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.
INTERNSHIP Expo
Spring 2025
UW-STEVENS POINT SENTRY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SPRING 2025 INTERNS
Welcome................................. 3 Carter Borchardt..................... 4 Kadin Brooks.......................... 5 Sean Bunting.......................... 6 Mackenzie Castellucci............ 7 Lauren Chartier....................... 8 Sophia Counard...................... 9 Mitchell Crawley................... 10 Brooke Derenne.................... 11 Brady Dillingham................... 12 Parker Drath.......................... 13 Anthony Eiden....................... 14 Daniel Galgon....................... 15 Emma Germain..................... 16 Keaton Gomoll...................... 17 Connor Hansen..................... 18 Quinton Hill........................... 19 Angelina Jashinsky............... 20 Nicole Jensen....................... 21 Collin Hansen........................ 22 Elise Hawkins........................ 23 Kylie Kearns.......................... 24 KaiLei Khang......................... 25 Rick (RJ) Kluck...................... 26 Tate Konkol........................... 27 Dylan Krol.............................. 28 Gabriel Limacher................... 29 Evelyn LeVeque..................... 30
Evan Loduha......................... 31 Joey Lor................................ 32 Landon Massow................... 33 Jake Minch............................ 34 Lillian Mleziva........................ 35 Cameron Mollsen.................. 36 Christian Nickel..................... 37 Tanner Obremski................... 38 Caroline Olson...................... 39 Brooke Peterson................... 40 Carter Prey............................ 41 Drake Radtke........................ 42 James Rumbaugh................. 43 Connor Schaefer................... 44 John Seidler.......................... 45 Ezekiel Simmons................... 46 Jacob Skroch........................ 47 Matthias Smith...................... 48 Taylor Sondelski.................... 49 Aidan Spratlin....................... 50 Jared Stolen.......................... 51 Rory Swanson....................... 52 Ethan Tellock......................... 53 Houadu Thor......................... 54 Brady Wierzbicki................... 55 Hunter Wright........................ 56 Ryan Yakesh......................... 57 Shawna Young...................... 58
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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 Wednesday, April 30. 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 spring 2025 students and their internships. I hope you enjoy the Sentry School of Business and Economics Internship Expo!
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INTERNSHIP EXPO - SPRING 2025
CARTER BORCHARDT ’25
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION
The Beversdorf Agency - American Family Insurance Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Sales and Marketing Specialist
What I did: • Performed ways to create new business • Led new client meetings, provided insurance quotes • Effective follow up • Found ways to digitally market our services • Participated in networking What I liked: I liked how my internship was a real view at the world of sales. I enjoyed the day-to-day tasks I had, our team, and working environment. I liked how rewarding it was when I would put in the extra work each week. I also liked serving members of our community and building relationships. Future Dream Job: Successful insurance agency owner/entrepreneur.
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KADIN BROOKS ’26
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Kroger Metro Market Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Frozen Lead
What I did: • Work on schedule • Ensure accurate data counts • Work product • Ensure displays follow corporate guidelines • Order product What I liked:
It was fairly flexible, allowing me to work on top of my 21-credit schedule. The main thing I enjoyed was how self guided the work was. I would get the plan I had to follow and occasionally get tasks given to me by upper management, but apart from that I was on my own to make sure everything got done on time and efficiently. Future Dream Job: Sports agent/sports management.
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SEAN BUNTING ’26
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Phoenix, Ariz.
ORGANIZATION Shield Marketing Chicago, Ill. TITLE Sales Manager
What I did: • Manager and led a team of sales reps • Outside sales What I liked: Gaining sales experience.
Future Dream Job: Something in sales.
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MACKENZIE CASTELLUCCI ’27
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Madison, Wis. ORGANIZATION
UWSP Academic and Career Advising Center Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Brand Marketing Intern
What I did: Manage the Academic and Career Advising Center social media accounts, create branded materials (virtual and print) in order to promote ACAC events, and produce effective communications to drive people to learn about ACAC content. What I liked: It was very flexible and provided me with a deeper look into what roles I may want to consider for my future career. Future Dream Job: Social media manager.
