Joe Pudlick - Mercyhurst student plans on an amusing career

Hello Everyone,

I don't know what my luck is, but I again was featured in local news. Please click the caption below for the story.

Joe Pudlick - Mercyhurst student plans on an amusing career

You move along a journey called life and you search for your place, where you belong now and how it will get you to your future. This story was released this morning, and tonight it means much more than it was ever intended or expected to be.

I have been extremely lucky in my journey. Knowing Communication was my fit before I even started looking for programs, finding a program that makes me versatile and employable (strategic communication), and finding an institution that supports me for who I am and enables me to take opportunities that will one day allow me to reach my dreams, is absolutely incredible.

Amusement parks are my hopes, dreams and aspirations as I realize that the life I want to live is one where I "live to work, not work to live". This realization comes in two forms of gratitude.

First, while my interest was always there, my passion was fostered in part by my best friend Andrew who supported a like interest. Together we have been able to go further, do more and dream bigger. I wouldn't be here without him.

Unfortunately dreams only get you so far, and because of that there is one person in particular who has been instrumental in supporting my dream into being reality. My greatest advocate, supporter and professor, Meghan, is the person has who pushed me to the edge and given me the courage to jump.Without her guidance (Cover letters, résumé, interview advice and general tips), I also wouldn't be where I am today.

I spent a summer in Williamsburg, VA, something I thought I'd never do, and was hired to IAAPA as an ambassador in a opportunity I never expected to reach. Today's article was not only in the Erie Times, but it also stretched through the industry in several online publications, which is the 'much more' I referred to earlier. Knowing the industry professionals across the country had access to my story is a powerful emotion.

Joe Pudlick at IAAPA (More to come on IAAPA)

Opportunities are out of my control, meaning that I cannot control when they are given to me, but this place was the place I picked because I believed it could get me opportunities, and I can say that these opportunities are only possible because of the institution and the people before me. I know, this is my place.

Thanks for reading,
Joe

National Broadcasting Society Freedom States Convention at Mercyhurst College

Hello Everyone, 

The National Broadcasting Society Freedom States Convention is now in the history books at Mercyhurst College. After 10 months and thousands of hours, the National Broadcasting Society Freedom States Convention at Mercyhurst College welcomed 70 guests from 7 different NBS Chapters from throughout the tri-state.

We were glad to host the event and be able to display a great piece of Mercyhurst hospitality, but that did not go unnoticed. I am glad to announce that the adviser's of the various chapters at the convention nominated Mercyhurst for Chapter of the Year, an honor that is historically applied for, but this time was nominated at the convention and awarded to our chapter.

						  National Broadcasting Society Freedom States Convention at Mercyhurst College 

We were proud to be sponsors of such an event, but now we are very happy that it is over. We have completely planned this event and it will surely be something that will be a highlight on our resumes. This is an opportunity that very few students are afforded, so thank you Mercyhurst. 

Thanks for reading, 

Joe

National Broadcasting Society Freedom States Convention - T minus 48 hours

Hello Everyone,

About 48 hours until the regional National Broadcasting Society Freedom States Convention will begin right here at Mercyhurst. All the final details are being placed as I type. This event has been ten months in the making and has been one of the greatest and most stressful accomplishments of my career. I cannot thank my team enough for their support as we have all been learning the lay of the land and grown to work together as a team. As of tomorrow, we have to fill the registration packets, wrap the thank you gifts for the speakers, get the programs printed and go over the schedule once more (for my peace of mind).

Today marked a first for me as I made my television debut on WSEE at noon with Vanessa Herring. She was an awesome interviewer, but you don't have to take my word for it, click the image below to watch my interview.

National Broadcasting Society Freedom States Convention

So, off the bat I have to say that I had no idea the amusement park and roller coaster question was coming. My parents were making fun of me for calling myself a geek on live television, but that's what you get when you're caught off guard.

Keep in touch as I will post pictures and the experiences of the weekend as it comes to pass. Wish us luck!

Thanks for reading,
Joe