A first generation college graduate, Connor received a full scholarship to attend Augsburg College where he recently graduated from in spring of 2023 with a Bachelors in Marketing. Connor has a deep passion for ensuring marketing efforts, mainstream or niche, connect with diverse audiences and incorporates this philosophy into his work.
During the summer of 2022, Connor worked at Zombie Chicken Studios to support marketing and communication efforts for a national nonprofit client. In this capacity, Connor produced business and marketing research and proposal; spearheaded the creation of paid Facebook advertisements; planned, created original content and scheduled regular social media content for a handful of platforms; and reviewed analytics to ensure audience engagement was meeting performance goals.
Connor worked in custom service related jobs throughout high school and college. He consistently delivers projects on time and is praised for customer facing relationship management skills. Connor works well under pressure and is a fast learner. He is an excellent contributor to team projects but also works well independently. Connor’s colleagues and friends describe him as an eternal optimist which helps productivity and trust building in high pressure environments.
As a native son to the great state of Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Connor’s blood bleeds gold and purple as he cheers on the Minnesota Vikings during football season. When the Minnesota tundra freezes over, Connor switches jerseys and pledges loyalty to his hometown team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. In his spare time, Connor enjoys playing intramural basketball, gaming, keeping up with the latest fashion trends, and exploring new adventures with friends and family. Connor currently lives in his hometown of Saint Paul, Minnesota.