Welcome to Vive, Austin Haga
For the first time ever, Vive has extended an internship to a second semester. Austin Haga, Vive’s Marketing Communications Intern and current senior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, will remain with the company through the spring. Austin will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing in May of 2016.
Stepping into my first internship was such an exciting time, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to begin my professional career than Vive. A beautiful office with a great view, a welcoming team, and I even got my own desk. I was determined to do my best and keep an open mind by learning new practices, which have really benefited me during my time at Vive thus far. Each day is something new and an opportunity for a learning experience. The ability to be involved in day-to-day operations and provide assistance on a multitude of projects has helped me grow professionally and taught many great business practices. It also made for an easy transition into the workforce.
The team at Vive welcomed me with open arms. Great culture in the office makes it very easy to communicate problems or questions when they arise. Weekly team builders and meetings allowed me to better understand the in’s and out’s of the industry in a way that isn’t just textbook. The versatility of everyone at Vive has provided me with the resources to further my knowledge in many aspects of the marketing agency industry.
Working at Vive has also given me a chance to build a portfolio. In the past three months I’ve had the opportunity to compile several social media calendars, business cards, PowerPoint templates, collateral sheets, SWOT analyses, and numerous creative projects. I’ve also had the chance to research analytical data from clients’ website traffic and help create content for new site launches.
As my final semester of college approaches, those feelings of nervousness to enter the “real world” have quickly escaped. Being Vive’s first intern to extend the internship over the course of two semesters is a great accomplishment for me. It also excites and makes me want to take on bigger projects and more responsibility. Working at Vive has not only prepared me, but has pushed me to pursue a career in a marketing agency.