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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EXPO Spring 2023
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Welcome............................................. 3 George Anderson...............................4 Olivia Anderson..................................5 Devin Baldridge.................................6 Brett Baryenbruch.............................7 Ryan Baxter........................................8 Kieran Bennett...................................9 Brayden Berberich...........................10 Joe Bergquist...................................11 Laynie Bessette...............................12 Kassidie Biefeld...............................13 Kole Brecke......................................14 Tiana Cachuela................................15 Jesse Cisewski.................................16 Camron Dammann..........................17 Arianna Deloach..............................18 Michael Erickson.............................19 Brody Erola.......................................20 Jacob Falkosky.................................21 Patrick Fogarty.................................22 Lewis Gerou.....................................23 Cole Graff.........................................24 Hannah Gunderson.........................25 Alyssa Helland..................................26 Aminee Hoff.....................................27 Bryce Holz........................................28 Kirsten Jacob...................................29
Chase Jasinski.................................30 Adam Kries.......................................31 Brandon Leeper...............................32 Trevor Linke......................................33 Samuel Liske...................................34 Micah Meza......................................35 Jason Noll.........................................36 Charlie Nordman..............................37 Faith Overbeck.................................38 McKenna Przybyl.............................39 Brad Quade......................................40 Lissa Racette...................................41 Ben Rehm........................................42 Carter Samples................................43 Amaya Sandberg..............................44 Leslie Sanders.................................45 Brynn Springstroh............................46 Andrea Vanderloop..........................47 Jayda Wadel.....................................48 Vera Ward.........................................49 Caleb Weichart................................50 Hayden West....................................51 Sam Widmer....................................52 Sierra Wojciechowski .....................53 Kassidy Wood..................................54 Justin Zehrung.................................55 About Sentry School........................56
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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 Tuesday, May 2. Students will have the chance to connect with interns and employers, learn about specific internships that were done this fall, and receive Pro Events credit. Here is a preview about our spring 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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GEORGE ANDERSON ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Washington, D.C. ORGANIZATION Cap Services Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE VITA/TCE Tax Preparer
What I did: Filed low-income house hold tax returns.
What I liked: Socializing and learning information about tax documents with my coworkers and communicating with clients who was coming to get their tax returns filed.
Future Dream Job: Accountant.
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OLIVIA ANDERSON ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Tigerton, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sentry Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE First Notice of Loss - Claims Representative II
What I did: Answer calls from clients who have insurance policies through Sentry Insurance and entering claims with various amounts of information as a result to accidents, or any other damages. I also made worker compensation claims and connected claimants and policy holders to adjusters. What I liked: It taught me so much about networking, as well as great communication skills. I learned a lot about insurance and how to assist clients with many different questions. I met so many great people and I felt like I made a difference in what I did.
Future Dream Job: Unknown.
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DEVIN BALDRIDGE ’24
MAJORS Finance Marketing HOMETOWN Gilberts, Ill. ORGANIZATION Enterprise Rent-a-Car Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Management Trainee
What I did: Sell protections, marketing phone calls, create customer relationships, clean cars. What I liked: I really liked being able to fact find with customers, getting to know more about a customer on a personal level and being able to satisfy their need.
Future Dream Job: Sales or real estate.
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BRETT BARYENBRUCH ’24
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Spring Green, Wis. ORGANIZATION KerberRose Plover, Wis. TITLE Tax Accounting Intern
What I did: Prepared individual tax returns and client outreach.
What I liked: I enjoyed learning the new softwares and also learning the day to day process of an accountant. I also enjoyed the ability to strive and learn independently but still have the ability of getting help from anyone in the office.
Future Dream Job: Earn my CPA and continue to be an accountant.
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RYAN BAXTER ’23
MAJORS Accounting Finance HOMETOWN Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. ORGANIZATION KerberRose Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Tax Accountng Intern
What I did: • Prepared 1040 tax returns • Prepared 1099 forms • Added deprecating assets • Remove deprecating assets
What I liked: I enjoyed the puzzle aspect of the 1040 and the different situations the clients had.
Future Dream Job: Senior partner at a big four accounting firm.
