Where did you go to school and what did you study?
How did you decide to pursue a career in Public Relations?
The industry, pace of the business and the diversity of daily activities appealed to me.
Where was your first job and how did you get it?
A boutique fashion PR agency in NYC. I took a fashion PR course in New York and befriended one of the guest speakers in my class, which led to getting a job at her PR agency.
How did it lead you to your current position?
I started as an Office Manager at that agency and over the course of 4 years I grew my skills and knowledge. When I returned to Toronto, I searched for a role where I felt I could contribute and grow professionally, so here I am!
Tell us a bit about your time working in NYC. Where did you work, how did you get the job, etc?
The agency was in Chelsea (in Manhattan) called The Bromley Group. I had four roles during my four years there, so for the first two it was primarily in office. I traveled quite a bit to Spain and Italy in the last two.
What should every PR girl have at her desk?
A glass of water and an iPhone. Sometimes you don’t leave your desk for long stretches of time so it’s important to take care of yourself, while staying connected, and multitask of course!
What is the best advice you would give to individuals aspiring to get into PR?
Embrace every opportunity/challenge. You will not only be more marketable by gaining experience in a diverse set of areas, but also grow your skill set. Once you figure out what you like, you can start focusing your career in a direction that genuinely excites you and keeps you engaged. You are more creative and do your best work when you are inspired and having fun with what you are doing.