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LAUREN CHARTIER ’25
MAJORS Business Administration Marketing HOMETOWN Fond du Lac, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP University Dining Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing Research Intern
What I did: Surveying via Qualtrics and tabling collaborating with graphic designers. What I liked: I love interacting with my manager and coworkers as well as creating signage and seeing the feedback from my surveys. Future Dream Job: Something that makes me happy and fulfilled.
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SOPHIA COUNARD ’28
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Brussels, Wis. ORGANIZATION Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitor Bureau Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing & Visitor Information Specialist
What I did: Create Instagram posts and stories promoting area events, enter events into the calendar, ask for rights to photos used to help promote the area, greet visitors and give them information about the area, answer phone calls and emails, edit and write blogs and short texts, and other miscellaneous I like learning more about the marketing world and how different industries use it to help them. I also like meeting new people and growing as a person and employee in the business world. It also allows me to learn more about the Stevens Point area. Future Dream Job: Sports marketing/events coordinator for the Packers. office tasks. What I liked:
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MITCHELL CRAWLEY ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN
Wind Lake, Wis. ORGANIZATION ESI Equity Waukesha, Wis. TITLE Financial Analyst
What I did: • Prepare reports • Carry over numbers from prior years • Balance sheets • ESOP work What I liked: Communicating with analysts and getting to learn what they do in an in-depth way. Future Dream Job: Analyst.
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BROOKE DERENNE ’25
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN
Luxemburg, Wis. ORGANIZATION Lovat Parks London, England
TITLE Intern
What I did: I worked mostly on different data analytic projects relating to their website, customer data and holiday homes. I also collaboration with the marketing team to work on some business admin tasks. What I liked: I loved that I was able to get an inside look into another country’s work culture. Future Dream Job: Internal auditor.
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BRADY DILLINGHAM ’25
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Spectra Print Stevens Point, Wis.
TITLE Intern
What I did: • Processed orders
• Helped them get fulfilled and sent out in the warehouse • Observed how the finances were handled for the business • Helped the sales team with their customers What I liked: I liked that I was able to try out many different areas within the company and got to figure out what I liked the most. Future Dream Job: I’m not exactly sure what I want for my dream job but I think I want to maybe be an entrepreneur or maybe get a job dealing with the stock market.
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PARKER DRATH ’25
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Ogdensburg, Wis. ORGANIZATION AgCountry Farm Credit Service Marshfield and Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: Keyed in tax returns and other accounting duties. What I liked: I got to see the whole process of doing a tax return. Future Dream Job: Tax specialist for farming.
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ANTHONY EIDEN ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. TITLE Office Intern
What I did: • Review contracts and needed reporting, assist with membership and engagement • Phones, office coverage, follow-ups, various correspondence, detailed record keeping • Handle business administration duties such as insurance, building maintenance, etc. • Prepare and maintain budgets What I liked: I liked going to the events after setting them up and seeing
how they function. Future Dream Job: My future dream job is to be an entrepreneur.
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DANIEL GALGON ’27
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Waunakee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Independent Operations Assessment
What I did: • Assessed snow making at Standing Rocks Park • Had meetings with many industry professionals • Consistent meetings with Jenny Riggenbach (supervising the project) • Created documents and presentations to record all findings and suggestions for better operation What I liked: I enjoyed working for a nonprofit, that I know will help benefit my community. I worked with great people involved in the project. I was able to build my own schedule and work at my own (agreed upon) pace. Felt much like a consultant for this organization. Future Dream Job: Start my own CAD design business, and work for myself.
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EMMA GERMAIN ’26
MAJORS Accounting Finance HOMETOWN Rhinelander, Wis. ORGANIZATION
Legacy Accounting and Financial Services LLC Plover, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: I prepared a variety of individual income taxes, which included sorting through work papers, inputting needed data into the accounting software, tying out numbers, and printing off the return to give to my boss who would then review the return. Aside from return preparation, I would also get work papers ready for the accountants in order to save them time. This included sorting through papers clients would give us and determine what was and wasn’t needed in order to prepare their return. I would then copy the needed papers and organize them in order of the tax return. What I liked: I really enjoyed the variety of returns and tasks that I did each day. I also really enjoyed the people I worked with because they were very kind and helpful when it came to walking me through new information. Future Dream Job: Certified Public Accountant.
