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#16 Charlotte McDonnold - Digital Marketing Specialist / Never settle / Learning through observation


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 I've got an out the ordinary one for you today with my young, inspirational and fun guest Charlotte McDonnold

 

Background

  • Digital Marketing Specialist with BDO in the Atlanta office. 
  • Charlotte supports two national teams and assists with creating social media graphics, emails, proposals, and other collateral as well as managing the firm’s website. 
  • Graduated from the University of North Georgia, with a Studio Art degree focusing in photography and graphic design.

Highlights

  • Receptionist that taught her more than she bargained for
  • Internship after many rejections based on a fateful Starbucks meeting with Dad and a friend
  • It's not what you know but who you know on display
  • Getting on the phone for small talk
  • Big observer
  • Exiting an internship with feedback and then getting a great role based on this feedback
  • Her friends sometimes get "bored" whereas Charlotte does everything to avoid getting stale in her job
  • Advice to "Never Settle"
  • Asking for bigger and better projects
  • Getting on the phone to "hear" things
  • Learning how to use the phone and hold a conversation
  • Learning leadership skills and being patient
  • Treating everyone the same regardless of their level
  • The power of observation, how photography has helped with her business career
  • What to do with $100, it's a good one for this age group

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