Donna

9 to 5 . . .Well, at least that's how some people describe a day job.  When Tommy and I started dating, he quickly realized that he wasn't the only one with an unusual schedule.  When he accused me of loving my job more than I loved him, I had to reiterate my love priority list - My love for him and my children, then of course there's my love for Mexican food.  No where on that list was job mentioned!  However, with all due respect for Tommy's concerns, my job is very demanding at times when others would likely be dozing off in their recliners with a bowl of chocolate ice cream.

I head up Community Relations for  Sprint  in Atlanta.  Sprint - the long distance carrier.  When I recently spoke to a group of second graders at Grove Park Elementary, I asked if anyone could tell me anything about Sprint.  One little boy was jumping around in his seat, waving his hand back and forth (the way Johnny always does in the "Johnny" jokes).   "Sprint gives you 10 cents a minute,"  he said.  Realizing the danger of 30+ kids going home and telling their parents that Sprint now pays its customers 10 cents a minute just for using their telephone lines, I had to applaud and correct little Johnny at the same time on his bold and almost right answer.  The power of advertising always amazes me!

Unlike most people would think, Community Relations differs from public relations.  My job is to represent Sprint in the Atlanta community -- in our efforts with United Way, The Atlanta Project, the school systems and events benefiting healthcare organizations.  I also chair our company's Atlanta community relations team, the volunteer arm of Sprint with more than 31 members responsible for over 25 events throughout the year.  Our project results ultimately reflect Sprint's image as a good corporate citizen.  It's an incredibly rewarding job!I'll be sharing community relations pictures as they become available.  So, check back often.