Her Story
About Destanee
Destanee Ulrich has three years of experience in the field of PR event coordinating. Her expertise centers on community engagement and event coordination. She works for the nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters, where her responsibilities include recruitment and community engagement initiatives. Ulrich also freelances, assisting with events for various organizations. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with studies in Communications, English, and public relations. She maintains membership in PRSA, pending renewal. In addition to her professional work, Ulrich coaches softball for travel teams and has engaged in youth work and volunteering. She attributes her success to her strong work ethic and her practice of always trying new experiences, including numerous internships and side jobs that helped pay for college while building experience across different fields. Ulrich values the career advice to foster relationships, noting that connections with coworkers, school contacts, or others can lead to opportunities.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Destanee
01What do you attribute your success to?
My work ethic and always trying new experiences. I did a lot of internships and side jobs that helped pay for college but also gave me experience in different fields.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
To foster relationships, especially with coworkers or people you keep running into, because a relationship can turn into an opportunity. I've met great people fostering them in the workplace, school, travel tournaments, or coffee shops.
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