Sentry School Internship Expo Program Fall 2023

Since Spring 2019, the Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center has made possible for the School of Business and Economics to have its internship presentations in an expo format, where students who did their internships talk to other students and faculty about their experiences, in a very engaging and interactive atmosphere. Students who visit the expo also have the chance to network with employers in the area and hopefully establish connections for future internship opportunities.

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Welcome...................................3 Grace Ahrens...........................4 Kaitlyn Barten..........................5 Ryan Carmichael......................6 Julia DeAngelis.........................7 Chloe DeMarco........................8 Elliot Eron.................................9 Hilary Forrest..........................10 Sam Ivey.................................11 Janna Johnson......................12 Korinna Johnson................... 13 Ryan Konkol...........................14 Noah Kowalke........................15 Caleb Manser.........................16 Tess Mauer.............................17 Nicholas Mehlberger............ 18 Courtney Messar...................19

Marissa Mohr........................20 Ben Mooney...........................21 Matthew Moxon....................22 Mitchell Nemecek.................23 Bella Page..............................24 Devyn Palmer........................25 Nathan Perschbacher..........26 Cierra Petersen......................27 Johanna Rothenberger.........28 JD Schultz..............................29 Zach Sinkler..........................30 Brianna Slack.........................31 Cadin Stankowski.................32 Lydia Thiel.............................33 Jena Truckenbrod.................34 Serena Vincent.....................35

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WELCOME! Since spring 2019, the Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center has made possible for the Sentry School of Business and Economics to have its internship presentations in an expo format, where students who had internships talk to other students and faculty about their experiences, in a very engaging and interactive atmosphere.

Students who visit the expo also have the chance to network with employers in the area and hopefully establish connections for future internships or even full-time job opportunities. We have had students getting internship offers on the spot in the last two expos! We are excited to see everyone at our in-person event on Thursday, Dec. 7. Students will have the chance to connect with interns and employers, learn about specific internships that were done this summer, and receive Pro Events credit. Here is a preview about our fall 2023 students and their internships. I hope you enjoy the Sentry School of Business and Economics Internship Expo!

Prof. Ricardo Boeing, Ph.D. Sentry School Internship Director

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GRACE AHRENS ’26

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN North Fond du lac, Wis. ORGANIZATION State Farm Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Agent’s Office Intern

What I did: Answered phones, collected information for and provided insurance quotes, collected payment for premiums, completed campaigns aimed at providing better coverage for less money. What I liked: I enjoyed learning more about the insurance industry and some of the things that go on behind the scenes when providing insurance quotes. I also enjoyed expanding my communication skills and my work environment was very supportive of me. Future Dream Job: I’m still figuring that out! I really do like this industry but am keeping my options open.

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KAITLYN BARTEN ’25

MAJOR Marketing

HOMETOWN Kaukauna, Wis. ORGANIZATION Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Graphic Designer and Marketing Coordinator

What I did: • create, schedule and edit social media posts • create print materials • maintain organization website • take pictures and video at agency activities and events What I liked: I enjoyed many things about my internship. I enjoyed the creative freedom I got from this internship as I got freewill of what I wanted to post on their social media. I was also able to create fun graphics for all of their fundraising events. I also enjoyed how positive the environment was. Working for a nonprofit was something I did not think I would enjoy as much as I did. It gave me a new outlook on how positive your work environment can be.

Future Dream Job: TBD.

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RYAN CARMICHAEL ’24

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Kewaunee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Edward Jones Portage, Wis. TITLE Branch Office Admin

What I did: Cashed client checks, moved money around between client accounts, placed trades at financial advisor’s direction, studied for licensing exams, scanned documents into client accounts, answered phone calls, worked on transfers/liquidations of client annuities/insurance policies. What I liked: I liked having my own office as well as learning vital information from my financial advisor I worked under.

Future Dream Job: Financial advisor.

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JULIA DEANGELIS ’24

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN New Berlin, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP Office of Admissions

and Recruitment Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Admissions Intern

What I did: I aided in the organization and updating of office procedures. I assisted in the planning and confirmation of events for prospective students. I worked along side professional staff to improve daily operations and programming What I liked: I enjoyed getting a deeper look into higher education and the role admissions plays in a university. I also really enjoyed the creative aspects of event planning and coordination.

Future Dream Job: Still figuring that out!

