Coming to Franco last September as an intern, I was happy to hit the ground running. Just after the Labor Day weekend, I was introduced to my colleagues as they hurried around the office, catching up from the weekend and running through their to-do lists. After getting set up and acquainted with the office and the maze of the GM Renaissance Center, I was pulled in to learn about a few projects that I would be supporting throughout my internship.
The first week was just how I imagined life in a PR agency: busy, fast-paced and exciting. I was so happy to be a part of Franco, working on projects that have such a huge impact on the metro Detroit community. The 2012 Comerica Hatch Detroit competition was coming to a close with a fury of media attention, and The Salvation Army’s 2012 Red Kettle Campaign was in the planning stages, preparing for its November kick off.
Working on these projects, I learned valuable lessons that I use every day at Franco. Although today I work with a different client list, many in different industries, my experience as an intern influences the way I approach every task. From improving time management to building on my writing and networking skills, I finished my internship ready for increased responsibilities and excited to officially join the amazing Franco family.
The Salvation Army Red KettleCampaign was among the first assignments I assisted with as an intern atFranco. Former Red Wing Kirk Maltby and announcer Ken Kal helped out during abell ringing competition with other Red Wings alumni and staff.
Today, long after both Hatch and the Red Kettle campaign have passed (and are approaching once again), I am working as an assistant account executive and still learning new ways to better serve our clients. So much has changed in my nine months at Franco: my title, clients, tasks and a few desks. But, I can say that one thing has remained the same, my excitement to arrive every day to something new at a company that strives for excellence on all fronts, from our client work to our company culture.
Dan Horn is now an Account Manager at Franco.
