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Graduating right as the dot-com bubble busted was disheartening and challenging for a graduate with a Communication Studies degree. Yet, God in his sovereignty, had a plan that led to His glory and my good. For 10 months following graduation, I worked jobs for the sake of having a job, while I looked for a career. Although difficult and very humbling, God provided along the way. My first career position was at Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana as a program manager. It was an excellent opportunity to learn volunteer recruiting, training, and management, as well as fundraising through events. Through both family and Taylor connections, my next opportunity was at Berne Apparel as a Marketing Manager and then Customer Service Manager. Three years at Berne Apparel provided design, management, and human resource experience, as well as for-profit business experience. Working in the for-profit industry revealed that my life calling was in the nonprofit sector. Graduate school at Indiana University through SPEA and the Lilly School of Philanthropy offered a host of unique experiences and a new network of contacts, including working as a Fiscal Analyst for the Indiana Senate. Following graduate school, opportunities presented themselves in Washington D.C., Indianapolis, and at Taylor. I decided on Taylor because it best allowed me to live out my priorities of faith, family, and friends, while using my event planning and communication skills. Since working in Taylor's Advancement Office as a student during the late 90s, I thought returning to Taylor might be in my future—maybe in my 50s? But in 2010, at the age of 30, I found myself back working for Taylor's Advancement team in the Alumni and Parent Relations Office. God has provided for me and my family in just the ways needed through my position at Taylor. I am richly blessed to use my skill set to advance the mission of my alma mater.
A public relations course in which I was told, "one internship is required, two internships is good, and three internships will get you 'the' job!" I worked in Taylor's Advancement Office for the Vice President of Advancement, and in the President's Office in support administrative work. I interned with the IRTS (International Radio and Television Society) in New York City.
I'm thankful for the professors who required me to be a better writer. In every single professional position, writing has been an important piece—whether or not it was a part of the job description.
Being taught from a biblical worldview gave me a lens to see life through. A lens that provided perspective, humility, compassion, and ultimate hope.
1. Live below your means, pay off your loans, find a mentor, and always be involved in a church. 2. One internship is required, two internships are good, and three internships will get you 'the' job. 3. Always have a job when you're looking for your career. 4. Your faith should always influence your professional life.