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KOLE BRECKE ’23
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Weston, Wis. ORGANIZATION Clifton Larson Allen (CLA) Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: I was a preparer in the tax department. The internship started out with training and acclimating to their work style. Then it was time to dive in to some tax documents. As a tax preparer they know you do not have a lot of accounting or tax knowledge. It started out very easy, and had a good scaling process. Main forms that I prepared were various 1099s, Personal Property Returns and 1040s. What I liked: I really liked the culture and the willingness to teach me. I learned so much in such a short amount of time by diving in.
Future Dream Job: My dream job is to be the CEO of my own company.
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KIERAN BENNETT ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Representative
What I did: I reviewed the business side of our software for K-12 schools, while also taking service calls from customers who need help troubleshooting or maneuvering through our software that they have purchased from us. What I liked: I liked being able to network and create connections through helping others with their needs and providing my skills to better the company. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be an account executive at a Fortune 500 company.
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BRAYDEN BERBERICH ’23
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Janesville, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sentry Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Tech Associate
What I did: Maintain accurate record retention, process incoming payments, research incoming payments using multiple systems to ensure accurate application of funds to policies, and prepare payments for deposits. What I liked: I enjoy continually learning new skills and gaining knowledge through my experiences working at Sentry. Future Dream Job: I am not too sure what my dream job would look exactly like, but eventually I would like to own my business that provides a positive impact on others.
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JOE BERGQUIST ’23
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sentry Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Claims Representative
What I did: I worked in the Minor Medical Unit (MMU) within Sentry’s Workers’ Compensation Department. I assisted injured workers in receiving medical treatment for injuries that happened on the job. I learned the claims handling process and the investigative work that goes into handling a claim. What I liked: As cliché as it is, I really liked the culture at Sentry. Everyone is always very welcoming and helpful. In my role, I enjoyed the variety of claims I would see. They all present different scenarios and keep me on my toes. Future Dream Job: I’m still figuring out what I want to do for a career, but I believe that I will do something in sales. I enjoy interacting with others and I feel that I would enjoy and could excel in a sales role.
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LAYNIE BESSETTE ’23
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Manawa, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Representative
What I did: At my Internship I had the opportunity to learn the Skyward database learning budgetary, position/HR, payroll, and time off. I was then able to help customers solve any situations or concerns within the software that they were dealing with on a daily basis. What I liked: I really enjoyed the family culture surrounding my internship. I was able to make a lot of great friendships and connections through Skyward that will last me past this internship experience.
Future Dream Job: My future dream job is to become a funeral director.
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KASSIDIE BIEFELD ’23
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Elkhorn, Wis. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing Intern
What I did: I established the marketing department for Walter Roth a financial advisor at Northwestern Mutual. I worked on editing his websites, creating content for social media, data analytics, marketing research and much more. This helped me come up with a comprehensive marketing plan that I then executed on and continue to revise. What I liked: I really liked the creative freedom that I have been given when it comes to content creation and social posting. I also have really liked that I have had total ownership of this role and my boss’s willingness to let me explore new avenues to increase our social reach. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to run my own photography studio and use the skills that I have learned in marketing to help me become a successful business owner in the future.
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TIANA CACHUELA ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Woodbury, Minn. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Q Business Intern
What I did: • Learn modules within the Business side of Skyward. • Take service calls by email and phone. • Practice presenting skills for future trainings and User Group sessions. • Collaborated with my team to help each other solve service calls. • Attended weekly team meetings to discuss individual and team goals for the week. What I liked: • The welcoming environment Skyward brought on my first day. • The training process was fun, exciting and stress-free. • Everyone there wants you to succeed and will give you the resources to do so. • The amount of opportunities to grow in the company. Future Dream Job: Not sure as long as I am happy/content in whatever I am doing.
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JESSE CISEWSKI ’24
MAJORS Management Marketing HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success
What I did: There are so many different aspects of this job. We learn the product and help customers with questions and inquiries on doing specific tasks within the software. In addition, we also provide training for new customers and take them through step by step personalizing the product, tailored to their particular wants and needs. What I liked: The best feeling in the world is taking a call with a customer and answering every question they can think of and hearing the gratitude and appreciation in their voice when you conclude the call. Future Dream Job: Working at Skyward as product manager, marketing guru or the organizational development team. I have always wanted to work at Skyward and am highly interested in working in several of its departments.
