Jessica Blume

Leonard, Street and Deinard

Marketing and Business Devlopment Coordinator
 

What do you spend most of your time doing at work?

I really enjoy the variety of work my position allows.  Amongst other tasks, I spend my time coordinating events, providing support in the preparation of RFP responses and pitches, using the Adobe design suite to create and update marketing collateral, and assisting with website and social media management.
 

What are the three most valuable things about LMA for you?

1) The information and insight provided by the programs and online resources

2) The opportunity to meet people passionate about and experienced in the industry

3) How the association inspires me to further my professional development
 

What is your favorite holiday?
 Christmas

 
If someone gave you $20, what would you buy?

As many books as possible.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Pancakes. 
 

What do you like most about your job?

The variety of projects I get to work on and the great team I get to work with.

 What is your best recent gift?

When my Mum visited from England recently she brought me a large box of Twinings English Breakfast Tea.

 What is your greatest extravagance?

Taking time out after my degree to go traveling, including New Zealand and Australia. Added bonus - met my American husband along the way.

 What was your favorite part of college?

Aside from the courses, I enjoyed getting involved in the student on-line television channel.
 

What is your ideal vacation?

I like being by the sea and good hiking trails. This year, I'm looking forward to a trip to Israel with a stop-over in my home country for the London Summer Olympics.