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Providing Meaningful Job Opportunities for Minority Students in the Communications Industry
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2008 LCIF Interns Latavia Alexander, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
LCIF Intern Discovery Communications, Inc., New York, NY Words cannot express the gratitude I have for the Louis Carr Internship Foundation. This experience has truly been a blessing and I will never forget it. Working at Discovery Communications, Inc. has given me a front row seat to the inner workings of Advertising Sales. I’ve always wondered how commercials worked, but I would have never imagined how much it takes. The organizational culture of Discovery is professional and challenging yet inviting. Everyone is ready and willing to share wisdom, advice, and offer help whenever needed. In addition to learning about the Ad Sales industry, I have acquired experience and knowledge that is applicable to all aspects of life. My summer at Discovery Communications, Inc. has given me a new outlook on life and what my future has to offer. Thank you to the Louis Carr Internship Foundation, its contributors, and Discovery Communications, Inc. for this opportunity.
Kellee Bassaragh, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL
LCIF Intern Carol H.
Williams Advertising, Chicago, IL
Aisha Brown, Hampton University, Hampton, VA
LCIF Intern MediaCom, New York, NY Working at MediaCom has been a wonderful experience! Since I worked in the print buying department, I was surrounded by magazines, which I love. I was given the opportunity to meet and speak with sales reps from Vogue to Seventeen Magazine. Throughout the summer I shadowed team members, sat in on meetings, prepare PowerPoint presentations and helped out in anyway that I could. I received a well rounded experience because I was able to work with more than one team to see how each team handle various brands. The weekly seminars also helped in gaining a deeper insight of the advertising world. I am grateful that I was giving the opportunity to work at MediaCom, I formed great relationships, gained more knowledge about the media industry and enhanced my communicative skills.
Christopher Garner, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
LCIF Intern BET Midwest Media Sales, Chicago, IL My experience at BET Midwest Media Sales has been a tremendous experience. This internship experience has brought out the best in me by forcing me to think outside the box and become more knowledgeable about media industry. By working here, I first hand have gotten a feeling of what it will be like in the Corporate world, but I know I have not even scratched the surface. However, by interning with the Louis Carr Foundation at BET, I know that I will be prepared once I am fully in my career. Thank you so much for this opportunity, this experience has made me a better man.
Carlton Graham, St. Xavier University, Chicago, IL
LCIF Intern McDonald’s Corporation, Oak Brook, IL Interning for the McDonald’s Corporation was one of the most satisfying and gratifying endeavors that I have ever embarked on in my entire life. It gave me experience in the real world and allowed me to network with other bright young adults who are developing career paths just like myself. I had the opportunity to gather and understand advertising methods from a marketing perspective. In addition, I was also privileged to work on the project for World Children’s Day and also help promote the Ronald McDonald house of charity, which was very humbling, and heart warming.
Tatianah Green, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
LCIF Intern WBEZ/Chicago Public Radio, Chicago, IL My opportunity to be an LCIF intern was truly a blessing. I’ve had the opportunity to see the many paths that a career in Communications can lead to. I have gained some knowledge and motivation to continue my career goals and an experience to show me the realistic ups and downs. My favorite experience working for WBEZ was being in the studio whether learning about or creating a broadcast. That chance to intern in the radio industry has been better than I expected. I encourage students to apply to the Louis Carr Internship Foundation; it is a great way to network with students like them and get support from professionals who want to help students succeed.
Melissa Hall, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
LCIF Intern, GlobalHue
Advertising. Detroit, MI
Jalyce Mangum, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
LCIF Intern VIBE Media Group, New York, NY My experience at VIBE Media Group has been priceless. I have had the opportunity to observe and contribute to the performance of a nationally recognized, multi-media company. Sitting in on editorial and marketing meetings, I found myself engulfed by professionals with an impeccable work ethic. Their focus and motivation has struck a chord. I am grateful to the Louis Carr Internship Foundation for sponsoring this definitive moment in my life. I can only hope to, one day, be able to reach out to a younger generation of students and make an impact in their lives the way Mr. Louis Carr has in mine. Thank you to Mr. Carr and the foundation for contributing to the tools I will need to pave my path to success.
Marie Maullon, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA
LCIF Intern PHD-USA, New York, NY My internship experience with PHD through the Louis Carr Internship Foundation is something that I am extremely grateful for. I worked with three departments and was able to learn different aspects of each field in the communication business. Working in each department helped me thoroughly understand the differences and realize what was for me and what wasn’t. Everyone I worked with was nice and always willing to help me when needed. They always encouraged me to ask questions and come to them with any concerns about projects I worked on. This experience is something that I will always be thankful for. I would like to thank Mr. Carr and everyone involved in making this possible.
