As I aim to pursue a career in the field of finance, my summer internship with Yelverton & Associates has provided me with much-needed knowledge regarding personal finance and equity markets. This was a spectacular opportunity for me to get my feet wet and gain experience that will benefit me as I move forward. In addition to my financial advising internship, my participation in Louisiana Tech's Student Managed Investment Fund also played a significant part in my overall exposure to and understanding of global equity markets. My role as a securities analyst for this fund taught me the proper decision-making skills and responsibilities that come with actively managing other individuals' money.I believe that my employment at Elliott Electric Supply gave me many meaningful work experiences that will help fuel any career path I choose to take, regardless of the field of work. Beginning as a warehouse associate and working my way up to counter sales, and eventually inside sales, has taught me the true meaning of hard work and how to earn the job position that I desire. On top of that, working for Elliott Electric supplied me with knowledge on: the ins and outs of wholesale business, how to create a healthy supply chain, the proper way to optimize inventory control, building and maintaining healthy relationships with customers, among many other knowledgeable lessons and skills that will benefit me in the future.After graduating from Louisiana Tech University as a Bachelor of Finance and a Master of Business Administration, I feel that I am well-prepared to utilize my educational background as well as my past work experiences to obtain a position in the field of finance.