Age: 31
BS Film ’07
Manager of social media and digital strategy, BLT Communications
My Greatest Accomplishment
It’s hard to decide between my career accomplishments, creating a grassroots campaign for Hillary Clinton, or playing two championship dodgeball games at the Staples Center. I’ve been fortunate enough to work on some amazing social media marketing campaigns, including “The Walking Dead,” “Boyhood,” and “Pitch Perfect 2,” and working with studios like Netflix, HBO, Universal and Amazon. One of the most rewarding experiences of my life has been a personal project I created in 2015 to raise awareness for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign and social issues that are important to me. Called #risePOTUS, the social media campaign has been a combination of pop culture and politics, built around a brand I created that taps into Internet culture using GIFs and memes. I’ve been able to meet with Clinton’s campaign and even meet Hillary herself! And, if you’re just dying to know about my superstar dodgeball career, tweet me @NickWalsh!
How Drexel Helped
Without my Drexel co-op I never would have gotten my first job in Los Angeles, which ultimately led me to my career in social media marketing. I was so grateful to be able to intern while still in college and make the connections I needed to take the next step after graduation.
Where I’ll Be In Five Years
Similar to when I graduated Drexel, I hope I’m working on something that doesn’t exist yet. I want to be the vice president of hologram marketing or something flashy like that!