Nicole McAdoo, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
LCIF Intern Media Planning Group, New York, NY Words cannot describe the amazing opportunity the Louis Carr Internship Foundation has given me. MPG was an amazing place to work with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The people who I was able to work with were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the marketing communications field. From the moment I started they were assigning me real world task to complete and showed me how to use professional media planning tools. I met with the CEO of the company and even attended the assistant media planner-training course, which is what you go through if the company hired you. This course gave me an overview of the in and outs of media planning. I learned far more from this course and my experience here at MPG then what I would have ever learned in a classroom. I worked in the promotions department and was able to meet and talk one on one with representatives in different markets in the United States. At MPG they allowed me to talk directly to people in charge of major stations, they treated me as another employee, not just an intern. This foundation has truly provided me with a life changing opportunity and I look forward to keeping in contact with MPG and the Louis Carr Internship Foundation.
Dejinay Reid, Utica College, Utica, NY
LCIF Intern Warner Music Group, New York, NY Interning at Warner Music Group/Brand Asset Group has been one of the highlights of my summer. I have gained experience beyond an internship position. At Warner Music Group, I was considered an employee and was given a great amount of responsibility. I admire Louis Carr for seeing the vision of opportunity. I believe this foundation has been a profound instrument that will birth incredible achievements throughout my career.
Jelani Roberts, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
LCIF Intern Media Planning Group, New York, NY Working at MPG has provided me an experience beyond what our classes can teach us. By stepping into the corporate world, I got a taste of what the "real world" is mainly in the field of Human resources that I was assigned at MPG. With the everyday tasks I was given, it gave me the opportunity to improve my own skills as well as learn others. The people I work with are really down to earth, I would just prefer to get a feel of the other interns fields/area they were assigned at MPG.
Whitney Smith, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
LCIF Intern Starcom MVG, Chicago, IL Working at Starcom has provided me an experience well beyond what our classes can teach us. By stepping into the corporate world, I got a taste of what the "real world" is like and how the advertising and media agency works. With the everyday projects I was given, I felt like I was doing real work, and not just "passing time" tasks. The people I work with are great. I love the company and would not have changed one thing about my summer internship.
Joi Y. Todd , University of Mississippi, University, MS
LCIF Intern Burrell Communications Group, Chicago, IL Words cannot express how grateful I am to Mr. Carr and the Louis Carr Internship Foundation for having afforded me the opportunity to intern with the Burrell Communications Group. This summer at Burrell I learned invaluable information from leaders within the field of multi-cultural marketing, and worked with an overall phenomenal group of people. Anyone wishing to lay the foundation for a career within the communications industry should definitely apply for this program as it will garner them an unforgettable, life changing experience. Again, many thanks to Mr. Carr and to the Foundation for its generous impartation of both insight and inspiration.
Diana Trotter, Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA
LCIF Intern American Advertising Federation, Washington, DC My internship at the American Advertising Federation has been a wonderful experience. Because of the friendly and relaxed atmosphere, I have thoroughly enjoyed working for this company. I have been able to work hands-on with the Mosaic Awards, National Student Advertising Competition, Student Conference, Most Promising Minority Students Program, and several other projects which enhanced my organizational, composition, planning and communications skills. I have learned the planning process and the necessary steps that someone has to take in order for a project to be successful. I have also been able to meet with some of the top-leading companies in the advertising industry. The Louis Carr Internship program is a great way for minorities to receive hands-on experience that they need in order to achieve their professional goals.
A'ngelique Tyree, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
LCIF Intern Media Planning Group, Chicago, IL
Being a Louis Carr
Foundation Intern has been a rewarding, yet challenging experience.
It became a gateway to new opportunity, experience, and discovery of
the media world as well of myself. As an intern at the Media
Planning Group, I was able to work with a well-regarded, youthful,
and relaxed company who helped me to adjust to the new atmosphere
immediately. I was assigned to work with the Kmart media
planning team and with them was taught the planning, strategy,
applications, and executions of media placement in the industry.
Learning
about media planning with the Kmart team has helped to match my
skills and interests towards a set career path that I would not
otherwise have had if not given the chance to get first-hand
experience. Receiving this internship motivates and challenges me to
become the best that I can be within the workplace, school, and
community. It has giving me an opportunity to explore my field of
study as well as broaden my horizons about the world outside of my
small hometown in Virginia. I look forward to being able to
give back to the community once I begin my career in the
communications field as you all have done for me. I thank you,
Louis Carr and Board Members, for your confidence and willingness
to help me achieve my goals.
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