Meet IMS Interns

	Denise Flack Business Administration/International Business major       My summer internship was with The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) in Harrisburg. The DCED was established to help Pennsylvania businesses succeed in the global economy. At the DCED I worked in the Global Operations department in the Office of International Business Development.       My project was working with the Market Access Grant program which assists small and mid-sized companies in Pennsylvania increase their export sales by providing financial assistance and foreign market entry support. The work involved auditing the reimbursement requests received from companies during the last fiscal year as well as setting up, assembling and mailing out the new contracts for this fiscal year.       I completed the same type of work for the Go Global Grant Program. This program enhances public awareness of the increasing ties between Pennsylvania and the global economy. The grant goes to organizations that conduct events that either help promote Pennsylvania exports or attract new foreign investment into Pennsylvania.       In addition to my projects, I had the opportunity to speak to high school students participating in the PA Governor's School program. I shared my experiences studying abroad at the University of Westminster in London and at Lycoming College. It is exciting to work in the field that I have studied. I now appreciate the extent of business Pennsylvania does with the rest of the world and everything it takes to be successful in a global market. —Denise Flack
	Anh Le Business Administration major (Financial Management concentration), Accounting and Economics minors       At Citibank, I worked for the Financial Institutions department. My research project was on the Capital Market in Vietnam and the impact of Government regulations on it. After that I had the opportunity to intern at Orco Property Group's headquarters in Prague. I work for Orco's Hospitality Division called MaMaison Hotels & Apartments. MaMaison's hotels in Prague, Budapest and Warsaw are members of the exclusive Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which comprises some 350 deluxe hotels worldwide. My job is to assist in building cost and revenue budgets for 11 properties in Central & Eastern Europe. I am staying in one of Orco's properties called Belgicka. I am going to a Petanque tournament this Thursday with a French PR firm. I was so good at ORCO's summer party so that's why now I am representing the Czech to compete against the French! —Anh Le
	Jessica Gough Economics, Actuarial Mathematics, and Mathematics Major       I worked as an actuarial intern with Prudential Financial in Newark, NJ in their International Insurance department. As a summer intern I was part of a small team that was working to find the embedded value of Prudential's business in Korea and Taiwan. I learned how to use actuarial software to project the cash flows 50 years into the future and then find the present value. The other interns were from larger, prestigious schools such as Penn State, Cornell, University of Michigan, and University of Connecticut, just to name a few. I firmly believe that my Lycoming education had prepared me just as well, if not better, for the program.       Prudential's internship program is one of the best. It was a paid internship, which also included housing and use of rental cars. Prudential held many social events for the interns which included fine dining, miniature golf, bumper boats, a Newark Bears baseball game, and a dinner cruise around Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. I was very appreciative of everything I learned and the whole amazing experience. — Jessica Gough
	Ryan Rhed Accounting Major       The IMS internship program provided a great Washington D.C. summer internship at a well respected regional public accounting firm, Beers and Cutler, PLLC. As an accounting major the experience I gained was priceless. I had the distinct privilege of working for a company that gave me the opportunity to gain experience in both tax and audit functions within the firm. Also, the firm allowed me to transfer among their three groups (Real Estate, Commercial Services, & Professional Services). Most importantly, the IMS internship program gave me the opportunity to work with great people, which led to the acceptance of my first full-time job offer. Thanks again, IMS! — Ryan Rhed
	Laura Holdredge Marketing Minor       I was a Public Relations intern at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, a small, non-profit arts center in Blue Mountain Lake, New York. My internship consisted of office work, as well as working with the public. I wrote press releases, created posters to advertise upcoming events, and helped set-up for workshops and concerts. I also answered patron questions, helped in the recruitment of new patrons, and assisted in the running and success of the concerts that were held weekly. Two large benefits were also held, in which I created brochures for, assisted in the set-up, as well as ensuring that both benefits went smoothly and the patrons were satisfied. It was amazing to not only get first hand experience, but also to do it in the heart of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. — Laura Holdredge
