My New Job

This week, I start my full-time position as Emerging Technology Strategist at Allen & Gerritsen. It’s the end of one chapter in my life and the beginning of another. I decided got creative with YouTube Search Stories tool (made popular by Google’s Superbowl commercial) to recap the last few years of my life:

I would be nowhere without the wonderful mentors, friends and colleagues I had through the years, especially those who helped me with my job search. I want to take some time to thank them now.
Above and beyond everyone are my parents, who have supported me emotionally and financially my entire life. Thanks, Mom and Dad!
(Everyone else is listed alphabetically.)
Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter for showing me that resumes don’t have to fit into a box
Meghan M. Biro, founder of TalentCulture and career mentor for me
Scott Farmelant, for showing me the power of good pr
Tony Figliola, my old high school speech coach and good friend
David Goldstein, for trusting his marketing to my creative ideas
David Jordan, for staying in touch post-internship and always looking for opportunities for me
Megan Peet for supporting me through my final years of college
Professor Gerry Powers, for teaching me the good writing is universal
Ellen Rossano, who took my job search on as a personal mission
Rachel Sprung and the entire PRSSA executive board
Professor Steve Quigley, for believing in me and helping me break the traditional PR graduate mold
The loyal crew of insideBoston
The 4th Floor Digital team
Thanks to you all (and anyone I’m forgetting). I would be nowhere without you!

5 Comments on “My New Job”

  1. Megan
    June 28, 2010 at 5:42 AM #

    This was such a treat to get after a really long day and some minor homesickness :) I’m so proud of you!!

  2. Amanda
    June 28, 2010 at 9:03 AM #

    Thanks for the thanks. You’re pretty awesome. CONGRATS!

  3. William Toll
    June 30, 2010 at 10:21 PM #

    Congrats on the new job. Great Post – Makes me realize how important the mentoring relationship I have developed with the Intern that I am sharing my knowledge with this summer.

  4. Meghan M. Biro
    July 1, 2010 at 2:53 PM #

    Eric, Thank you for the mention. I/We are very proud of your accomplishments! I appreciate you just as much. Large cheers to the bright future.

    Best,

    -M

  5. Eric Leist
    July 1, 2010 at 3:31 PM #

    Thanks for the comments, all. Never underestimate the impact of a good mentor!

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