Grand Valley State University was at the top of my list when considering what college to attend. The small class sizes, reputable business programs, and proximity to Grand Rapids piqued my interest. 

During my senior year, I joined the American Marketing Association and, as part of the Seidman Mentorship Program, mentored an international student through his first year at university.

Through hard work, dedication, and the occasional energy drink, I graduated with honors from Seidman College of Business, earning my bachelor's degree in marketing.

Three days after graduating from Grand Valley State University, I began my career as the Marketing & Communications Coordinator at Fulton Street Market, the oldest farmers market in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

In my role, I took on various responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:

• Promoting daily farmers markets and special events in real-time to an online community of over sixty thousand followers

• Designing marketing materials, including graphics, posters, annual reports, and banners, utilizing Canva and Adobe Illustrator

• Building the Market's website using Squarespace and coding as needed 

• Photographing customers, vendors, and their products for the Market's Instagram, Facebook, and website

• Assisting in the execution of events consisting of over one hundred vendors