Our family of interns here at Lorrie Walker Communications, Inc. has grown once again.

Taylor Flumerfelt and I connected through the student chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association at Southeastern University, where she is a junior. Once Taylor discovered that she would graduate a year earlier than anticipated, she called on me for help at the end of her sophomore year.

Taylor says she knew this was the right public relations firm for her because of our “level of skill and professionalism.” Color us flattered!

“I know this will be an enriching experience in building my PR skill set and widening the breadth of my knowledge of PR,” she says.

Taylor is majoring in journalism/public relations and minoring in psychology. She has gained experience in event planning through Southeastern University’s Student Body Leadership Council and working with local companies such as Kreative Kartel. Taylor is the president of the student chapter of FPRA at Southeastern University and a member of the Dick Pope/Polk County chapter of FPRA.

The job market in the PR field has become increasingly competitive and PR firms are looking for graduates who don’t need additional training to fulfill the responsibilities of the jobs they’re interviewing for. That’s why internships are so important—they complement the material students learn in the classroom and prepare them for what they will face after graduation.

We know Taylor well enough to know she loves to learn, and she’s excited about the experiences she’ll have during her time with us.

Upon graduating from Southeastern University’s Honors Program in May 2013, Taylor plans to earn a Master of Science in Public Relations and find an event planning job.

We’re excited to help Taylor make the most of her college education and prepare her for the next stage of her life. We’re also excited that she joins two other interns who elected to stay with us for another semester: Melissa Rodriguez and Karen Snir.