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CAMRON DAMMANN ’25
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Pittsville, Wis. ORGANIZATION Clifton Larson Allen (CLA) Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Internal Operations, Intern
What I did: • Organized and scanned client documents • Assembled client tax returns
What I liked: Learning about all the different kinds of government forms and working in a great culture. Future Dream Job: I think something in private accounting would be exciting.
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ARIANNA DELOACH ’23
MAJORS Accounting Finance
HOMETOWN Madison, Wis. ORGANIZATION Schult CPAs Wausau/Marathon, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: I prepared 1040s throughout tax season to learn the different forms and how each is used. Towards the end of tax season, I learned a little bit about bookkeeping since its not taught in school. Also, on the days I went to the Marathon office, I did more on the back end of the business like making phone calls to clients saying their taxes are done to scanning in and filing already scanned in files. What I liked: The people at Schults are nice and welcoming. They were willing to help when I ask questions and if I made a mistake, they tell me of my error and teach me about of how a certain situation can or can’t be used to file the taxes. With that, they helped me understand how different schedules are taxed because it isn’t always brought up in a classroom. Future Dream Job: As for right now, I don’t have a dream job, but I’m thinking about more going into taxes because of my two internships dealing with taxes. Down the road, I’m hoping that I would find a specialty and enjoy in what I do.
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MICHAEL ERICKSON ’23
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Portage, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP Student Government Association Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Budget Director
What I did: I oversaw over 150 student organizations, training them on how to be effective leaders, and utilizing their budgets. Acted as a resource for those students for any questions regarding their clubs’ finances, travel, etc. Chaired three budgetary committees, two of which allocated over millions of dollars to departments and student organizations. Mainly a lot of communications and submitting reimbursements for students. What I liked: What I liked about the job was being that resource for students and being able to work with them. Although it was frustrating at times, it was rewarding in the end to see the satisfaction. I also liked the opportunities I got to meet and talk with administration on a regular basis. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be to work in human resources or financial advising.
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BRODY EROLA ’25
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Owatonna, Minn. ORGANIZATION UWSP Common Council Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Shared Governance Intern
What I did: I primarily work with the chair of Common Council Professor Kristi Roth on a variety of different projects and tasks to help in the process of shared governance at our university. Additionally, I also work with a few chairs of different committees in Common Council, again doing different tasks and projects for them. What I liked: I like the flexibility. I am able to work from home as much as I would like or have the option to go in and work in the Common Council office. Additionally, my supervisor has been very supportive and helpful throughout my entire internship. Future Dream Job: I have not decided quite yet. After graduation I think I will either go to grad school, law school or find a job somewhere in the finance world. I think if I were to pick a dream job I would have to say either a personal financial advisor or a lawyer of some sort.
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JACOB FALKOSKY ’23
MAJORS Accounting Business Administration HOMETOWN Marshfield, Wis. ORGANIZATION Hawkins Ash CPAs LLP Marshfield, Wis.
TITLE Intern
What I did: Sorted, scanned and prepared personal tax returns.
What I liked: The people were always helpful and friendly.
Future Dream Job: Family tax business or marketing role in the video game industry.
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PATRICK FOGARTY ’23
MAJORS Management; English – Writing, Editing and Publishing
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION Linetec Wausau, Wis. TITLE
Production Supervisor
What I did: I worked as a production supervisor overseeing daily operations of 30 people in five different departments. I conducted performance reviews for production associates, conducted interviews for current openings, did payroll, worked on minor 5S projects, and served as a resource for my teams. What I liked: I like the personal interaction I get to have with a wide range of people, seeing where they are, where they would like to be and helping put them in the right place to get there. I enjoyed helping solve problems that arose over the course of the shift, questions about quality, process, and delivery name a few. Future Dream Job: If I stay in the current field/company that I work at currently I would say working more with 5S and continuous improvement projects would be very interesting. I also have enjoyed the smaller aspects of working on HR-related tasks so maybe working a little with that, and also since I have enjoyed working to see people improve maybe working in training and development would be interesting, too.