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KEATON GOMOLL ’27
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Plainfield, Wis. ORGANIZATION
CAP Services VITA Program Stevens Point, Waupaca and Wautoma, Wis. TITLE Assistant Site Coordinator
What I did: My primary responsibility was to complete tax returns for low- to moderate-income clients. In addition, I helped with screening clients, checking clients in and out as well as documenting our client satisfaction surveys, along with inputting client data into our spreadsheet, scanning documentation for clients‚ homestead credit and directly uploading them to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Additionally, I helped out with our site at Waupaca, when we didn’t have enough volunteer tax preparers. What I liked: Getting to help low- to moderate-income clients get tax credits they need. Lots of variety of tasks every day. Future Dream Job: CPA.
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CONNOR HANSEN ’26
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Pickerington, Ohio ORGANIZATION Best Buy Plover, Wis. TITLE Product Flow Specialist
What I did: I lead a team for truck nights. I managed inventory system and made sure everything was accurate. What I liked: I liked seeing how the inventory system worked and the different types of security systems they utilize.
Future Dream Job: Air traffic controller.
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QUINTON HILL ’26
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Coquitlam, British Columbia ORGANIZATION UWSP Sentry School of Business and Economics Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Internship Student Director
What I did: Organized Internship Expo, processed internship applications, assisted students in search of internships. What I liked: Helping students find internships. Future Dream Job: Financial analyst.
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ANGELINA JASHINSKY ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN
Peshtigo, Wis. ORGANIZATION CPS Café Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE CPS Café Student Manager
What I did: • Training and mentoring • Instructing and guiding • Food production and preparation • Customer service • Order receiving • Inventory • Kitchen cleaning • Front of house serving and cashiering • Catering • Being available for the CPS Café What I liked: I enjoyed growing my skills in management and knowledge about the books. Future Dream Job: I want to own a coffee shop.
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NICOLE JENSEN ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Mosinee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Ulta Beauty Wausau, Wis. TITLE Internship for Merchandising Manager
What I did: Receive shipments, break down truck, open/close cash registers, train employees, set schedules, order supplies, inventory adjustments, Omnichannel orders, put back orders, set displays, arrange products. What I liked: I liked being able to put my school work to use by managing the time we were using to have tasks completed, learning about the ins and outs of ordering and reporting things to corporate and using my organization skills to make things easier for everyone. Future Dream Job: I would like to be the merchandising manager at Ulta and possibly moving up to corporate in the future.
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COLLIN HANSEN ’26
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN De Pere, Wis. ORGANIZATION Peyton’s Promise Schofield, Wis. TITLE Social Media/ Marketing Intern
What I did: • Created and managed social media content across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn • Designed flyers, posters and digital graphics to promote events and programs • Captured and edited photo and video content at events to highlight community impact • Collaborated with high school students and community partners on marketing efforts • Helped plan and promote events like Stock the Shelves and Knock Down Hunger • Developed captions, voiceovers and messaging aligned with the organization’s mission • Maintained consistent branding across all platforms and outreach materials What I liked: One of the things I liked most about my internship with Peyton’s Promise was knowing the work I did actually mattered. I enjoyed being creative with social media, working at events and helping tell the story of what the organization does. It was cool to work with people in the community and see how much impact youth advocates can have. I also liked the variety. Every week felt a little different, and I was always learning something new. Future Dream Job: Social media manager for Red Bull Skiing.
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ELISE HAWKINS ’25
MAJOR Business Economics HOMETOWN Oak Creek, Wis. ORGANIZATION Quality Plus Printing Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. TITLE Economic Development Specialist
What I did: Use databases to help forecast possible new product lines. Look at cost/ profit-loss statements to help find new opportunities and areas that we should be cutting back/stopping production. Use reports to identify our leading customers and possible new customer markets to target. Use this information to help strengthen our marketing campaigns and improve our customer service follow-up (thank yous, check on quotes, etc.). Also learn our systems/database to help with our operations (quotes, invoicing, The team I worked with was great, super friendly and willing to help. I enjoyed having the freedom to brainstorm marketing ideas and how to improve the business. I also enjoyed learning about the equipment they use and helping with production. Future Dream Job: production). What I liked:
I’m not sure of an exact position, but I’ve really liked working for this company and the Chamber of Commerce in Wisconsin Rapids, which were both small businesses. I enjoy working in small teams and doing marketing, accounting, and customer service tasks. I’d like to work at a small business doing something similar to my previous positions in the future.
