Member Spotlight: Abby Broom
Posted on Sep. 17, 2016 / Subscribe 0
This Member Spotlight profiles Abby Broom, SEO marketing specialist at Wonderment Creative House (powered by Shield Watch IT & Web Services), a full-service marketing agency offering creative, digital marketing and technology services. She joined PRSA Tampa Bay earlier this year, is currently a volunteer coordinator for the chapter, and is a former treasurer and member of the PRSSA chapter of Auburn University.
1. First news publication you read in the morning?
I enjoy a lot of the PR publications, but I will often read PR Daily.
2. First public relations job?
I just began my career in May, and I started as a copywriter and PR assistant at Wonderment Creative House.
3. Most important career mentor, and why?
I have three: Jarrett Moore, creative director at Inner Spark Creative, who taught me to believe in myself and provided me with knowledge and skills that I needed to begin my career; Terri Knight, director of public relations at Auburn University, who was my motivator in college and one of the absolute best mentors; and my current CEO, Pratik Roychoudhury, who is giving me the chance to advance in my career and learn what I am capable of.
4. Top grammar, style or writing pet peeve?
But, of course, the Oxford comma. I am neither for or against it, but my issue is that few people remain consistent with their decision to use it or not.
5. Most rewarding accomplishment in public relations?
Being a part of organizations such as PRSA, Ad2 and FPRA is really rewarding to me. It gives me the opportunity to grow my network and learn from the best.
6. Advice to new public relations professionals?
Considering I am a new professional myself, I have tons of advice. I would have to say, though, my main piece of advice is to start somewhere, wherever you can, work hard, be persistent, and don’t ever give up before you get where you want to be!
7. Job you would pursue if you weren’t in public relations?
A world traveler – is that a job? Travel provides great perspective, and that is something that I am passionate about.
8. Favorite movie?
One that stands out as a favorite is Overboard.
9. Favorite vacation?
Although I went when I was younger, a trip to Costa Rica was a beautiful and cultural experience like no other. I also had the opportunity to study abroad in London and loved every minute of it.
10. Any three dinner guests?
I have way too many! Paul McCartney – Sir Paul is a must! – along with Steve Jobs and Bob Marley
Me (right) with friends on vacation in Colorado.
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