My main priority regarding my career is that I want to be fulfilled and passionate about the work I am doing. In addition to activities of personal interest and passion such as fitness, sports (lacrosse and hockey), and surfing and snowboarding, I have begun to develop a deep interest in graphic design. Over the past year I have begun to increase my design skills through teaching myself how to use and become familiar with Adobe Suite, specifically focusing, but not limited to, Photoshop and Illustrator. I have realized I have a deep interest in the field of graphic design and creative marketing, and plan on using my skills in Adobe Suite to orient my career path towards work focused in creative marketing and brand management specifically.
I chose these jobs because my mentality, personality, and character qualities are consistent with the standards and goals I have set for myself. As I have reflected on various career path options, I have come to the realization that I am creative, extremely results-oriented, passionate, and organized. I possess a very team-oriented mindset, positive attitude, and a diligent, discipline-based work ethic. While some of these skills come naturally to me, I have developed most them over time, and I look forward to utilizing them to my advantage and gradual progression in my career and lifestyle. As I go into a creative marketing position, brand management, or general marketing position, I am confident I can utilize these skills to succeed.
Since I am passionate about these various activities, I plan on directing my career toward a marketing-concentrated position operating within the marketing agency or fitness industry. I want to wake up each morning excited to go to work to help myself and other fellow employees achieve company goals. I aim to stand strongly behind the company culture and brand mission. I understand that the process of finding an exact, specific position where I am truly fulfilled takes time, so I am okay with working in a position that I may not like for a few years. I want to work within the marketing department conducting brand management either to serve and attract customers of a specific segmentation or any position based in creative marketing.
I have had the fortunate opportunity to have had three great internship experiences working for footwear giant New Balance, a small, family owned and operated jewelry company called Colby Davis of Boston, and a small fitness consulting company called 3G System Fitness. Through these experiences I have gained deep insight into the corporate world, as well as the various obstacles and challenges one faces while conducting small business growth, development and management. These internships have also allowed me to cultivate and hone in on various business skills such as project management, creative design, and qualitative and data research.
