A little about me . . .
My Career Goal:
Marketing Strategy, Brand Management & Product Development
Bio:
Ever since I was 8 years old, I have been developing as a photographer, capturing the world and people around me as a form of art. After working on several advertising campaigns as a photographer, I found my calling for marketing, branding and content creation based on measurable results. Expanding on my ability to tell a story with just a photo, I studied Marketing Strategy at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington to explore the many other facets of building a successful brand.
I am always finding ways to challenge, nourish and grow my marketing skills. Within my last year at UNCW, I spearheaded several projects that lead me to my passion for product marketing management. While still using my skills as a photographer and an artist's eye on the creative side of marketing, I also excel in copywriting because of my deep understanding of branding and IMC.
- TOP ACCOLADES -
Top 10 in the Marketing Department at UNCW
In the Spring of 2020, I was ranked within the Top 10 in the entire Marketing Department of 500+ students. This was based off of my 3.953 Institutional GPA and amount of credits taken.
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I also earned my Associate's Degree in a year and completed my Bachelor's Degree in only 2 years at UNCW, graduating summa cum laude.
"Perambulate"
Displayed in Carnegie Hall on June 8th of 2016
*Award was won under former name, Payton Soriano Locke
(I no longer go by my paternal surname)
Impromptu Speaking:
1:42-3:15 -- My AP Photography teacher, Ms. Janet Roller-Schmidt, describing my award to the Hinsdale District 86 Board & Committee.
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17:47-19:01 -- A short, impromtu description of my work and its achievements.