Career Path of an Associate at Nectar
Bella's career path began with a communications degree from Loyola Marymount University, focusing on sports through internships with the San Francisco Giants, LA Clippers, and LA Galaxy. After exploring podcasting and PR, Bella shifted toward a career in agency life, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach to career exploration, leading to their current Associate position at Nectar.
Career Exploration, Networking, Communication, Public Relations, Sports Industry
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Bella Luppino
Associate
Nectar
Loyola Marymount University
N/A
Communications
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Video Highlights
1. Bella's career path showcases the value of internships in different sectors (sports, podcasting, PR) to explore diverse career options.
2. Her experience highlights that even with an initial career goal (sports), it's possible to pivot based on internship experiences and self-discovery.
3. Bella's journey emphasizes the importance of exploring various roles within a field (e.g., community relations, marketing, customer service) to identify strengths and interests and make informed career decisions.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college and any internships or jobs you had before your current role?
In college, I attended Loyola Marymount University. I majored in Communications and minored in Journalism and Public Relations.
Initially, I was focused on working in sports. I pursued a career path within the sports industry, interning with several franchises. These included the San Francisco Giants' community fund, the LA Clippers' marketing department, and the LA Galaxy's premium concierge department, which was a customer service role.
I also interned at a smaller podcast agency. There, I helped scout hosts for sports podcasts and reached out to athletes and their agents. Towards the end of my college career, I interned at a small PR agency. This experience made me realize I hadn't fully explored PR.
From there, I decided to shift my focus more towards PR. While I still have an interest in sports and could return to it, I wanted to experience agency life more. This ultimately led me to my current position.