For my post this week, I wanted to formally introduce myself and tell everyone a little about who I am which included my personal life and professional accomplishments. So here it goes!

Hi! My name is Carly DiAntonio and I’m a senior (yikes) at Bowling Green State University. I have lived in Columbus, Ohio all of my life with my sister Cassie, my mom Kelly, and my dad Anthony. I recently got engaged to my fiancé Tavish whom I cannot wait to marry on April 14th 2018! I have a dog Dezi and a cat named Binx, whom I adore. I have six tattoos. Most people are shocked by that. I am mostly seen exercising, binge watching Netflix or spending time with the ones I love.

I am majoring in journalism with a specialization in public relations and minoring in Marketing. I switched to public relations spring of my freshman year. I didn’t know much about the field so I joined PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) to gain more knowledge. After joining, I realized I had found something I loved. My passion for writing, and social media has grown expediently since joining PRSSA and the Department of Journalism at BGSU.

While in PRSSA, I’ve composed two winning public relations plans for the Toledo Symphony School of Music and The Hatch Program at BGSU in which both are being currently utilized. I currently intern with Worthington Industries which is a international manufacturing company headquartered in Columbus. I have had the honor to be a part of the corporate communications team where I am completing a project which concerns brand recognition of the company in particular communities in which they are looking for candidates. It's been a challenging time but I have loved all of it. This fall, I will be a Marketing Attendant with BGSU Recreation and Wellness department where I will be using InDesign to create promotions, social media work and of course lots of writing! I hope to use these tools I've learned towards a job after college in May!

Besides my academic involvement, I am a member of Sigma Kappa Theta Upsilon chapter, a Panhellenic sorority. I also am a member of The BGSU Chaarg Chapter which is an all-women health organization that advocates the importance of a healthy lifestyle. I also like to nap and relax when I have some down time.

It has taken me a while to get where I am now. It has never been easy but looking back, I've accomplished many things I am proud. I sometimes don’t give myself enough credit that I deserve. I have grown into a woman who has the passion to do anything she sets her mind to. I have so much life ahead of me and I'm eager to see where it takes me. Life is a crazy ride and it’s just getting started!