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. Due to the pandemic, our expo format has changed a little, and this fall we will offer it completely virtual, but with the same benefits–students will still have the chance to connect with interns and employers, learn about specific internships and also receive Pro Event credit. The event will happen via Zoom on Tuesday, May 11, from 3:30–4:45 p.m. Here is a preview about our spring 2021 students and their internships. I hope you enjoy the Virtual School of Business and Economics Internship Expo this spring! Prof. Ricardo Boeing, Ph.D. SBE Internship Director
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Welcome............................................. 3 Steve Asselin...................................... 4 Megan Bittner.................................... 5 Ethan Bloemers................................. 6 Garrett Carlson. ................................. 7 Jaelyn Cook........................................ 8 Joshua Cornelius. .............................. 9 Christian Czech................................10 Lucas Darbro....................................11 Sabre Dorsey....................................12 Matilyn Duin.....................................13 Andrew Erdman. ..............................14 Leah Finucan. ..................................15 Hannah Gunderson.........................16 Kalin Hassler.................................... 17 Lexi Iwanski......................................18 Averie Kluck. ....................................19 Shane Kluck.....................................20 Katie Krayecki..................................21 Chris Kuhnert...................................22 Shelby Lane. ....................................23 Hannah Lemke. ...............................24 Kaarin Lind.......................................25 Maxwell Marcordes..........................26 Owen Miller......................................27
Jacob Morgan. .................................28 Maxime Ngalamulume....................29 Carl Ogren. .......................................30 Katelin Olson....................................31 Jordan Ploman.................................32 Brenna Ramczyk..............................33 Ben Richmond. ................................34 Madison Ripley. ...............................35 Matthew Seidl..................................36 Wesley Spitzer..................................37 Nicole Steinmetz..............................38 Jena Truckenbrod. ...........................39 Bailey Tueting...................................40 Bryce Walkowski.............................. 41 Cole Weronke...................................42 Trevor Woodall. ................................43 Elizabeth Wyngaard.........................44 Sufei Xia. ..........................................45 Zuzu Yang.........................................46 Caleb Zwicke.................................... 47 About Internship Program...............48 Expo Attending Organizations.........49 About SBE. .......................................50 MBA Program......... Inside Back Cover
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WELCOME! 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 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 internship or even full-time job opportunities. We are excited to see everyone at our in-person event on Thursday, May 5! Students will have the chance to connect with interns and employers, learn about specific internships and receive Pro Events credit. Here is a preview about our spring 2022 students and their internships. I hope you enjoy the School of Business and Economics Internship Expo!
Prof. Ricardo Boeing, Ph.D. SBE Internship Director
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STEVE ASSELIN ’23
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Nekoosa, Wis. ORGANIZATION Accounting Systems Specialists, Inc. Mosinee, Wis.
TITLE Intern
What I did: Tax prep.
What I liked: Figuring out taxes. Future Dream Job: Already had that.
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MEGAN BITTNER ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Abbotsford, Wis. ORGANIZATION Schult CPAs Marathon City, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: I prepared W-2s and 1099s for our clients before tax season started, then during tax season I prepared 230 total tax returns which included 1040, 1120 and 1120S, and 1065. I also helped prepare 2553s and sales tax reports. What I liked: I enjoyed preparing individual tax returns the most and gaining experience in preparing corporate, S-Corp, and partnership tax returns. Future Dream Job: Opening my own CPA firm eventually to serve more clients, because around central Wisconsin there are more people looking for CPAs than there are CPAs available. I hope to serve businesses that are just starting out and need extra help and a more affordable rate.
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ETHAN BLOEMERS ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Weston, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success - Student Intern
What I did: I started by learning offerings, product functions,and how to train and present on the product and troubleshoot issues. I also helped support and train clients through the means of email and phone. What I liked: I enjoy the people I work with. Everyone is very friendly and fun to work with! Future Dream Job: My dream job would be working in the business of sports for a professional team.
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GARRETT CARLSON ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Houghton, Mich. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Representative
What I did: I worked as a financial representative who worked with clients to help them financially. Before I started, I attained both my life and health insurance licenses. I then went through a weeklong training with area interns. We then met with potential clients to see if there were opportunities for us to assist them in reaching their goals. All the meetings were accompanied by a senior financial advisor. I learned the process of how you work with clients in many capacities whether it was insurance, investment, or retirement planning. I’ve attained so much knowledge on financial advising and supporting individuals and couples in all walks of life and situations. What I liked: I really appreciated all the support that Northwestern has provided to me. Not only through the learning process, but also the mentorship from the senior advisors. Future Dream Job: My dream job would to be a part-time boat broker and part-time fishing charter captain in Florida.