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CHLOE DEMARCO ’24

MAJORS Business Administration; International Studies

HOMETOWN Appleton, Wis.

ORGANIZATION UWSP Intramurals Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Student Manager

What I did: I held weekly meetings, attended manager weekly meetings, created weekly staff schedules, attended multiple nights of play, updated outdated rules/information, and sent a lot of emails. What I liked: I liked how hands-on it was and also how much experience it got me. I was very involved with the staff and the players and was able to bring the program to the next level.

Future Dream Job: International relations specialist.

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ELLIOT ERON ’24

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION D1 Builders Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Resources Intern

What I did: I assisted the company with payroll, scheduling, material orders/ pickups, and building projects. What I liked: I really enjoy the hands on building work and learning all the mechanics of building houses, decks, etc.

Future Dream Job: Teacher.

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HILARY FORREST ’23

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Arctic Air Refrigeration Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Administrative Assistant

What I did: Invoicing, billing, payments on account, Quickbooks, filing, typing quotes, responding to emails, answering phone calls.

What I liked: A friendly and quick-paced work environment.

Future Dream Job: Owning a business.

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SAM IVEY ’24

MAJOR Marketing

HOMETOWN Mosinee, Wis. ORGANIZATION United Way of Portage County Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Senior Marketing Intern

What I did: My internship responsibilities included creating and posting content on United Way’s social media accounts in addition to their Volunteer Center account. Along with this, I designed and created different print and digital promotional materials such as banners, rack cards, e-newsletters, postcards and press releases. Lastly, I helped update outdated web pages with new information and designed new graphic elements to be used. What I liked: I really liked everything about my internship. I was given creative freedom when it came to designing social media graphics and promotional materials and always had fun projects to work on. My supervisor was always supportive of my work and gave me new opportunities to try new skills such as photography. I had a good balance of work that I was confident I could complete with new tasks that would be good learning opportunities. Overall, my internship experience was a very positive experience. Future Dream Job: My future dream job would be working as a marketing manager for a nonprofit organization.

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JANNA JOHNSON ’25

MAJOR Accounting

HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis.

ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen Wausau, Wis. TITLE Assurance Intern

What I did: I assisted on audits of nonprofit clients. As part of this, I audited balance sheet accounts, obtained external confirmations, prepared financial statements, and completed audit prep work. What I liked: I liked getting to take a deeper dive into different client workpapers to find errors or misstatements. I also really loved all the opportunities I had to grow my Excel abilities, and all the data analysis I got to do with those abilities. Future Dream Job: My future dream job would be something that combines math, data analytics and finance.

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KORINNA JOHNSON ’25

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Greenwood, Wis. ORGANIZATION Memory Lane Farm Marshfield, Wis. TITLE Administrative Assistant

What I did: • constructed and designed the Mentoring Training Manual using Canva • event helper/coordinator • created rate-setting spreadsheets for clients • invoiced clients monthly • entered expenses and deposits in accounting spreadsheets • assisted in many different office-related duties What I liked: Learning how nonprofits are different from regular businesses, the workplace environment, the fact that I was already comfortable in my role, learning new things about businesses that I had previously thought were unimportant.

Future Dream Job: Horse trainer.

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RYAN KONKOL ’23

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Rosholt, Wis. ORGANIZATION Perfect Landscape Tree

& Services Inc. Burnsville, Minn. TITLE Office Manager

What I did: I answered customer calls and emails. I created bid and job schedules. I completed any nessasary paperwork the business needed. I created spreadsheets for the business to track expenses. I communicated with the boss and the crew. I sent out estimates and invoices. What I liked: I liked talking to the customers and also really enjoyed making estimates and invoices and creating spreadsheets for the business.

Future Dream Job: My future dream job is to own this company.

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NOAH KOWALKE ’26

MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Reedsburg, Wis. ORGANIZATION SCORE Remote/Wisconsin TITLE SCORE Marketing Intern

What I did: • execute confidentiality • listen and understand client needs • review and critic clients existing social media sites • develop a marketing plan for clients • provide administrative support for marketing content to SCORE platforms What I liked: I liked being able to work one-on-one with clients from different background and to be able to develop plans for them to help reach their goals. Future Dream Job: Senior marketing executive at an ecommerce-based company.

