April 5, 2013
 Interning with Ball and Sargent P.C.
Name: Jesse Hunt
Hometown: West Boylston, MA
Major: Organizational Communication and History
Internship Sponsor: Ball and Sargent P.C.
- Primary Responsibilities:
Draft legal documents such as: Interrogatories, requisitions for documents, demand letters, and estate schedules.
- Contact clients, opposing attorneys, and expert witnesses (i.e. private investigators and accident reconstructionists) via letter and email.
- Observe all phases of a court case including: pre-trial, attorney-client meetings, trial, and settlement meetings.
Blog Entry:
Ball and Sargent Law Firm is a Worcester-based law firm which handles a variety of legal suits ranging from divorce to criminal defense. Although it is a small operation, it has been serving central Massachusetts for over 20 years and is extremely successful. The firm prides itself on being able to serve its clients to the best of its ability.
Both of my majors have helped me accomplish all of my tasks at Ball and Sargent. Organizational Communication has given me the tools necessary to effectively communicate with people inside the firm, as well as communicate with clients and other stakeholders in the firm’s external environment. My background in History has also been extremely helpful because it has given me a solid base knowledge of the U.S. legal system.
Specifically, my Communication Theory class has helped me work with various communication styles, and my Intercultural Communication class has given me the tools to work with clients of different cultures and backgrounds.
My experience with Ball and Sargent has been amazing, not only because I’ve been able to use the knowledge I’ve learned at Assumption, but also because I learn a new aspect of the law each day at the firm. The people I work with are incredible and I am excited that I can consider them part of my professional network.
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March 18, 2013
 Interning at Banco Santander (Sovereign N.A.)
Name: Marissa Velez
Hometown, State: Barre, Vermont
Major: Management
Internship Sponsor: Banco Santander (Sovereign N.A.)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop presentations regarding prospects for each business unit, primarily healthcare, within Corporate Banking
- Develop household relationships within the Corporate Banking umbrella to help aid organic growth
- Work closely with the Business Banking team to help develop cross-sell opportunities for existing clients
Blog Entry:
Sovereign Bank N.A. provides financial services in the Northeastern United States. As an intern in the company’s Corporate Development Team, I interact with all business units within the Corporate Banking Sector, which allows me to gain a broad and diverse set of skills. These units include: Large Corporate, Middle Market, Specialty Lending and Business Banking. For example, I am now able to distinguish the different products used when the bankers attempt to gain ancillary income from existing and future clients. Because each business unit operates under different parameters, they each have their own primary set of products.
On a typical day at the bank, I am asked to help develop prospect lists for each business unit, maintain client records and help develop cross-sell strategies for specific clients. Personally, I find cross-sell strategies to be most useful and engaging because it allows me to see all aspects of the business, from the relationship, to the strategic plan, to the closing of a deal.
Although I am seeing these strategies in only one specific industry (banking), these are marketing skills that I can apply to any industry that I may enter after graduation.
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 Interning at Dress for Success, Boston and Worcester Name: Erin Kinback
Hometown, State: Shrewsbury, MA
Major: Organizational Communication
Internship: Dress for Success, Boston and Worcester
Primary Responsibilities:
- Organize inventory for the boutique (clothing/accessories)
- Input donors’ information in the Matchmaker database
- Work directly with Executive Director on grant research and other development activities
- Create and mail acknowledgment letters to donors
- Correspond with other Dress for Success affiliates and corporate office
- Maintain appearance of boutique – replenishing stock as needed
Blog Entry:
The Dress for Success mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire and a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Dress for Success is an international non-profit organization that has served more than 650,000 women around the world. As an intern here, I am able to be a part of this inspiring movement and use my communication and business skills to help the company grow.
As a Client Services/ Development Intern, I am utilizing the skills I have gained in my Organizational Communication major . Working with clients one-on-one allows me to use my communication skills effectively in order to ensure that women are receiving the best service possible in a way that makes them feel empowered and inspired. I also have a strong desire to learn more about grant writing and grant research and I am excited to delve deeper into this field as my internship continues.
I have found that working one-on-one with Dress for Success clients who wish to better themselves and further their careers is very inspiring and rewarding. I leave work consistently feeling fulfilled and knowing that I have made a difference, even if it is a very small one. Meaningfulness is something I know I am seeking in a career, and I have been fortunate enough to find that opportunity through Dress for Success.
