It’s time to write my first post! I’m Lauren, and I’m the new Account Services Intern at GCG. I graduate from TCU in the spring and I’m interested in account planning and consumer research. I enjoy Taekwondo, reading and seeing new places.
When Cody wrote his “new intern” post, he talked about being nervous during his first visit to GCG. I guess he figured he’d help me settle in by sticking helpful post-its all over my computer, some that have been lifesavers, and others that include the likings of, “Never look Megan in the eye. Trust me.” After seeing these, along with his smiling GCG headshot checkered only about a million times all over my desktop, I felt quite welcomed.
Seeing all that was confirmation that I’d be happy here, because I like working in what I call an ”unconventional professional environment.” I’m of the opinion you can write funny sticky notes, wear jeans to work, have action figures on your desk, or sit on an exercise ball at your computer and still be a ripping good professional and productive member of society.
After all, it makes the job much more fun.
My office is the production room, which I love. It also is the storage room with all the creative supplies and endless amounts of files. Basically I have my own cluttered nest that overlooks the creative production, and is right down the hall from the account executives interacting with clients.
Essentially, things are happening all around me, and it’s a great feeling to be in the middle of it all.
Plus, being a perpetually cold person (literally, not metaphorically), this is the warmest room in the place. I’m next to all the printers, and here is where everything, literally everything, is plugged in.
The people here are great to work with. Everyone has been so wonderful when helping me out this week, especially Kelsey and Megan. Allyson always makes me feel like she’s super happy to see me. Brian was all too nice when he kindly told me that I forgot the attachment on my first ever company-wide email. That won’t be happening again…
The work. It’s always changing, which is how I like it. So far I’ve attended an AAF luncheon, begun the process of wiping and restoring computers and opened a ton of jobs. I’ve translated my Spanish notes for research for a potential client. I’ve even helped with a few small projects for clients. I can say that I’m definitely getting a taste of the real world here.
After a great time working for a magazine, I am fully excited to learn the workings of an agency setting. I know this will be a fantastic and enlightening experience and I look forward to seeing what’s in store for me at GCG!
