The End of an Internship;
The Beginning of What’s Next!
By Jackie Miesle
The last ten weeks have
flown by. At the beginning, I was a bright-eyed, eager, jet-lagged college
junior just returning from a semester abroad. I was ready to start my
internship and soak up all the knowledge, criticism and experience I could get
my hands on. I wasn’t sure what exactly to expect, but I was ready to take on a
new adventure.
Being a lover of all things
creative, beautiful and positive, an internship with Rebecca Adele PR &
Events was a gold mine for me. Within the first ten minutes of my first day,
Becki had me writing a press release. I knew right then and there that this
would not be a “coffee-run”
internship – and I was just fine with that. I got to put my creative instincts
to use as I wrote social media plans and found pictures and inventive content
for client posts. Not many people can say they get to use Pinterest and
Facebook for their job… But we’re lucky!
I have had countless
learning experiences and opportunities for growth throughout this internship. I
have learned about Public Relations in ways a textbook cannot explain. I have
learned about social media and the power of content more than the amount of
likes on a picture of me at the Louvre can teach me. I have sparked an interest
in event planning and I’ve learned just how much time and detail is required to
successfully plan an event. Most importantly, I have developed a voice and a
presence as a young woman getting ready to enter the Public Relations
profession; I have gained the confidence that this profession demands and I
have every intention to use that to my advantage.
Now I am a college senior,
filled to the brim with nerves and even more eager and enthusiastic than when I
started. I am ready to face the year ahead and see where it takes me. I hope to
get a job in or relating to Public Relations and Social Media. The uncertainty
of my future is daunting, but I am confident that I will make my way and take
on the unknown with a smile on my face.
I once said to Becki, while
discussing what led me to this internship, “I couldn’t imagine a better fit for
me.” She smiled and said “awww!” and even though it’s cheesy, I truly could not
think of a better internship experience and I will always be grateful for the
time I have spent working with Rebecca Adele PR & Events. A HUGE “thank
you” to Becki for the incredible experience, for all the helpful guidance and
for making our time so enjoyable with her wild, vibrant personality and kind,
enthusiastic spirit.
On to the next adventure!
Jackie
Closing Time: A Reflection of My Time at Rebecca Adele PR
& Events
By Olivia Marrali
My time at Rebecca Adele PR & Events is unfortunately
coming to a close. This has been one of the most rewarding and fun experiences
of my life. I started this experience
knowing I had a passion for PR, but I didn’t realize how deep my passion and
love was.
This summer I was able to dive deep into different aspects
of public relation and event planning and learn exactly what I love about it.
From writing press releases to creating weekly social media posts for a wide
variety of clients, I feel that I gained experience unlike any in the
classroom. The most rewarding part of my
time here has been seeing my work published and different news outlets using my
press releases for their own work.
However, I feel the most valuable knowledge I gained is from
watching and working with owner of Rebecca Adele, Becki. She is a strong and
driven woman who owns three successful businesses. Can you say girl boss? She
has taught me to be confident in my work and that it is possible to turn your
hobbies into a career.
Upon graduation I hope to move to New York City and work in
the public relations field. I am still undecided on what aspect of PR I want to
work in, but Rebecca Adele PR & Events has greatly prepared me for any I
may choose.
I am so grateful for this experience and everything it has
taught me, especially learning to love cats!
Written by Jackie Miesle & Olivia Marrali of Rebecca Adele PR & Events