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LEWIS GEROU ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Alamogordo, N.M. ORGANIZATION UWSP Financial Literacy Association Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Coaching Manager Intern
What I did: • Managed financial coaches • Treasurer of Financial Literacy Association
• Planned and attended meetings and presentations • Financially coached both students and non students • Also helped others create budgets, learn about credit, start saving and investing What I liked: I enjoyed helping others become fiscally responsible, hosting events, and networking with like-minded students. Future Dream Job: Any job that I love and can truly make my customers happy.
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COLE GRAFF ’24
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION KerberRose Wausau, Wis. TITLE Tax Accounting Intern
What I did: • Prepared individual income tax returns with various schedules • Entered prior year tax return data • Entered depreciation information for businesses • Entered fixed assets • Entered information and generated 1099s • Scanned in various e-file forms including forms 9325 and 8879
What I liked: I liked how involved the company was in helping employees do the best that they could. Team members were always willing to help each other out, even if it was someone from a different office. I liked that I was able to ask questions at any time and would always receive a helpful response. I liked the fact that the hours were flexible and they were extremely understanding about allowing me time to work on school work and work while not getting burned out. I also appreciated the opportunity to learn about how accounting concepts apply in the tax world and being given the chance to learn how to use accounting software programs. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to get a job where I can work both with accounting and forestry. I hope to use my Accounting and Forest Management education to work for either a private or governmental organization. I would love to work in a job where I can contribute to sustainability efforts, both on the financial side and the management side.
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HANNAH GUNDERSON ’23
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP Anderson Classroom to Career Center Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Smiley Professional Events Intern
What I did: Assisted with the development, coordination and hosting of over 300 events planned for business students’ professional and personal development at UWSP. What I liked: Meeting local business professionals, expanding my network, moderating events and interacting with students.
Future Dream Job: Professor.
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ALYSSA HELLAND ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Cornell, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP Financial Literacy Association Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Coach/ Intern
What I did: I got certified to be a financial coach. I also help plan financial events and help lead our bi-weekly FLA meetings on campus. What I liked: I liked being able to work with the other interns and create/run events to help educate students. Future Dream Job: I would like to get into a big accounting firm and also do some individual taxes for people in my hometown.
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AMINEE HOFF ’24
MAJOR Media Studies HOMETOWN West Bend, Wis. ORGANIZATION Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Communications Intern
What I did: As the communications intern, I was required to create a number of videos, getting the messages out that the Foundation needed to emphasize to the community, that would be posted to our social media platforms to gain media traction. These videos would require me connecting with those involved with the Foundation, setting up professional interviews and camera equipment, then editing it together for publication. I also worked with the Foundation’s storyteller to improve our media pages and content–getting our mission/ purpose out to the community. What I liked: I really liked the opportunity I had to engage creatively within a business environment, adding my skills and knowledge to their work in hopes of impacting others. Getting the chance to talk to people of the community about what they did and how they worked to improve life here in Stevens Point (including Portage and Waushara counties), was by far one of the most uplifting things I have been able to do and I love that it is my job to spread this passionate, exciting message to the people of the community. Future Dream Job: One day, I would love to work on film/TV sets–whether that be writing, producing or media work. Anywhere near a camera is where I want to be–even if I’m not the one holding it. I want to work in a creative field surrounded by creative people who will push me to think outside the box and work together to improve our work and skills while achieving our passions. I would love to one day become a PA or run social media campaigns for celebrities/movies–interviewing them on the red carpet and creating content behind the scenes.
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BRYCE HOLZ ’23
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Fond du Lac, Wis. ORGANIZATION National Exchange Bank Fond du Lac, Wis. TITLE Deposit Operations
What I did: Dealt with Fed reports, ACH balancing, ACH company files and many other tasks as needed. What I liked: I liked learning how funds move throughout the bank. I also enjoyed the opportunities I had to show my creativity and problem solving skills on a daily basis. Future Dream Job: I would like to be in the banking industry, hopefully in the credit or loans departments.
