Since Spring 2019, the Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center has made possible for the School of Business and Economics to have its internship presentations in an expo format, where students who did their internships talk to other students and faculty about their experiences, in a very engaging and interactive atmosphere. Students who visit the expo also have the chance to network with employers in the area and hopefully establish connections for future internship opportunities.
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Welcome.......................... 3 Connor Adam..................4 Owen Ahrens...................5 Morgan Arnold................6 Samuel Ayd.....................7 Molly Baker.....................8 Joseph Bartolone............9 Elizabeth Biolo..............10 Sarah Bjork...................11 Taylor Ciesielski............12 Megan Cornell...............13 Alec Coward...................14 Brooklyn DeRosa..........15 Miranda Eilers...............16 Seth Forbes...................17 Rayelle Golla.................18 Dakota Graff.................19 Rileigh Gruna................20 Kiley Hahner..................21 Mayson Hazaert............22 Kyle Helmich.................23 Jenna Jakobi.................24 Madeline Kasper..........25 Danny King....................26 Carley Kisling................27 Matt Knick.....................28 Abby Koopman..............29 Charlie Kostomiris........30 Nathan Kozak...............31 Vanessa Kurth..............32 Alexander Larsen..........33
Jacob Larsen.................34 Emily LaVine..................35 Brandon Leeper............36 Dayna Lemke................37 Courtney Lindemann....38 Brandon Lobermeier....39 Amanda Loppnow.........40 Julia Maglio...................41 Isabelle Magnuson.......42 Jack Magrum................43 Ethan Manzke...............44 Criztal Martinez.............45 Tess Mauer....................46 Jordyn Maxwell..............47 Tyler McEachern...........48 Brandon Miller..............49 Christian Monteith........50 Bo Nelson......................51 Tessa Nieberle..............52 Lindsey O’Brien.............53 Jonathan Olson.............54 Izaak Ortiz.....................55 Cassidy O’Shasky..........56 Kyle Parker....................57 Greta Parsons...............58 Carter Perusich.............59 Sarah Piper...................60 Ariel Plaski.....................61 Tessa Priebe..................62 Taylor Pritzl....................63 Anania Rauwald............64
Mason Risner................65 Sam Rogals...................66 Craig Rusch...................67 Kaitlyn Rusch................68 Cade Sauer...................69 Tristan Schelvan...........70 Katelynn Schilling.........71 Megan Schmidt.............72 Brenna Schoenebeck....73 Megan Schroder...........74 Coleton Schubring........75 Karl Schuster................76 Tim Simon.....................77 Malik Smith...................78 Emmett Stanislawski....79 Harrison Stewart...........80 Ryan Swanson..............81 Jake Theis.....................82 Cassandra Tomac.........83 Jacob Ulrich...................84 Nicole Vandervest.........85 Laura Weiler..................86 Hayden West.................87 Sierra Wojciechowski...88 Emily Worring................89 Callie Wulk....................90 Sam Young....................91 Jonah Zarda..................92 Expo Notes....................93 About SBE.....................94 MBA Program................95
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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 internships or even full-time job opportunities. We are excited to see everyone at our in-person event on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Students will have the chance to connect with interns and employers, learn about specific internships and receive Pro Events credit. We will have the largest expo so far, with over 95 students having completed their internships this past summer. Here is a preview about our summer 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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CONNOR ADAM ’23
MAJOR Business Economics HOMETOWN Green Bay, Wis. ORGANIZATION Enterprise Rent-A-Car TITLE
Management Trainee Intern
What I did: • Rent vehicles to customers and help with any questions or concerns they have. • Work with insurance companies, corporations, body shops, vendors, and other branches for all the requirements needed to rent a vehicle. • Provided excellent customer service to customers to make sure they had a perfect rental experience. • Learned the details for managing a branch and understanding the financial aspects that come along with it. What I liked: • Talking to customers about why they are getting a rental vehicle (vacation, work, personal vehicle getting worked on). • Working with a great team that is friendly and fun to make the experience better. • Working for a business that takes great care of its employees and wants them to succeed. Future Dream Job: Head financial advisor or manager of a large business with interests in running my own company.
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OWEN AHRENS ’24
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Elite Retirement Group Plover, Wis. TITLE Financial Advisor Intern
What I did: While at my internship I would shadow and sit in meetings that the advisors would have with clients and learn about different strategies they would take based on the position the person was in. I would also do service work such as updating client portfolios. Also, be in weekly team meetings to talk about performance and get any questions answered by whoever. What I liked: I enjoyed working with the advisors the most as that is what I am most excited about. Learning about all the investments and when to use certain ones and stay away from others. You always have a different strategy for someone because no one is in the same situation.
Future Dream Job: Financial advisor.
