Alumni Career Snapshots

Erin Terjesen

 

Employer Name  

Marcolin USA

Employer  Website

http://www.marcolin.com

Job Title  

Director of Marketing

Major and Class Year

BA Communication -1999

Briefly describe what you do   

Create, execute and manage company marketing plans for 15 licensed designer brands of fashion sunglasses and optical glasses; Coordinate celebrity endorsements and special event sponsorships/placement; Direct merchandising initiatives both on a domestic a

What other jobs have you had?

  • Director of Marketing - MeToo Pet Products

  • Marketing and PR Manager - Happy Dog Toys

  • PR and Marketing Assistant - The Dallas Opera

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

 

strong communication skills (both written and verbal), strong ability to generate new and creative ideas in a short amount of time, willingness to work in a deadline-driven environment, ability to creatively work within large and small budgets

What do you enjoy most about your current position?  

 

I love the combination of working in the Marketing field with the Fashion industry.  I prefer the creative, fast-paced environment where good communication is crucial.

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

The importance of balancing several projects simultaneously, successfully executing them all on-time, and having fun while doing it.

What advice for someone entering this field?

Make the development of your communication skills and ability to multi-task a priority.

Questions?

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