Florence joined the staff at the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in 2007 as the Director of Communications. A graduate from Wilmington University, Florence uses her Bachelor’s degree in Multi-media Design and Communications to blend talent and creativity in her many tasks in our communications department. She is currently pursuing her MBA in Marketing.
Florence recalls, “Even as a child, I can remember being creative and using my imagination in everything I did. My mother used to say I was the only child she knew of that could entertain herself for hours.” So when faced with a decision of what to do after high school, Florence opted for the design field. “Initially, I was planning on going into interior design, but after careful consideration of career opportunities and academic programs, I decided that the graphic design program at Wilmington University was the best course for me,” she commented. Florence worked full-time as a reception supervisor at First State Orthopedics and put herself through college at night and on the weekends. She completed her undergraduate degree program in December 2001. Previously, Florence worked as a manager in marketing and advertising for a small company in Glasgow, Delaware.
When asked what she likes best about working with the Sisters of St. Francis, Florence replied. “Everything and everybody. I just feel so comfortable here. Since my very first day, I have been greeted with smiling faces and helpful attitudes. It is such a change of pace compared to working out in the corporate world. It is a great feeling to truly be appreciated for what you do. I look forward to a long-lasting relationship with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. It is like a great big extended family. I feel blessed to have found this position; it feels good to work with people that make such a difference in the world. For years I have wanted to get myself and my family into some volunteer work, especially around the holidays, but didn’t know where to look. Now that I know the sisters, I look forward to being able to contribute some of my time to those who are in need.”
View Florence's Linkedin profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/florence-smith/10/ba0/138.