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MORGAN ARNOLD ’24
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Plover, Wis.
ORGANIZATION CliftonLarsonAllen Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Assurance Intern
What I did: I did a lot of audit work, and then during March and April I did a lot of tax returns. What I liked: I liked being exposed to different things. Some weeks I was on Assurance Block which could mean school districts, Benefit Plans, Agri-Business, etc. And then some weeks I would be on Tax block, which would be personal tax returns, or business returns. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be working as a CPA for one of the Big Four!
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SAMUEL AYD ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Saint Paul, Minn. ORGANIZATION Back Muscle Solutions TITLE Digital Marketing Intern
What I did: Copywriting through search engine optimizations, handled company’s support email, and link outreach. What I liked: I enjoyed learning how to attract visitors to our site. I also enjoyed the analytics side of the job. Seeing the numbers go up and watching the company grow while you have a role in the company is a satisfying thing.
Future Dream Job: Movie Critic
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MOLLY BAKER ’23
MAJORS Accounting; Finance HOMETOWN Thorp, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sentry Insurance Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Accounting Intern
What I did: During the course of my internship I was able to help with the implementation of Sentry’s new General Ledger System software. On the Finance Support team, I was able to help with various tasks surrounding their legacy system and was able to create reports in their new system. What I liked: I loved working with various people in the Finance department. Everyone at Sentry is extremely helpful and caring. I really enjoyed the workplace culture and especially loved working with such a great team. During the internship, I was also able to participate in many fun events planned specifically for interns like bowling, axe throwing, and a bout tour. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to work in a position where I am busy and always excited to go to work. I would love to work in any variety of positions in finance.
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JOSEPH BARTOLONE ’24
MAJOR Business Administration
HOMETOWN Pewaukee, Wis. ORGANIZATION M3 Insurance TITLE General Business Intern
What I did: During this internship, there was many different responsibilities and opportunities that came along with the job including projects, client meetings, and professional development. My summer was spent going to meet with clients regarding renewals for the insurance and also diving into the different polices and coverages they may need for their business. On top of that, I worked on projects that improved process and efficiency of different aspects of the company including carrier relations, financial strength, and new hire documents. What I liked: I enjoyed all different aspects of the internship however the part I liked the most was the real professional experience with clients in the B2B setting. This allowed me to properly understand the prep that goes behind working with a client while also navigating the appropriate dress, atmosphere, and language to use within that meeting.
Future Dream Job: Account executive in P&C.
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ELIZABETH BIOLO ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. ORGANIZATION Clark Business Solutions Rhinelander, Wis. TITLE Accounting Intern
What I did: In this internship I learned how to use ADP, QuickBooks, Crunch Time, and Talent Reef. I used these programs to do payroll and accounting payable. What I liked: I enjoyed doing payroll the most, I enjoyed seeing how all the pieces tied together.
Future Dream Job: Payroll accountant.
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SARAH BJORK ’23
MAJOR Accounting HOMETOWN Ringle, Wis. ORGANIZATION IncredibleBank Wausau, Wis. TITLE Credit Analyst I
What I did: I assisted the credit department in completing annual reviews of business loans. My tasks included reviewing payment history, changes in credit, tax returns and financial statements. What I liked: I enjoyed getting to learn a side of banking that not many people get to see.
Future Dream Job: Forensic accounting.
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TAYLOR CIESIELSKI ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Sentry Insurance Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Direct Writer – Dealer Intern
What I did: Each week I focused on a different line of business such as property, auto, inland marine, workers’ compensation, crime, umbrella, etc. In addition to learning each of these lines of business, I spent a decent amount of time desk shadowing with my mentor. We primarily focused on the auto dealer markets. I was able to observe the processes of submissions and renewals as well as MURY’s. Furthermore, I assisted the underwriters in getting their MURY’s ready by completing their property grades. I also attended weekly squad calls where we discussed new quotes, upcoming renewals, and safety recommendations with our nimble teams. What I liked: Over the course of my internship, I truly enjoyed when I desk shadowed with my mentor. It was beneficial to see the thought process of the underwriter as they determine if certain risks are within Sentry’s appetite. Desk shadowing gave me the opportunity to see the process of what to look for when quoting new submissions, how to push rate on renewals and just how to evaluate risk when looking at accounts with different exposures. Although there is a specific process to underwriting, I found that as an underwriter you have the opportunity to input your own judgment based on your own analysis of an account as well.
Future Dream Job: As of right now, I am still trying to figure out my dream career.
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MEGAN CORNELL ’23
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Stanley, Wis. ORGANIZATION Fireworks Liquidators Cadott, Wis. TITLE HR Intern
What I did: Overlooked all other 26 locations, ran cash register, inventory, stocking, post exit surveys, advertising
What I liked: Getting to do something different every day.
