In this new blog series, we’re introducing Sunbird’s interns for Summer 2016. This post shares the perspective of Brittany Sheehan, our Marketing intern who is approaching her junior year.
 
I am currently a rising junior at Loyola University Maryland majoring in Digital Media and minoring in Marketing. However, this fall I will be studying abroad at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom.
 
What I like most about my major is the relevance it has in today’s society. Because we live in such a technological era, digital media applies to many different aspects of companies, not only marketing. However, what I like about marketing is the psychological aspect. It is interesting how all-marketing strategies and messages are centered on what creates a consumer response, regardless of the service or product.
 
I hope to learn a lot from my experience at Sunbird because I believe that hands-on experience is the best way to have a clear idea of what kind of job you want to pursue. I hope to use what I have learned from my classes so far and incorporate them throughout my internship. For example, I am becoming more familiar with Adobe software like InDesign and Illustrator. I also want to challenge myself to engage in projects that are outside my comfort zone.
 
What I like most about Sunbird’s company culture is their fast-paced environment and the attention to detail. For example, their website employee page includes both a picture and gif for each employee, which is something I have never seen before. It is especially important to focus on details when in a fast-paced environment because it builds and shows a stronger brand and identity, which is something that Sunbird has definitely mastered.