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KIRSTEN JACOB ’24
MAJORS Accounting Finance
HOMETOWN Homer Glen, Ill. ORGANIZATION Grant Thornton Appleton, Wis. TITLE Audit Intern
What I did: My day to day was never anything similar. I was able to see many different situations that can come about when completing an audit. My specific role was to do test on specific sections. Some of my test entailed making selections, requesting support and assuring of a minimum variance in the specific accounts. I had the opportunity to sit in on client meetings to gain an understanding of how the process of requesting documentation and what to expect when I am in the field as a future employee. What I liked: I liked how flexible and understanding each team member is when it comes to busy season. Busy season is never an easy time for anyone as time is very limited. I was able to do three classes while working 40-60 hours a week. I also like how accepting everyone was. On my first day as an intern, I felt very invited and welcomed to sit at a desk next to anyone. No one day is the same at Grant Thornton. I also had a buddy to turn to if I had a question on any workpapers tasked to me. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to first complete my CPA, then climb the chain at a top 4 accounting firm!
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CHASE JASINSKI ’24
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Plymouth, Wis. ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: • Prepare 1099s • Prepare Personal Property Tax returns (PPT) • Prepare Manufacturing Real Estate and Manufacturing Personal Property returns (MR/MP) • Prepare Entity Tax returns (1065) • Prepare Individual Tax returns (1040) • Prepare Trust Tax returns (1041) What I liked: I liked the office environment and the people in it a lot. I enjoyed being able to manage my own time and be flexible with my schedule, and I liked having plenty of helpful people to ask questions to whenever I needed help. I also liked that I got a wide variety of experience with tax. Most tax interns stick with only a few different kinds of returns, I was lucky to get a mixed bag of experience. Future Dream Job: I know I want to continue in accounting, I’m not sure what my ideal end goal is yet. I see myself staying in public accounting, probably still at CLA, and working my way up to a manager or director position. After that, I’m not sure if I’d like to progress further or if I’d like to become a controller or CFO at a company.
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ADAM KRIES ’24
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Elgin, Ill. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE College Financial Representative
What I did: I reached out, by making phone calls, to my network to introduce individuals to the financial planning process. What I liked: I really enjoyed reaching out to people I haven’t spoken with in a really long time, also the people are super supportive and make it a positive place to work. Future Dream Job: Not a dream job but I have a big vision for what I could possibly be. My dream job would be sports broadcasting/announcer.
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BRANDON LEEPER ’23
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Mosinee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Hawkins Ash Marshfield, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: I prepared individual tax returns ranging from simple W2, pensions, dividends, social security statements to more complicated returns with large sales of partnerships, s-corps and other capital gain situations. Preparing individual returns usually consisted of things like small business items, partnerships, s-corps, rentals, farms, interest statements, dividends, pensions and installment sales What I liked: I enjoyed that every day I felt like I learned something new. I liked the fast-pace nature of the internship since it meant you never spent too much time on one thing and there was so many unique situations with each clients return. I also really enjoyed getting to work with the team. Future Dream Job: One day I’d like to go into the International tax services side of public accounting.
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TREVOR LINKE ’23
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Wittenberg, Wis. ORGANIZATION JT Global Enterprises Wittenberg, Wis. TITLE Owner/President
What I did: • Generated over $100,000 in sales in just three months. • Created a course to coach people how to repeat my success in e-Commerce. • Dealt with suppliers. • Customer support. • Problem solving. • Professional email writing, phone calls, Zoom meetings. • Sales and marketing. What I liked: I liked everything about my internship. It was good work and very consistent. I love teaching others how to repeat my success and have less financial stress when it comes to these hard times in the economy. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be an online teacher/influencer in the financial or automotive industry.
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SAMUEL LISKE ’25
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Medford, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Hawkins Ash CPAs Medford, Wis.
TITLE Intern
What I did: Prepped tax returns.
What I liked: The flexibility of the hours and being able to work independently.
Future Dream Job: Accountant.
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MICAH MEZA ’23
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Waupaca, Wis. ORGANIZATION Schulfer & Associates, LLC Wealth Management Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Office Administrator
What I did: During my internship I worked on developing a new website for the firm, as well as planned two large events for clients. Aside from those projects, I handled all the marketing and advertising aspects as well as scheduled appointments and provided exceptional customer service. What I liked: I liked the versatility of the job and that every day was different. I enjoyed being able to manage my schedule around the projects and being able to allocate time and resources into what interested me.
