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Erin's work combines: Numbers, Writing, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Miami University-Oxford
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Marketing Managers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Graphic Design
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Left my hometown in Nebraska for a new experience in Ohio.
2.
Majored in journalism because I loved to read the news.
3.
Decided journalism wasn't for me. Got a marketing assistant job at a financial firm.
4.
Worked and lived on my own for three years and got married.
5.
Took a marketing job at an insurance company and grew an interest in strategic product promotions.
6.
Swapped financial services for the higher ed industry, and became a dedicated product marketing guru.
7.
Landed back in financial services to direct advertising and promotion strategies!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
You're fragile and not assertive.
How I responded:
As a middle child, I always tried to break out of my shell and be noticed and appreciated for who I was, not for what I was expected to be. I overcame my "fragile and weak" guise by practicing self discovery and empowerment in new environments. I moved away from my hometown in college to discover who I was. I now live very independently, and have never felt more confident or successful in my ability, talent, and the life that I have chosen. But I still love my family and visiting home! :)
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
My parents supported me, but I wasn't handed everything. I worked 20 hours a week in college to pay for groceries and books. My advice: work hard, and mentally "dress" for the job you want. Attitude is everything - I never gave up.