Employee Spotlight: Anne Deshotels
Employee Spotlight:
Anne Deshotels
Role with Creatis: Digital Marketing Specialist at Minneapolis Area REALTORS®
How many industries evolve as much and as quickly as real-estate and the housing market? In the wake of COVID-19, it’s even more essential for realtors to get updated information on industry news, current data, and other membership services. That means strong marketing and communication are paramount. Minneapolis Area REALTORS® is the lighthouse in the storm for its members, continuing to help build a stable community for real-estate professionals to grow and prosper. It’s crucial that their marketing team is operating efficiently day-to-day.
Even before the storm of COVID-19 hit the economy, Creatis was able to offer support for the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® marketing team. Creatis President/CEO Kathy Hollenhorst and Minneapolis Area REALTORS® CEO Carrie Chang had formed professional relationship while previously working together at the Greater Twin Cities United Way. When connecting at an breakfast meeting in 2019, Carrie noted that she had reorganized her leadership team after becoming CEO, and would likely need some marketing/creative support. Through work by our dedicated Realtionship Manager, Julie Mattson, we sourced a long-term Creatis employee who would help them stay on the cutting-edge to better serve members by helping roll-out marketing initiatives and hit deadlines.
That resource is Creatis employee Anne Deshotels; who, by her own admission, is truly a perfect fit for the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® team.
Anne’s strong skills in and passion for all things digital marketing, including social media management, email and website management made her the perfect match for the role of Digital Marketing Specialist on this team. Julie Mattson, Relationship Manager at Creatis, worked with VP of Communications & Engagement Telly Mamayek to identify what kind of individual would provide the best support, fit the culture and ramp-up quickly. Their partnership proved effective. Telly has thoroughly enjoyed working with Creatis. She mentioned, "Iulie Mattson has been amazing to work with and found the right candidate to meet our needs. I would definitely work with Creatis again for our staffing needs."
Anne emerged as that perfect employee. It was clear that Anne had all the right intangibles of a Creatis employees—someone who is focused on serving the client and doing so with excellence. Telly had this to say of working with Anne, "Anne has been a standout addition to the marketing staff at Minneapolis Area REALTORS®. Her ‘can do’ attitude and her positive approach to problem solving have had a tremendous impact on the team. She is calm in a crisis, which has proven invaluable during these turbulent times in our community, and she brings fresh ideas to ensure our outreach is relevant and on point."
Anne has been a standout addition to the marketing staff at Minneapolis Area REALTORS®. Her ‘can do’ attitude and her positive approach to problem solving have had a tremendous impact on the team. She is calm in a crisis, which has proven invaluable during these turbulent times in our community, and she brings fresh ideas to ensure our outreach is relevant and on point. - Telly Mamayek, VP of Communications & Engagement
We’re so proud of the work Anne has done for the REALTORS® team, and pleased that her assignment has been extended, as she continues to make a positive impact on their marketing team through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. This is the kind of difference Creatis is committed to making for our clients, no matter what kind of marketing and creative support they need.
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Learn more about Anne Deshotels...from Anne! Read our Q/A below.
What brought you to Creatis? How did you get connected with our team?
I had applied and interviewed with Creatis some time ago. Julie [Mattson, Creatis Relationship Manager] thought I was qualified for the position with Minneapolis Area REALTORS®, so she contacted me and sent the job description. It felt like a perfect fit for me.
What made Creatis a great career fit at this time?
Everyone I've worked with has been friendly and supportive of my career goals. Not only has my placement been great, but the Creatis team has stayed in contact with me and made sure I'm supported.
What kind of work have you been doing Minneapolis Area REALTORS®
Digital marketing, including social media, email, and upkeep on website content. I've helped with other projects as needed. My favorite part of my role is the amazing leadership and coworkers. I look forward to work, and I am so grateful to be a part of this team and company.
Any work from home tips or advice you'd care to share with the world?
I've been trying to stick to a routine as much as possible, even if it is adjusted from the normal. Also, morning runs to Starbucks are always a nice perk-me-up!
Do you have any hidden talents, hobbies or goals you'd like to share with the world?
I enjoy running. I've done a handful of half-marathons. Unfortunately, Grandma's Marathon in Duluth was cancelled this year (more time to train for a full? Hah, probably not.). I've had more time to read, and I am currently obsessed with The Last Dance documentary on Michael Jordan! (I played basketball in middle school, but had zero hand-eye coordination. It was a short lived career.)
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