Abigail Burton, Account Manager

Better known as: aka: Abbie, Abs, Gal Pal, Socialite

Professional Bio:
Abigail holds over seven years experience in the marketing and advertising industry. She’s well versed in fast-paced work environments and meeting deadlines with accuracy. She is self-motivated with expertise in client-management, professional writing, and media pitching. Abbie’s exceptional organizational and time management skills put her at the forefront of efficiently handling multiple tasks with changing priorities.

A graduate of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History. Abigail is a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship and Virginian-Pilot Scholarship.

Abbie is a member of the Manchester Area Networking Group and the Concord Young Professionals Network. She also volunteers her time as the Marketing Coordinator for Pets in Need Animal Rescue, a non-profit organization specializing in the placement and training of at-risk animals.

Getting a Little Personal:
A former Navy Wife, Abbie is an independent self-starter. She is a creative individual who, in her spare time, designs wedding and party invitations. She spends warm summer days at Lake Winnipesaukee, and hangs out with her best four-legged friend, Molly.

If you could hop on a plane to anywhere – where would you go?
Nantucket – Virginia – Saint Maarten

Which do you prefer sushi or hamburger?
Sushi – hands down.

Would you rather live at the beach, in the mountains, or in a city?
In the mountains, with a spectacular view of the beach and city.

What is on your iPod/CD player right now?
Iron & Wine, The Decembrists, Rilo Kiley, and Death Cab for Cutie, a little Ray LaMontagne and Paolo Nutini

What time do you wake up in the morning?
Most days, 8 am. I’m really working on making it earlier though; 6 would be great.

What is your biggest Pet-Peeve?
When things are spelt incorrectly, on purpose: i.e. Xtra-CheeZ Pizza, Partners in Krime.

Can you juggle?
I can juggle my life, does that count?

Favorite Book?
It’s a tossup between: I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb; The Stand by Steven King; and The World According to Garp by John Irving.

When life gives you lemons…
Learn to juggle… or better yet get an air cannon and have some real fun.