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Internship Opportunities at Joel Warady Group

At the Joel Warady Group, we believe that no single individual possesses all of the answers. Our company culture is one of collaboration, sharing of ideas, and experimentation. We truly believe in the philosophy that it is better to try and fail, than never to try at all.

To help support our goal of always learning, and working with new concepts and techniques, we have developed an Internship program at the Joel Warady Group. For each internship class, we select 2-3 individuals who we feel will best contribute to our collective goal of providing innovative methods of brand building and integrated marketing to our clients. We look to learn as much from our interns as they learn from us.

Our interns play an integral role in all of the work that we perform on behalf of our clients. The Internship Program is a hands-on, jump in and sink-or-swim opportunity to experience marketing consulting in a real-world setting. The opportunity is not for everybody. We work you hard, we have high expectations, and we expect our interns to contribute from day one. While we won’t hold your hand, we relish our mentorship role and will provide you with the knowledge and guidance that will assist you in your current and future work. For the right individual, it is an experience that could help you make your next life decision.

If you think you have the right attributes to be considered for the next Joel Warady Group internship class, please forward your resume to Chasidy Atchsion, our Director-Client Management & Development. Her email address is chasidy@joelwarady.com. We only want the best of the best, and we review resumes throughout the year to fill the next open position. We look forward to hearing from you if you truly feel you can make a significant contribution to our consulting group.

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About Us : Biography - Meet the Interns

About Us : Biography - Mattia De Biasi
Mattia De Biasi
Intern 

Mattia lived and studied in Italy until he was 17, when he was given the chance to finish his high school degree at an international school in Singapore. After obtaining his International Baccalaureate there, he moved on to Warwick University to pursue a BSc degree in Economics, Politics and International Studies. While studying for a year abroad in Spain he discovered the Joel Warady Group; attracted by the small and friendly environment of the company and its experience with working with interns, he decided to apply for a placement.

Though Mattia has had much volunteer experience in global arenas, this will be his foray into a true work experience. He is looking forward to bringing his international experiences and point of view to the Joel Warady Group. As he is planning to start his own translation-business during his senior college year, he is excited to gain useful entrepreneurial skills from working in Joel Warady Group’s creative and dynamic environment.


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About Us : Biography - Jonathon Schallman
Jonathon Schallman
Intern 

Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Jon has always maintained an interest in a creative lifestyle. After graduating from Adlai E. Stevenson High School in 2006 in Lincolnshire, Illinois, Jon desired to engage in a creative and academic venue by continuing his studies at the University of Iowa. Currently, Jon is a junior in the Interdepartmental Business School with emphasis on entrepreneurial and marketing studies.

Last summer, Jon was employed as an intern at Heights Glass, Mirror, and Shelving in Bensenville, Illinois. Through his assistance in establishing the new Closet Department, he learned the cost, labor, and benefit it takes to start and maintain a new business. During his time at Heights, Jon gained a valuable knowledge base of the business world.  Feeling it was time to progress to a position where he could gain more experience in his marketing focus at University, Jon sought the Joel Warady Group.  He looks to contribute his hard work ethic and willingness to take on challenges, while expanding his creative mind and learn more about what it takes to live and breathe in a true marketing group.


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Cassie McIntosh
Intern 

Originally from the warmer climes of Florida, Cassie is making it through her third snowy winter as a Junior at Northwestern University. The daughter of an artist and a businessman, Cassie greatly appreciates the creative, entrepreneurial spirit of the Joel Warady Group. At Northwestern, she is pursuing a degree in psychology and business. She recently spent the fall semester studying abroad in Madrid, where she developed her Spanish skills and absorbed the European culture.

On campus, Cassie has volunteered extensively in the social psychology department as a research assistant. Along with 2 Northwestern University doctors, she planned, executed, and presented the results of experiments on human behavior. This has enhanced her ability to think both analytically and creatively. She has also worked for the Northwestern University archives, and contributed articles to a student-run guidebook about Chicago. Her strong interest in the influences of human behavior have piqued her interest in the marketing industry, and she is very excited to learn more with the Joel Warady Group.



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Leonid Stosman
Intern 

Leonid was born in Kiev, Ukraine, but grew up in Cincinnati, OH. As a child, Leonid always longed to return to the hustle and bustle of big city life. His wish was granted when he was accepted to Northwestern University. Valuing intelligence and with an enterprising spirit, Leonid seemed destined to become a doctor. However, after three years of pre-medical study, volunteer work in the ER, and shadowing experienced, he realized that he was better suited for the business world. Currently a senior at Northwestern University, Leonid is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Business, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance. Leonid hopes to become an entrepreneur in the future. To help him accomplish this goal, he is very excited to pick the brains of the brilliant people at the Joel Warady Group.

Leonid is also a children’s performer a la Raffi, a closet writer, a yogi, and a huge hockey and tennis fan. He speaks Russian, French, and English and dreams of traveling the world.



