About Me: Social Media Intern
- 3 days ago
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About Me:
Hey! My name is Maile Damon-Tollenaere, and I am a sophomore at the University of Connecticut. I'm very excited to be joining the WINternship program as a marketing and social media intern this semester, and would like to give you a chance to learn all about me!
Education:
I am currently in my second year at University of Connecticut, getting a dual degree in Art History and Communications. The two majors work hand in hand to prepare me for a career in marketing. My Art History degree has helped me develop my skills in visual and literary analysis as well as the fundamentals of art and design, while my Communications classes have taught me how to express myself and share information more effectively. One of my favorite classes was Persuasion, where we spent the semester developing a campaign to sway people’s minds, which is what first sparked my interest in marketing.
Future Goals:
As a sophomore, I’m still trying to figure out what exactly I want out of my career. However, I’m currently most interested in working in the public relations or marketing field. With my background and passion for art history, I am particularly interested in working with the museum or art community. Both my majors have given me a strong base of academic skills, but I’m excited to continue building upon within a more professional environment during this internship. In particular, I’m looking forward to the mentorship opportunity that this program offers.
Commitment to Community:
Building strong relationships, especially with other women is something I’ve valued since I was young. During high school, I was a member of the Women’s Affinity Group. We met weekly to discuss the experiences and hardships we faced as women, and also worked to improve the high school for others. One of the most meaningful projects we did was working to ensure the school was following state law, and supplying every bathroom with period supplies. Now that I’m in college, I’m a member of the Women in Business club as well as Delta Delta Delta, both organizations committed to supporting women in professional and academic environments. I’m so glad to be joining yet another community in WIN.
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