Employer

The Plaza at The Buckingham

Employer  Website

Job Title  

Community Relations Coordinator

Class Year and Major

BA International Studies (European) and Political Science-1999

Additional education

Study Abroad  at Institut D'Etudes Europeens in Paris, France (Junior Year, Spring Semester)

Briefly describe what you do   

I work in marketing, public relations, and community outreach for a long-term care community (retirement community with independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing.)

What other jobs have you had?

Senior Account Executive- Boone DeLeon, Advertising and Public Relations Firm

Account Executive- askHarris.com, dotcom automated bill pay start-up.

What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?  

Outgoing personality, goal-oriented, marketing communications.

What do you enjoy most about your current position?  

Excellent opportunities to learn more about health care and senior living as well as demographic trends and changes with an aging population.

Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career ?

Diversity of classes, professor's teaching styles, and personalities along with a self-driven attitude and mentality for success.

What advice for someone entering this field?

Work hard, learn a lot, and enjoy the experience.  If you aren't happy, then you should look for something else.Work hard, learn a lot, and enjoy the experience.  If you aren't happy, then you should look for something else.

Questions?

Email askalumni@trinity.edu
Put the name of the alumni you wish to contact in the subject line, then type your question.