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KYLIE KEARNS ’25
MAJORS Accounting Finance HOMETOWN
Montello, Wis. ORGANIZATION Legacy Accounting and Financial Services Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: • Completed 1040 returns • Helped prepare 1040 returns for staff accountants by scanning and organizing papers What I liked: I liked the variety of things I was able to see and do, each return was different. I also liked getting to work with the tax software. Future Dream Job: Staff accountant or CPA.
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KAILEI KHANG ’25
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. ORGANIZATION KerberRose Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. TITLE Tax Accounting Intern
What I did: • Prepared 1040 individual tax returns • Quickly assessed client documents What I liked: • Strengthened my understanding of tax compliance and reporting • Gained hands-on experience in tax return preparation Future Dream Job: Remote tax strategist for small creative businesses.
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RICK (RJ) KLUCK ’25
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Bevent, Wis. ORGANIZATION Peoples State Bank Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Personal Banker
What I did: Created and strengthened retail customer connections through numerous networking events and sponsorships, opened new accounts for both individual and business customers, consumer lending activities, occasionally handled teller transactions and enhanced retail sales and customer service experiences. Collaborated closely with the branch manager, played a key role in shaping a positive sales culture and elevated customer service standards at the branch. What I liked: I loved the people. Working with customers helped me enhance my professionalism. By helping a wide variety of customers, I was able to witness hard working people from several industries manage their money through retail banking. Future Dream Job: Commercial lender and/or financial advisor.
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TATE KONKOL ’25
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Amherst, Wis. ORGANIZATION Evexia Accounting Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Accounting Intern
What I did: Scanned and prepared clients tax documents along with sitting in on client meetings. What I liked: I enjoyed working with my coworkers because they were friendly and helpful. I also enjoyed getting to see how the tax process works. Future Dream Job: Tax accountant or public accountant.
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DYLAN KROL ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Batavia, Ill. ORGANIZATION Petco Geneva, Ill. TITLE Small Animals Manager (in training)
What I did: I worked resolving customer disputes, helped close books at the end of the night, managed the entire aquatics department and got on-the-job management training. What I liked: This internship taught me about the real world and how management is not as easy as people make it out to be. It helped me learn that cooler heads prevail and understand that different demographics like different things in regards to fish and catering to the demographic of the store is better than trying to shift demographics. Future Dream Job: Something in corporate sales.
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EVELYN LEVEQUE ’25
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Antigo, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP Smiley Professional Events Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Smiley Professional Events Intern
What I did: Plan, promote, execute and follow up on events; manage event data and maintain up-to-date event systems. What I liked: I enjoyed meeting new people and gaining insight into the behind-the-scenes work of event planning. Future Dream Job: Digital marketing analyst.
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GABRIEL LIMACHER ’26
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Oswego, Ill. ORGANIZATION Sentry Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Co-op Claims Rep
What I did: Handle commercial auto claims. What I liked: I love the flexibility and the responsibility given to you. Future Dream Job: Defense attorney.
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EVAN LODUHA ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Three Lakes, Wis. ORGANIZATION MSC Inc. Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. TITLE Customer Service and Sales
What I did: Customer relations, job estimates, customer service, sales. What I liked: I got a deeper look into how a business is run. I also liked how I was able to work directly with people and do site visits for estimates. Future Dream Job: Own my own hunting and outdoor business. I want to be a full-time hunting guide.
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JOEY LOR ’25
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN
Green Bay, Wis. ORGANIZATION Brokogi Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Assistant Manager
What I did: • Monitoring sales • Scheduling • Inventory management • Assuring food safety • Side cook and server What I liked:
I like my internship because it feels great learning firsthand how to operate a business. Also, I’m able see the day-to-day operations of a restaurant business. It’s also a nice feeling that the food I’m serving, people really liked and come back. Future Dream Job: Owning a live aquatic pet store.
