What was your first job? Bus boy and ice cream scoop at a Howard Johnson’s restaurant when I was 15. The owner, Skip, terrified me because he was always yelling at people over minor mistakes. I had grown up with a loud and aggressive father so I was not afraid of yelling …
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CCI Alumna Tina Chadwick Succeeds as Entrepreneur, Creative Director
Tina Chadwick (B.S. Advertising, ’88) has held several positions in the advertising field since graduating. From working as an intern at Coca-Cola right after graduation to working as the Director of Strategic Integration at Moxie and owning two businesses, Chadwick has employed her highly coveted talents in a variety of ways. Chadwick recognizes and values the experience and …
CONTINUE READINGAlum Toby Srebnik Becomes First In-House Manager of PR, Social Media and Community Events at Truly Nolen
Toby Srebnik (B.S. Communications, ’94) is a public relations and social media connoisseur. From being the PR Coordinator at the Palm Beach County Sports Commission to now being the in-house Manager of Public Relations, Social Media and Community Events at Truly Nolen, he has a ton of experience in the field. Srebnik’s career began outside of the realm of …
CONTINUE READINGMarketing Enthusiast and CCI Alumna Sabrina Torres Excels as Marketing Coordinator at Domi
Sabrina Torres (B.A. Studio Art, B.A. Advertising, ’15) recently accepted an exciting new position as the Marketing Coordinator at Domi Station here in Tallahassee. Previously, Torres worked as the Account Coordinator for MCG Latino, the Hispanic marketing branch of Moore Communications Group. A business incubator and coworking space, Domi offers mentorships, resources and educational programs and hosts networking events. …
CONTINUE READINGFSU Alum Chris Kuhn to Publish Second Book
Chris Kuhn (B.S. Communication, ’92) is a pop-culture enthusiast, FSU graduate, and soon-to-be two-time author. Her first novel, the contemporary romance The Muse Unlocked, was published just over two years ago. Prior to becoming a published fiction author, Kuhn has built up extensive experience in writing and editing. From serving as an editor for local magazine skirt! Tampa …
CONTINUE READINGNew CCI Faculty Dr. Russell Clayton Launches Cognition and Emotion Lab
Russell Clayton began his journey conducting research as an undergraduate research assistant at Texas State University in the Department of Psychology where he aided in conducting neurophysiology research. This experience propelled his interests in studying cognition and emotion and eventually led him to earn his doctorate from the Missouri School of Journalism, where he focused …
CONTINUE READINGSocial Media Aficionado and FSU Alumna Erin Schmidt Succeeds as Digital Media Director
Erin Schmidt, FSU alumna (M.A., Media & Communication Studies, ’09) and digital director of Schmidt Public Affairs, has been able to utilize her degree in a variety of modern and digital occupations. A lot of people wonder if Schmidt has any type of relation to Schmidt Public Affairs. However, it’s sweet serendipity that the names match. Schmidt loved …
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