We are excited to welcome Shona to our team! Shona will be joining our OAR team. To welcome Shona to RunSignup and give her the opportunity to tell her story, we spent some time learning more about her both personally and professionally. Read on to get to know Shona!
Where are you from, and where do you currently reside?
I am from Melbourne, FL, and currently live in Durham, NC.
What will be your job title at RunSignup, and what will be your responsibilities (be as specific as possible)?
Onboarding Account Representative. I will be assisting and guiding race directors and organizers to ensure their event and account is set up correctly and thoroughly before passing them on to an account manager.
Please share additional details about your past work experience, your education and/or training, and any notable professional skills.
I most recently was employed at Duke University as a Director of Communications for the Student Affairs, where I oversaw communication strategies that supported the division. Prior to Duke, I worked at a healthcare system in Melbourne, FL for 10 years in various communication positions. I started my career as a journalist, working for two daily newspapers in Florida. I have a Bachelors of Arts degree in Journalism from University of Central Florida, and a masters of science in strategic communications from Purdue University.
What are you most looking forward to in joining the RunSignup team?
I am really looking forward to helping clients pursue ways to improve their fitness, as well as working with a team who share the same wellness mission and mindset that I do.
Tell us about your hobbies and interests, and what you like to do for fun outside of work.
I enjoy traveling, eating ethnic food, hiking, running, anything outdoors really. I also enjoy reading and playing trivia with friends. I’m also a huge fan of a good Old Fashioned!
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I traveled to Iceland a couple of years ago and saw the Northern Lights. Major bucket list item checked!