Internship Opportunities at Joel Warady Group

Melissa Roer
Intern 

Melissa was born and raised in Centerville, Ohio - a city self-proclaimed as the "warm and cheerful." As a current senior at Northwestern University, Melissa brings the warm and cheerful back to Evanston as a Communication Studies major. She is currently working on an honors thesis focusing on the challenges of cross-cultural negotiations, as cultural diversity in the business world has always fascinated her. Melissa is also actively involved in Peer Health Exchange, a non-profit organization that allows college students like herself to teach health education workshops in inner-city public high schools.

Previously, Melissa interned in New York City with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, where she had the opportunity to do all the PR for the Labor Day Telethon. She is looking forward to expanding her communication skills with the Joel Warady Group. She is excited to not only gain insight into the marketing world, but to also have the opportunity to combine knowledge and creativity in the workforce.

Rachel Gou
Intern 

"This was the first internship at which I was busy every single minute of the day. I was given more responsiblities at Joel Warady Group than at any of my other internships, including the opportunity to complete projects almost completely on my own. It was a very rewarding experience where I was able to learn a lot about the industry and I believe it will help me with my future job search."

Rachel is originally from China, though she spent most of her life moving, living in Germany, Canada, and eventually in China again, where she attended high school before moving to Evanston. She is currently a junior at Northwestern University, double majoring in Communication Studies and Economics, and working towards obtaining the Integrated Marketing Communications certificate. Outside of schoolwork, she is involved in the Undergraduate Economics Society as Co-President, as well as some self-organized consulting projects around Chicago.

Previously, Rachel has taken several marketing-related classes and Northwestern.  Rachel was also an intern at Publicis. She hopes to start her career in marketing and looks forward to working at Joel Warady Group and hopes to bring new ideas and knowledge to the table.

Britany Patterson
Intern 

"I valued the fact that I was able to interact with all of the staff members on a regular basis. Working on assignments was much more rewarding when we received immediate feedback from everyone in meetings. Our projects were completely relevant and educational, I learned more than I expected in the 8-week period."

Born and raised in Park Ridge, Illinois, Britany graduated from Maine South High School in 2006. Next semester, Britany will begin her senior year at the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign where she is majoring in print/editorial journalism with a minor in political science. At school. Britany is an active member of the Society of Professional Journalists chapter on campus and has served as president of the society both her junior and senior year. Britany organizes meetings and events for the chapter’s members and helps the students interact with university faculty. Britany also strives to take learning outside of the required journalism classes by familiarizing members with emerging media outlets.

Previously, Britany interned with the U.S Fund for UNICEF Midwest headquarters in Chicago and helped plan their annual fundraiser. She recruited participants for the annual event as well as gathered donations to be raffled off during the evening. At school, Britany worked with the University of Illinois’s campus radio station, the Daily Illilni On-Air, where she wrote weekly news stories as well as anchored the morning radio show. Off campus, Britany worked with Champaign -Urbana’s radio group, CU Radio, and helped promote the group’s five different music stations.

In the future, Britany hopes to continue her work in the communications field and use her writing abilities to further the goals of corporations and firms. She is looking forward to learning more about the marketing field this summer with the Joel Warady Group and is looking forward to the challenges and knowledge that she will gain from the internship.

Ivy Shreteva
Intern 

"What I value the most about this internship is the extremely useful hands-on experience that the Joel Warady Group provided me with. I never felt like an intern, never went on coffee runs or did mundane time-wasting tasks. I felt like a full-time employee who was given challenging and creative tasks that actually influenced the way we, as a group, approach marketing. I honestly felt more like a full-time employee than during the time I was actually employed full-time. My co-workers solicited my opinion and ideas, were interested in my take on problems, and made me feel as an autonomous, yet dependent part of their team. In addition, the work environment was relaxed, collaborative, and fun, and I got to meet not only some great professionals in the field but also, some very interesting and genuine people."

Ivy is originally from Bulgaria (and she is very attached to that part of her personality!). She is currently a junior at Northwestern University, majoring in Communication Studies, Sociology, International Studies and working towards obtaining the Integrated Marketing Certificate.

Prior to attending Northwestern, Ivy held a full-time position in an advertising agency in Bulgaria. While there she enjoyed the dynamic and creative atmosphere. She believes that the difference of opinion is one of the most essential aspects of innovation, and hopes to bring a lot of perspective to the Joel Warady Group. During her internship she is looking to gain a new angle of looking at Marketing, Management and Advertising.

Liz Lee
Intern 

"I value the comprehensive knowledge about marketing that I have received during my internship at the Joel Warady Group. Prior to this internship, I did not understand the basics of marketing nor did I understand the concept of guerilla marketing. I definitely did not understand the powerful potential of such marketing. I also learned a lot about the blogging world."

Raised in Madison, WI, Seoul, Korea, and West Bloomfield, MI, Liz has always been amazed by the crucial yet often perplexing role of communication across cultures. Liz has just finished her junior year at Northwestern University, where she is studying Economics and Communication Studies. Liz desires to find a balance between analytical and mathematical studies and the sometimes less concrete but equally influential behavioral studies.

At Northwestern, Liz is complementing her studies by serving as the Vice President of the School of Communication Honor Society, Lambda Pi Eta, which strives to strengthen the community of the school and push the School of Communication to become a more vital presence in the Northwestern community at large.

