Week 4.5 @ MetroStar Systems

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Oh, how the time flies. My first month at MetroStar Systems is nearing its end and I feel as though I was touring the premises for the first time only yesterday. To me, June has been a month of getting acclimated, making new acquaintances and easing in to the enriching experience of life in the corporate world. The marketing team saw its esteemed leader and colleague, Jenni Hubacher, depart from the MetroStar family. Her last couple of weeks was filled with what seemed to be an endless amount of interviews and the calculated preparation of designating her duties to other members on the team.

As the month went on, my tasks became increasingly relevant to the work being done by Daniel and Derek. One of the projects I worked on throughout June was related to a Google AdWords campaign for the Training and Education team. At first, I was inexperienced and knew nothing about the various strategies of search engine optimization. Over the course of a few weeks, I did a substantial amount of research and implemented different adjustments based on what I found. Needless to say, I feel no one should have to scour through the number of websites and tutorial videos pertaining to AdWords as I did. Therefore, I compiled a guide and uploaded it to the company portal if anyone has any desire to know more about the tedious, yet efficient advertising service from Google.

I feel as though I’m learning new skills everyday as I work alongside the marketing team. One day I’ll be working with Derek on WordPress, helping him update the blog. Another day would be spent using our SMART Service with Daniel in an effort to provide valuable research to various clients. Each week provides new opportunities and experiences with a value that will last me much longer than my stay here at the Reston office.

With June behind us, I can only imagine what kind of new projects and assignments July will have in store.

Posted on July 2nd, 2010 in Our Culture.