Sample EXPERIENCE Program/Internship Descriptions

Accounting Major
Accounting Intern
New Bedford Oceanarium Corp, New Bedford, MA
Student was responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Monthly Accounting Reports, and Bank Reconciliation. Preparation of monthly invoice to the State to draw down a $3 million grant. Learn the database program, Paradigm, which the organization uses to track all of its members and donors. Also learned Quick Books Pro for the bookkeeping procedures.

Accounting Major
Accounting Intern
Corning Incorporated, N. Brookfield, MA
Corning, Inc. is a Fortune 500 Company in its 150th year of operation. It is headquartered in Corning, NY. Student worked in the North Brookfield Complex, which concentrates in the production of fluoride crystals for the specialty materials division. Student performed monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Performed basic journal voucher entries. Student assisted in the accounts payable functions, assisted the inventory cycle of all materials, supported job cost and budget activity as needed.

Art History Major
Heritage Plantation Museum Intern
Heritage Plantation of Sandwich, Inc.
Assisted staff on various projects ranging from education, collection research and attending programs on exhibit development. Student also assisted in exhibit preparation, collection inventory and carousel conservation. Student also participated in the preparation of a volunteer survey.

Biology Major
Veterinary Technician
Somerset Animal Hospital, Somerset, MA
Student gained a greater knowledge of types of treatments of disease and injuries that afflict our canine and feline patients. Student assisted with surgery, animal husbandry, education of owners, drawing blood, performed chemical profiles, set up routine vaccine schedules, ordered surgical supplies, medications. Cared for critically ill patients, cared for post surgical patients.

Biology Major
Internship with the Chief Medical Examiners Office
Office of the Chief Medical Examiners Office, Boston, MA
Student worked as an assistant to the Chief of the Human Identification Unit. Student assisted in identifying the deceased, determined the time of death and the cause and manner of death.

Ceramics Major
Studio Assistant
Gustin Ceramics, LLC, So. Dartmouth, MA
Student gained experience in all aspect of tile production including pressing tiles, preparing clay, and mixing clay, loading and unloading kilns, as well as packing and shipping tiles.

Electrical /Computer Engineering Major
CPE Internship
UMD Center for Rehabilitation Engineering
Student was involved in building, rebuilding, repairing and modifying computers and computer related equipment to produce adaptive computer systems for use by individuals who are disabled.

Electronic Imaging Major
Design Internship
Trinity Communications, Inc., Boston, MA
Student worked with various groups to help create a corporate identity for their clients. Student created corporate identity, logos, and web identity. Student sat in on meetings and helped to design work that fulfilled clients needs. Student made posters and advertisements for the client and designed web interfaces.

English Major
Online Classroom Development Intern
Cape Cod Educational Specialists, W. Yarmouth, MA
Student assisted in the development of materials, agendas and instructions for an online mathematics classroom. Student aided with the translation of video-based distance learning mathematics courses into Web-based, interactive medium. Student also assisted in the presentation and marketing of the resulting programs.

English/Writing & Communications Major
Publications/Public Relations Intern
Southcoast Health Systems, New Bedford, MA
Student assisted in researching and writing articles for the organization's four publications (Coastlines, employee newsletter, the Community Calendar; Your Health Matters, a newsletter heavily circulated in the southcoast; and the Southcoast Health System's Annual Report. A particular emphasis was placed on promoting the Southcoast Health System's impending open-hear surgery capabilities to the public.

Graphic Design Major
Graphic Designer Typesetter
Old Colony Stationary, Inc., Whitinsville, MA
Student acquired professional design skills by working on Macintosh Computer using various design programs. Student worked as part of a team to produce products such as business card, brochures, letterheads, and envelopes. Student submitted to her faculty sponsor a portfolio of items she designed and produced.

Management Major
Walt Disney College Program Merchandising
Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Student worked at various theme parks. Internship provided student with hands on training in the real world of retailing business. Student participated in aspects of retailing, management and marketing. Student was responsible the particular concession that she was assigned. Student kept track of all cash transactions and was held accountable for any discrepancies. Student set up concession to offer the most suitable marketing display for her customers.

Marketing Major
International Business Research Intern
International Trade Assistance Center, Fall River, MA
Student was involved in international market research for businesses interested in entering a foreign market. Extensive research including foreign market opportunity analysis, tariff information, US and foreign export/import data, size of market and distributive systems were used.

Marketing Major
Advertising Intern
Durfee Buffinton Insurance Company, Fall River, MA
Student created, designed and implemented an effective advertising campaign that was printed in the Standard Times Newspaper. Student also assisted in the technical process of making a web page for the company.

Marketing Major
Client Service Trainee
Putnam Investments, Franklin, MA
Student gained in-depth knowledge of the mutual fund industry. Used multiple computer systems to research and provide accurate information to clients. Learned how to communicate effectively with clients and the importance of quality client service.

Psychology Major
Volunteer Activities Assistant
Brandon Woods, S. Dartmouth, MA
Student worked with residents on daily activities and adult daily health. Organized and devised recreational activities for residents. Expanded knowledge of the field of gerontology, worked with Alzheimer residents.

Psychology Major
Mentor Supervisor Aide
Dare Family Services, Sandwich, MA
Student gained experience pertaining to how to function in a family services setting. Gained insight into the lives of abused and neglected children. Learned how to relate to abused children, their families and their mentors.

Sociology Major
Boys and Girls Club Intern
Wareham Boys and Girls Club, Wareham, MA
Student assisted in arts & crafts, sports, and socializing activities with children ages 6 and older. Student also participated in tutoring programs with the children. Student was able to gain a better understanding of adolescence and their developing and thinking process.

Sociology Major
Crisis Intervention Worker
Our Sisters Place, Fall River, MA
Student worked at a battered women shelter. Student answered crisis line, conducted intake screenings by phone, gave out information, support and made referrals. Conducted intake of residents, explained shelter policies, rules and guidelines and oriented new residents to the shelter. Maintained documentation on hotline and shelter statistics, personal care items and other needs as appropriate.

Sociology Major/Criminal Justice
Victim /Witness Advocate
Bristol County District Attorney's Office, New Bedford, MA
Student worked with victims of serious crimes. Student provided information to victims about victim rights, notified the victim of court dates, updated the victim of the case status, provided crisis intervention and referrals to social service agencies, accompanied the victim to court, and helped the victim in filing applications to obtain victim compensation, witness fees and certain offender information.

Sociology Major/Criminal Justice
Intern to Probation Officer
Probation Department, New Bedford District Court, New Bedford, MA
Student responsibilities included taking reports, looking for outstanding warrants, contributing to Drug Court. Student had all the responsibilities of a Probation Officer.

Spanish Major
Welcome to our World Intern
Hayden McFadden Elementary School, New Bedford, MA
Student tutored elementary school children to enhance the language acquisition of the Bilingual Child. Student provided extra support and one-on-one help to increase their language skills.

Visual Design Major
Photographic Assistant
Spinner Publications, New Bedford, MA
Student scanned and cataloged the antique original photographic prints and negatives; photographed contemporary subjects as needed: photographic duplication and copying; and digital image editing for publications.