Sarah Zaenger: PR Professional, Social Media Enthusiast, & All-Around Smiley Person
The Seattle social media scene can be described as many things, but at the very least it can be called welcoming, dedicated, and passionate. Within our community, you will find tons of active professionals and enthusiasts of social media who enjoy meeting new people, engaging in great conversation, and exchanging ideas, all while laughing over a tasty (preferably malty) beverage. I think the perfect example of one of these people is Sarah Zaenger, a person who you should definitely get to know.
For those of you who haven’t yet had the opportunity to meet Sarah, quite simply, she is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Currently working as a part-time PR associate at Shiftpoint Strategies, Sarah is a person passionate about social media and the opportunities it can present. When asked where her passion stems from, she says she is amazed by social media’s ability to connect people who wouldn’t otherwise communicate together. She says, “It breaks down the traditional hierarchies and allows access to people I wouldn’t normally be able to meet.”
When Sarah isn’t out in Seattle as a self-proclaimed, underemployed PR professional (as well as a full-time job hunter), she can be found writing on her blog, which she calls “My Experiential Learning.” Here, she talks about a vast spectrum of topics, taken from both her professional and personal life, ranging from public relations to living in Seattle and everything in between. What she ultimately hopes her readers take away from her blog is “Life is full of learning experiences.” I, for one, couldn’t agree with her more.
If you’re interested in meeting Sarah, she likely can be found at the monthly Social Media Club Seattle meetings, among other events held around Puget Sound. When asked about our area’s social media community, she says “Like any scene in Seattle, it seems tight-knit. The great thing about this is that people who are willing to come out and network at frequent Tweetups will have an excellent opportunity to get to know a diverse group of people really well.”
As you can see, Sarah is an active and engaged member of Seattle’s great social media community and is someone I hope you will eventually get the opportunity to meet in the future. I would also like to note that she is actively searching for full-time work and if you know anyone who is hiring, she can be reached at szaenger@gmail.com. You can also find her on Twitter (www.twitter.com/sarahzaenger) where she tweets about healthcare, social media, and “what I’m doing.” In addition to her personal tweets, she is also the Twitter person for the Public Relations Society of America – Puget Sound Chapter (www.twitter.com/PRSAPugetSound).
Other Fun Facts About Sarah Zaenger
- She worked in Armenia for two years with the Peace Corps.
- Her favorite hobby is making homemade greeting cards.
- Her favorite vacation spot is Costa Rica, where she lived for a short time after college.
- She loves sushi and Chipotle burritos.
- She enjoys walking on the path by SAM Sculpture Park.
- She likes going to bed early and waking up before the sun.
- She has kept her New Year’s resolution three out of the past four years—this year’s resolution is to read the Bible in chronological order.
- She runs so that she can eat dark chocolate to excess.
- She can speak Eastern Armenian.
- She loves tea parties.
Sarah Zaenger Links
- Sarah Zaenger on Twitter
- Sarah Zaenger’s Blog: My Experiential Learning
- Sarah Zaenger on LinkedIn
- Sarah Zaenger on Visual CV
VIDEO: Sarah Zaenger Interviews Chris Brogan at IABC Seattle.
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