Public Relations

Contact Information:
Name:
Mr. Robert Howard

E-mail address:
robhoward@mail.com

Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
Public Relations

Degree Received:
BS

Graduation Year:
1996

Activities, student organizations, leadership roles, etc. in which I was involved at UT:
Baptist Student Union, The Daily Beacon, UT Dining Services (Graphic Design), Reese and Hess Hall resident, Yearbook staff, PRSSA and others.

Job Information
Employer Name:
ARAMARK Corporation

Employer Web Site:
http://graphic-depictions.com

Present Job Title:
Marketing Manager

Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
Corporate communications including graphic design, public speaking, creation of brochures, logos, press materials and many others.

Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses, internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
Take all internships possible. They _do_ matter when it comes to having a well-rounded experience when you graduate. For me personally, a part-time job in college as the dining services graphic designer turned into a career position in the major I chose.

My career path in getting to this position:
I saw a position in the Daily Beacon for a student graphic designer with UT Dining Services. I took that job and made signs and flyers about Dining Services events. After graduation I was working part-time with the Knoxville Airport in Public Relations and received a call from the new company that had taken over the administration of the Dining Services. I took a position with them and have worked with them for more than three years.

Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career in this field:
Get involved with everything you can, but schedule your time so that you can really contribute. There is always room for a dedicated contributor in any organization.


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