Intern Success Stories
Zachary Glazer
Junior Financial Analyst, Finance Department
Wilton, CT office
1. Where did you go to college? Elon University
2. What was your major? Business Administration with a concentration in Finance
3. How did you find out about the internship at NAM? I found out about the internship through a family friend that works at News America Marketing.
4. What department did you intern with? Control Desk & the Credit department
5. What types of projects/assignments did you work on during the internship? I helped to build a financial profile of all clients who had exceeded their credit limits and helped to work on a presentation for a new product.
6. What was your favorite part of the internship? The impact the relevance of the projects had on the business and the insight I was able to glean from that. I also liked the summer long intern project I was a part of and how it served as an influence for business decisions made by the Executive Committee.
7. What made you accept a full-time position with NAM? I liked how it was an entry-level position suitable to my career path and offered me a lot of exposure across the company. I also liked the company culture.
8. What is your current position & responsibilities? I started with the company in July 2009 as a Control Desk Coordinator and was promoted to Junior Financial Analyst in September 2010. My current responsibilities include forecasting and budgeting revenue and volume for one of NAM’s major line of business
9. How would you describe the culture at NAM? I would describe the culture as adhering to the 5 Operating Principles that NAM operates by. Specifically, NAM fosters employee development and ensuring that employees are progressing in regards to their career objectives. Management is inclusive, soliciting input from individuals on all levels, and communication is relatively open across all departments.
10. Any advice to juniors or seniors looking for an internship? My advice would be to understand what your prospects have to offer at various organizations. It is important to make sure that you will be able to learn about your company and that you will also be given the opportunity to contribute in valuable way.
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Lauren Gramling
Layouts Coordinator, Operations Department
Wilton, CT office
1. Where did you go to college? Loyola University, Maryland
2. What was your major? Business Administration, with a Concentration in Marketing, Minor in Communication
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4. How did you find out about the internship at NAM? I found out about the internship through a family friend that works at News America Marketing.
5. What department did you intern with? In the Operations department, mostly for the SmartSource Direct (SSD) team and In-store Production.
6. What types of projects/assignments did you work on during your internship? I worked to compile SSD production quotes from vendors, followed a couple of direct mail programs from start to finish in the production process, organized In-Store samples, and was the team leader on the Internship project.
7. What was your favorite part of the internship? My favorite part of the internship was working on the summer long intern project. I was able to meet with various employees and interns from other departments and learn about NAM and its Operations. Our team produced a great presentation that we put so much work into and we were really proud to present at the end of the summer in front of the CEO and the Executive Board.
8. What made you accept a full time position with NAM? I felt very comfortable accepting a full time position where I had interned and already knew so many people. I found that being an Intern made the adjustment much easier. I already knew so much about what my department did so it made the transition to a full-time position very smooth.
9. What is your current position & responsibilities? I currently work as a Layouts Coordinator in the Operations department. I work as part of an issue team to produce Smart Source Magazine, a weekly publication. My responsibilities include maintaining programs, laying out the issues, and working with the printing facilities while ensuring client satisfaction and saving on printing costs.
10. How would you describe the culture at NAM? NAM supports professional growth, either through training sessions, classes, or the mentor program. NAM encourages its employees to think about short term and long term goals, both within the employee’s current position and within the company as a whole. One of the company’s initiatives is to encourage involvement through social events like Birthday Socials, Tailgate parties, and Company Outings that help connect employees on a personal level, providing a sense of community.
11. Any advice to juniors or seniors looking for an internship? Internships are a great way to gain professional experience while still in college. Not only can you apply what you’re learning in college to an internship, but you are provided with training and hands on experience in a well accredited company. NAM allowed me to meet so many people and it opened the doors to many opportunities, including landing my first full time job after college.
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Brian Hodgkinson
Jr. Financial Analyst, Finance Department
Wilton, CT office
1. Where did you go to college? Villanova University
2. What was your major? Finance major, Management Information Systems Minor
3. How did you find out about the internship at NAM? I found out about the internship through a family friend who works at News America Marketing.
4. What department did you intern with? Information Services
5. What types of projects/assignments did you work on during your internship? I worked on updating the internal NAM website (Passport), building document libraries through SharePoint, and reconciling the QuickBooks database along with the NAM Summer Intern Project.
6. What was your favorite part of the internship? My favorite part of the internship was working on the intern project. I got to work on a team with interns from various departments in both the Wilton and New York offices and developed a greater understanding of NAM’s business that I wouldn’t have otherwise been exposed to.
7. What made you accept a full time position with NAM? I really enjoyed my time as an intern and I greatly attribute that to the people I worked with. Even as an intern I was asked to attend meetings so I could learn more about the company and its business. My co-workers went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable asking questions or seeking any help. I knew this was the type of environment I wanted for a full-time position.
8. What is your current position & responsibilities? I am currently a Control Desk Coordinator in the finance department. I assist the sales teams in approving contracts, booking sold programs, and answering any questions clients have. I also work on various financial reports that are distributed weekly throughout the company.
9. How would you describe the culture at NAM? NAM facilitates an excellent working environment for its employees, making it enjoyable to work here. Everyone is friendly and willing to help one another out. There are also various office and company events where you can interact with employees on a more social and personal level.
10. Any advice to juniors or seniors looking for an internship? Juniors or seniors should strongly consider the NAM internship program. I developed a great relationship with my manager and I see him often in the office. You learn a lot about the company by asking questions and observing what goes on around you. My experience was memorable since I entered the program with an open mind and positive attitude. My experience as an intern was a strong influence in my decision to accept a full time position at News America Marketing.