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JAELYN COOK ’24
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Texas Roadhouse Appleton, Wis. TITLE Local Store Marketer
What I did: My role as the lead store marketer is to do all marketing for the Appleton store. This included community outreach projects, promotions, social media, school programs, hotel programs, signage, catering and donations. What I liked: I have really enjoyed this internship. It is very different than all of my classes and has given me knowledge on small scale marketing as well as large scale. I have enjoyed working within the community and building relationships. Future Dream Job: My dream job as of right now is to work in marketing with a sports team. I am lucky to have a relationship with a local single A team here to see what the job entails.
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JOSHUA CORNELIUS ’24
MAJORS Data Analytics Finance 4+1 MBA HOMETOWN Kronenwetter, Wis. ORGANIZATION U.S. Bank Milwaukee, Wis. TITLE
Mutual Fund Administrator
What I did: Financial statement and governance automation.
What I liked: I liked “running my own ship.” I was given access and freedom to innovate within the servers and create applications and enjoy being given this so early on.
Future Dream Job: CFO
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CHRISTIAN CZECH ’22
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Krakow, Wis. ORGANIZATION Best Buy Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Product Flow Associate
What I did: E-learnings and training that included managerial tasks and keyholder and cash drawer responsibilities. What I liked: I liked learning and doing more tasks than I previously had done and being flexible and helpful to employees that were otherwise pre-occupied with different tasks.
Future Dream Job: My dream job is a music producer.
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LUCAS DARBRO ’22
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Pell Lake, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wausau Cyclones Hockey Wausau, Wis. TITLE Marketing Intern
What I did: My main duties with the Cyclones were to contribute to the team’s social media accounts, run game night promotions and overall make sure the game nights run smoothly. What I liked: I enjoyed every aspect of my internship with the Cyclones. It was a very fun environment and I got to do a lot more for the team than just marketing. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be in the sponsorship and partnership division of a MLB franchise.
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SABRE DORSEY ’24
MAJORS Accounting Business Administration HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Representative
What I did: We were working on finishing education and meeting with each member of our office. What I liked: I really enjoy the flexibility and the understanding of the team, Silver and Cale have all been very wonderful and I never felt insulted or looked down on by any full-time staff. Future Dream Job: I would one day like to own a business and be able to help people in low-income situations.
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MATILYN DUIN ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Hortonville, Wis. ORGANIZATION Omernik & Associates Plover, Wis. TITLE Tax Accounting Intern
What I did: I completed various tasks related to individual income tax returns and keeping up-to-date on monthly accounting in QuickBooks. What I liked: I enjoyed that there were always new things to be learned about current tax laws and tax software. Additionally, since everyone’s tax return is different and everyone uses their money differently, the job always remained interesting. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be an accounting job in which I can make a positive impact on people’s lives (possibly through saving them money on their taxes) and in which I am able to select my own hours.
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ANDREW ERDMAN ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Plover, Wis. ORGANIZATION
KerberRose Plover, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: At my internship I got to prepare 1040s for the firm and got the experience of what it is like to work in a professional environment. An example of that would be working with fellow co-workers or attending meetings and adding value to them through constructive criticism or observations. What I liked: The thing that I liked the most was learning how to use the tax software system as well as the filling system. I believe that both of those experiences will be useful in my future career. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to be a NetSuite business consultant which involves helping the middle market with their accounting software needs and helping them get the most out of this software.
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LEAH FINUCAN ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Merrill, Wis. ORGANIZATION
Mountain Vista Manufacturing Irma, Wis. TITLE Business Intern
What I did: I answered customer questions, uploaded listings to the website, shipped orders and quoted jobs. What I liked: I liked learning about an industry that I had little prior knowledge about. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to be a project manager at a construction company.
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HANNAH GUNDERSON ’23
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP School of Business and Economics Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Smiley Professional Events Assistant
What I did: I assisted with the development, coordination, and hosting of over 300 events planned for business students’ professional and personal development within UWSP. What I liked: I enjoyed meeting local business professionals, expanding my network, moderating events, and interacting with students.
