We asked Laura to write us a short bio about herself for our readers. Here is her response:

"Hi, my name is Laura Schnarr, and I have recently hopped on the VI train as an intern. I am outgoing, passionate and motivated. I would say I am your usual twenty one year old city girl, but I’m really not. My life has been a rocky path but has brought me to know who I am and where I want my life to go. My “calling” (as many would say) came to me early when my mom would bring me to set up seasonal décor in a bingo hall at the young age of seven. While this was not the most glamorous job, it introduced me to design.

I was led to Fort Collins, CO to Colorado State University and studied interior design and photography for a year before I found my interest in advertising and two-dimensional design. After studying graphic design for two years in Colorado Springs, I have recently been introduced to the other side of advertising: marketing. My last two semesters in school I have focused a lot on the marketing side of things, but still keep my roots in design. I am so intrigued by the relationship of these two fields and how together they go hand in hand to create wonderful advertising.

Even though I am extremely laid back, I know where I want my future to go and how I want to get there. I am on the board of the AAF (American Advertising Federation) Student Chapter here in Colorado Springs, as well as a member of the Marketing Committee for CRP (Chamber of Rising Professionals). While I am unlucky enough to reside in Colorado Springs, where the advertising industry is less than large, I am definitely lucky enough to know the people I know. I was introduced to Erica Rockenstein (VI Marketing Strategist) through the 2010 ADDY Awards, and have been involved with the Colorado Springs VI team through AAF ever since. I have been interested in Shannon Porter (Director of Marketing Strategy - Colorado Springs) and Erica’s strategic marketing skills and am stoked to use my love of design along with learning all they have to teach me about marketing.

While I strive to make myself better in my career field, there is much more to me than that. I have a boyfriend of four years, who stands strongly behind me in pursuing my career, and I love my two dogs named Lilly and Fritz. Being a native from Colorado, I love the outdoors, everything from snowboarding to hiking. Hockey is a small obsession of mine, both college and professional. I love being around people, so in between work and school I love to surround myself with awesome people. Don’t be a stranger, because I’d love to know you!"

Welcome aboard, Laura! We’re proud to have you as a part of the VI family.