A. Eshmont
Biography

I just graduated from Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia in May of 2022. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and a concentration in Public Relations. My journey started at Advanced College Academy, found in Richmond, VA. This specialty center was dually enrolled with John Reynolds Community College, and I was able to gain an Associates of Science Degree in Social Sciences before I had even graduated from high school. I established a connection with Longwood University when I toured their campus in 2018. While working hard to finish my bachelors degree, I enjoyed the university and town and found that I liked the close-knit environment, demonstrative and helpful professors, and sociable and friendly atmosphere. Along the way, I explored various opportunities within the university and acquired an abundance of knowledge. This included my internship, my relationships with other organizations, and my growth within the classrooms themselves.
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I spent a lot of my free time working with a non-profit organization. This experience allowed me to become familiar with community exchanges and affairs as I was able to work closely with two different philanthropies: American Cancer Society and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Awareness. This opportunity taught me that each company has their own individual mission and I have the ability to make a difference by helping them prosper and achieve their goals. Ultimately, I was able to substantially improve their campaign approaches through both fundraising techniques and networking.

I also led youth in many soccer tournaments as a referee and provided leadership development to Richmond area youth as a Wilderness Leadership Counselor. In both capacities, I was able to utilize my love for talking to people by teaching the community how to communicate and become leaders. Establishing connections with others and hearing others' stories within their careers is what drew me to this specific career path. What I discovered of the marketing world is what made me stay; I know that I am excited by the prospect of significantly helping whatever business I choose. I am very outgoing and love talking to anyone. I can adjust to the challenges at hand, and am very determined. I know wherever my path may be, I will overcome whatever obstacles I encounter.