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LANDON MASSOW ’26
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Huntley, Ill. ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Internal Operations Intern
What I did: • 1040 document organize (Paper/Electronically) • Return Assembly • Help cover front desk when needed • Ended of the internship with 1040 tax return preparation What I liked: Everything, but the thing that I liked the most was the environment–everything was relaxed, everyone was nice and you felt like a family member. Future Dream Job: Tax associate or director - preferably at CLA.
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JAKE MINCH ’25
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Peters Beef Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing Intern
What I did: • Content Creation: Writing blog posts, social media updates, and other marketing materials • Market Research: Analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences • Social Media Management: Scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and tracking social media metrics • Administrative Support: Handling various administrative tasks like scheduling meetings and maintaining marketing databases What I liked: I liked how flexible it was and how much hands on experience I was able to gain from it. Future Dream Job: Digital marketer.
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LILLIAN MLEZIVA ’27
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN
Manitowoc, Wis. ORGANIZATION Word on the Curb London, UK TITLE Business Admin/ Creative Intern
What I did: • Researched and identified LinkedIn profiles for a prospective outreach, gathered key details about each profile and maintained status on the current location and activity stage • Developed five creative survey questions weekly for subscribers • Analyzed survey data weekly using Typeform, recording response details in spreadsheets • Assisted with coordinating events for clients ranging from sourcing artists, designing flyers, developing a run-of-the-show, engaging with customers and managed communication in a shared spreadsheet • Filmed and developed creative content ideas for client’s promotional videos • Played the role of “runner” during video shootings, helping with communication between client and director What I liked: I loved learning all the different fields of marekting! Future Dream Job: Either event marketer, creative director or own my own marketing agency!
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CAMERON MOLLSEN ’25
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Arlington Heights, Ill. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern
What I did: My list of job duties included taking service calls, completing homework, watching training videos, attending meetings and attending live software training. What I liked: I enjoyed interacting with customers and the culture of the company. Future Dream Job: Starting my own Play It Again Sports.
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CHRISTIAN NICKEL ’25
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Lake Geneva, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern
What I did: • Took service calls • Provided solutions for customers • Collaborated with intern and customer success team What I liked: The welcoming environment and the amount of effort my managers and trainers put towards us interns to train us. Future Dream Job: Marketing manager or business-to-business sales.
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TANNER OBREMSKI ’26
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Mosinee, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Federal Express Mosinee, Wis. TITLE Ramp Supervisor/ Auditor
What I did: • Flight paperwork auditing • Ramp supervisor What I liked: Taught me the challenges of managing a group of employees and how to improve my management skills. Future Dream Job: Financial planner or manager.
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CAROLINE OLSON ’26
MAJORS Accounting Finance
HOMETOWN Sparta, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wipfli Wausau, Wis. TITLE Tax and Audit Intern
What I did: Respond to client and firm associate requests in a timely, accurate, positive and professional manner. Respond to inquiries from client and work with client to gather necessary information for completion of required documents. Use data analysis skills to discover useful information and patterns to provide support in recommendations. Proactively identify improvement opportunities in processes to enhance efficiency. Prepare returns for individuals and corporations. What I liked: The freedom of work I got to do, there was always more to learn every day and every client was totally different from the last. Future Dream Job: CPA or tax accountant.
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BROOKE PETERSON ’26
MAJORS Accounting Finance HOMETOWN
Waupaca, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sentry Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Premium Tax Co-Op (Finance Associate)
What I did: Prepared premium tax returns for each of the companies liscensed in 12 different states. Used Premium Pro and excel to assist in completing returns. Researched tax laws when necessary. Completed other projects regarding calc sheets as
time allowed. What I liked:
I enjoyed getting a little taste into what a busy season in tax would look like. I was able to learn a lot in a very short period of time. I really appreciated that there was always something to work on. Everyone at Sentry was extremely helpful and always willing to answer my questions as well. Future Dream Job: I’m honestly not sure. I hope to find a job in accounting or finance that I am passionate about but that also allows me to meet other goals I have in life.
