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Emily's work combines: Writing, Education, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Northern Kentucky University
Graduate Degree
English Language and Literature, General
Northern Kentucky University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Graduate Degree: Business/Corporate Communications, General
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Went away to college for a year.
2.
Moved back home and completed my Bachelor's degree in English & Political Science.
3.
Got a job at a community development non-profit organization.
4.
Started a Master's program in English & went into fundraising for a large non-profit organization.
5.
Needed a big adventure. Took a leave of absence from work & spent 2 months in Africa.
6.
Finished my Master's degree and landed in a Marketing career.
7.
Left the non-profit world and joined a company whose corporate mission is to improve education.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
I was crazy for wanting to leave my job and my comforts of home to do a mission trip in Africa. Some didn't believe I had the guts and strength to do what I did.
How I responded:
Take that risk, no matter what anyone else thinks. You'll become so much better for it, and you'll have amazing stories to tell as a result. You only grow and become a better version of yourself when you challenge yourself and get out of your comfort zone.