Future Dream Job: My dream job is to own my own brewery one day.
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JASON NOLL ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Nelson, Wis. ORGANIZATION MBE CPAs Sun Prairie, Wis. TITLE Individual Tax Specialist
What I did: I prepped hundreds of individual tax returns.
What I liked: I really liked when I had a few moments of I got one-on-one time with the partners within the firm to figure the whys of what I was doing.
Future Dream Job: CFO of a manufacturing company.
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CHARLIE NORDMAN ’24
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Minneapolis, Minn. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: I prepared tax provisions for banks and entered the information into a tax software. I also prepared tax returns for many of the banks’ owners and their family members. What I liked: I liked that I got to see through the entire tax return process for banks and financial institutions. I learned more than I thought to be possible in my few months at this internship. Every day was something new and I never felt bored.
Future Dream Job: Principle/manager at CLA.
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FAITH OVERBECK ’23
MAJORS Business Administration Marketing HOMETOWN Brussels, Wis. ORGANIZATION Enterprise Rent-a-Car Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Management Trainee
What I did: I assist customers with their rental needs, book rental reservations, and communicate with insurance companies and body shops working on customers’ vehicles. Enterprise does a lot of work with corporate customers organizing rentals. I assist in helping clean cars if needed. I also write the rental contracts for the customers. There is a whole lot that goes into this job! What I liked: I love the fast paced and competitive work environment. I love the potential to move up in the company at a very fast pace. The company is a great networking opportunity for your career at Enterprise or your career outside of Enterprise if you choose that path.
Future Dream Job: Work for a sports team in a marketing position.
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MCKENNA PRZYBYL ’23
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Portage, Wis. ORGANIZATION Aspirus Health Wausau, Wis. TITLE HR Intern
What I did: Orientation tasks such as verifying I9s, checking new hire education, checking employees’ licensures, as well as cleaning the Orientation Queue up on Aspirus’s online database. I also marked bonuses as paid and completed any other tasks assigned to me by the HR Solution Center Team which included cleaning up a lot of their processes. What I liked: I liked coming to work every day and having something different to do. No two days were the same as there were a variety of tasks you could work on in a day. I also really enjoyed all the opportunities they gave me by setting up job shadows in other departments during my time with Aspirus as it really helped me narrow down my area of focus. Future Dream Job: I would like to continue working with Aspirus as I’ve been working in healthcare since 2016 and with Aspirus since 2020. I really enjoy the atmosphere and the people are so much fun to work with, there is never a dull day in the office. Otherwise, in general, I would prefer a future job working in health care.
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BRAD QUADE ’23
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Rhinelander, Wis. ORGANIZATION Fleet Farm Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Logistics Intern
What I did: • Inventory logging • Customer assistance • Product presentation • Replenishment
What I liked: Problem solving to find the most effective processes on the logistics side of retail.
Future Dream Job: Business owner.
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LISSA RACETTE ’23
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Gig Harbor, Wash. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern
What I did: Troubleshoot issues with the software and helped customers resolve their issues. What I liked: That I got to expand my knowledge when we had trainings for new modules, using analytical thinking, and being able to collaborate with employees. Future Dream Job: Unsure, but I will be working full-time at Skyward after graduation.
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BEN REHM ’24
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Eldorado, Wis. ORGANIZATION Clifton Larson Allen (CLA) Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Assurance/Tax Intern
What I did: Business tax accounting.
What I liked: Learning how to do tax accounting and testing out the career for my future.
Future Dream Job: CFO controller at a medium sized business.
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CARTER SAMPLES ’24
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Mosinee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Representative
What I did: Call/email customers to help resolve any software issues they have. What I liked: The impact of helping the customer and how happy and grateful they are when you fix something for them.
Future Dream Job: Front office of a professional sports team.
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AMAYA SANDBERG ’25
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Ripon, Wis. ORGANIZATION Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitor Center Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing PR Coordinator
What I did: Manage social media accounts, collect engagement data from computer system, greet customers in the gift shops, handle cash and card transactions in gift shop. What I liked: The flexibility to work on any project/task that I believe I will gain experience in.