Future Dream Job: Entrepreneurer
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KALIN HASSLER ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wausau Homes, Inc. Wausau Wis. TITLE Accounting Intern
What I did: I assisted month end close by uploading monthly standard journal entries and reconciled various general ledger accounts. I also performed bi-weekly inventory calculations to track lumber costs, recorded payments by depositing them into bank and closing out invoices, and created invoices and credit memos for Wausau Homes builders. I also got to learn QuickBooks and Sage Fixed Assets software to run the monthly depreciation. What I liked: I really enjoyed learning how month end close works and how journal entries are created and uploaded into the ERP system. It was nice to get to work with both accounts payable and receivable to get a feel of both areas. I also really enjoy the people I work with!
Future Dream Job: CPA for a private organization.
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LEXI IWANSKI ’23
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Custer, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Sentry Insurance Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Finance Associate
What I did: I helped specifically in the premium tax department at Sentry Insurance. Some of the projects I got to work on were updating excel documents with current year tax data, preparing annual tax returns for various states, as well as helped my team in premium tax with various other projects. What I liked: I liked the overall environment of Sentry; the team was extremely helpful, and I was able to learn more information than I could have ever imagined with an internship Future Dream Job: I do not have a specific dream job, but I would want to use my finance skills to help with corporate sustainability.
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AVEREE KLUCK ’22
MAJORS Management Marketing HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP Anderson Classroom to Career Center Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE SBE Student Internship Director
What I did: • Worked with hundreds of students throughout the year managing their internships within the School of Business and Economics. • Set up and coordinated several Internship Expo events throughout the year to showcase our students’ experiences and provide an effective networking event with local businesses. • Assist students with any internship questions they may have. • Maintained an updated database of previous interns, companies, and other relevant information. What I liked: • I enjoyed the environment that I worked in. My co-workers were so welcoming and kind and always were there to help if I needed it. My supervisors were also so helpful and uplifting. They made sure to always let me know that my work was appreciated. • I enjoyed working with students one on one and being able to be a part of their journey at UWSP. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be a social/digital media marketer or specialist for a company such as YouTube, Google, Disney, etc.
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SHANE KLUCK ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Custer, Wis. ORGANIZATION The Taxidermy Store Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Shipping Manager
What I did: I am in charge of all of the shipping aspects within the company Anything that sells online and needs to be shipped all across the country, I take care of it. I also book the freight shipments, UPS shipments and Speedee shipments. In my spare time, I get to work on some of the cool things like building bases for the life-size taxidermized animals (like the one on the bears in the picture). What I liked: I liked the atmosphere of the workplace. All the people who work there are really laid back and just fun to be around. I also liked learning the new ways to book shipments through websites and software on the computers. Another thing I liked was to make bases for life-size taxidermy mounts. I really like to do woodworking so when doing the bases, it made the days fly by. Future Dream Job: I don’t have a specific job that I would label as my “dream job,” but if I had to choose something, I would like it to be outdoors and preferably on a lake or in the woods. I love to be outdoors and enjoy hunting and fishing, so something related to one of those two fields would be my dream job.
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KATIE KRAYECKI ’22
MAJORS Accounting Business Administration HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Legacy Accounting &
Financial Services Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: During my internship, I prepared Individual tax returns, issued 1099 forms for clients, did payroll and bookkeeping for a few clients. What I liked: I really liked learning something new every day. There were very few returns that I worked on that I didn’t learn something new from. The fun part about taxes is there is always something new to learn since tax law changes every year. Future Dream Job: I’m not sure what my dream job is, but I want it to include something with taxes as taxes are very interesting to me.
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CHRIS KUHNERT ’22
MAJORS Accounting FInance
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Wausau, Wis. TITLE Tax/Audit Intern
What I did: As a tax and audit intern, I started out by helping issue 1099s for our clients. I then moved on to preparing 1120S and 1065 tax returns since they are due by March 15, but also completed some 1040 returns in between. After March 15, I prepared a lot of 1040 tax returns and 1120 business tax returns. In addition to preparing tax returns, I helped complete both audits and reviews. What I liked: I enjoyed the fast-paced environment, learning more about tax/ audit, and being able to take the accounting knowledge from the classroom and put it into practice in an accounting firm setting. I also enjoyed being encouraged to try new and harder projects every day so that I could get the full experience of what a full-time public accountant does on a daily basis.
