Why did you choose Black Hills State University?
It is close to my home town, Rapid City; I love the area; and the school has small classes and opportunities to get to know your professors and classmates.
What is your major and what made you decide on this major?
Business Administration with a marketing emphasis. I really enjoy marketing because it gives me the opportunity to be creative and use my organization.
What has been your experience in your major?
I am a member of Buzz Marketing which has given me the opportunity to create posters, marketing plans and take on other marketing projects in the community. I am currently a marketing intern for Lutherans outdoors. I have helped with promos, research, target marketing, and design. I also plan on joining the American Advertising Federation in Rapid City.
What was your favorite business course at BHSU and why?
I really enjoyed marketing management because I would like to be a manager within the marketing field so the information was very pertinent to my future goals.
What do you like most about BHSU and the College of Business and Technology?
I really enjoy working with the professors and getting the opportunity to take on community projects such as creating a marketing plan for Good Shepherd Clinic with my marketing class group.
What activities are you involved in here at Black Hills State University?
I am in Buzz Marketing (current VP), a Student Advisory Board Member, a Sigma Iota Epsilon member, and a Sigma Beta Delta member. I was also a member of Yellow Jackets Delegates 2008-2010 and held a secretary position.
In what way do you feel BHSU has best prepared you for your future?
I have obtained unique experiences such as going on the Business in China trip and teaching conversational English in Chengdu, China for a semester. I am now able to look at marketing with a more global perspective.
Where do you see your career in 10 years?
I plan on having a master degree in marketing or advertising and would like to obtain a position as an advertising account manager for an ad agency.