Future Dream Job: n/a
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ALEC COWARD ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Spring Grove, Ill. ORGANIZATION Wausau Supply Company Wausau, Wis. TITLE Talent Acquisition Intern
What I did: Mostly recruiting for our production and distribution roles for multiple locations, along with working with our managers to get them integrated into our recruiting software. What I liked: Working at an ESOP company (100% employee-owned company) it really did feel like most people there were working more cohesively/together because most are employee owners. Future Dream Job: Owning my own company and turning it into an ESOP when I am ready to step down.
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BROOKLYN DEROSA ’23
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Team Schierl Companies Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Digital Media Content Developer - Intern
What I did: I help create media content for The Store Convenience stores, Northern Oasis Spirits, Subway and Schierl Tire. I also assisted with the social media pages while gaining knowledge of SEO optimization and learning the backside of running a companies social media page. I helped with a lot of events organizing and preparation to help support the company and have events run as smooth as possible! What I liked: I enjoy the people I work with and how welcoming they were. I never feel that I cannot ask questions or help because everyone around me is very helpful! I also love the fact that the company is so involved in the community in a multitude of ways! Future Dream Job: I am not entirely sure what my dream job would be, but I would love to continue working in the social media aspect of marketing!
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MIRANDA EILERS ’23
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Plover, Wis. ORGANIZATION Klismith Insurance Agency Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Administrative Assistant
What I did: • Filed important documents • Cleaned/organized clients files • Shredded old files and documents past 3 years • Made photocopies of important documents for client’s files • Ran to the bank to make deposits What I liked: I enjoyed cleaning and organizing through client’s files and shredding the old documents out of the files. It was just satisfying to see how big the file was before cleaning it out and organizing them and then seeing how small the file got after cleaning it out.
Future Dream Job: Human resources.
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SETH FORBES ’23
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Manawa, Wis. ORGANIZATION Waupaca Sand & Solutions Waupaca, Wis. TITLE Business Development Representative
What I did: During the first four weeks of my internship, it was my duty to research our company’s history, our products and how we market them, and the systems we use to operate on a daily basis. While I was doing this research, I was creating a presentation that I would eventually present to my boss and our sales team. Once I gave my presentation and was completely knowledgeable of our company, I was ready to start cold calling leads and prospects. The leads and prospects that I cold called were primarily golf course superintendents across Wisconsin and Illinois. My goal was to sell golf course materials such as top dressing and bunker sands, divot mixes, and other landscaping materials. I was able to see if they have purchased from us in the past with the help of our CRM database, Epicor. I cold called approximately 35 golf course superintendents every day and finished with 710 cold calls made and over $21,000 in sales generated for Waupaca Sand & Solutions. I was also in charge of creating social media posts on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages. What I liked: The laid-back, welcoming atmosphere that I worked in and the amazing coworkers I had around me were what made this internship so great. Being able to communicate and work together as a team helped me become more confident in my position and perform better. I also enjoyed having the ability to work at my own pace and not rushed like every other job I had before this. Waupaca Sand & Solutions treated me like family, not just a number.
Future Dream Job: To become a marketing manager for a professional sports team.
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RAYELLE GOLLA ’25
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Plover, Wis. ORGANIZATION Team Schierl Companies Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing Intern
What I did: I created a ton of social media content for The Store, Subway, Schierl Tire & Service Centers, The Charitable Giving Foundation(TSC), and Northern Oasis Spirits(NOS). I helped put together everything for the TSC Charitable Giving Foundation Golf Outing at The Country Club. As well as doing two NOS taste/sampling events. What I liked: Being able to work both within a team, as do my own independent work. Getting to be given a list of tasks to complete within a week and fully getting everything done, and more without being asked. In the end I just really like to be heard, taken seriously, and appreciated throughout this own internship. They are a great company and glad I got to do my internship with them! Future Dream Job: My dream job would be to own my own company with my fiancé who is a plumber and do all the marketing and events that comes along with it. Doing just event marketing for local businesses. Or being able to own and open my own little boutique of some sorts!
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DAKOTA GRAFF ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Manitowoc, Wis. ORGANIZATION United One Credit Union Manitowoc, Wis. TITLE Member Care Specialist
What I did: During my internship I was a Member Care Representative. I handled member transactions through our personal teller machines (PTM), member phone calls, and member emails. Along with this I was also tasked with creating a training checklist for new hires and creating an instructional packet about two programs we work with daily. What I liked: I liked the independence of my internship. The independence came from working at my current position for the past four years. There were touch points during my internship for check-ins and updates. Future Dream Job: I am currently not in a position at the moment to know what my dream job is. I am taking my hand at trying new things to find my niche. In what I have found, gaining experience and information has been helpful in my search for my dream job.