Future Dream Job: Forensic Accountant
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SHELBY LANG ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Marshfield, Wis. ORGANIZATION Forward Bank Marshfield, Wis. TITLE Business Admin Intern
What I did: I assisted customers with account activity, debit and credit card problems and concerns, check ordering, vault balancing and ordering, and NOC calls. I also assisted with online banking and direct deposit problems and questions. What I liked: I liked being within the Forward family community where the community knows our motto to make the best better, and to be able to give back to the community we live in. I also enjoyed helping customers with account problems and questions. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be to become a financial advisor either for a smaller finance institution or at Forward Bank.
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HANNAH LEMKE ’22
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Madison, Wis.
ORGANIZATION NextHome Priority Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Real Estate Agent
What I did: I did all the things that go with being an agent! I worked with my clients, showings and contract drafting–negotiating when necessary. I marketed a lot to gain incoming clients and constantly researched to better my craft. What I liked: I love being a Real Estate agent. Working with my clients is such a great experience and always exciting!
Future Dream Job: Home Flipping and Long/Short Term Rentals
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KAARIN LIND ’23
MAJORS Accounting Finance HOMETOWN Ogema, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wipfli LLP Wausau, Wis. TITLE Accounting Intern
What I did: Preparation of a wide variety of individual, business entity, and trust tax returns. I learned to use Wipfli’s organizational system for C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships which combine audit and tax accounting records. I learned to make necessary journal entries within this system to complete tax returns and used depreciation software to calculate expenses, gains, and losses on asset sales. Wipfli also gave me the opportunity to get a taste of audit procedures through several engagements. I also gained experience in tax research when I encountered new issues and in professional communication with clients and colleagues. What I liked: One thing I enjoy about tax accounting is that it is detailed, challenging, and no two returns are the same. I appreciate Wipfli’s professional in-office atmosphere where collaboration and knowledge sharing thrive, but also greatly appreciate the flexibility of working from home at times. Wipfli is technologically well-positioned to function well in a remote work environment as their professional resources are available and connected online. This ability to work a hybrid schedule, in-person and remote, helped me balance work and family. Future Dream Job: My original leaning was to one day be self-employed and start my own CPA business. Through this internship, my appreciation for a large CPA firm with a wide network of services grew. I can see how specializing in an interest area and collaborating with others specializing in their area would be beneficial to my professional growth and ability to help others. I don’t have the future set in stone, but one thing I do know is that I want to advance in accounting to a level where I have more advisory interaction with clients to help them make wise financial decisions for their businesses and families.
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MAX MARCORDES ’23
MAJORS Accounting Finance HOMETOWN Elgin, Ill. ORGANIZATION Accounting Systems Specialist Inc. Mosinee, Wis. TITLE Accounting Intern
What I did: I helped around the office and learned how to manage and report the bookkeeping forms like sales tax and other forms. What I liked: I enjoyed the people that I worked with and learning the ways around the office. Also, I enjoyed working on tax returns and other tax-related forms.
Future Dream Job: I would like to own my own accounting firm one day.
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OWEN MILLER ’22
MAJOR Business Economics HOMETOWN Sheboygan, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern – Finance
What I did: During this internship I learned software, spent time troubleshooting and taking service calls, and worked with my co- workers to solve customer problems. What I liked: I liked the atmosphere of the office and the people that I work with. I also really enjoyed the skills that I was challenged to learn like communication, troubleshooting, and creativity in my problem solving. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to work in the front office of the Milwaukee Bucks.
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JACOB MORGAN ’22
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Milwaukee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern - Business
What I did: I learned the initial modules everyone learns right when they start, gain knowledge of the company and how it is run, and then talked to customers and answered their questions. What I liked: Skyward has a super great work environment, way better than anywhere I have ever worked and everyone is so chill here I think everyone is happy 24/7 here.
Future Dream Job: My dream job is to be a team manager at Skyward.
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What I did: I worked on three projects: capital inventory, account reconciliation and Greenhouse Gas Reporting. • I had to go around campus and check every asset with tags and their conditions • Working on reconciling the fund 999 • 2-month project of gathering data from different people on campus and reporting the fuel consumed for the fiscal year 20-21 on SIMAP and Second Nature. What I liked: I personally liked the environment of the office and certain side projects that I had to do like scanning folders. I learned how to use other Microsoft toosl like power BI and Microsoft Form. Future Dream Job: I’d like to work for AIG or the World Bank in Washington, D.C. MAJORS Data Analytics Finance HOMETOWN Milwaukee, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP Controller Office Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Finance Operator MAXIME NGALAMULUME ’24
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CARL OGREN ’22
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Carlsbad, Calif. ORGANIZATION Duffy Kruspodin LLP California TITLE Tax Intern
What I did: I prepared a variety of tax returns for clients.