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CALEB MANSER ’24

MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Kronenwetter, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Representative

What I did: Resolved customer issues with the Skyward software. What I liked: I liked how we were trained to be actual Skyward employees. Future Dream Job: My future dream job would be a designer at Jordan/Nike.

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TESS MAUER ’23

MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Sheboygan Falls, Wis. ORGANIZATION

Frosch Travel Raleigh, N.C. TITLE Travel Advisor

What I did: I worked with clients to coordinate their travel. I composed content to share on social media. I developed my communication and teamwork skills. What I liked: I liked the freedom I got within the internship. As it was my second with the company I was trusted to do more on my own which really helped boost my confidence.

Future Dream Job: Entrepreneur.

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MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Sun Prairie, Wis. ORGANIZATION Verizon Rogers, Ark. TITLE Sales Manager Intern NICHOLAS MEHLBERGER ’23

What I did: I assisted in coaching of sales associates, managed promotions, merchandised the store, made sure that everything was all set for promotions and new phone launches, and learned the Verizon sales process. What I liked: Prospecting, understanding how sales worked, understanding how to do account reviews.

Future Dream Job: Not sure.

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COURTNEY MESSAR ’24

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Wausaukee, Wis. ORGANIZATION GFL Environmental Kaukauna, Chilton and New London, Wis. TITLE Shop Administrator

What I did: Process invoices in payment system and on company log, update truck data daily across three sites, collaborate with mechanics, office managers, and vendors daily, work with dispatch/customer service for truck complaints and problems. What I liked: I like that I am able to learn so many different things about the trash industry and all the inner working parts. There really is a lot that goes into each and every day, and no two days are the same for anybody. You get to have a routine, but don’t expect it to be perfectly the same everyday. I really enjoy the flexibility of things working here and how accommodating my coworkers and bosses have been.

Future Dream Job: Undecided!

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MARISSA MOHR ’24

MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Kronenwetter, Wis. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Representative

What I did: Went through studying to get licensed in Life and Health and Accident Insurance, contacted people to set meetings, and discussed plans with them to provide benefits or value to their life. What I liked: I liked all of the people I worked with and how helpful and understanding they were.

Future Dream Job: Right now, I am not sure.

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BEN MOONEY ’24

MAJORS Business Administration; Marketing

HOMETOWN Platteville, Wis. ORGANIZATION Lowes Plover, Wis. TITLE Sales Specialist

What I did: Designkitchens, provide details on products, cross-organization communication, close sales, sell finacning plans, manage installations done by third party contractors. What I liked: I liked working with people, and finding and selling the solution to people’s specific needs.

Future Dream Job: Automotive marketing or brokering.

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MATTHEW MOXON ’23

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Sturgeon Bay, Wis. ORGANIZATION Bridge Up Brewing/ Cherry Hut Sturgeon Bay and Fish Creek, Wis.

TITLE Intern

What I did: Customer service, inventory management, social media, receiving deliveries, vendor coordination. What I liked: I liked that I was able to do something different a lot of the time along with being able to meet a lot of different people.

Future Dream Job: Not too sure but possibly a business owner.

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MITCHELL NEMECEK ’24

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Sheboygan Falls, Wis. ORGANIZATION Vision Telecommunications, Inc. Germantown, Wis. TITLE Office Assistant

What I did: • new hire procedures • checking the accuracy of documents • help with measuring footages • perform pre-construction walkout • work with warehouse supervisor

What I liked: Working with people at the company and getting to know the day- to-day operations.

Future Dream Job: Working for the PGA.

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BELLA PAGE ’26

MAJOR Political Science - Law and Policy HOMETOWN Plover, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Representative - Student Qmatliv

What I did: • actively research and resolve issues that have been submitted by our customers • independently gather information, evaluate causes and possible solutions, and communicate the selected solution • provide timely and accurate responses to service calls • provide implementation guidance and product training which may take place at a customer facility, Skyward Facility or virtual • creation of projects and documentation to illustrate product defects or modifications (enhancements) needed to the product

What I liked: Flexible hours and great atmosphere.

Future Dream Job: Lawyer.

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DEVYN PALMER ’24

MAJORS Business Administration; Marketing

HOMETOWN Stratford, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Representative

What I did: Helped assist customers on software questions.

What I liked: I liked helping people.

Future Dream Job: Having my own business in an industry I find interesting/fulfilling.

