Gather and analyze data from internal accounting database. Research Duluth area demographics to analyze market for potential marketing activities.

Assist and advise transfer students in adjusting to life at UMD on a weekly basis. Recommend and give personal insights regarding business majors. Provide guidance regarding time management skills.

Analyzed seven existing vertical markets for the strategy renewal process. Compiled and consolidated data, analyzed market trends and drivers, developed insights on customer needs, and formed the basis for the 2016 North American strategy. Analysis was presented at annual Regional Business Unit planning session.Analyzed five new vertical markets targeted for growth. Used multiple outside sources to gain comprehensive view of each market. Analysis confirmed BASF's entry into at least two new markets in 2016.Analyzed competitor advertisements to increase BASF's knowledge of competitors' marketing activity. Analysis will be used to maintain competitive advantage in key media.Attended sales ride-alongs to expand knowledge of customer needs and sales force responsibilities.

Attended unique, world class, professional training that accompanied my summer internship. Received 176 hours of business training and career planning from four coaches with senior level experience.Learned problem solving, project management, and networking skills.Prepared one curriculum day that included mock interviews with four coaches.