Justine Schwindel, Business Major, Class of 2008
Promotional/Market Research Intern, American Solutions for Business Greenville, SC, fall sem. '06
Public Relations Intern, Joe Adair Outdoor EducationCenter
Laurens, SC, spring & fall sem. '07

At American Solutions for Business, I conducted marketing research on target customers such as colleges and upstate businesses. I did a lot of hands-on work compiling information in databases to help clients' needs.

At the Joe Adair Outdoor Education Center, I did everything from event planning to public relations by reaching various types of media outlets. In one of my projects, I prepared and executed a major PR plan for the first annual Mountain Foot Festival. I also served as an integral part of a team to raise $25,000 and arrange an event for 500 people.

The internships were similar since they both helped to improve my communication skills and problem-solving tactics.

Speaking of these skills, I am now an Admissions Counselor for PC and use them everyday while talking with prospective students, parents, High School counselors, and fellow Admission Representatives. I feel confident in the business decisions I make daily because of the practice I had during my internships. I feel fully prepared for whatever path a job or graduate school will take me because of the Presbyterian College Office of Career Services and Internships.

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