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RILEIGH GRUNA ’23
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Hatley, Wis. ORGANIZATION IncredibleBank Wausau, Wis. TITLE Customer Experience Specialist
What I did: IncredibleBank is such a great company to work for. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. I loved learning new skills and gaining knowledge in the banking world. What I liked: I liked my coworkers. Everyone is so genuinely nice, always smiling and making small talk. This really makes you feel like part of the company.
Future Dream Job: Business Owner
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KILEY HAHNER ’24
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION Lighthouse Bar and Grill Shawano, Wis. TITLE Social Media Manager
What I did: • updated Facebook daily • revised google business • organized events (live DJ)
What I liked: I was able to figure out how to pursuit my career using my interests. I was creative with graphic design and used my business skills to communicate with customers. I was also a waitress at the bar and made personal relationships with the target audience. Future Dream Job: Anything that allows me to incorporate creativity. I love thinking of new things and showing an audience. I can imagine myself doing multiple careers with this mindset.
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MAYSON HAZAERT ’22
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Greenleaf, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward, Inc. Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern – Student
What I did: Learn the Gradebook database software of Skyward and help customers with their questions on how to configure the database. What I liked: Taking the time to learn the ins-and-outs of a computer software.
Future Dream Job: Christian theologian, author and evangelist.
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KYLE HELMICH ’25
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Sherwood, Wis. ORGANIZATION Miller Electric Appleton, Wis. TITLE Marketing Intern
What I did: Worked beneath a product manager to help with new product launches. What I liked: I really enjoyed having a close team of marketing individuals that I worked with every day.
Future Dream Job: Product manager.
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JENNA JAKOBI ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Hewitt, Wis. ORGANIZATION
Merkel Co., Inc. Marshfield, Wis. TITLE Assistant to the Project Manager
What I did: Some things that I did during this internship were reviewing projects and expense reports, billing customers, traveling to different job sites, and doing other general office duties. What I liked: I liked analyzing all the steps of the different projects and seeing how they laid out. In addition, it was fun being able to travel to different jobs sites where these projects were located. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be to own a business with my brothers.
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MADELINE KASPER ’24
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Menasha, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Green Bay Rockers Green Bay, Wis. TITLE Ticket Sales/ Marketing Intern
What I did: I operated the box office, prepared will call and corporate tickets, and worked with ticket package holders to make exchanges. I also assisted game day operations with the marketing team as lead music coordinator. What I liked: I liked interacting with fans and building relationships with season ticket holders. I also enjoyed learning more about the sports industry and what it takes to run a stadium. Future Dream Job: I would love to land a role in either ticket sales or partnerships with an NBA team.
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DANNY KING ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Howard, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skins Golf London, UK TITLE Promotion Intern
What I did: I created digital media pictures and other sources of promotional materials that was used for advertisement. What I liked: I was able to be creative and I learned new skills to use when I would pitch ideas to my boss about my designs.
Future Dream Job: Sports lawyer.
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CARLEY KISLING ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Cameron, Wis. ORGANIZATION Rice Lake Weighing Systems Rice Lake, Wis. TITLE Quality Assurance and Compliance Intern
What I did: I mostly did in-house audits of labels we use along with various projects like editing the approvals sections on our website and our catalog. What I liked: I liked the structure of the job and how it was a good transition into the business environment. Future Dream Job: My dream job is anything that I find enjoyable, not a specific title. I want to work in an environment that I look forward to going to work every day.
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MATT KNICK ’22
MAJORS Management; Marketing
HOMETOWN Kaukauna, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sharesy London, UK TITLE Marketing Intern
What I did: I helped generate social media content, worked on strengthening its search engine optimization, as well as I generated potential leads for the company. What I liked: I enjoyed getting professional experience as well as learning a new culture of a different country. Future Dream Job: I do not know exactly what I want to do in the future yet, but I would love to get into the world of recruiting, whether it is in higher education or for a corporate company.
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ABBY KOOPMAN ’25
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Vesper, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wausau Woodchucks Wausau, Wis. TITLE Fan Service Intern
What I did: I sold tickets to fans, ran the on-field promotions, and wrote press releases for the Wausau Woodchucks. On days we didn’t have games, I filled retail orders and worked on various other projects to make sure our game days ran as smoothly as possible. I also interacted with fans to ensure they were having the best game- day experience. What I liked: I loved interacting with and talking to all the different people and groups that came to our games. I also enjoyed working with my fellow interns to provide the best service possible. Future Dream Job: I would love to work in the front office of a sports team, specifically baseball. I would like to either work in fan services, including marketing and ticket sales, or in public relations.