What I liked: My ability to do the job, I was insecure about my abilities before I worked in the field. Future Dream Job: One that can provide for me and my family, I don’t really have a dream job that I would actually want to do that I am deeply interested in.
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KATELIN OLSON ’22
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Clear Lake, Wis. ORGANIZATION Team Schierl Co. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Services Specialist Intern
What I did: I worked on various projects within the company including drafting up vehicle leases, updating rental properties, and other various retail accounting tasks related to the various divisions in the company. What I liked: I enjoyed the variety of different projects and learning about the different areas of the company. Future Dream Job: I’m not really sure if I know what my dream job is but I would love to have a job that works closely with the community and allows me to connect with people.
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JORDAN PLOMAN ’22
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Kronenwetter, Wis. ORGANIZATION NextHome Leading Edge Rothschild, Wis. TITLE Real Estate Agent
What I did: I worked through real estate transactions with buyers and sellers. I also wrote offers, listing agreements, and other real estate documents. Also, I marketed properties, took professional photographs of properties, filmed and produced home walkthroughs, collected and input information of properties on the MLS. What I liked: I liked working to get people on to their next chapter of life, dream home, next investment, and marketing.
Future Dream Job: Real estate broker and investor.
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BREANA RAMCZYK ’22
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Team Schierl Companies Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Admin Intern
What I did: I worked in the Association Services department at Team Schierl Companies and did many human-resource-types of tasks. I worked mainly in the ADP, GlobalSearch, and PARS websites. I electronically filed many documents for associates at their various divisions, which include The Store, Subway, Schierl Tire and Service, and Hartje Tire and Service. I ensured that all associates who drive vehicles for the purposes of TSC had their driver record pulled and checked over to ensure safety for the company and its customers. I also updated various documents that I felt needed improvement. Those were the main tasks I did, but there were other various little projects that I worked on as well! What I liked: In this short amount of time, I found a lot that I liked. I enjoyed learning about some of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the operation of The Store gas stations and Subways, in particular. I learned a lot about the hiring process and enjoyed reviewing all of the policies and procedures that need to be signed and acknowledged by associates prior to beginning work. I liked having the ability to improve anything that I felt needed it, because I know that my work is leaving a mark and will be used in the future. I enjoyed my spot in my cubicle, as well as who I shared it with. I made connections with the people that I worked with, and those connections will not be forgotten. Future Dream Job: I’ve never had a “dream job” but I have an idea of what I would like to do after I graduate. I hope to step into a management role in the Nutrition Services Department at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital upon graduation.
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BEN RICHMOND ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Marshfield, Wis. ORGANIZATION Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Marshfield, Wis. TITLE Reverse Associate Processor
What I did: I worked to help those of retirement age 62 and older to be able to get the financial security they need to pay off their mortgage and live their lives the ways they want to. What I liked: I enjoyed the job satisfaction for helping those in need of reverse mortgages to be able to have the money to save their houses, live out goals, help families in need of capital. I liked working with so many like-minded people that just want to do their best to help those of retirement age and gaining so much knowledge on what it takes to be financially secure in retirement. Future Dream Job: My dream job is a paleontologist–not related to the field I’m in but you never know where life will take you!
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MADISON RIPLEY ’25
MAJOR Communication Sciences and Disorders HOMETOWN Little Suamico, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern
What I did: I learned how to navigate the software and solve various issues and scenarios that may occur. I have also begun contacting customers to help them with any questions that they may have. What I liked: I have enjoyed meeting new people. The environment is very welcoming and enjoyable to work in.
Future Dream Job: I want to be a speech-language pathologist.
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MATTHEW SEIDL ’22
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Hiawatha, Iowa ORGANIZATION Primerica Madison, Wis. TITLE Financial Planner
What I did: I prepared a variety of tax returns for clients.
What I liked: My ability to do the job, I was insecure about my abilities before I worked in the field. Future Dream Job: One that can provide for me and my family, I don’t really have a dream job that I would actually want to do that I am deeply interested in.
