After graduating from the George Washington University in May 2022, and a summer spent on the West Coast, Natalia Tecca returned to the DMV and started working as an Administrative and Database Assistant at a law firm through Whitman Associates in December of 2022.
While at GW, Natalia double majored in Psychology and Organizational Sciences with a minor in Criminal Justice and was awarded the Zeidner Prize for Undergraduate Excellence in Organizational Sciences. She has experience as an Employee Engagement Intern and volunteered as an Onboarding Assistant with the American Red Cross. She is also a math tutor for middle and high school students. In her free time she likes to spend time outdoors, going on walks or wandering around somewhere new. Natalia goes through phases of new artistic hobbies such as ceramics, painting, or embroidering and is currently learning how to crochet, typically accompanied by binge watching New Girl.
Isabelle Mack is a retired nonprofit professional who has worked in the nonprofit/philanthropic sector for more than 30 years and is dedicated to community service. She has received a number of community service awards that include the District of Columbia’s Ward 5 Council on Education, the President’s Award of Appreciation from the DC Congress of PTAs and the Outstanding Public Service Award to Public Schools from the Urban League (DC Chapter) as a result of her dedicated community service. She was a founding member of the Black Philanthropic Alliance that cultivated leadership and philanthropy in the African American Diaspora.
Ms. Mack is currently a notary public commissioned and bonded in the District of Columbia and a certified signing agent. Ms. Mack is also a former licensed realtor in the District of Columbia for over 10 years. Thus, she is quite familiar with all aspects of real estate sales and funding.
Ms. Mack is a native Washingtonian who enjoys hand dancing, which was declared the official dance of the District of Columbia. She is a second soprano and sings occasionally with the Senior Choir of the Shiloh Baptist Church.
Ms. Mack holds an Associate in Applied Science in Communications, Bachelor of Science in International Business with a minor in Human Resource Management and a Master of Science in Public Administration. She is a member of the National Notary Association and a member of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society.
Charlize Grady started working for an engineering company through Whitman Associates in October of 2022. She is loving the thrill and learning she’s getting from her job. She finds the work both challenging and rewarding. Charlize is also happy to have a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home and spend time with her family.
Charlize Grady is a dedicated immigrant from the Philippines who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting Technology. She is a wife and mother to a three-year-old son. Charlize enjoys spending her free time at home watching movies with her family, and reading books. She is also a fan of the Golden State Warriors. Charlize has decided to re-enter the corporate world to build her career and make herself and her family proud of what she will accomplish as a woman.
Make the most of your Washington, D.C. area job search with Whitman Associates.
Whether you want to find a new job or have recently moved to the Washington, D.C. area, any job search should start with updating your resume and reviewing interview tips. Be sure to brush up on best practices for remote interviews, as remote or partially remote interviewing is still typical in many industries. When preparing to send out your first application, there are some questions worth considering prior to hitting “submit.”
What is the job market like?
Statistics from the National Conference of State Legislatures show an overall trend of decreased unemployment across the United States. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area’s unemployment rate is notably lower than the national average. The same report goes on to highlight a number of growing industries in the D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland metropolitan areas.
Growing industries include professional and business services as well as education and health services. These sectors – along with a few others – have seen noted growth in the number of D.C. area residents employed in recent years. For anyone interested in pursuing an office-based career in or around Washington, D.C., now seems like an excellent time to conduct a job search.
A hot job market does not necessarily mean your job search will be smooth and easy. The current landscape presents both opportunities and challenges for job seekers trying to find a job in the D.C. area. Consider connecting with a local employment service, like Whitman Associates, for assistance in finding a job in the current D.C. job market.
How do I find the best role in the current market?
A hot job market gives candidates the chance to think about long-term career goals. The best role is the one that allows you to meet your current responsibilities while opening up options for the future.
Start by looking at job openings in the D.C. region and consider connecting with a career coach to help you strategize for the future. If you need immediate work, staffing and placement agencies are the best resource to use.
Based on the growing number of office-based roles opening up in the Washington, D.C. area, job search candidates should consider the long-term potential of office work. Keep an eye out for positions with some of the following words in their title:
Office Administration
Administrative Assistant
Program Coordinator
Human Resources
Legal and Clerical Support
Marketing
Secretary
Communications
These positions are in high demand and can often be entry level roles. Perhaps the best advantage of office work is the ability to connect with people in different industries. Then down the line, you can then utilize those connections to find your next job in the D.C. metropolitan area.
As an example, let’s say your job search connects you with a temporary clerical support role at a law firm in Washington, D.C. While in that role, you learn about office operations. That can open a career path leading to higher-level office administration roles. By the end of your placement, you’ll have potentially dozens of new pathways to consider.
I have a job – is now a good time for an upgrade?
Absolutely – you should take full advantage of the DMV area’s hot job market while you can. If you already have a position but are thinking of taking the next step forward with your career, there are resources to help you manage your obligations while finding your next great fit.