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CHARLIE KOSTOMIRIS ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN West Chicago, Ill. ORGANIZATION Agency 81 Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE President
What I did: I operated as Agency 81’s president during my 2022 summer internship. My job consisted of managing a team of marketers to create business marketing plans for various clients. Once these plans were developed, we would execute social media plans to export our market research from the clients to the public. Our goal was to fulfill our client’s needs as well as develop a credible reputation working within the marketing industry in central Wisconsin. A little more about what I did was maintaining constant communication via Zoom, phone, and email to ensure easy transitions from the team to the clients. I made crucial decisions along the way such as hiring processes and payroll approval. What I liked: What I liked the most about this internship was my need to help my agency teammates. Whenever there was a situation, anyone was not sure how to navigate, I would help guide the way and support their work. This created a great environment for everyone. To open the route of communications and comfortability between the team, gave me great pride in my internship. Future Dream Job: My dream job is to some day own my own business and be a consultant for other firms.
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NATHAN KOZAK ’22
MAJORS Finance; Marketing HOMETOWN Stevens Point, Wis. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE College Financial Representative
What I did: I worked as a financial representative who worked with clients to help them create a financial plan. My day-to-day consisted of reaching out and meeting with potential clients to discuss investments, insurance, retirement planning, etc. and how those things together build a solid financial plan. Every person you meet is different and I enjoy the challenge of building a plan that suits them best. I’ve also learned so much from meeting people and having conversations with my mentors. What I liked: I think the office atmosphere is one of the best things about Northwestern Mutual. Everyone in the office is super helpful and they all root for you to succeed. Future Dream Job: Right now, I think I’m in my dream job. I always wanted to help people and now I’ve found a career I love that allows me to do that.
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VANESSA KURTH ’23
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Wausau, Wis. ORGANIZATION Agency 81 Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Market Research Analyst
What I did: I was responsible for gathering and analyzing data trends from multiple sources, interpreting results, providing regular reporting and developing research-based recommendations from my analysis. I provided recommendations and executed strategies for content development in relation to keyword-specific SEO goals. I researched competitors and compiled data for benchmarking. I also devised and evaluated methods for collecting data such as surveys, opinion polls, and questionnaires. What I liked: I enjoyed working in an environment where I could grow my current skills and expand my knowledge in marketing. I also really enjoyed being able to work with creative and talented leaders who also have the same passion for marketing as I do.
Future Dream Job: My dream job is to be an entrepreneur.
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ALEXANDER LARSEN ’24
MAJOR Business Economics
HOMETOWN Green Bay, Wis. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Financial Representative Intern
What I did: Built a business around helping people with financial planning. This includes calling people to set meetings, learning about the individual, making recommendations, and ultimately them becoming a client. What I liked: I really enjoyed the freedom the internship brought. I was in a sense a business owner and I took pride in being able to grow my practice.
Future Dream Job: Financial planner.
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JACOB LARSEN ’24
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Albany, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Thrivent Financial Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Marketing Coordinator
What I did: I primarily worked on marketing spanning from social media to planning and advertising for events. I also got the opportunity to sit in on financial advising meetings with clients throughout the summer. What I liked: My favorite part about the internship is that I got a lot of experience in different fields. I got to dive into the marketing world as well as my hobby of finance.
Future Dream Job: Financial advisor.
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EMILY LAVINE ’22
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Plymouth, Wis. ORGANIZATION Weasler Engineering West Bend, Wis. TITLE HR Intern
What I did: I helped the HR Team with various tasks such as filing, organizing a company picnic, a 401k audit, and scheduling interviews. My main project of the summer was to complete an employee engagement survey with the employees and figure out what to do with the information that was collected. What I liked: I really enjoyed the environment that I was in as well as the people that I got the opportunity to work with! Future Dream Job: Something in HR, not sure if there will be a specific field that I gravitate towards or just HR in general.
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BRANDON LEEPER ’23
MAJOR Accounting
HOMETOWN Mosinee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Aspirus Health Wausau, Wis. TITLE Accounting Intern
What I did: I assisted the various fiscal departments within in Aspirus. I assisted with clinical departments, supply chain and the River View and Divine Savior business units. I assisted with going over the balance sheet of various companies within Aspirus. I also assisted with helping map the new Acension clinics to Aspirus clinics for production hours per visit and variances. I assisted with the Medicare and Medicaid bad debt and reimbursement side of things with mapping trial balances. During my time with the southern business units, I learned month end closing procedures and how to post the adjusting journal entries. I also got various experience in supply chain when reaching out to vendors on purchase orders. What I liked: I liked getting to learn how bad debt from Medicare and Medicaid effects the accounting department & the process of reimbursements. I enjoyed getting to see the difference between the corporate accounting department at Wausau and the business units in River View and Divine Savior. I also enjoyed learning the process of the supply chain department with how contracts are formed, how purchases orders work and learning about the various vendors. Future Dream Job: I am unsure, but I currently hope to obtain my CPA after graduation.
