New Intern Michelle

Hi Everyone!

My name is Michelle and I am a new intern here at Marketing Strategies, Inc. I started a few weeks ago then took some time off to get married up at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. But I'm back and so excited to continue working and learning!

I am originally from Charlotte NC, but I graduated in May from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations as well as a minor in Business Administration. I moved to Myrtle Beach with my husband who just got out of the Marine Corps so he could attend school at Coastal Carolina University to become a high school history teacher.

After searching for jobs in the Public Relations and Marketing fields I quickly discovered that to most employers, simply having a degree is just not enough, the experience means so much more. So after being fed up with the online job searches and applications I decided to go about it the old fashion way. I looked up PR Firms in the Myrtle Beach area, printed out some resumes, dressed my best, and drove around town determined to find something! After being shot down a few times (some places wouldn't even open their doors to me!) I stopped here at Marketing Strategies Inc., and it was such a breath of fresh air compared to the places I had been earlier that day. Denise was kind enough to take time out of her day to talk to me and to look at my resume. She offered me an internship and I didn't hesitate to jump at the opportunity! I love it here! Everyone I have come into contact with are all very friendly and helpful. I am also already learning a lot. So far I have mastered Constant Contact list, finally finished organizing our Stockphotos, and today was able to work on a few press releases, one for The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach for their annual Paws Across the Water Duck Race.

I cannot wait to see what the future holds for me here at Marketing Strategies Inc. and to learn more about all of the work that goes into everything we do here!

I'll keep you all posted on my experiences!
Until next time,

Michelle :)