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WESLEY SPITZER ’22
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Peoples State Bank Wausau, Wis. TITLE
Commercial Credit Intern
What I did: At Peoples State Bank, as a commercial credit intern I learned as much as I could about the overall, day-to-day, commercial banking process. I worked directly with the commercial credit analysts in learning about how commercial credit works, and how commercial loan underwriting is performed. I was given multiple projects throughout the semester, including property validations, financial spread-entry and micro/short form loan underwriting. What I liked: At Peoples State Bank, I loved the working atmosphere, and the people I worked with. Coming into the internship everyday was made very enjoyable, as the employees kept work light-hearted. This in turn created an office bond where we all kept each other accountable. When work needed to get done, everyone worked very hard, but it’s important to also keep an enjoyable balance in the workday. For the day-to-day job, I enjoyed the variety of different loans that are worked on. Working with different customer financials, and understanding their financial situations is also exciting to see, as each customer is different. At the end of the day, it’s also nice to know that we are helping mostly small businesses that need help financially, whether that is with the purchase of a piece of equipment or setting up a line-of-credit for daily business operations.
Future Dream Job: Real Estate Business Owner
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NICOLE STEINMETZ ’23
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP School of Business and Economics Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Professional Events Intern
What I did: I worked with the other interns to assist with planning events and other programs, interact with and host guest speakers, maintain the database of upcoming events, update student attendance records of events, and suggest ideas for new events and programs. What I liked: I have really loved everything about this internship, but I especially enjoyed working with Lunch with a Leader, providing students the opportunity to meet with successful business leaders for a one-on-one lunch. I also enjoyed hosting our Corporate Partner Connection events, and planning the April professional growth conference with Ignite. Future Dream Job: I have always been drawn to event planning, so I would love to open my own event venue someday.
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JENA TRUCKENBROD ’24
MAJOR Data Analytics
HOMETOWN Sobieski, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern - Student
What I did: I learned the Skyward program and assisted customers.
What I liked: I enjoyed the learning-focused environment.
Future Dream Job: Data analyst.
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BAILEY TUETING ’22
MAJORS Business Administration Finance HOMETOWN Elkhorn, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Rep
What I did: I trained in the Customer Success department and learned the Budgetary, Position, and Payroll Modules. I also took service calls from customers to help solve issues they were having. What I liked: I liked taking service calls that both helped customers and taught me something new about the software.
Future Dream Job: I’m still trying to figure that out.
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BRYCE WALKOWSKI ’23
MAJORS Business Economics Finance HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION UWSP Financial Fiteracy Association Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Coaching Manager Intern
What I did: I assisted in the training and management of student financial coaches while planning and facilitating the smooth running of FLA sponsored events such as the financial fair and FLA club meetings. What I liked: I enjoyed being able to research interesting financial topics and pass that information on to others. Future Dream Job: I am unsure, but I have considered trying obtaining the certified financial planner (CFP) designation to become a financial planner.
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COLE WERONKE ’23
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Visitor Services and Event Coordinator
What I did: I did everything from marketing the area by doing blog postings, research on what people want to see from us, to inputting events in the area to working with day to day customers within the storefront. What I liked: I loved being able to work with such a strong team. Working with such a knowledgeable group of people on something that I knew nothing about had me so excited to take my new skills and apply them to the workforce. Future Dream Job: My future dream Job would be a senior event coordinator or a specialized event manager.
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TREVOR WOODALL ’22
MAJOR Forestry- Forest Management HOMETOWN Winfield, Ill. ORGANIZATION Nigon Remodeling Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. TITLE Construction Assistant
What I did: I was fortunate enough to get an internship opportunity through Nigon Remodeling out of Wisconsin Rapids. I learned a wide variety of skills and knowledge about running a business and many different trade skills that will greatly benefit me in the future. Some of the different tasks I did in my internship consisted of tracking employee hours, estimating jobs, learning how to communicate effectively with clients, marketing, and keeping an organized profile of the jobs and their expenses. What I liked: I really enjoyed working different jobs each day at different locations. The different jobs came with a wide variety of requirements and problem solving and that was very beneficial to my education. Doing the different jobs taught me to think quick on my feet, as well as educate me on all the different parts required to run a successful business. It was really cool to be able to work right along side the owners of the company and learn how they operate and run their business day to day. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to own my own company someday dealing with property management and landscaping. I am an avid outdoorsman and love being able to work outside and do a wide variety of jobs. I think it would be awesome to be my own boss. Being able to work in a filed I’m passionate about would be very rewarding.