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DAYNA LEMKE ’22
MAJOR Finance
HOMETOWN Neshkoro, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Spectrum Brands Middleton, Wis. TITLE Finance Tax Intern
What I did: I prepared quarterly tax provisions including calculating book/tax differences. I also prepare federal proforma income tax returns and workpapers. The last couple of weeks I have helped the state team prepare state income tax returns. I have also helped the international team prepare international tax workbooks. I have done multiple projects to help tax procedures move more smoothly and a couple projects have been research based. What I liked: I liked building relationships with everyone in the tax department at Spectrum Brands. Everyone was always willing to help with whatever question I had regarding any project or tax return I was doing. They understood this was my first time dealing with tax returns and gave me beneficial tips and explained each tax return which helped me understand the processes much better. Future Dream Job: I am not really sure what my dream job is, but I do have a dream work environment. I hope to be employed in a helpful, energetic and kind work environment.
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COURTNEY LINDEMANN ’23
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Kronenwetter, Wis. ORGANIZATION Northwestern Mutual Weston, Wis. TITLE Client Service Manager
What I did: I started my position off as a receptionist and an assistant for an advisor in Weston office. After some transiting and job promotions in the office, I was offered a full- time position as a client service manager. This position is like an associate finical advisor with added duties of marketing and client corresponding. I did day-to-day communications for my advisor. I also learned our CRM database, how to prep and complete life insurance applications. In July I started training in investments and it has been going very well. What I liked: I really enjoyed learning the aspects of being a finical advisor and what goes with the job. Before starting I had a general idea, but now I understand it is a lot more than just insurance. My biggest takeaway is that you must create personal relationships with your clients to have your firm grow. Without having those relationships, as an advisor you will struggle. The second advisor I worked with taught me the importance of Northwestern Mutual. I now feel like my position is significant in the steps of creating new relationships and helping my advisor grow his business. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be staying with Northwestern Mutual and advancing. I got to attend our annual meeting in July in Milwaukee. Being surrounded by 15,000 other employees allowed me to see the company’s mission and overall culture. I would like to grow into an office manager. I can also see myself as a trainer for all new advisors and interns. I enjoy seeing people accomplish their goals start to finish while also being able to help. I am excited to see where this company takes me in the next year and half while completing my degree at UW-Stevens Point.
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MAJORS Business Administration; Philosophy HOMETOWN Kronenwetter, Wis. ORGANIZATION Agency 81 Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Photographer BRANDON LOBERMEIER ’22
What I did: I coordinated with Agency 81 and its clients to promote both ourselves (as a new marketing agency) and the university (as the agency’s current primary client). I provided information that led to the naming of the agency (background information on why I thought it should be named Agency 81 along with my own market research on other marketing agencies and available domain names). What I liked: I liked being part of a team that was communicative and worked with an interest in building up a new business. I do not believe there are many opportunities available to experience a setting like this and I am thankful that I was chosen to be a part of the agency. I was able to meet many people and attend many events I otherwise wouldn’t have even known about. I was able to professionally develop my photography skills while learning more about what exactly goes into branding/marketing (beyond what I learned in my classes!). Future Dream Job: My dream job would be starting my own clothing brand and working with designers to produce unique and interesting clothing/accessories.
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AMANDA LOPPNOW ’22
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Mosinee, Wis. ORGANIZATION Enterprise Rent-A-Car Wausau, Wis. TITLE
Management Trainee Intern
What I did: I worked with managers and other management trainees (MTs) to rent cars for retail and insurance purposes. I also learned how to manage ‘fleets’ and make sure we ran tight by renting as many cars as we could the same day they were returning to maintain as many cars as possible on rent at time is possible. I also was able to travel down to the Enterprise Holdings admin office in Waukesha to attend multiple training courses on customer service and sales. What I liked: I really enjoyed the whole experience and figuring out what parts of a full-time job I enjoyed as I have never worked a first shift position before. I also liked being treated as a valuable employee by the company with many paid happy hours and outings. I also enjoyed learning how the rental process works and seeing how many insurance companies and local auto vendors we worked with in my area.
Future Dream Job: My dream job is a data analyst or a marketing coordinator.
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JULIA MAGLIO ’25
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Neenah, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wisconsin Public Service TITLE Student Clerk
What I did: Filing, copying, shredding, data entry, basic computer support, sending parcels, delivering mail/packages, answering phones, assisting department on projects. What I liked: Company culture and working with those who had a lot to teach me.
Future Dream Job: Financial analyst.