Future Dream Job: Marketing executive or digital marketing.
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LESLIE SANDERS ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Marshfield, Wis. ORGANIZATION H&R Block Marshfield, Wis.
TITLE Sr. Tax Specialist
What I did: Conducted tax interviews, tax preparation and completion, IRS audit support, mentor and assist coworkers. What I liked: I enjoyed working with a variety of different tax clients and unique tax situations, working to help each client achieve their best tax outcomes.
Future Dream Job: Still deciding.
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BRYNN SPRINGSTROH ’23
MAJOR Health Science: Health Care Administration; Business Administration Minor
HOMETOWN Kaukauna, Wis. ORGANIZATION Team Schierl Companies Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Association Services Intern
What I did: I worked along side the Association Services (AS) department in filing various documents including new hire paperwork, discussion forms, termination and resignation forms. I also spent time updating associate files and reaching out to associates for some of their personal information. What I liked: I enjoyed working with the team that spends their time in AS. They always had great tips and tricks for me to use when I was in the office. They were all so open and create such a great dynamic at Team Schierl Companies. Future Dream Job: I am keeping my options open as of right now but would love to start recruiting in HR within a health care system. I also have a great love for the dairy industry and would not be upset about a position within an industry that is so close to home here in the state of Wisconsin.
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MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Grafton, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sentry Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Finance Associate ANDREA VANDERLOOP ’25
What I did: So far, I have assisted in the preparation of premium tax returns and assessments, gathered information for and computed a tax worksheet, inputted and reviewed information on returns inside tax return software, worked with new GL software, and have communicated with internal departments to secure complete and accurate data. What I liked: What I like about my internship is the challenge of it all. I have never worked with insurance or let alone insurance premium taxes before, so everything I work with is pretty new. I’ve also learned a lot about Excel spreadsheets and different shortcuts I can use to be more efficient. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to either be a CPA and work in public/tax accounting or to receive my master’s degree in education and become an accounting teacher/professor. If I work hard enough, I could probably do both!
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JAYDA WADEL ’25
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Howards Grove, Wis. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Representative
What I did: What I did was meet with clients and get to know them and create a comprehensive financial plan unique to that person and their needs in their best interest. What I liked: What I loved about this role was the people I was surrounded by here. Any time I had a question or needed help there were many people I could turn to willing to help! I also liked working with the clients and projecting unique plans for each client specific to them!
Future Dream Job: Financial advisor.
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VERA WARD ’25
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Mosinee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing & Public Relations Intern
What I did: I created blog and social media content, promoted local events, mailed visitors guides to prospective travelers, and learned CMS and CRM systems. I also assisted with gift shop customers and walk-in visitors looking for information. What I liked: I enjoyed learning more about what the area has to offer such as restaurants, activities, events and festivals. I also enjoyed seeing how the back end of websites run. Future Dream Job: I’m not 100% sure, right now I’m interested in sports and venue marketing or tourism.
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CALEB WEICHART ’24
MAJORS Business Administration Management HOMETOWN Random Lake, Wis. ORGANIZATION Werner Electric Supply Appleton, Wis. TITLE Product Management Intern
What I did: • Helped with the onboarding process of a rebate management software. • Analyzed internal data within the company’s information systems as well as vendor data. • Created reports, pivot tables, other visual aids to assist product managers and various other departments within the company. • Attended Vendor Summits and sat in on strategic meetings to better understand higher level objectives in relation to the work I was doing. What I liked: I liked how open everyone was to help whenever I had a question. The culture is great and is very welcoming! Mentorship was second-to-none and allowed for a more personal experience. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be to work for a powersports company where I could manage different departments and ensure the business runs smoothly.
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HAYDEN WEST ’23
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Crandon, Wis. ORGANIZATION RR Donnelley Plover, Wis. TITLE Data Reporting Specialist
What I did: I was trained to assist the supervisors in the Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory departments. I completed receipts, assigned tasks to workers, completed inventory audits, and completed inventory reports. What I liked: What I enjoyed most was being a part of a Kaizen event. This event takes a handful of people from all departments and brings them together to help pinpoint and solve some of the issues within the warehouse that can help to cut cost and eliminate waste. It was a three-day event and people from the corporate office came down to lead the event. Future Dream Job: My future dream job is a job that pays well, has a good work/life balance, and allows me to lead a team. I do not have a specific job title in mind.