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ELIZABETH WYNGAARD ’23
MAJOR Data Analytics HOMETOWN Freedom, Wis.
ORGANIZATION SECURA Insurance Neenah, Wis. TITLE Business Analyst Intern
What I did: In this position I wrote requirements so that the developers could make fixes and updates to one of SECURA’s programs. I then helped test these changes to make sure they were working as expected. What I liked: I enjoyed seeing how the concepts I learn in class translate to the Insurance industry. I also loved the culture at SECURA. SECURA’s mantra is “Be Real. Earn it. Have Fun.” and it was this philosophy that created a great work environment that allowed me to strengthen my soft skills while continuing to apply and grow my technical skills. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to work as a data analyst for a company that values a great work-life balance.
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SUFEI XIA ’22
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Shandong Weihai, China
ORGANIZATION Deloitte Consulting (Shenzhen) Limited Shenzhen, China TITLE Finance Intern
What I did: Most of my tasks were weekly basis. The main duties will be to calculate financial indicators, prepare financial information analysis reports, and other basic working tasks such as compiling Excel worksheets and doing industry research. What I liked: Everyone in my group is so friendly and willing to help. Although everyone has a great scholar and working background, the learning atmosphere is so strong that everyone is super active and open to solving new problems. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to enter the Big 4 Public Accounting and do financial analysis. I got this intern first. So, I feel like I’m getting closer to my dream job.
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ZUZU YANG ’22
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Schofield, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Bella Nails and Spa Wausau, Wis. TITLE Nail Technician
What I did: During my everyday internship, I would ask my manager what she wanted me to do. My tasks are mainly providing manicure and pedicure services for clients. Every day at my workplace is not the same, and I see so many clients with so many different personalities. I tried to keep up tracking of my client and try to remember their name and what they liked and disliked making my job smooth and fast. This internship taught me to be confident and believe in my work. What I liked: My workplace was friendly and allowed most employees to have flexible hours as they wished. This is one of the reasons why I decided to do an internship at my workplace. I can go to work or leave work whenever I must, if I let the manager know. Another thing I like about this job is that I get to see people, interact with them, and see them happy with their nails. I think seeing clients satisfied with their nails is the most satisfying thing that I could think of. Most of my clients often say they don’t smoke, don’t drink, and nails are the only thing they do, which means a lot to me. As a nail rech, we are part of our clients’ happiness because getting their nails done brings relaxation and makes them feel better and more confident about themselves. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to be able to work from home with excellent wages. I also want to open my own business. I think opening a business can be challenging initially, but once the company can overcome the hardship, I’ll be able to retire early. I want something that will give me flexibility and freedom.
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CALEB ZWICKE ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. ORGANIZATION Biolife Plasma Services Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Center Supervisor
What I did: At Biolife Plasma Services I am a center supervisor. I am responsible for scheduling employees, managing the donor flow within the center, phlebotomy, donor screening, plasma processing, performing phone screenings for hiring, and running an efficient center. What I liked: I liked working at Biolife Plasma Services and have been working there for over four years. I enjoy the fast-paced nature of the job, the challenges that we are facing daily due to low staffing, the variety of responsibilities, the technique of phlebotomy, and the management opportunities. Future Dream Job: My dream job is the be the head of operational excellence for Biolife Plasma Services. Essentially what the job entails is solving problems that all the Biolife centers face nationwide.
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Our Mundt Internship Program gives students professional work experience before they graduate. This allows students to apply what they have learned in the classroom, while also providing real world context for their academic work. Every year, students complete over 140 internships ! Students complete internships in for-profit and non-profit organizations, in Fortune-500 and small family companies, in Central Wisconsin and across the United States. Students can find their own internships or can use our networking events and contacts to find the right internship for their interests and career goals.
WHERE ARE OUR INTERNS? School of Business and Economics interns are placed throughout the region, state and nation, including:
California Colorado Delaware Florida Hawaii Illinois Michigan Minnesota
67% IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN
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of interns receive full-time job offers after completing their internships
15%
FORTUNE 1000
of students intern at Fortune 1000 companies
PUBLICLY TRADED
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS The UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics (SBE) creates career-ready graduates. We deliver in-demand skills, professional development experiences and access to employers. School of Business and Economics 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
GRADUATE PROGRAM MBA in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making
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 SBE majors acquire valuable on-the-job experience and course credit by working in a business or non-profit organization AACSB ACCREDITATION SBE 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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