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Laila Chen
Intern 

"An internship at the Joel Warady Group means more than just exposure to the world of marketing and consulting. My experience here has taught me more than I could have possibly imagined. Beyond basic marketing skills, such as preparing for presentations with clients and writing press releases, I have also gained invaluable lessons about the professional world as a whole. As a college senior embarking on my first career, I feel very prepared to face new challenges because of my fast-paced and diverse internship with the Joel Warady Group."

Laila was born in China but moved to the United States when she was six years old. She lived in San Antonio, Texas and Gainesville, Florida before moving to Chicago at age ten. Laila chose to attend Northwestern University because she truly loves the beauty and magnificence of the city of Evanston, IL. Laila is a Political Science major specializing in Asian Studies with a minor in the Business Institutions Program. She is currently a senior.

Fueled by her love for fashion and her interest in marketing, Laila interned with a small fashion business this summer. She worked on organizing a string of grand opening and PR events for the company. Besides negotiating with some of Chicago's most elite hotels and wedding venues, she also helped out on photo shoots both in Chicago and Wisconsin. Laila is very excited to dive into the exciting and creative world of marketing with the Joel Warady Group.



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Andrew Ertell
Intern 

Andrew grew up around the Chicago Area and still enjoys being close to the city at Northwestern University. He is currently a junior pursuing double majors in the Radio/Television/Film program and Economics.

Andrew works for Northwestern's Information Technology unit in the Digital Media Services department where he works with professors who want to integrate new technologies to produce dynamic classroom presentations. Through this position, as well as through his class work, he has become proficient with many areas of media production, especially digital editing. Last year, Andrew was the Campus Coordinator for a Internet classified site Chegg.com,organizing the promotional efforts of a team of people in an effort to build brand awareness on the college campus. Andrew hopes his previous experience in marketing, combined with his production skills, can bring new ideas to the Joel Warady Group.



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Christine Lee
Intern 

Christine was born in Washington D.C. but lived in Seoul, Korea through junior high. When she was 14, she attended boarding school in Austin, Texas with her family still in Korea. Upon graduation, she came to Northwestern for a change. She started out as a Material Science Engineer major then switched to an Economics and Art History major. She strives to balance her left and right brain, building a strong background in Mathematics/Economics and studying Art History. She will be in Paris for Fall 2007 Quarter perfecting her French, her third foreign language. She is deciding between marketing/advertising and finance as her career but ultimately wants to own her own business. This summer, she looks forward to examining the marketing world and is anxious to contribute to the company.



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Leah Nelson
Intern 

Leah left her sunny Orange County home over three years ago to brave the wilds of Chicago and attend the prestigious School of Communication at Northwestern University. Now a senior, Leah is focusing her studies in Communication, Spanish, and Political Science. She was an active member of the Women's Water Polo team for 2 years, but decided to take a break and study in Spain her junior year. She is also very involved in the Undergraduate Leadership Program.

Last summer Leah interned in the marketing department of Quiksilver, Inc., an international board-sport apparel company. Her responsibilities included organizing and promoting Quiksilver events, publicizing Quiksilver clothing, and drafting press releases. She gained a valuable experience in general marketing and public relations at a large publicly traded organization. During her summer at the Joel Warady Group, Leah hopes to not only utilize her recently acquired skills, but also to learn much more about the multi-faceted nature of a boutique company which consults a diverse portfolio of clients in Consumer Packaged Goods.



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Julianna Hunt
Intern 


"As an intern with the Joel Warady Group I received the opportunity to exercise my creativity to the fullest.  From the very first day, I was given challenging tasks and a great deal of responsibility.  The environment was tough but nurturing, and I truly feel that I emerged from my experience at the Joel Warady Group with a newfound sense of confidence. The foundation of knowledge that I gained here will be of service in my future life, professional and beyond."

Julianna grew up in the small community of El Segundo, just outside of Los Angeles, California. She attended El Segundo High School but always knew she would leave Southern California in the hopes of broadening her horizons and gaining diverse life experiences. The opportunity to fulfill these desires came in the form of Northwestern University, where she enrolled in the fall of 2001. At Northwestern, Julianna pursued a Communication Studies major with a concentration in English. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in March 2007.

Julianna’s previous work experience has been a medley of customer service and media-based positions. All of these gave her the hands-on experience she needed to realize that she wanted to seek a career in the communication fields. With a background in both English literature and media studies, Julianna feels that she is ready to combine her interests and get to know the dynamic world of marketing. She feels strongly that setting realistic goals and taking active steps to achieve them will always culminate in success. She hopes to use this opportunity with the Joel Warady group to strengthen her creative thinking and problem solving skills, and ultimately make the kind of valuable contributions that will leave an impact on both clients and coworkers.


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Jonathon R. Webster
Intern 

"Having an 'Ah-Ha Moment' is something that really sticks with you.  The team was able to pull my head out of the books and make me think more creatively.  They showed me that as a marketer I am able to express my professional opinion to provide an answer, something never said in school because in order to get an A, it is required to cite and prove every statement one makes from some old guy in a book.  That is a very liberating feeling to know that you have your own answer."