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SAM WIDMER ’23
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION Habit Fitness Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Member Experience Manager
What I did: • Set up events
• Helped adjust membership rates • Created content for campaign • Weekly cleaning
• Covered office hours • Membership sign ups • Social media posts
What I liked: I loved the variety of different things to do; I really enjoyed the freedom that came to social media posting along with the creativity that I used.
Future Dream Job: Human resources at Greenheck.
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What I did: At Skyward, I learned the ins and outs of the software to better help our customers. I got through trainings and certifications to later help me with taking service calls and teachings to districts. What I liked: There were multiple areas of my jobs that I enjoy, including the at atmosphere of the office and interacting with customers every day. Skyward provides a great environment to learn and succeed in your future career path and that’s what I like most about it. Future Dream Job: I like to explore my options and find out what I want to do in my job career. MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Elkhorn, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Representative Intern - Business SIERRA WOJCIECHOWSKI ’23
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KASSIDY WOOD ’24
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Reedsburg, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wisconsin Valley Tax Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: Throughout my internship I performed job duties that include bank reconciliation, individual tax preparation, and payroll processing. I prepared 940, 941 and Wisconsin Unemployment forms as well as W-2s and 1099s. I also prepared sales tax reports and filed with Wisconsin. Software I worked with included Drake Accounting, QuickBooks, Medlin and Account Edge accounting software. What I liked: I liked the diversity of my internship and how I was able to explore different aspects of accounting. Future Dream Job: My dream job would continue to include diversity. I would enjoy working for a larger firm that hosts opportunity for personal growth and flexibility.
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JUSTIN ZEHRUNG ’23
MAJORS Business Administration Management
HOMETOWN Pittsville, Wis. ORGANIZATION Patriot Greenz and Treats Pittsville, Wis. TITLE Laborer and Marketing Assistant
What I did: During my time at Patriot Greenz, I learned a great deal about the infrastructure involved in manifesting and growing a business, one of the things that I learned and what I did was the laborer aspect. In this field I had to help build and maintain equipment, plant seeds in beds and after some time harvesting as well as maintaining the wastewater system and changing filters when needed. However, I did have one other job and this one is when I particularly was fond, and that is the marketing aspect. I was a marketing assistant for the company, which allowed me the ability to learn a little bit more in depth knowledge about what goes into bringing recognition and customers to a company. It was a bit challenging at first, I wasn’t quite sure how to do some things but after some time and a little bit of struggle started to help them build their social media presents as well as working on a website for the company so they can do online sales. What I liked: I would have to say the main thing that I liked the most was the actual hands-on learning as well as being able to put my school knowledge to the test. In addition to having the ability to see what goes into making a good marketer, because the marketing aspect was one of the main things that I liked. Future Dream Job: When it comes to a dream job I would have to say working for myself, creating my own business and building something from the ground up would be my dream job. I know it wouldn’t be something for everybody, however the ability to create something and having the chance to not just work a job, but work something that’s going to increase my overall net worth it’s quite exciting and I would have to say that would be my dream job.
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ABOUT THE SENTRY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS The UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics creates career-ready graduates. We deliver in-demand skills, professional development experiences and access to employers. Sentry School students learn how to make decisions, lead projects, allocate scarce resources, plan production and energize teams. Students gain the knowledge to drive enterprise goals so they are ready to advance in private, public and nonprofit organizations.
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Accounting Business Administration Business Economics Data Analytics Finance Management Marketing
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IN-DEMAND SKILLS WITH APPLIED CLASSES Our classes focus on the leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary to thrive in any organization SMILEY PROFESSIONAL EVENTS Students hear from top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops JOB EXPERIENCE WITH INTERNSHIPS Sentry School majors acquire valuable on-the-job experience and course credit by working in a business or non-profit organization AACSB ACCREDITATION Sentry School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a designation earned by only 5 percent of world business schools
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