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CARTER PREY ’25
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION Best Buy La Crosse, Wis. TITLE Sales Management Intern
What I did: • Responsible for learning how to sell product and pitch promotions, branded payments and paid memberships • Back office duties • Coaching and leading my peers on the sales floor What I liked: I love the people that I work with, and being able to help customers understand and enjoy what they bought. Future Dream Job: Golf course management–either a GM or club pro.
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DRAKE RADTKE ’25
MAJORS Business Administration Marketing HOMETOWN
Schofield, Wis. ORGANIZATION Primerica Madison, Wis. TITLE Representative
What I did: Helping familes reach financial independence! What I liked: Learning self-accountabilty.
Future Dream Job: Senior vice president.
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JAMES RUMBAUGH ’26
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Wausau, Wis. TITLE SLG Audit Intern
What I did: Worked personally with Treasurers and Clerks for numerous Central Wisconsin City Halls, tested cash, inventories, receivables, and liabilities, and personally vouched checks
and receipts. What I liked:
I liked the higher expectations that came with it, and the challenge that came from diving into something as large and intense as state and local government auditing. Future Dream Job: Although I enjoyed my time with CLA it didn’t seem to be the best fit, and I am happy for the steppingstone CLA was in my accounting journey.
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CONNOR SCHAEFER ’25
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN
Greenville, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Sales Intern
What I did: Sales outreach, contact collection, cold calling and emailing. What I liked: Got a feel for a sales job and learned a lot about sales outreach, how my approach differs from others. Future Dream Job: Own a golf clothing company, be a head pro at a golf course for fun.
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JOHN SEIDLER ’25
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Wausau, Wis. TITLE Assurance Intern
What I did: Audit local municipalities and counties. What I liked:
I liked learning about how public accounting operates, especially the assurance side. Learning more about governmental accounting too was fascinating. Future Dream Job: Full-time writer, otherwise being an accountant is just fine.
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EZEKIEL SIMMONS ’25
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN
Milwaukee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Luetozuw Industry Milwaukee, Wis. TITLE Production Manager
What I did: I learned machinery, made sales calls, helped boost the fundraiser awareness in the area, talked over ways to help boost productivity in the factory and computer work for order and sales. What I liked: It had many different roles and challenges to learn from. Future Dream Job: N/A
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JACOB SKROCH ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Stratford, Wis. ORGANIZATION Stratford School District Stratford, Wis. TITLE Business Office Assistant/ Paraprofessional
What I did: Payroll, Skyward, retirement hours, excel creation, classroom help, shipment creation, budget creation for 2026. What I liked: I enjoyed working with Lauren who is laid back. I learned many things about a medium/large scale business and how much it takes to run it. Future Dream Job: Running my own basketball academy, with health coaching implemented into it.
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MATTHIAS SMITH ’26
MAJORS Business Administration Finance HOMETOWN Courtenay, British Columbia ORGANIZATION British Columbia Baseball Umpires Association British Columbia, Canada TITLE Baseball Umpire Allocator
What I did: • Assign umpires to games
• Send invoices • Create budgets • Resolve scheduling conflicts and issues What I liked: The real-world experience and the financial aspects. Future Dream Job: CFP or sales manager.
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TAYLOR SONDELSKI ’26
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Merrill, Wis. ORGANIZATION Quirt Family Dentistry Plover, Wis. TITLE Business Assistant
What I did: • Communicated with patients regarding treatment, finances and scheduling • Verified insurance information for all patients that I was responsible for • Performed daily tasks that every single business assistant was assigned for • Completed project of patient appointment over-sights. This included monitoring the patient appointment, listening to conversation and introduction of other team members, treatment and closure of appointment • Wrote appointments for the over-sight to evaluate team success in overall appointment details What I liked: I enjoyed working with patients and learning new information about finance and account reviews. I learned a lot about insurance and how it works with a business. Future Dream Job: Marketing or human resources.
