Cheryl Elizaga
Engagement Account Executive
The Buddy Group
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Got a Bachelor's degree in Communication - PR, minoring in psychology.
Served as a public relations intern / assistant at 2 boutique agencies and 1 stint in-house.
Studied abroad in Spain and re-discovered that my true passion was in connecting to people.
Revived a PR job I had left, but was ultimately not happy in this field.
A good friend and current Art Director encouraged me to explore the digital side of communication.
Took the leap into social media and the digital space. I loved this more personable side.
Elevated to a strategic role in social media. Though a solid strategist, I found myself unfulfilled.
My great bosses and mentors noticed creativity in my blood. Currently pursuing copywriting!
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Engagement Account Executive
I connect my clients to their audiences via digital media.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Writing
Business
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
I get to work after a good breakfast (important!) and check my email for any red flags. I grab a cup of coffee and a snack and chit chat with my amazing co-workers. Then I dive into good reads; inspiration for the day, and tackle my most challenging or quickest task. At lunch, I read industry-related material, then return to work to meetings and more tasks. I work out to stay sharp, then get home for dinner before tackling more work 'til midnight. I'm a night owl... it works for me.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for professionals
I'm the type who wants as much information as possible before making a big decision. First of all, KNOW YOURSELF. Don't do something because you want a good paycheck; if success to you means happiness, not necessarily a fat paycheck, then you won't feel good about your day-to-day. Once you are grounded in who you are and what you live for, then consult as many qualified people in that industry for an informative interview. This is the kind of info you don't learn in school.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"You want me to switch careers THIS late in the game? I'm not good enough."