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March 15, 2013
 Interning with the UMass Medical School Human Resources Department
Name: Kelly Van Schaack
Hometown: Canton, CT
Major: Business Management
Internship Sponsor: Human Resources Department, UMass Medical School
Primary Responsibilities:
- Compiling spreadsheets for jobs, such as creating new contact lists for the recruiting managers
- Reviewing applicant resumes and submitting qualified applicants to the hiring managers
- Creating and posting job openings on College and other websites
- Arranging applicants’ schedules and also calling the applicants’ references
Blog Entry
UMass Medical School is the Commonwealth’s first and only public academic health sciences center. As a large company, it focuses highly on education and research to find cures for diseases such as cancer and ALS.
Interning at UMass Medical School has provided me with professional experience, along with specific experience in the Human Resources field, which is where I would like to work after I graduate. I have had the opportunity to work with various departments within Human Resources, such as recruiting and compensation and benefits.
I work with an excellent team. I am working with talented professionals who are willing to help and teach me as much as possible during my internship.
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 Inerning with the Worcester Sharks
Name: Maria Apon
Hometown: Portland, ME
Major: Marketing
Internship Sponsor: Worcester Sharks (AHL)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Generate raffles that will help the Sharks sales staff collect data on game days and at community appearances
- Work with corporate sales staff to ensure client satisfaction
- Help promote College Night
- Work with the Sales & Marketing team in increase attendance by the collegiate demographic
- Manage the lists of businesses and non-profit organizations receiving the promotional packages and work with account executives to track progress
Blog Entry:
As a sales/marketing intern at the Worcester Sharks, I have gained experience and insight into the production of a sports organization. The Sharks are a fast-paced environment with a very small staff, which allows me to work closely with many departments. I have drafted and reviewed sponsorship proposals, as well as used excel spreadsheets to track open and sold corporate inventory.
I attend every home game to work with account executives to ensure client satisfaction with season ticket holders. I work directly with fans and fundraisers which allows me to utilize my interpersonal and communication skills that I learned in my Sales Management class. In addition to working with account executives, I have also worked for the Sharks’ Kids’ Club where I sell Kid’s Club memberships, which promotes loyalty among our fans and helps to increase family ticket sales.
This internship has given me the experience I need in all aspects of the marketing field, including: sales, corporate partnership relations and public relations. I feel very prepared at my internship because of the foundation I have gained in my marketing classes such as: Sales Management, Advertising and Marketing Management.
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 Interning with the Worcester Business Journal
Name: Kristin Bateas
Hometown, State: Fort Mill, SC
Major: Organizational Communication
Minor: Marketing
Internship sponsor: Worcester Business Journal (WBJ)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with the promotion and operations of special events from the planning stage to the actual event
- Coordinate marketing of events, special projects and high profile issues using various marketing channels including social media, press releases, etc.
- Process data entry
- Assist with client relations
- Compile marketing materials
Blog Entry:
The Worcester Business Journal (WBJ)is the region’s definitive source of business news for top executives. By interning in the Events and Marketing Department, I have grown to have great appreciation for what it takes to put together an event. I use my communication and marketing skills, that I learned through the courses in my Organizational Communication major, daily.
My main project is preparing for the next big event, Business Leaders of the Year. After making spreadsheets of sponsors, attendees and speakers, and determining the actual date of the event, I realized that planning an event is much harder than I expected. I am now updating the slideshow to play at our booth.
I wrote a press release for the event and used my skills from my Business and Technical Writing class. This class taught me to write effectively while using clear and concise language.
The WBJ is a small business, which allows for the departments to interact. This helps me to become acquainted with each department and to learn about all areas of the business. My internship has guided me to want to look for a job in the event planning industry after I graduate.
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February 27, 2013
 Interning at the United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM)
Name: Maureen Quirk
Hometown, State: Wakefield, MA
Major: Marketing
Minor: Writing
Internship Sponsor: United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM
Primary Responsibilities:
As an intern at UWCM, my chief responsibilities include: assisting in event preparation and management, writing and editing press releases, contacting and thanking donors, compiling and updating spreadsheets, and providing insight and feedback in meetings. The majority of these responsibilities specifically pertain to working on the Women’s Initiative campaign.
Blog Entry:
United Way of Central Massachusetts (UWCM) is the local branch of the nationally recognized non-profit organization, the United Way. The organization strives “to connect people and resources to improve the community”. As the marketing project specialist intern, I contribute to the fulfillment of this mission.
