Summary: Communication is not flat, it is fluid and changing at a rapid pace. With its many facets, I decided that I would focus this blog broadly on communication: professional, visual, social, non-verbal, organizational and on down the line. This blog will be a hodgepodge of things that interest me, all of which touch communication in some way.
I’m a twenty-something PR and social media gal living in Minneapolis with my husband and two dogs (American Bulldog, Hank a.k.a. Lovekins Baby and Olde Bulldogge, Charles a.k.a. Popples).
People and human behavior have fascinated me since childhood. I was exposed to a number of atypical situations a child usually finds themselves in growing up, so I watched, listened and learned and have continued that trend throughout the years. While in college as a business major, it was no shock that after taking an interpersonal communications class (which blew my face off) I marched over to my adviser and switched my major to communications and never looked back. The social sciences and communication studies are an intersection I came to love in college and continue to focus on, learn and engage in as I build my career and life moving forward.
In addition to my passion for people, I have a strong desire for bridging the gap between traditional media and communication practices with new media, technology, emerging trends and its endless possibilities. First and foremost, My stance: I’m interested in the foundation, which I believe is people talking to and helping people a.k.a. relationship building. If you don’t know how to do that, all the tools and tactics in the world won’t help you. I mean that in a nice way too, not mean way. It’s just a fact.
My current gig puts me in a digital public relations role for Mall of America, where my efforts are focused on social media strategy and other online and traditional PR functions. Previous experience at two Minneapolis (integrated marketing) agencies, more than a year in training and development, hard time in the Minneapolis fine dining industry and a variety of interesting life experiences has prepared me well for this endeavor and any others that come my way.
My other interests include (but are not limited to): Building healthy relationships with my family and friends, laughing, great food, film, awards shows, the human spirit and what transforms it, reading more books, becoming a better writer, making a contribution, LEARNING from others and sharing what I know. Additionally, I love volunteering and being a member of Minnesota PRSA and Social Media Breakfast MSP.
And… this wouldn’t be complete without saying that what is said here is my content — inspired by my experiences and interpretation of them — and repurposed for the folks that read here. Essentially, the views expressed on these pages are mine alone and not those of my employer.
