Hey guys! My name is Stephanie Moran, and I just joined the Everywhere Agency team as the new office and social media manager! I’m excited to be a part of such an innovative, witty, and forward-thinking agency. I’m bringing my experience from multiple internships with companies big and small, as well as my excellent organizational and problem solving skills. I just graduated from the University of South Florida in May, and I’m super excited to learn more about the great city of Atlanta after living in the Sunshine State.

Left: Stephanie with her parents at her college graduation. Right: Stephanie and her boyfriend on the Eiffel Tower.

Here are ten things you may or may not want to know about me – which I intend to tell you anyway:

1. I grew up right near the beach on Florida’s Space Coast, and I basically learned how to swim in the ocean. It always has been, and always will be, my happy place.
2. Prior to joining Everywhere Agency, I analyzed data and designed logos for a big financial company and learned the dos and don’ts of supply chain management at a small marketing firm. I didn’t quite fit at either place, but I’d say Everywhere falls somewhere right in the middle of those two experiences and was exactly what I was looking for!
3. I love a good puzzle. Every year in the summer and winter, during downtime, my family would try to finish as many puzzles as possible, at least 500 pieces is a must. I also do a crossword puzzle every day to relax.
4. My parents always stressed the importance of travel. I’ve been to 9 countries and counting! My top three places I’ve been are probably Paris, France; London, England; and Ulm, Germany. Paris for the food, London for the culture, and Ulm for the old vs. new architecture!

From left to right: Stephanie in front of the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and the gorgeous canals that run through Old Town in Ulm.

5. I’ve at least attempted to conquer all my fears! For example, I used to be afraid of heights – and then I started rock climbing… I haven’t done anything like skydiving yet, but I would. I also love doing outdoor adventures like hiking and white water rafting!
6. My favorite productivity hack is to take a deep breath and write a list of every possible thing I need to do. This helps me to organize and prioritize my thoughts! Sometimes I can be easily overwhelmed, but if I take a step back and manage my tasks I can always #handleit.
7. I’ve always loved creative problem solving and am very research oriented. Because of this, I’m not very impulsive. I just like to have all the facts!
8. At USF I minored in graphic design in college and love making personalized illustrations of pets as gifts for friends and family. I was thinking about opening an Etsy shop for them, but I think I want to continue making them as individual gifts. Here are two examples:

9. I’m a major bookworm! There’s nothing I love more than sitting in a comfy chair with a cup of coffee or tea and diving into a good book. My all-time favorite book would have to be “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, I’ve read it five or six times and still add highlights and notes in the margins.
10. The best piece of career advice I ever received was: “Try to learn something new every day and constantly challenge yourself to grow professionally.” I love being busy and I try to never shy away from going out of my comfort zone.