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ISABELLE MAGNUSON ’25
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Clayton, Wis. ORGANIZATION Loparex LLC TITLE Business Administration and Accounting Intern
What I did: I performed updates on daily reports for the company, including production summaries and global inventory. I assist in updating all shipping and receiving data, as well as making inventory changes within the new database. More recently I have been assisting in cycle counts, my department goes around and performs checks for all material within the storage area for all machines and confirms the numbers within our software database. What I liked: I like how laid back my position is. I have had a few complications during the summer so far and my supervisors have been super understanding and are willing to accommodate whatever my needs may be. The ‘real-world’ experience I have been getting is enjoyable and I appreciate the fact that I have been able to develop my understanding regarding my field of study and others that are closely related. I have also appreciated many of the tips and tricks I have learned for apps within Microsoft Office, as well as the fact that I have been able to apply things I have learned in the classroom. Future Dream Job: As of right now, I still do not have a dream job. I would like to get more experience before choosing a dream job. Currently, I am interested in the human resources aspect of business administration and the money aspect, specifically financial analysis.
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JACK MAGRUM ’22
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Annandale, Minn. ORGANIZATION Enterprise Rent-A-Car Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE
Management Trainee Intern
What I did: I rented out cars to retail, corporate and insurance customers. I also helped clean cars and assess damages on vehicles. I spent a large amount of time driving on the road, either to bring vehicles to body shops, pick up customers, or deliver vehicles to other Enterprise locations. What I liked: I loved the whole internship. I got to do a lot of fun activities outside of the office with co-workers. Just today we went to my boss’s lake house and when on his boat. I really enjoyed how much my co-workers help me grow and learn about running a business.
Future Dream Job: Own a business.
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ETHAN MANZKE ’23
MAJOR Finance HOMETOWN Plover, Wis. ORGANIZATION Skyward Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Customer Success Intern - Finance
What I did: During my internship I learned the Skyward software, spent time trouble shooting and taking service calls. I also worked with my co-workers to solve customers’ problems. What I liked: I liked the people I worked with and the office atmosphere. I also enjoyed using skills that I learned in school and were put to use in this position like communication, trouble shooting and working with others.
Future Dream Job: A job I enjoy doing every day.
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CRIZTAL MARTINEZ ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Weston, Wis. ORGANIZATION Menards Plover, Wis.
TITLE Intern
What I did: During my internship I got to learn what it’s like to be a manager and the different things that they have to deal with. I had to put together different merchandising techniques and think of different ideas on how they can sell more. I have also been able to put forth lots of ideas on a marketing plan for them and how they could implement those ideas. I’ve been put in charge of some team members to delegate tasks to. I have had to lead a department meeting and for that I got a vendor to give us more product knowledge and then discussed need to know information. I have had weekly meetings with the general manager to check in and discuss what I have been doing each week. I was also put in charge of the department for a couple hours for a weekend because my manager was out sick and I was the only one there at the beginning of my internship. What I liked: My favorite thing was being able to meet new people and make more connections with people I had never met before. I also liked the experience of being able to learn how to become a better leader and show my knowledge about the business world. I have also been able to express to them how to keep the leader mentality instead of boss mentality. I also enjoy always being able to learn something new. Future Dream Job: My dream job is probably to one day own my own business. All the experience I have gained along the way and will still be learning as time goes on has been prepping me with need to knows.
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TESS MAUER ’24
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Sheboygan Falls, Wis. ORGANIZATION Sapphire Syndicate Raleigh, N.C. TITLE Social Media Manager
What I did: • Trained as a travel agent. • Worked on updating social media – mostly Instagram. What I liked: • Working with amazing people. • Learning about the travel world. • Gaining experience working on social media. Future Dream Job: My future dream job would be to own my own business one day or continue work within the travel industry. I want to further my understanding of social media and how it influence customers on what to buy. I think with my own business I would be able to do just that. I am also looking forward to the connections that can be made with having your own business.
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JORDYN MAXWELL ’24
MAJORS Business Administration; Management HOMETOWN Lomira, Wis. ORGANIZATION Wisconsin Lighting Lab, Inc. Fond du Lac, Wis. TITLE Accounting & Customer Support Intern, Operations Coordinator
What I did: I booked all outbound shipments, sent over order updates and tracking info to customers, entered and processed invoices, connected and helped sales, entered spreadsheets, video editing and much more.
What I liked: My coworkers and learning new things.
Future Dream Job: To be a world traveler.
