Hello bloggers, My name is Jessica Lomelin and I am a former graduate from the University of Oregon, double majoring in Public Relations and Spanish.
This summer, I participated in a program called Camp Adventure, and served as an english teacher and summer camp counselor in Hong Kong, China. Not bad, right? After working and learning the inner-workings of young Chinese children I ventured of to SE Asia and explored the world with my friend, my travel book, and my backpack. We ventured throughout Thailand and Cambodia and did everything from speaking spiritually with monks to visiting tiger sanctuaries to riding elephants. It is a trip I will never forget. My soul and heart are forever grateful 
I returned in mid-September and after continuous research, self-marketing and persistency, I landed a stellar job! I am now a Team Assistant for the Digital Media team at Weber Shandwick. I now know why people say environment is key, as I consider myself lucky to work under the leads of some of the most innovative, credible people in the industry. I love it! Not to mention, I love working for a global team as I interact with international contacts daily. Technology albeit difficult and challenging, can be one of the most fascinating fields. Whether or not you’d like to admit, it shapes our society and is unstoppable. To be part of that influence is amazing. The sky’s the limit with this industry! I hope I to continue merging my love for international travel and communications into one ideal and reachable path.
As I continue my world in public relations I would eventually like to tap into corporate social responsibility, crisis communications, and green/sustainability trends. With my personality, I am open to any public relations practice, but am definitely intrigued by those concerning current trends and even more intrigued by issues that can better our society. Along with my public relations interest, I hope to incorporate my spanish language skills and love for international communications.
One of my most memorable college moments was in the fall of my junior year, when I backpacked throughout Western Europe and studied abroad in Barcelona, Spain. I fell in love with the culture, history, language, and customs that were introduced to me in such a foreign city (I encourage everyone to travel!). Besides academics and career ambitions, I am an avid soccer player, hiker and rock climber. I live in the wonderful Northwest where there is a plethora of greenery and outdoorsy-folk like myself. I thrive off of coffee shops, wandering and exploring and quite frankly, simply meeting new people. I’m extremely ambitious and although I’ve had a wonderful college life, I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for me!
Thanks for your time,
Jessica Lomelin
Congratulations Jessica, you have all what it takes to have a successful career! Keep that beautiful smile always! Wish you the best.
I had no idea you did Camp Adventure! I did it too, Summer ‘06 and January ‘08! Such an awesome program – how are you liking Weber Shandwick?
Yeah! I was looking to travel after graduation and a friend suggested CA. It was amazing as I spent time in Hong Kong. Weber is going really, really well. I’m on the digital media team, so we’re keeping busy and really at the fore-front of lots going on. It’s exciting! Where are you working? How’s the adult life treating you?
That’s awesome – I’m still on the Camp e-mail list so I always get these amazing emails about camp opportunities and I want to pack up and go! But as you said, working in the real world now! I’m at an ad agency in PDX called Bernard Hodes Group – we do recruitment, integrated talent solutions. A very interesting, niche side of advertising! I’m glad your loving Weber it seems everyone I meet via Twitter, etc. ends up working there!
You’re a brilliant woman, Jess!