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Erin's work combines: Design, 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
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Art Directors:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Engineering Design
Associate's Degree
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Wanted to be a graphic designer so I got my Associate Degree in Communication Design.
2.
Switched to Marketing to broaden my employment spectrum. Learned some HTML & CSS.
3.
Got involved with social media management & blogging for an online retailer.
4.
Became a community manager for an online school. Learned Instructional design.
5.
Was promoted and became manager of a small team in the Social Dept.
6.
Was promoted/ took over the Creative Dept. and became Director of Creative & Community Design.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
Graphic Design isn't a good career, you won't make any money. Get a state job at least it's secure.
How I responded:
Do what you are passionate about. If you love what you do it never feels like work.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I grew up in a mentally & physically abusive environment. I so badly wanted to escape that and be independent. I believe it fueled my success.