In the spring of 2017, I competed with a team of Texas A&M students at the American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising Competition. We built an advertising campaign for Tai Pei Frozen Food, and presented a pitch at the regional competition to judges from across the country. My team won fourth place at the regional competition, and I gained valuable insight into the advertising industry.

While a sales class was not required for my degree, I decided to take Intro to Professional Selling (MKTG 335) as an elective during the spring semester of my junior year. Despite prior negative experience in sales, I registered for the class upon the advice of advertising professionals and as a challenge for myself. While I don't intend to pursue a career in sales, I will never forget the what I learned through this course about communication and myself.

During my introduction to marketing class, my team worked with a client, the Bryan/College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau, and recommended ways to help them boost awareness in the local area. Through my first marketing class, I got to work with a real client and see some of my recommendations implemented to help the community.