Jonathon is from Traverse City, Michigan. He grew up with a big city heart and felt the need to get out and see bigger and better things. After graduating at the top of his class he packed his bags and moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern University where he is currently a sophomore pursuing an Economics major.

Lastsummer, Jonathon interned with Orbitz in the Business Intelligence department. He was given an independent project where he was told to improve the companys knowledge about its consumers. Through rigorous data analysis using web analytics, Jonathon and another intern were able to segregate Orbitzs customers into three buckets, each with distinct buying habits. Orbitz was able to use this information in several future projects and has changed the way they market to consumers.

To exercise his creativity, Jonathon takes on several graphic design projects in his free time. Recently, he was enrolled in a marketing class where he realized his natural ability and passion for the field which allowed him to exercise his creativity most. Jonathon hopes to bring great ideas to Joel Warady Group while learning real-world marketing strategy.


About Us : Biography - Daniela Sol
Daniela Sol
Intern 

“My internship at the Joel Warady Group has certainly been a very rewarding experience. There is a great mentorship environment, and I learned things I never would have learned from a marketing textbook. I was given a lot of responsibility, so I have become a more confident and well-prepared person for whatever challenges lie ahead.”

Daniela lived in Miami for seven years before moving to El Salvador, where she attended the American School. Daniela is fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish. In 2004, she enrolled at Northwestern University and is pursuing a Communication Studies major with a minor in Business Institutions. She is currently a Senior.

In a previous internship, she worked as a Junior Executive Art Director and Copywriter at The San Jose Group in Chicago, where she was involved in branding campaigns and new business pitches. Daniela realized art direction was about focusing on the client and the consumer rather than the art director’s vision alone. Clients have real sales goals and marketing strategies that must be kept consistent at every level, including within creative executions. Daniela is looking to strengthen her previous experience with a real-world opportunity in marketing consulting, allowing her to look at both sides of the same coin.


About Us : Biography - Michael Maiman
Michael Maiman
Intern 

"Working at the Joel Warady Group allows a young marketer the ability to see all phases of the marketing consulting business in a hands-on capacity. The experiences gained in a short period of time really make it an excellent learning opportunity."

Michael is currently employed at uBid.com in Chicago.

Mike earned his Bachelors degree in Marketing with minors in Economics and History from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. This gave him a background in marketing, as well as the analytical tools to continue his pursuit of an overall understanding in all aspects of marketing. He then went on to his MBA program at the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University. While at Krannert, Mike focused on Marketing as well as E-Commerce. He also took advantage of Krannert's international reach through a semester at Krannert's Partner school, the German International School of Management and Administration in Hanover, Germany.

Mike came out of his MBA program looking for a challenge, and he found that in Chicago within the sales and account management realm of a large dotcom. The position allowed Mike to develop his presentation skills, as well as refine his marketing, account management, and branding skills in a highly competitive environment. Now he is looking to gain experience in CPG marketing with the Joel Warady Group.


About Us : Biography - Parker Newman
Parker Newman
Intern 

"The Joel Warady Group internship opened my eyes to a whole new side of marketing and it allowed me to get a view from the ground up on how the industry works. In addition, I was able to learn invaluable skills and knowledge that I will be able to carry on to future projects and jobs."

Parker Is currently a Senior at Indiana University.

Parker is from Glencoe, IL where he attended New Trier High School. After graduating high school in 2003, Parker sought to pursue a higher level of education at Indiana University. After his freshman year of college, Parker saw the great potential and spending power of his fellow peers and sought to try his hand at starting his own business. With the help of his twin brother, Parker launched a men's sportswear clothing company entitled Rock'n Clothing and later launched a water cooler delivery service called HoosierICE. While working on both endeavors, Parker saw how the power of marketing could really impact a business. While doing PR for his clothing line, he was able to get a handful of major publications to write articles on his products and got countless celebrities to endorse their wares.

Parker will be graduating from Indiana University with a BA in management and a minor in entrepreneurship. After running his businesses for almost three years, Parker has gained a very keen marketing sense on how to influence people in various market segments. It is this knowledge and expertise that he looks to bring to the Joel Warady Group.


About Us : Biography - Patrick O'Connell
Patrick O'Connell
Intern 

"Joel Warady Group was an amazing experience and also a true, “trial by fire.” I was involved in every aspect of a marketing campaign from concept to execution and learned necessary skills and strategy that will not only assist in my career but in my personal life as well."

Patrick O'Connell graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing Communications in May 2007. He is currently working as a field organizer with the John Edwards for President Campaign in Eastern Iowa.

He participates in parades, speaks at high schools, organizes principal visits, meets with mayors and elected officials, writtes chants, coordinates scores of volunteers, manages dozens of precinct captains. Even though he misses Chicago, good pizza and the Bears, he is proud to be working hard for a candidate he truly believes in. Every day he uses the knowledge, techniques and practical advice he received from the Joel Warady Group.




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