Liz is excited to be a part of Joel Warady Group this summer because she believes that Joel Warady Group’s philosophy will give her insight into the dynamic and rapidly changing marketing industry and is positive that she will gain valuable skills and knowledge that she will be able to utilize in her future career.

Daniel Yee
Intern 

"I really enjoyed the research and the high level work. The research allowed me to read hundreds of different articles related to marketing that helped with the other work we did including the marketing plan. I enjoyed working on the 2 main marketing projects over the course of my internship."

Daniel is currently an undergraduate student at Northwestern University. He was born and raised in Houston, Texas but welcomed the change of pace that Northwestern has offered him over his college career. Daniel has a diverse background of internship experience, including time spent at A.T. Kearney, Urban Financial Advisory Corporation, and Citigroup Smith Barney.

After taking his first Integrated Marketing Communications class at Northwestern, Daniel decided to change his focus. Daniel finds marketing interesting, challenging and exciting. He is currently working towards his IMC Certificate before he graduates in order to better prepare himself for a career in the field.

The Joel Warady Group experience is his first “real world” marketing experience and he is very excited for the opportunity. He hopes to utilize his diverse background to provide a new perspective and learn about the vast world of marketing during his time at the Joel Warady Group.

Kathy Duan
Intern 

"Heading into my internship with Joel Warady Group I knew I was interested in digital marketing and social media. My internship truly reinforced these interests and exposed me to even more innovative marketing techniques. The projects I was part of were challenging but fun, and allowed me to learn many new skills within 2 months. My experience at the Joel Warady Group definitely gave me a great foundation for my future in marketing and public relations."

Kathy is currently a sophomore at Northwestern University and a double major in journalism and economics along with a minor in integrated marketing communications.

Originally from St. Louis, Kathy has lived in Hawaii, Boston and currently resides in Delaware. Last summer, Kathy was a marketing and instructional design intern at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This experience sparked her interest in digital marketing and new media marketing strategies.

Kathy is a self-proclaimed foodie and is a freelance journalist for Sauce Magazine, a St. Louis based food magazine. She also writes for North by Northwestern. During her free time, she enjoys baking, watching the Food Network and learning about trends in gastronomy. Kathy is extremely excited about working with Joel Warady Group's many clients. She hopes to apply the theories she has learned in class to add value and bring fresh ideas to the company.

Carl Pett
Intern

"My internship at Joel Warady Group has not only expanded my knowledge of marketing concepts and strategies, but has opened up my mind to a new perspective on business. I have learned to maintain clear communication with clients, and to stay aware of logistics as they differ from project to project. I have also obtained a direct understanding of the objective and effects of your actions, and an analysis and comprehension of broader cultural trends."

Raised in Northbrook, Illinois, Carl graduated from Glenbrook North High School and chose to attend nearby Northwestern University. As a senior, he is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Business Institutions. Carl is excited to supplement and expand his educational experiences with his internship at Joel Warady Group.

Previously, Carl has worked as a teaching and residential assistant for Northwestern’s Center for Talent Development Program. As a teaching assistant, Carl tutored grade school children in Algebra and conducted weekly study sessions, which taught him the value and rewards of patience. Carl also interned with Baxter Credit Union, Carl’s responsibilities included data analysis and generating weekly and monthly reports for department meetings. These experiences in the business and education fields have provided a wonderful opportunity to explore various career paths and a chance to be exposed to a multitude of challenges.

While at Northwestern, Carl competed with the men’s soccer team and helped organize the campus’ Relay for Life fundraiser. While his future career path remains uncertain, Carl looks to improve his understanding of the strategy and execution process within marketing and hopes to possibly pursue a career in the field.

Esther Patten
Intern 

“My internship at the Joel Warady Group challenged me in every possible way. I was thrown right into the mix from day one and was exposed to every aspect of marketing consulting. The hands on experience I have had and the skills I acquired in just two months have given me the opportunity to enter the job market as a confident and well prepared candidate.”

Born and raised on the east coast in New Jersey, Esther ventured to the Midwest after high school to attend Northwestern University.  Now a graduating senior, Esther is furthering her studies as a psychology major and business minor by interning with the Joel Warady Group.

After studying abroad in Copenhagen in the fall of 2007, Esther’s enthusiasm for advertising and international marketing flourished.  Her courses and experiences abroad allowed her to experience marketing in a new and exciting way, lighting up the path for a future career in the industry.  This past summer, Esther lived in New York City and interned in the marketing department of Knoll Studio.  As a student at Northwestern, Esther walked on to the varsity women’s basketball team.  Although no longer on the team, Esther still fulfills her passion for basketball as the women’s club basketball president.  She also worked for the Chicago Sky, interning with the city’s WNBA team.

Esther is very excited for the challenges and creative opportunities that await her at the Joel Warady Group.  She hopes to use her previous experiences and bring fresh ideas to the table.

Mattia De Biasi
Intern 

"Working at the Joel Warady group has given me great, hands-on knowledge of a variety of different marketing areas, from search engine marketing to negotiating prices with vendors. The internship was a great way to learn how to move confidently in the business environment and I feel I learned a lot about how a business is managed on a day-to-day basis."

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.