A brand ambassador is typically thought of as a "spokesperson" for brand, product or organization. The insight that the individual might be paid implies their recommendations and reviews are inauthentic and untrustworthy. However — that is not the case of all brand ambassadors.
Brand ambassadors can be individuals who authentically promote a brand, product or organization because of their genuine passion, admiration or desire to share their opinions on it. The individual will share recommendations or products, goods or services, share events hosted by brands and receive exclusive perks and recognition in return.
WVU Marketing Marketing Communications has officially selected its second group of brand ambassadors for the 2020/2021 academic year! This group includes highly engaged alumni and current students who have exceptional achievements in their academic and professional career.
Learn more about our brand ambassadors below and consider applying for the program today.
Nicole Andino
Integrated Marketing Communications (Current Student)
Location: Orlando, FL
Current Job Title: Visual Marketing Graduate Assistant
Career Aspirations: After college, I hope to pursue my dream of working for
an international agency and traveling around the world. I have worked accounts
with international clients to provide creative insight to improve their relations.
One day I hope to work in an agency dedicated to partnering with clients globally.
I believe this dream will diversify my skills and network in the future.
Interests: My hobbies include photography and marketing for small businesses
and clients. I find happiness in providing creative insight to bring solutions
to businesses and clients in need. Especially due to the COVID-19 virus, many businesses
have closed. I have found enjoyment in providing assistance to improve online communication
with their audience. For the 2020-2021 school year, I will be the president of
the WVU Media Coalition to work with outreach for all independent and dependent
student organizations under the Reed College of Media. I will continue as the Digital
Media Director for WVU PRSSA, return as the Event Planning Chair for TEDxWVU, and
be a part of the Media Team for the Mountaineer Maniacs.
Connect with Nicole:
Twitter:
@nicole_andino
LinkedIn:
Nicole Andino
Instagram:
@nicole.andino
Facebook:
Nicole Andino
Erin Fields
Integrated Marketing Communications (Current Student)
Location: Morgantown, WV
Current Job Title: Program Coordinator at WVU Office of Graduate Admissions
and Recruitment
Career Aspirations: I look forward to continuing to work and grow in higher
education, an industry that I am incredibly passionate about! While I started in
marketing by doing social media, my interests have gravitated toward web development,
coding, and graphic design.
Interests: Living out my faith, playing guitar, archery, tinkering with technology,
cheering on WVU athletics
Connect with Erin:
Twitter:
@erfieldstweets
LinkedIn:
Erin Fields
Jaime Hunt
Integrated Marketing Communications (Alumni)
Location: Oxford, OH
Current Job Title: Vice President and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
at Miami University of Ohio
Career Aspirations: I am currently in my dream job: leading a team of talented
communications and marketing professionals at a terrific university. I hope that
I can continue to do a job that I love using the skills I have gained over my career
and from my time in the IMC program at WVU. I would love to retire early and do
consulting at some point -- with flexibility to live anywhere in the country.
Interests: When I'm not at work, I prefer to be outdoors, ideally hiking or
reading on the deck, or engaging in one of my creative outlets: photography, painting,
sewing, and writing.
Connect with Jaime:
Twitter:
@jaimehuntIMC
LinkedIn:
Jaime Hunt
Maurice Pierce
Integrated Marketing Communications (Alumni)
Location: Houston, TX
Career Aspirations: I am working to inspire my generation to become what they
want to become. By doing this, I am aspiring to create my own communications firm
and I am currently working towards becoming an Olympic athlete.
Interests: I love sports, to exercise, and all things digital.
Connect with Maurice:
TikTok: @mauricepierce6
LinkedIn:
Maurice Pierce
Instagram:
@dreamful_journeys
Facebook: Chris Pierce
Brittany Scheidemantel
Integrated Marketing Communications (Alumni)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Current Job Title: Consultant, Communications Business Partner at Cardinal
Health
Career Aspirations: I recently began a new career within an incredible company.
I hope to spend a few years at Cardinal Health and grow with the company, with
the goals of learning new skills and becoming a more well-rounded communicator.
However, long-term I aspire to become a professor. I have a unique background including
television news, public affairs, public health, and now corporate communications.
I am extremely passionate about learning and education, and I would love to bring
what I have learned through my experiences to help students fulfill their career
goals.
Interests: Teaching fitness classes, videography, reading, skiing, and hiking
with my husband and two corgis.
Connect with Brittany:
Twitter:
@brittanylauffer
LinkedIn:
Brittany Scheidemantel
Instagram:
@brittanyscheidemantel
Interested in growing your career with a master's degree in Data, Digital or Integrated Marketing Communications? Request more information today!