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AIDAN SPRATLIN ’25
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Waupaca, Wis. ORGANIZATION Buffalo Wild Wings Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Shift Manager
What I did: • Product management • Scheduling • Training • Participated in the Team Member Orientation/Onboarding Process • Daily Cash and Sales Reconciliation • Invoice entries into our back-office system • Manage team member shifts and daily hourly labor • Focused on Sports Bar Scorecard Metrics What I liked: One thing I really liked about my internship was learning manager functions on the computer. Future Dream Job: My future dream job would be to one day be the CEO of a company.
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JARED STOLEN ’25
MAJORS Business Administration Marketing HOMETOWN Saukville, Wis. ORGANIZATION Portage County Community Land Trust Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing Intern
What I did: • Help develop website and logo • Identify stakeholders
• Compare website platforms that we could potentially use • Help create content to put on CAP Services website to spread word of CLT What I liked: I liked the flexibility and the fact that it was remote, and the people were wonderful. Future Dream Job: Not sure, marketing in Milwaukee, I think.
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RORY SWANSON ’25
MAJORS Accounting Music
HOMETOWN Verona, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wipfli LLP Wausau, Wis.
TITLE Intern
What I did: • Prepared 1099 forms
• Prepared business, trust, and individual returns • Assisted in audit process for five companies • Ensured accuracy of client financial statements • Worked with clients to make necessary adjustments if discrepancies were located • Assisted in creation of Voluntary Disclosure Agreement What I liked: I enjoyed getting a better understanding of the audit process. I also felt consistently valued during my time there.
Future Dream Job: Nonprofit accountant.
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ETHAN TELLOCK ’25
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Weyauwega, Wis. ORGANIZATION LCMS North Wisconsin District Wausau, Wis. TITLE Accounting Intern
What I did: • Enter daily deposits and bills • Cut checks weekly • Assisted with preparing multiple organizations for an audit • Ran nonprofit financial statements What I liked: I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the office that I worked at. There were a lot of great people working there with me, and they were all super welcoming. I’m very thankful that they were all willing to take me in, especially since this position didn’t exist before I started there. Future Dream Job: Pastor.
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HOUADU THOR ’26
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Wausau, Wis. TITLE Business Development Intern
What I did: • Assist with business inquiries
• Prepare and update marketing materials • Conduct research and compile relevant data • Prepare lending documents and follow up with members and clients What I liked: The people and connections I made. Really getting a feel of the professional world and what it takes to be successful. Also being able to travel around the state and have a presence everywhere was fun and thrilling. Future Dream Job: Not sure yet, but something in the financial world.
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BRADY WIERZBICKI ’26
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Mukwonago, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sentry Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Claims Representative
What I did: • Investigate claims • Evaluate liability/damages • Negotiate settlements • Maintain records • Deliver great customer service What I liked: I like how it gave me a great opportunity to work in a professional environment, get feedback from coworkers and a flexible schedule. Future Dream Job: My future dream job is to work in sales for a great company.
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HUNTER WRIGHT ’25
MAJORS Accounting Finance HOMETOWN
Milladore, Wis. ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: Prepared 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S tax returns. What I liked: Learning a lot more about taxes and how to prepare individual and entity returns. Future Dream Job: To hopefully run my own private accounting business.
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RYAN YAKESH ’25
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Oswego, Ill. ORGANIZATION Old Second National Bank Aurora, Ill. TITLE Bank Teller
What I did: • Deal with transactions ranging from withdrawals • Deposits • Mortgage payments • Rent payments • Make money orders and cashier checks • Balance a drawer each and every day • Cash checks What I liked: Working for people in my community and providing customer service to them.
Future Dream Job: Wealth management.
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SHAWNA YOUNG ’26
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Rothschild, Wis. ORGANIZATION Bridge Street Mission Wausau, Wis. TITLE Business Manager
What I did: Accounting, HR and enterprise operation management tasks. What I liked: The ability to gain experience and growth. I was gifted with the opportunity to fulfill a role that usually requires much more experience than I had. I gained hands-on accounting and business management experiences that school alone couldn’t prepare me for. Future Dream Job: An executive role within a facility that makes a difference in our community. I enjoy understanding the entire operation of an organization and would love to lead a team that cares for each other and the people we have the privilege to serve. I feel my deep care for people would cultivate a work environment that allows employees to thrive and in turn serves our clients better. I look forward to that growth someday.
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