Director, VP of Operations
adrianne@buzzmg.com
About Adrianne
Adrianne Wells, MSW, has been an integral part of the Buzz Marketing team since 1996. She began as a buzzSpotter and then moved on to become a BCB Consultant and supervisor. She currently serves as the Vice President of Operations. Her work includes Human Resources Management, Budget Analysis and contract negotiation, along with developing youth advisory boards for non-profits and developing strategies to help Buzz better serve the community.
Her past work experience includes extensive training in human resources management and working as an Executive Assistant for three years at a pediatric facility. She opted for a more adventurous internship experience by spending one month in Limerick, Ireland in 2003 volunteering at a HIV/AIDS awareness agency. She also has extensive experience working with pregnant and at-risk teens, the elderly, non-profit organizations, and community organizations.
In 2004, she graduated from Hood College with a Bachelor's of Arts in Social Work and began a part-time career with Buzz Marketing Group. That same year, Adrianne was accepted to the University of Maryland School of Social Work's Advanced Standing Program. In 2005, she participated in a groundbreaking effort on behalf of Montgomery County Maryland's County Council, to develop a grant program for non-profits. She went on to graduate with a Master's degree in Management and Community Organization. She currently serves on The Self-Esteem Institutes Board of Trustees, assists with the Friends of the Orphans Family Services Board- finding and creating curriculum for HIV/AIDS awareness -and volunteers with Capital Hospice of Northern Virginia, working with end of life care patients and helping with administrative needs on a monthly basis, and is an adjunct professor of sociology for PG community college.
5 Must-Haves of the Moment
1. Triple Grande Extra Whip White Moch
2. Blackberry
3. Uggs
4. Newest mix CD
5. Lay it on Thick lotion from Bath & Body works
21 Questions
What is the best restaurant you have ever been to?
Pazo (in Baltimore)
Favorite vacation destination?
Switzerland
Snack you cannot get enough of?
Lorna Doones J
What TV show can you never ever miss?
Law & Order
Favorite sport to play? Favorite sport to watch?
Basketball and Basketball
What fashion trend are you completely ready to let go of?
Leggings on the wrong people.
If you could have dinner with any famous person who would it be and why?
JAMIE FOXX because he is hot!!!
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Married….. Doing something fabulous- maybe teaching or researching trends.
If you can pick just one thing, what is your favorite part about working at buzz?
Getting to work with my siblings’ everyday and meeting new people and funny kids… I couldn’t pick one.
Who is the cutest dresser in the office?
Marcus
Which co-worker is most likely to be late?
Everyone’s pretty prompt.
Who is the most chatty office member?
Christina
What is the one thing that can ruin any good day?
Waking up late.
And the movie of the year goes to…
This Christmas and American Gangster
Knocked Up or Superbad?
Superbad
If given the choice, would you never want to hear about Paris Hilton again?
Yes.
What was your number one jam of the year?
Plllllllllllease Don’t Go (Tank)
What holiday do you look forward to all year?
Thanksgiving
Would you rather win an MTV award or the Nobel Prize?
Nobel Prize, definitely.
What is the best part of your day?
Taking the first sip of my coffee in the morning.
If you could be fluent in another language, which one would it be?
Spanish; it’s sexy.
