About Me

I'm Erin, twenty-two years young and a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where I earned a BA in Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies with a certificate in Digital Arts and Culture.

I took my first marketing class my sophomore year of high school, which quickly became my favorite class and set the stage for my choice in degree. Going into college, I followed my love of writing into the journalism program and soon found a happy medium between marketing and creative writing by choosing an Advertising and Public Relations focus. 

Career Goals

Right now my biggest fear isn't money, it's not being able to do what I love. Whether its by working another internship or landing my first full-time job, I'm ready to work hard.

I can see career going towards either copywriting or public relations. I have always enjoyed creative writing and would love a career that allows me to use that skill in some form. Preferably, this would be in an agency setting. I crave variety and a well designed, creative workplace.

I'm a very go-with-the-flow person, so my five year goals are a little more abstract than saying I want to be a so-and-so at so-and-so agency making so-and-so salary. What I do know: I want to be at a point where I am seen as a valuable member of the team, that I have a unique combination of skills that are key to the success of my team. I would love to be at the point where I am trusted as a mentor... supervising interns, guest speaking for college classes or clubs, etc. And of course, I would love to have a few projects that I am genuinely proud of.

Interests

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved to read. I tend to get lost in novels, often reading them from start to finish in a day or two. My favorites are set in places I've never been, about people different from those I know. From that I naturally developed an interest in writing, and as it turns out at bit of talent as well. Now that I am finished with school, I hope to dedicate some of my new found free time to blogging. 

I am definitely a city girl. I love exploring Milwaukee as well as traveling to new cities. I love the personality of the neighborhoods, bustling downtown streets, and a constant cycle of new entertainment options to explore.

Lately, I am into saving money, daydreaming on Pinterest and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.