Strategic Factory's HR team is off to an outstanding start supporting the department of Business Communication's two Business and Professional Communication classes this semester with "real-world advice" on the job application process. Two representatives spoke with Professor Bob Ellis' class on April 6 and two more shared their perspectives on April 7. The representatives will also be back at the end of the term to help with the classes' end-of-semester mock interviews. Student reaction has been enthusiastic, as the photograph shows! (Photo courtesy of Bob Ellis)
Senior Ashley Mil (left) has enjoyed her internship with Atsuko Biars as her mentor, working with the Baltimore -Kawasaki Sister City program. Ashley’s work was tied into the Light City Baltimore exhibition in which the Baltimore-Kawasaki Sister City committee participated under the sponsorship of Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts. Atsuko Biars also serves as Stevenson’s director of visual communication in the office of marketing and digital communication.
Senior Jasmine Moses (left) has made herself at home at Maryland Public Television in Owings Mills. Under the direction of Kathy Pugh, a producer at the station, Jasmine has had a variety of projects, including writing the script for a video that the human resources office at MPT is putting together. Here, Jasmine and her supervisor pose on the set of the Concert for the Chesapeake sponsored by MPT.
Senior Hayley Jacobs is working under the supervision of Joseph Lindemon in a program called “Endless Options.” The program provides services for those with autism, and its mission is “to develop a learning environment that is not only enjoyable, but is the foundation for life long changes in both the ability levels and self-esteem of our children,” according to the program's website. Hayley has been working directly with families who have an autistic member, and her jobs have included event planning, reaching out through social media, and learning how to navigate the health care maze for autism.
Senior Shane Messick is learning a lot about large-scale event planning during his internship in events and public relations at Baltimore’s Royal Farms Arena, a 14,000-seat center that is not only home to the Baltimore Blast, but also a venue for concerts, circuses, and other sporting events. Under the supervision of Meaghan Young, the marketing manager. Shane has been working in social media as well as helping to build a marketing plan for a variety of events the arena will host.