Tracy Scott
Director, Strategic Marketing Communications
Arizona State University Alumni Association
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Selected a major I enjoyed and in which I had some skill.
Sought out lots of opportunities to put journalism into practice.
Worked at the school newspaper and worked at internships.
Found mentors.
Took courses that would put me into a position to land my first job.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Director, Strategic Marketing Communications
Oversee the marketing communications for our organization including social media and website.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
A typical day includes collaboration with my colleagues, meetings and research activities. It's a great day when all our hard work and planning comes to fruition and we create a memorable experience for our alums.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
It's important to have writing and communication skills as a good foundation. While you're in college obtain experience in the profession whether it's through an internship, a part-time job, or as a volunteer with a student organization. You can leave college with work experience so you can step into that first professional job with confidence.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"For the most part, my family and friends were supportive of my career path. During college, made many friends who would be entering the same profession and it was great to be on the journey together."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