	Whitney Ropka Accounting major       I have had the privilege of completing two accounting internships while attending Lycoming College. Interning at T.R. Klein and Company, a small firm, allowed me to gain experience in the accounting world. This experience helped me to obtain an internship with one of the Big 4 Firms, Ernst & Young, LLP in Baltimore, MD in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services Practice division. During my internship I completed numerous tasks including: rewriting engagement letters, completing lead schedules, organizing and maintaining a schedule of meetings with control managers, and much more. There were fun aspects of the internship as well including a bowling trip, attending an Orioles game and a community service project. At the end of the summer I received and accepted a job offer to join Ernst & Young as a full-time employee. As I complete my senior year, it is comforting to know that I already have my future lined up and with such a great firm. I could not have achieved this if I had not taken the strides to intern early at T.R. Klein and Company, which opened up doors to a promising future. — Whitney Ropka
	Nicole Carlozzi Marketing major       This summer I had the opportunity to intern for Longwood Gardens in the Marketing and Public Relations group. My marketing classes at Lycoming totally prepared me to work with the staff to help coordinate promotions, marketing, and public relations efforts throughout the gardens. I was able to utilize skills I learned in the classroom when I created a media survey. I was responsible for information collection, organization, and analysis to ensure effective communication with various media outlets in the travel and tourism industry. Additionally, I completed a student project that allowed me to research, develop, and manage a database in order to explore various internet advertising and promotional options. Longwood is celebrating its Centennial year, so it was great for me to be involved in the planning and organization of these special events.        The education I have received and the valuable experience I gained in the Longwood and IMS internship program will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the future of my career. I am grateful to Lycoming and the IMS for providing me with the knowledge and opportunity for the practical experience to succeed. — Nicole Carlozzi
	Stacy Lindeman Business Administration major       During my first internship at Little League Baseball International I worked hand in hand with the Urban Initiative Project Director. I was responsible for locating and contacting different park areas of the United States that didn't have little league teams already established. The goal was to start a team by supplying funding and start up money supplied by sponsors including MLB.        This past summer I interned with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Red Barons Minor League baseball team. As an intern with the Red Barons, I completed many different marketing projects during home games. Behind the scenes I developed ways to get people in the stands by doing on field promotions, preparing mailers, and coordinating player appearances in the community.        Both internships proved to be very beneficial to me because this is the area of work that I want to get involved with upon graduation. I firmly believe I am now more qualified for my future career in the sports industry. — Stacy Lindenman
	Jennifer Fulton Accounting major       I completed a summer internship with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in Philadelphia, PA in their Advisory Services division as an Internal Audit Services intern. I traveled to client sites such as Richmond, VA, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, GA, interviewed client personnel, and prepared and completed many of the aspects of an Internal Audit. PwC sponsored several fun and entertaining events as well. We had the opportunity to attend a Philadelphia Phillie's game, watch a performance of Cirque du Soleil, and participate in the company-wide community service initiative and attend the Intern Development Program in Disney World, Florida. At the end of the internship, I received a job offer to join PwC as a full-time employee. The entire summer was truly a memorable experience! —Jennifer Fulton
	Dung Tran Economics and Computer Science majors, Math minor       "I interned at Datatel Inc. in Fairfax, VA. I was on a software architecture team. We met regularly to discuss the design of software applications. There was a big focus on resources management, as the implementation of any application has to be economically efficient. It was a good learning experience and a memorable summer. —Dzung Tran
	Ryan Watt International Business major and Spanish minor       "Thanks to the IMS internship program, I had the opportunity to work with the export development program at SEDA-COG. I have been able to further my experience in international relations and business. Presently, I am developing an internship in China for the hardwood industry in our region. I am very pleased with my placement and mentors, the experience I've gained, and the work I have completed for this dynamic organization." —Ryan Watt
	Billy Ray Economics and Accounting major (Shown with John B. Shaffer, Vice President and General Auditor of the Federal Bank of Philadelphia.)       Interning at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia in the Audit Department gave me the opportunity to gain actual work experience and apply what I have learned in the classroom. My work includes data collection and analysis, observations and interview during Audits and assisting with the conversion to a new automated audit program. In addition, I had the opportunity to network with many fascinating and well-educated people at the bank. Thanks to all who made this wonderful experience possible! —Billy Ray