4400 University Drive
Fairfax, Va. 22030
 
(703) 993-1000
TTY: (703) 993-1002
 
For more information contact:
Patrick Fernandez
pfernan7@gmu.edu
804.658.8298
 
George Mason University alumnus makes a name for herself at local PR firm
 
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October 7, 2015 (Fairfax, Va) – Abbi Boose, recent graduate of George Mason University, has officially passed her six-year mark as an account manager at LeapFrog Solutions.
 
Boose graduated George Mason in 2010 with a major in communication concentrating in public relations as well as a minor in tourism and events management. She was active within students organizations on campus as well, including the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society.
 
During her time at George Mason, she learned many valuable lessons.
 
“Network as much as you can,” said Boose. “Go to networking events and job fairs; never limit yourself.”
 
During her junior year, she landed an internship at LeapFrog Solutions; marketing and branding firm in Fairfax, Va. She has said that she achieved a lot as an intern and is a now employee at this company.
 
“My favorite achievement includes meeting former Washington Redskins tight end, Chris Cooley,” she said.
 
Also, she was able to help write a multimillion-dollar proposal alongside moving her way up to her current position as account coordinator.
 
Boose has seen lots of success as account coordinator at LeapFrog Solutions. Yet, she always wants to keep her work and personal life separated.
 
“I was so proud when I did my first pull-up this year,” she joked. “Balancing a work and personal life can be confusing at times, but it can all be handled with good time management.”
 
Boose said that she is very content with her current job but is open for possibilities in the future. Visit her staff page here.

​4400 University Dr
Fairfax, Va 22030
 
(703) 993-1000
TTY: (703) 993-1002
 
For more information contact:
Patrick Fernandez
pfernan7@gmu.edu
804.658.8298
 
Fifth annual student industry forum brings new insight into content marketing
 
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September 23, 2015 (Fairfax, Va) – ‘Speed mentoring’ will be one of the many opportunities offered at the fifth annual communication industry symposium at George Mason University.
 
The 2015 GMU Student-Industry Communication Forum lead by The Insight Committee of the department of Communication at George Mason University is an opportunity for students to gain a new insight into content marketing.
 
“The goal of the Insight Committee is to bring opportunity to students through many different networks,” said Tara Ruszkowski, member of the Committee since 2009.
 
Students are welcomed to engage with leaders and senior communications professionals to explore the power of storytelling, how to influence behavior and the opportunities and challenges posed for today’s graduates.
 
Three components make up this symposium: a keynote, a panel and speed mentoring, all focusing on the emotional storytelling and brand connection elements of content marketing.
 
“The quality of this panel will be top-notch,” Ruszkowski said. “I encourage students to listen in and network as much as they can.”
 
This event will take place in Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center on October 20 at 9:30 a.m. and will end at 12:45 p.m. There will be catered food and free time before and after event to speak further with the speakers.