The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) has hired Fendi Nixon as its Accounts Payable Specialist. Fendi will be working closely with Catherine Lyons as MRC launches California in 2016. Fendi began her career in the Accounting field at Maryland Live Casino as a Revenue Auditor. Shortly thereafter, she graduated from Coppin State University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
After graduating, Fendi continued to work in the Accounting field. She was hired as an Accounts Payable Specialist for Macfadden & Associates as a government contractor. She also worked as a Tax Professional at H & R Block during the 2014 tax year. Fendi’s passion for accounting is undeniable. She is a candidate for the CPA and is looking to sit for the exam sometime in 2016.
In her spare time she enjoys comedy and cars.
MRC welcomes Erin Bowers as its Marketing Specialist. Erin will be assisting Amanda Wall, MRC’s Marketing & Communication’s Coordinator. She will take on multiple assignments within the Marketing & Communications department.
Erin began her career within the Communications field as a Program and Development Intern for MTV’s first bilingual network, MTV Tr3s. After graduating in 2013 for the University of Florida with a of Bachelor of Arts degree in English (Film and Media Studies) she worked as a Marketing Coordinator for a small insurance firm. From there, Erin went on to work at UA Brands as a Corporate Account Coordinator. She took on many customer service and large scale account coordination for large Fortune 500 Companies. A recent DC metro transplant Erin most recently worked for Red Top Cab Arlington as the Marketing Assistant where she developed social media and ads for Red Top’s new app.
In her spare time Erin enjoys watching her Florida Gators, spending time with her boyfriend, family & friends, and volunteering for several non-profit causes.
In addition the MRC has hired Paris Gholston as its Customer Service Specialist & Retailer Liaison. Paris will be assisting Amanda Wall, MRC’s Marketing & Communication’s Coordinator and our Managing Director, Mike O’Donnell. She will take on multiple assignments within the Customer Service & Marketing/Communications department of the MRC.
Paris relocated to DC after graduating in 2014 from the University of Tennessee. She received a Master’s of Science degree in Sports Management. Prior to coming on board at the MRC, Paris was a Marketing Intern within American University’s Athletic Department. After her internship she went on to work at Washington Sports Club as an Assistant Program Manager for the club’s Kids Division. While there Paris coordinated many children and adult sports programs as well as handled much of the customer service and marketing tasks.
MRC is glad to welcome Erin, Fendi, and Paris.