I report directly to the Program Manager for the Women’s Initiative campaign, and under her supervision I’ve quickly learned the multifaceted roles of employees who work in a not-for-profit environment. My supervisor oversees every aspect of this campaign from the administrative duties to planning events that attract hundreds of attendees.
In this fast-paced culture, every day brings something new – a new project, new professional or volunteer to meet, or a new relationship to build. While preparing for the upcoming Dollar Scholar financial literacy conference, one day we’re thanking the donors who support this program and the next day we’re preparing all the materials for the event, and the following day we’re already prepping the initial stages of the next program. My Public Relations class trained me for this active, demanding, and constantly evolving work environment.
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 Interning at the Community Harvest Project (CHP)
Name: Jamie Ballerini
Hometown, State: Somerville, MA
Major: Management
Internship Sponsor: Community Harvest Project (CHP)
Primary Responsibilities:
I am the promotional video intern at the Community Harvest Project (CHP) located in Grafton, MA. My duties include: researching other hunger relief organization’s promotional videos, producing a storyboard for CHP’s promotional video, and working with a CHP volunteer to create the video.
Blog Entry:
Community Harvest Project is a non-profit organization which caters to hunger relief organizations in the Boston area. I have experienced what it is like to work in an all volunteer, non-profit organization. In my Environments of Business class we spend a great deal of time discussing business ethics. CHP proves their admirable ethics by their mission of providing the best vegetation to their consumers.
Last week I viewed the informational video CHP uses for orientation to train their volunteers before they start out in the field or in the greenhouse. This video made me realize the sole purpose of the organization and made me realize that I am committed to working with a hunger relief organization.
As a management major, I have seen the importance of some of the concepts we learn: critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making. For example, in my research I have had to decide what is the best way to fully exemplify the organization in my video development and production. I have also run into the problem of not being able to include everything I view fit into the 2-3 minute video time constraint. I have to decide which video clips to include in the video.
My internship has been a great experience. It has taught me real life skills which will be beneficial for my career.
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 Interning with the Worcester Sharks Name: Paul Gianatassio
Hometown: Everett, MA
Major: International Business
Minor: Finance
Location: Worcester Sharks, American Hockey League (AHL)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with the development of promotional packages targeting businesses and non-profit organizations.
- Manage the promotional list of businesses and non-profit organizations and work with account executives to track progress.
- Create lead databases for account executives to contact leads during the season.
- Maintain lead databases for special promotional evenings.
Blog Entry:
As a marketing and sales intern with the Worcester Sharks, I have gained experience in sports management. The Worcester Sharks is a small office which allows me to work in all aspects of the organization. During my office hours I work on marketing projects and preparations for home games.
My classes in my international business major have prepared me for this position. In my International Marketing course we analyzed the Real Madrid Soccer Club. Concepts that I learned from the Real Madrid case study include: consumer market segmentation, brand recognition, and the importance of associated sponsors. My knowledge of these concepts have helped me to aid value through my internship work to the Sharks organization.
My internship with the Worcester Sharks is a great experience and also gives me the opportunity to network with professionals in the sports industry.
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February 18, 2013
 Interning at GoLocalWorcester.com
Name: Maciej Korycki
Hometown, State: Shrewsbury, MA
Major: Marketing
Internship Sponsor: GoLocalWorcester.com
Primary Responsibilities
As a digital marketing intern at GoLocalWorcester.com, my primary responsibilities include: working on a variety of social media and online advertising projects, conducting market research, generating advertiser leads and assisting in the creation of media sales presentations and client meetings.
Blog Entry
In less than one year, GoLocalWorcester.com has become the second largest news and information site in central Massachusetts. This fast growing digital media website provides news and high quality content on a variety of topics, ranging from Sports &Politics to Real Estate & Business. It is a part of GoLocal24- a digital media business which also operates another very successful web entity- GoLocalProv.com, based in Rhode Island.
Interning at this company has provided me with invaluable professional experience; I have the opportunity to work with the company’s media sales director, social media coordinator and online marketing manager, and learn a lot about their work and responsibilities.
This internship has also given me the opportunity to apply knowledge from my Marketing on the Internet and Business to Business Marketing courses. Classroom learning about online advertising concepts, e-marketing, social media marketing and business-to-business sales has allowed me to quickly understand my work and be productive.
Overall, my internship is proving to be a great experience- I am working with a group of skilled & knowledgeable professionals, and greatly expanding my knowledge of online marketing- a field I plan to pursue upon graduation.
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