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NATHAN PERSCHBACHER ’25

MAJOR Business Administration

HOMETOWN Richfield, Wis. ORGANIZATION Metro Wire Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Sales Director

What I did: • sold ads

• connected with clients • followed up with clients

What I liked: I enjoyed being able to step foot into my career path while still enrolled in classes.

Future Dream Job: CEO.

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CIERRA PETERSEN ’24

MAJOR Marketing

HOMETOWN Galloway, Wis. ORGANIZATION

Aqua Finance Schofield, Wis. TITLE Repossession Coordinator

What I did: • coordinate accounts for repossession • collect payment arrangements with customer • log the status of repo What I liked: Watching the repo process from start to finish.

Future Dream Job: Marketing manager.

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JOHANNA ROTHENBERGER ’24

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wausau Window and Wall Wausau, Wis. TITLE Maintenance Support Specialist

What I did: • monthly credit card statements • create and send purchase orders • maintain communication with vendors • facility inspections • maintain inventory • create monthly work schedules • close work orders in IMaint • Excel spreadsheets

What I liked: I enjoyed the people the I worked with and most of the tasks given to me. I enjoyed feeling busy and accomplished at the end of my shift.. Future Dream Job: I’m not sure. I chose to major in business because I feel that the options are limitless career wise.

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JD SCHULTZ ’24

MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Aspirus Health Wausau, Wis. TITLE Revenue Cycle Analyst

What I did: I put together data reports and built dashboards using Excel with medical billing data. I also tracked key metrics such as denials, accounts receivable, revenue, etc. What I liked: I like how rewarding it is when completing a report for executives and hearing their feedback and being able to use my reports in their important meetings.

Future Dream Job: Data analyst.

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ZACHARY SINKLER ’25

MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Kronenwetter, Wis. ORGANIZATION Fastenal Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Sales Intern

What I did: • receiving • service for customers • management of inventory • sales • ordering items • management at branch level

What I liked: I love learning new things, creating the new relationships with people and furthering my career.

Future Dream Job: Executive level business.

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BRIANNA SLACK ’24

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Edgar, Wis.

ORGANIZATION Sternot Auto Repair Mosinee, Wis. TITLE Office Assistant

What I did: Cleaning, data entry, helped make estimates and take phone calls, sort and file expenses. What I liked: It was laid back and everyone I worked with was so nice and personable.

Future Dream Job: Business owner.

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CADIN STANKOWSKI ’24

MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION O’Brien Steel Service Wausau, Wis. TITLE Inside Sales Rep

What I did: Put together processing order from my customer that I earned through customer relations and making sure they stay on track through out the processes to deliver on time to the customers.

What I liked: I like my customers and the people I work with.

Future Dream Job: No idea yet.

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LYDIA THIEL ’25

MAJORS Business Administration; Marketing HOMETOWN Neenah, Wis. ORGANIZATION Aisling Properties of Wisconsin, LLC Neenah, Wis. TITLE Project Manager

What I did: The work I did included recording work performed and equipment used, creating reports and presentations, and keeping sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays. I also interviewed and trained new workers while managing a construction team. What I liked: I liked working with my team and seeing our finished projects. Future Dream Job: I’m not sure what my dream job would be, but I enjoy working with team members and helping them achieve their goals.

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JENA TRUCKENBROD ’24

MAJOR Data Analytics HOMETOWN Pulaski, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Intern Software Engineer

What I did: Develop Skyward’s software.

What I liked: Fun and friendly team.

Future Dream Job: Data analyst.

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SERENA VINCENT ’24

MAJORS Business Administration; Management HOMETOWN Suamico, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP School of Humanities

and Global Studies Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Events and Marketing Intern

What I did: • assisting in event planning • marketing campaign support • social media management • content creation

• administrative support • on-site event assistance • collaborate with students, staff and volunteers to create successful events What I liked: I appreciate the dynamic and hands-on nature of my role in events and marketing. I enjoy the opportunity to contribute to creative marketing campaigns and the planning of exciting events in a real-world application. Taking ownership of specific projects allows me to see the impact of their contributions, fostering a sense of accomplishment. The exposure to industry trends, skill development in areas like project management and social media marketing, and the ability to adapt and problem-solve contribute is a valuable learning experience.

Future Dream Job: Public relations manager.

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