Member Spotlight: Christie Ebanks
Posted on Jun. 14, 2016 / Subscribe 0
Christie Ebanks is an account coordinator at True Blue Communications, has been a member of PRSA Tampa Bay since October 2015 and is the 2016 chair of the membership committee, and, in college, held several positions in PRSSA for the Brigham Young University-Idaho chapter, including president.
First news publication you read in the morning?
I watch the local news when I’m getting ready for work. Then I read theSkimm when I get in the office.
First public relations job?
My job now is my first “official” PR job. Before I started working with True Blue Communications, I did a lot of freelance work and internships, and I held a marketing director position at a local healthcare agency.
Most important career mentor, and why?
Noelle Fox, APR, president and chief strategist at True Blue Communications, and past president and current assembly delegate for PRSA Tampa Bay. She inspires me to be a better writer and communicator.
Top grammar, style or writing pet peeve?
When someone says, “I could care less.” The correct way is “I couldn’t care less.”
Most rewarding accomplishment in public relations?
Seeing the success of something I created, like when PR Daily published one of the blog posts I wrote for True Blue Communications on social media etiquette. You can read it here.
Advice to new public relations professionals?
Join PRSA! It’s the best way to network with professionals in your area, and it could even land you a job.
Job you would pursue if you weren’t in public relations?
TV news anchor.
Favorite movie?
Pretty much any chick flick, but, if I had to pick one, it would probably be How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I can quote the entire movie!
Favorite vacation?
A visit to the Cayman Islands. My husband’s family has a lot of family history on the island, so it was neat to learn about it and take in the beautiful views.
Any three dinner guests?
The entire cast of Friends. I know that’s more than three, but I can’t pick just three! 
When I'm not doing PR, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my husband. We love biking, kayaking and camping.
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