walker (Allovus employee), Christy Burdyshaw … Continue reading
steve godfrey: the problem solver
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design UX Designers are in big demand these days. Luckily for Allovus, we have Steve Godfrey on our team. What makes Steve so special? He is the ultimate problem solver. “The ability to problem-solve is really at the core of good UI and UX design,” Steve says. “I like the … Continue reading
designs fresh from the farm
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design Skills that can translate well in a variety of careers are important in any kind of economy. Design and illustration skills are no exception. Susan Roth has been making art in some capacity or another for a number of years. She’s worked in the software industry as an illustrator, … Continue reading
illustrators: how to get noticed
© MARTINA DALTON, Designer, Allovus Design If you are an illustrator, you might be wondering how you will get recognition for your work. How do you set yourself apart from all the other artists out there? Showcase your work online: Before you do anything else, you should go through your portfolio and choose pieces that … Continue reading