Keep an accurate and up-to-date calendar and develop a strategy to make your job search as efficient as possible. Failure to show up on time for an interview or missing a day of work could result in burnt bridges if you’re not careful. Make sure you are familiar with typical traffic conditions and transit options in the D.C. metro area so you’re able to keep all of your appointments.
If your job search goals include changing industries, the current employment market in the Washington, D.C. area presents many opportunities to do so. If you are between jobs your resume will likely have gaps that can make you less attractive as a potential candidate. One way to avoid this is by taking on a temporary placement in your industry of choice. A temporary role can help bridge the gap between your existing experience and the requirements of your new industry.
Connect with The DMV’s top staffing agency
The best thing you can do to aid any job search is to connect with an established staffing agency. Whitman Associates, Inc. has been helping job seekers in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. with their job search goals for over 50 years. Our team members connect top employers with candidates looking to find a job in the D.C. area. Contact our placement team to learn about the latest opportunities.
Debra started work through Whitman Associates in 2022 and has loved being able to slowly get back into administrative work while testing the balance with her home life and other activities. She has completed several small assignments and just started her latest at a firm she worked for previously. The part-time, work-from-home assignments allow her to also spend time with her husband and 3 teens.
Debra loves to be outdoors, either on the lake, biking, hiking trails with her dogs or camping. She also enjoys teaching strength, mobility and dance fitness classes at her local YMCA, which she has done for 12 years. Debra is a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers and cheers them on the in whatever sport is in season.
We are pleased and proud to announce that, for the 5th year in a row, Whitman Associates, Inc. was named one of the Top 3 Staffing Agencies in Washington, D.C. by Three Best Rated®! Top 3 Staffing Agencies face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence.
Thank you to our incredible clients and outstanding candidates and employees who have made this possible. WAI has provided the DMV with excellent staffing services since 1972, and we are honored to continue in that tradition today.
Before joining Whitman Associates in July 2022, Alex was a district staff member for a U.S. Representative in the Chicago suburbs, specializing in immigration casework and outreach. He also spent two years as a Teach For America Corps Member teaching middle school in Eastern North Carolina.
Through Whitman, Alex was placed in a temp-to-hire position as an Administrative and Database Assistant at a law firm in Dupont Circle. After the uncertainty of moving from Illinois to the DMV, the position has given him an opportunity to set down roots in the area while working with a great team of attorneys and administrative staff.
Alex lives in Prince George’s County, MD with his partner, Anna, and his cat, Furiosa. When he isn’t cheering on Arsenal FC or the Florida Gators, he is likely rewatching one of Mike Flanagan’s Netflix series, playing Destiny 2, or over-thinking his fantasy football lineup as defending league champion.
Just in time for the holidays, Whitman Associates alum Donna Escorpeso has just dropped her newest single, Christmas With You. Donna was an integral part of the Whitman staffing team, and the office’s reigning karaoke champion. Now she’s pursuing her singing career in Los Angeles. Congratulations!
Chris and his family have recently relocated to Andrews AFB, Maryland after living in Las Vegas, NV for the past 10 years. His wife is in the US Air Force and received a Change of Duty Station Orders to relocate to Maryland.
Chris has a background in Market Research and Customer Service. He worked for CBS Television City for 10 years in Las Vegas. He connected with Whitman Associates in September 2022 and was quickly placed in a role as a Property Administrator. Though a bit overwhelmed initially, he was was able to adapt to this new role and looks forward to learning and taking on more job functions and responsibilities in the future.
Chris also has three children, the oldest is 18 years old and a recent high school graduate, his middle child is 16 years old, and the youngest is 15 years old. In his spare time Chris spends time with his family; they like to do a variety of things such as hiking, antique shopping, going to the beach, streaming movies, and playing video games. Chris loves collecting anything Star Wars related and comic books.
He is thankful to be working with and representing Whitman and Associates, and looks forward to all the potential opportunities that may be offered in the future.
Romona is a senior administrative professional with over 27 years of experience providing executive level operational, strategic, and program support to C-level executives, their teams, and the organizations they lead. She has been affiliated with Whitman Associates for 20+ years.
One of Romona’s winning work philosophies is that she brings her whole self to work with a spirit of fulfillment, service and authenticity. This has not only allowed her to find purpose in her work assignments, but to fully engage, continue to learn, inspire others, and thrive.
She is a proud mother, a board member of the non-profit Yet Stand, Inc., advocates for mental health for urban youth, enjoys competitive writing, and has authored several short stories.
Before joining Whitman Associates in July 2022, Alex was a district staff member for a U.S. Representative in the Chicago suburbs, specializing in immigration casework and outreach. He also spent two years as a 
Chris and his family have recently relocated to Andrews AFB, Maryland after living in Las Vegas, NV for the past 10 years. His wife is in the US Air Force and received a Change of Duty Station Orders to relocate to Maryland.
Romona is a senior administrative professional with over 27 years of experience providing executive level operational, strategic, and program support to C-level executives, their teams, and the organizations they lead. She has been affiliated with Whitman Associates for 20+ years.