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TYLER MCEACHERN ’23
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN Menomonee Falls, Wis. ORGANIZATION W & E Radtke Germantown, Wis. TITLE Business Admin Intern/ Customer Service
What I did: I performed a range of duties during my internship. I first began by entering information into various Excel spreadsheets, including plant prep logs, planting line logs, moving crew logs, and production logs for setting down. These logs are all intended to record where the plants are placed and other details, as well as the plants’ average cost per pot. After that, I began investigating and documenting various benchmarking strategies they could use to boost productivity as well as related subjects like SWOT and MOST analyses. I also did some research on implementation strategies for those benchmark adjustments; however, I’ve been adding to it since and revising it. Additionally, at this time, I began to answer the phone and do my best to assist clients with any questions they had. However, due to my limited expertise, I wasn’t always able to do so. Along with that, I started to take over the phone orders, enter them into the system they use, give customers and drivers their invoices for orders, and print all the paperwork needed for the crews to pull the orders. What I liked: I truly loved learning the procedures needed to set orders up for pickup and everything else required to keep this plant nursery running smoothly. Additionally, I enjoy the atmosphere in the nursery and workplace as a whole. The office can occasionally be chaotic depending on the time of day, but when it’s not, it has a nice atmosphere because everyone there makes jokes and assists one another. They’ve already explained to me the advantages of having another employee in the office taking orders and taking phone calls. Future Dream Job: I don’t have a certain ideal job in mind, but I would like to work as a manager instead. A company that isn’t a major franchise like a fast food restaurant is what I want to work for; I don’t want to work at the conventional places of employment that you see everywhere. I wish to collaborate with others and take part in more crucial corporate choices. One of my high school friends and I have an ambition to open a bridal business together because she plans to study fashion and design at Mount Mary University. We believed that since I am now pursuing a degree in business administration, we might run a great and lucrative firm together.
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BRANDON MILLER ’23
MAJOR Marketing HOMETOWN Marshfield, Wis. ORGANIZATION Marshfield Book & Stationery Marshfield, Wis. TITLE Representative
What I did: Cold calling, traveling throughout all of Wisconsin to different schools, attending meetings and providing input, creating and delivering quotes to customers, working with manufacturers, installing products, responding to customer emails. What I liked: High level of freedom to do things your own way, networking and building connections all over Wisconsin, rewarding feeling of making sales.
Future Dream Job: Real-estate agent .
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CHRISTIAN MONTEITH ’22
MAJORS Finance; Management HOMETOWN Murrieta, Calif. ORGANIZATION Primary Finance TITLE Investor Administration
What I did: Looked over bank statements and data. Attended multiple meetings and trained other incoming interns and associates. Completed background credit checks. What I liked: I enjoyed looking over data and training other new people to the company. Future Dream Job: My dream job would be owning my own company. I would like to own a real estate company that deals with flipping houses and selling houses.
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BO NELSON ’24
MAJOR Marketing
HOMETOWN Menasha, Wis. ORGANIZATION Menasha Packaging Company Menasha, Wis. TITLE Purchasing Intern
What I did: I worked on cost savings projects on the indirect side of purchasing. A few examples are Policies and Procedures, Nitrogen RFP, Travel webinar, etc. What I liked: I enjoyed learning how to use and navigate different software systems.
Future Dream Job: Hunting or fishing TV show or series.
Photo: Internship team bonding (golfing at Badger Sports Park using marshmallows for a hole).
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TESSA NIEBERLE ’24
MAJOR Business Administration HOMETOWN New Berlin, Wis.
ORGANIZATION Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitor Bureau Stevens Point, Wis. TITLE Visitor Information Specialist/ PR & Marketing Intern
What I did: I have been given various marketing projects such as creating content for blogs and social media. I also assist in the front end by selling merchandise and informing visitors on the Stevens Point Area. What I liked: I really enjoyed the content creation for social media and learning more about what goes on in Portage County.
Future Dream Job: Business owner.
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LINDSEY O’BRIEN ’24
MAJOR Management HOMETOWN Fond du Lac, Wis. ORGANIZATION Soul Patina Ripon, Wis. TITLE Assistant Manager and Buyer
What I did: •
Opening and closing of store
• Checking out customers using Square POS system. Being able to perform regular transactions as well as returns and selling gift cards. Updating the Square system as needed as new products are added. • Restocking items as they sell and rearrange the floor and shelves. • Use social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to post content daily. • Update the website with new product and photos • Perform basic duties such as cleaning windows, floors, and bathroom. As new shipments of clothes come in, they will need to be steamed, priced, and put out on floor. What I liked: I loved it all! It made it even more clear to me that this is what I want to do after college! I love getting to talk to customers and helping them with anything they need. Seeing the styles for the year is also very fun. It’s just such a fun environment I just love it! Future Dream Job: After college I want to own my own clothing store and coffee shop in one. It would be a bigger the building split in half and one on each side. At first I will just open as a boutique and as I grow and make some money I will open the coffee shop side. So people can come in for coffee, bakery, go shopping, or do it all in one place! Eventually I would like to open a man shop too for the guys, but I need to stick to one thing at a time first! The boutique would be your typical boutique – clothes, accessories, gifty items and a few other things.
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