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Erin Hellige George '96
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Erin George '96 lives in Dallas with her family where she works as a Partner and Managing Director for The Boston Consulting Group. Erin first joined BCG in 2005 as a summer intern and now works full-time as a core member of the retail and consumer practice area. She earned an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin and a BS in Business from the University of Southern California. Erin was a Sord Scholar and Forte Foundation Scholar at the University of Texas and is also a member of the Texas Business Hall of Fame. She also currently serves on the Board of Directors for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas. Prior to joining BCG, Erin worked as a consultant for the Monitor Group in Los Angeles. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, traveling, running, and cooking.
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What music have you been listening to lately? Fleetwood Mac, since they have been on tour. Their music never goes out of style.
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If you had to choose, would you be more of a savory or sweets person? I prefer salt, particularly a delicious cheese.
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Favorite current or past TV show(s)? Breaking Bad, Downton Abbey, Girls…but I end up watching a lot more Sofia the First and Jake and the Neverland Pirates with my children!
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What would the theme song to your life be? “Eye of the Tiger” – it’s the song I listen to pump myself up and build up my confidence before I give big presentations.
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If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go? Home to Dallas! I am on the road every week for work, so I cherish time at home with my family.
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What couldn’t you be paid to eat? Beef tartare (raw meat). I know it is a delicacy, but not for me.
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Which living person do you most admire and why? My mother – she taught me that I could be a “working mom” – successful professionally while still being an amazing mother. She is still my rock today, and there isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t call her for advice. Which words, phrases, or abbreviations do you overuse most? “At the end of the day” and “It is what it is”.
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What is one of the best pieces of advice you’ve ever received? “If you love what you do, success (and $$) will come.” Thanks, Dad!
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Last book you read? The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people don’t follow through with what they say they are going to do.
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done? Moving to Melbourne, Australia, for a job when I was 23 years old. I didn’t know a single person, but it was one of the best learning experiences of my life, both personally and professionally.
Would you rather be a pop star or a movie star and why? Pop star because you get to perform live and engage more directly with your fans.
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What is your favorite place on Marymount’s campus? Being out on Senior Lawn on a warm and sunny day eating lunch with all of my best friends.
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If you moved back to LA, where would you live and why? I would probably choose to live in West LA right where I grew up. It is central to everything I love about LA – great shopping, restaurants, outdoor activities, the beach and close to family!
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If you could be a professional athlete, which sport would you choose? Tennis – it requires mental, physical and technical skill and is a great stress reliever.
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More afraid of heights, spiders, or the dark and why? Spiders of course – they come out of nowhere and give me the creepy crawlies, but their bark is usually worse than their bite!
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What did you dream of growing up to be when you were little? A retail fashion store owner or restaurant owner. My sister and I would create outfits, hang them around our bedroom, give each a price, and pretend to sell them to each other. I guess in a way I am living this dream now as a consultant to consumer retail and restaurant companies!
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Favorite Marymount tradition and why? There are so many, do I have to choose one? Big/Little Sisters and the Capping ceremony. As a freshman, this made me feel so welcome and connected to the school. Mother-Daughter fashion show was great as well – I loved spending time with my mom this way. Home for the Holidays as a young alum when I still lived in LA – after being out in the “real world,” it was always so wonderful to connect with old teachers and friends.
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Which talent would you most like to have and why? Not sure if this is a talent, maybe more a superhero power, but I would love to be able to snap my fingers and transport myself anywhere in the world – it would save me a lot of time from all the traveling I do!
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