Abigail St. Jean ’21

Abigail St. Jean '21 | English and Spanish major

Abigail St. Jean ’21 says she’s living her best life. The former English and Spanish major now works at Constant Contact in Boston, Mass. She always hoped to combine her knowledge of communication with her love of creativity, and that’s exactly what she’s doing. 

How has the Saint Anselm College supported you as an alumna?

The Saint Anselm community as a post-grad is much greater than I imagined. An alumni connection on LinkedIn allowed me to begin my career with Constant Contact. Take what you learned on the Hilltop and have confidence to foster new connections and get curious; you never know where a connection may lead you.

What additional experiences helped prepare you for post-graduate life?

I had a few internships throughout my college experience that prepared me for life as a young professional. I originally thought I wanted to go to law school, so I interned as a legal assistant at Bernazzani Law in Nashua, N.H. As I continued throughout my education, I changed the trajectory of what I was interested in. I slowly started seeking out internships in marketing and I landed a role in Saint Anselm’s College Communications and Marketing (CCM) office. 

Were you involved in any clubs or organizations on campus? 

I was involved in various organizations throughout campus. Freshman year, I had the opportunity to do service learning with English for New Americans in downtown Manchester, where students from campus tutored local immigrants in the English language. Service learning was a part of a class requirement, but I absolutely loved being involved with the local community. Sophomore year, I continued to be involved on campus, and I participated in Spring Break Alternative and Road for Hope with Campus Ministry. Both of these experiences changed my whole perspective on what it means to be Anselmian. I also worked in the Academic Resource Center (ARC) as a writing assistant and Spanish tutor from sophomore to senior year. Lastly, I became a member of the Saint Elizabeth Seton Society my junior year and continued my involvement throughout my senior year.

What was your favorite thing to do on the Hilltop?

My favorite thing to do on campus was to be outside. This varied from hammocking in trees, chasing sunsets, hanging out on the quad, or taking walks.

What was your favorite tradition at Saint Anselm?

My favorite tradition was, and still is, Road for Hope because it embodies every value that Saint Anselm commits to. I have never known a greater sense of community, been in touch with my faith, or felt so much encouragement in the span of eight days. After walking 130 miles, my favorite memory was walking through the front gates of campus and seeing friends, family, and professors come together to create the place we called home. I will forever cherish the memories made on and off the road.

Who was your favorite professor or mentor on campus?

My mentor and favorite professor was Professor Jaime Orrego. As a freshman, I was originally an English major with a Spanish minor, but he persuaded me to pursue a double major in Spanish. By doing so, I was perfectly prepared to study abroad in Seville, Spain. I attend Universidad de Sevilla and took all of my classes in Spanish. Professor Orrego aided my study abroad experience and stayed in communication with me as I navigated home during the global COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

How did your experiences in college prepare you for your role at Constant Contact?

I wore many hats in college. I participated in various organizations, I worked and interned on and off campus, and I managed a significant workload as a double major. I believe my education allowed me to pursue a content developer role as project planning and time management play such a huge part in my career. I never would have been able to manage multiple tasks like I do without learning how to balance school, work, and campus clubs.

What does your job involve?

As a content developer* for Constant Contact, I am a part of the Knowledge Base team. On this team, I collaborate with product owners to learn about our new product features that are launching. After learning about the product, I create and write how-to articles to walk a user through a feature step-by-step. These articles are then published on our customer-facing Knowledge Base. This resource aids our customers for success and limits call volumes for our technical support teams. As a marketing tool, we look for ways to help the small stand tall and cater to many small businesses. We want to make their experience with marketing, event planning, and outreach as seamless and easy as possible.

*Abigail St. Jean now works in a different role at Constant Contact.