Why I Work at ConsumerBell: Stephanie Haller
There’s a reason why we have a running “Honey Badger” joke in our office, and it’s mostly because of Chief Creative Officer Stephanie Haller. Watching viral Youtube videos (some not safe for little ears) might give you some context for why this week’s Why I Work at ConsumerBell piece is all about Stephanie and her Honey Badger ways. And no, we don’t mean paw-licking and mice-eating, but we do mean a total commitment to getting things done and doing work. Honey Badgers, according to the Youtube video, so you know it’s true, will tear through bees nests and fight cobras to get what they want. So if you tone that down just a bit, put on a stylish pair of sunglasses and add a natural talent for design, photography and marketing, you get Stephanie! “[CEO] Ellie Cachette knew that I busted my ass at everything I did and wanted to have someone like that on her team,” says Stephanie about being hired on to ConsumerBell in 2010. Both Stephanie and Ellie studied at Humboldt State University, but never met until after graduating. “Ellie knew the magic of Humboldt and how it could inspire its students and I like to think she saw that drive in me to do something amazing,” Stephanie says. While Stephanie focuses on her CCO duties to the company in general, she oversees all content and worked in social media (shout out!) and PR for the company as well. That’s why we love Steph. No matter what you ask her to do, she gets it done and she gets it done with style. Honey Badger don’t care. “Life is what you make of it and plans change. You must be willing to adapt and evolve and take charge of your own destiny,” she says. Outside of ConsumerBell, Stephanie loves experimenting with new recipes, spending time with her husband and playing with her cat, Miss Kitty. What do you love about Stephanie? Everything, right? Let us know in the comments.
