BU’s Daniel Mullins Goes from Student to Employee 

Bluefield University graduate Daniel Mullins, now BU’s creative content and social media coordinator, shares his story of establishing a career path after graduation. 

Once a Bluefield University student, Daniel Mullins is now using his degree in communication to serve as BU’s creative content and social media coordinator.  

Mullins began his work with marketing and media while still in high school, serving as a media manager for his father’s business, Adventures Bike Shop. He also served as a state vice president representing the New River Region of Virginia’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).

After high school, Mullins attended community college before coming to Bluefield University to pursue a degree Communication with a concentration in Modern Media. As a transfer student, he was determined to complete the requirements of his degree within two years while still gaining hands-on experience in his field of study.

So, he became an intern for Tazewell Today, a local initiative to revitalize Main Street of Tazewell, Virginia, and later an intern for BU’s Public Relations Office, as well as a writer, editor and web manager for the BU student newspaper, The Rampage. He said he enjoyed the work he did as well as the people he worked with as a PR intern for BU.

“It was great news to hear a full-time position opened in the same office,” said Mullins about the opportunity to transition from intern to full-time employment at BU. “I wanted to work for a Christian employer, using my skills in service to God, and be in an environment with respect and shared values.”

Mullins has already been busy with various projects in his new full-time role.

“I produce media for online and print distribution,” he said. “I have been working on flyers for admissions, information sheets about online programs, articles for the website, and graphics for social media. Photography and videography are important aspects of generating this content.” 

Mullins said he is excited about a lot of various aspects of his new job and that he has not found anything about it that he dislikes so far.

“This position allows me to be creative,” Mullins said. “I get to be part of different projects, such as digitizing the university’s archives. BU has a rich history recorded across VHS tapes, cassettes, photo negatives, and other vintage formats — some I did not even know existed. There are always new projects to work on. I have made a lot of progress, but I am still trying to find my footing.” 

Mullins said he hopes to continue to grow and contribute in his role at BU. He said he also hopes to be more involved in faith communities outside of the university.

“I am active in the Bluefield, VA, and Bluefield, WV, communities as a member of Parkview Baptist Church,” he said. “As a BU employee, I see myself being even more involved in these communities.” 

Regardless of whether students are pursing a career with BU or with some other organization, Mullins said students should always do their best in order to make a good impression.

“The faculty and staff pay attention to your attitude toward others, the quality of your work, and your work ethic,” Mullins said. “Even if you do not become a BU employee, your professors and club advisors will help you make important connections and discover new opportunities.”

Those interested in learing more from Mullins can find him in Lansdell 209. He also leads a lunchtime Bible study on Tuesdays at noon in Shott Hall.