Ready? OooooK!
August 9, 2007 by Ali Lastrapes, Marketing in The PlanetWe got spirit! Yes we do! We got Spirit! How ‘bout YOU?
*pom pom shake*
Hi. I’m Ali Lastrapes, Associate Marketing Communications Manager for The Planet. I’m the person who makes sure tasks get done be it graphics, web updates, budget reports, marketing plans or lunch. (Yes, I do lunch really, really well. I also love to make little asides as you may see below. Think of it as Ferris Bueller talking to the camera.)
I’ve been here all of about seven weeks, give or take a few days. In my extended tenure, I’ve noticed something that makes The Planet stand out amongst a myriad of typical corporate stereotypes: teamwork and camaraderie. (Well, that and the casual attire, but I digress.)
It’s refreshing to work for an organization that fosters an environment where new ideas, hard work and personal growth are rewarded. It inspires you take pride in the work you do and the manner in which you do it in. I actually look forward to coming to work. I enjoy tackling the tasks of the day and seeing ideas blossom into reality. I like knowing that the team pulled together and launched a hugely successful promotion or new product (even if it means 6:30 AM conference calls). I don’t mind working long hours if the effort I put in and the success it brings is appreciated and acknowledged (which it always does). I LOVE spending lunch hours laughing over YouTube videos. (What? Lunch is totally part of my workday, people.)
So, I’m happily making myself at home here at The Planet. Together, my associates and I are working our fingers to the bone, putting together products and campaigns with one purpose in mind: fulfilling the needs of our customers and making the process as simple (and entertaining) as possible.
I look forward to making my way in the company, bringing you all compelling campaigns and giving you a laugh or five.
Goooooo TEAM PLANET!
*spirit fingers*
-Ali
