Abby Okeson
Gerente de cuentas
- Gestión de Comunicaciones
JOINED HIRONS: 2022
Coordinador de Cuenta
Gerente de cuentas
“Abby is a force that holds her teams together and consistently delivers exceptional work, time and time again. Her natural critical thinking brings fresh perspectives to the toughest of client challenges. We’ve watched her grow incredibly over the past year and are excited to see her progress continue as an account manager.”
– Jay Schemanske, senior VP, strategic communications & account services
Hirons promotes Abby Okeson to account manager
Company News, Communications Management | March 24, 2023
“Hirons, an advertising, public relations and digital agency with offices in Indianapolis and Chicago, has promoted Abby Okeson to account manager.
Okeson joined Hirons in May of 2022 as an account coordinator, serving clients across the agency’s government, healthcare and nonprofit sectors. She brings an invaluable level of support to her teams, consistently anticipating needs and taking proactive action to ensure smooth progress and top-notch quality of projects and deliverables…”
Read our Q&A with Abby Okeson
¿CÓMO TE INTERESÓ EN LA INDUSTRIA?
My sister studied communications in college and took different specialty classes like photography and lots of writing. I knew I liked writing and working with people. Once I got to IU, I naturally gravitated towards media courses. I loved being in the Media School at IU because of the wide array of classes I could take and there were many different organizations to get involved with – I was able to have great internships and now a great job because of the Media School!
WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOLS OF THE TRADE?
I would say writing for sure!! I had a professor that always said the three skills you need for PR are writing, writing and writing. Also, I would say patience for working with different personalities, willingness to try new things and strong organization skills.
WHAT’S ONE THING YOU EVERY DAY AND CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
Coffee!!! And I probably drink more coffee than I should.
FUERA DE LA OFICINA, ¿CUÁLES SON ALGUNOS DE TUS HOBBIES O PASIONES?
I enjoy walking and playing tennis, especially after a long day of sitting! I love reading and watching or attending sporting events. Also, I am excited to try to new recipes and cook fun meals now that I have my own kitchen!
¿CUÁL ES TU HORA FAVORITA DEL DÍA?
This probably sounds cliché but golden hour until sunset! It’s such a beautiful time of day and it always seems to amaze me no matter where I am whether its at home, at the beach or in the city watching the sun reflect off the windows of buildings and then the sun set behind the skyline.
WHAT IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL PART OF YOUR JOB?
Being able to help people! I have always been service oriented so being able to assist with crafting a message and reaching the people our clients care for is important to me.
WHAT’S AN ACCOMPLISHMENT YOU’RE PROUD OF, PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY?
I was never great with science throughout school, but I was really proud of myself for completing my psychology minor (my second minor!). Even though it’s not biology or chemistry, it’s a very different way of learning for me but I loved my classes and professors.
WHAT’S YOUR MOST MEMORABLE VACATION?
Most definitely my trip to London and Rome with my mom a few summers ago! It was my first time to Europe and saw so many historical places and my favorite part (since I love sports) was going to tour the Wimbledon courts.
¿CUÁL ES TU PARTE FAVORITA DE TRABAJAR EN HIRONS?
Without a doubt the people who work at Hirons make it great! Even though I have only been here a little over a month, everyone has been so welcoming and helpful. I have surprised myself with how much I have learned in the past month because I have felt comfortable asking questions to better understand a client or project. Also, the diversity of the clients we work with – I love that we help so many local companies helping make Indiana a great state, but their work varies meaning I am always learning!
¿CUÁL FUE SU PRIMER TRABAJO?
My first job was working at Marshalls and it was dangerous because I could also spend my whole paycheck there.
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