Amira Fane
Hometown: Aurora, IL
Education: Aurora University
Career Aspiration: To do freelance graphic design and marketing work.
Why LH&A:
- To Improve My Communication Skills
- To Gain Firsthand Real World Experience
- To Grow My Resume
StandOut Strength Roles: Connector & Provider
Calling Cards:
- Creating Things (Artistic)
- Organizing Things (Structured)
- Growing Things (Realistic)
- Straightening Things Up (Structured)
- Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
Six Word Story: “Creative Colorful Individual Designing New Things.”
Krista Valavicius
Hometown: Itasca, IL
Education: Loyola University – Chicago
Career Aspiration: I hope to work in the social media field, specifically social media management and content creation. I am also hoping to explore other fields using some of my skills in different positions within the Ad/PR industry before I can truly make a final decision about my ideal job after graduation.
Why LH&A:
- Develop technical skills on different online editing platforms.
- Gain professional writing skills.
- Deepen communication and social networking skills.
StandOut Strength Roles: Advisor and Equalizer
Calling Cards:
- Bringing joy (Social)
- Moving physically (Realistic)
- Creating things (Artistic)
- Writing things (Artistic)
- Helping overcome obstacles (Social)
Six Word Story: “Being positive leads to more success.”
Kerry Joyce
Hometown: Urbandale, IA
Education: University of Missouri- Columbia
Career Aspirations: I want to be a corporate sales or marketing team member to put my teamwork and communication skills to good use for a company’s benefits.
Why LH&A:
- Gain Valuable Experience
- Improve My Teamwork Skills
- Get a Taste of Corporate Life
Six Word Story: “Growth, Discovery, Cooperation, Management, Communication, Collaboration.”
Calling Cards:
- Empowering Others (Enterprising)
- Managing Things (Enterprising)
- Giving Care (Social)
- Instructing People (Social)
- Getting Things Right (Structural)
Taryn Sauerland
Hometown: Bloomingdale, IL
Education: Aurora University
Career Aspirations: To work for a big name company in their marketing department or become a technical writer.
Why LH&A:
- Become more experienced with online editing platforms.
- Gain professional experience in writing and editing for a company.
- Increase my knowledge of social media networking and marketing skills.
Six Word Story: “Conscientious individual brainstorming resolutions to obstacles”
Calling Cards:
- Writing Things (Artistic)
- Instructing People (Social)
- Organizing Things (Structured)
- Giving Care (Social)
- Moving Physically (Realistic)
StandOut Report Strength Roles: Creator & Advisor
Caroline Ryan
Hometown: Skokie, IL
Education: Loyola University Chicago
Career Aspirations: Multi-Media Journalism and Global Studies (Minor)
Why LH&A:
- Begin networking and building professional connections.
- Strengthen my resume and professional portfolio.
- Learn how to use, edit, and publish on various online platforms to enhance my technological skills.
Six Word Story: “Living for adventure, enjoying the ride”
Calling Cards:
- Building relationships (social)
- Exploring the Way (Enterprising)
- Making Connections (Social)
- Writing Things (Artistic)
- Moving Physically (Realistic)
StandOut Report Strength Roles: Teacher & Pioneer
Mahnum Jarriulah
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Education: DePaul University
Career Aspirations: Advertising and Public Relations as well as Digital Marketing
Why LH&A:
- To further develop my communication and marketing skills
- To gain knowledge and experience within the consulting world
- Being able to work with skilled and passionate individuals
Six Word Story: “Loves to gain knowledge and experience”
Calling Cards:
- Making things work (Social)
- Getting Things Done (Social)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Bringing Joy (Artistic)
- Seeing the Big Picture (Realistic)
StandOut Report Strength Roles: Teacher & Influencer
Paria Ghaderi
Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Education: DePaul University
Career Aspirations: To work in the field of Public Relations while utilizing my Law degree and artistic abilities.
Why LH&A:
- To further develop connections and future skills
- To gain mentorship and collaborative experience
- To learn about positions that will utilize both my legal and Public Relations knowledge
Six Word Story: “A passionate individual with ample determination”
Calling Cards:
- Making Connections (Social)
- Getting Things Done (Social)
- Designing Things (Artistic)
- Seeing the Big Picture (Artistic)
- Facilitating Change (Realistic)
StandOut Report Strength Roles: Provider & Teacher
EJ Haas
Hometown: Oak Park, Illinois
Education: University of Missouri – Columbia
Career Aspirations: To continue my career as an author and advance as a journalist.
Why LH&A:
- To grow my skills as an intern
- To expand my knowledge within strategic communications
- To develop my professional connection abilities
- To explore creative options within a work setting.
Six-word Story: Work all day, study at night!
Calling Cards:
- Solving problems (realistic)
- Advancing ideas (investigative)
- Getting things right (structured)
- Creating things (artistic)
- Shaping environments (realistic)
StandOut Report Strength Roles: Influencer, creator
Charlie Irvine
Hometown: Oak Park, Illinois
Education: Indiana University
Major: Marketing
Career Aspirations: Marketing and advertising
Why LH&A:
- To improve and refine my research skills
- To gain firsthand experience in a career environment
- To put my technical skills to the test
- To expand my professional portfolio
My Six-Word Story: Positive young man with great potential
My Five Calling Cards:
- Bringing joy (Social)
- Writing things (Artistic)
- Adding humor (Artistic)
- Solving problems (Realistic)
- Awakening spirit (Social)
Standout Profile: A provider and a pioneer
Carley Kolodziej
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Education: DePaul University
Major: Digital Marketing
Career Aspirations: To become a Project Manager or Social Media Director
Why LH&A:
- To open the door to new experiences
- To expand my knowledge of the marketing world
- To enhance my creativity skills
My Six-Word Story: Open to new experiences and change.
My Five Calling Cards:
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- Persuading People (Enterprising)
- Designing Things (Artistic)
- Giving Care (Social)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Making Connections (Investigation)
Diana Ayala
Hometown: Aurora, Illinois
Education: Aurora University
Major: Communications and Professional Writing
Career Aspirations: To become a Communications Director or Social Media Director
Why LH&A:
- To enhance my writing and communication skills
- To network and connect with various people
- To gain experiences and knowledge in growing industries
My Six-Word Story: Easygoing philomath, whose optimistic and humble.
My Five Calling Cards:
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- Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
- Researching Things (Investigative)
- Getting to the Heart of Matters (Investigative)
- Getting Things Right (Structured)
- Translating Things (Investigative)
Sydney Ingrassia
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Education: Loyola University of Chicago
Major: Creative Advertising
Career Aspirations: To become a copywriter at an advertising agency
Why LH&A:
- To grow my communications skills
- To advance my writing ability
- To learn more about people in the industry
My Six-Word Story: Learning doesn’t stop unless you do.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Bringing Joy (Social)
- Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
- Making Things Work (Realistic)
- Creating Things (Artistic)
Erica Williams
Hometown: Alsip, Illinois
Education: DePaul University
Major: Public Relations and Advertising
Career Aspirations: To become a Public Relations Specialist
Why LH&A:
- Further my understanding of the Public Relations industry
- Hone my resume and communication skills
- To network and learn from diligent and enthusiastic people
My Six-Word Story: When you strive, you will achieve.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Getting to the Heart of Matters (Investigative)
- Writing Things (Artistic)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Organizing Things (Structured)
- Exploring the Way (Enterprising)
Damon J Silvert
Hometown: Northbrook, Illinois
Education: Columbia College Chicago
Major: Marketing Communications
Career Aspirations: To become a Healthcare Public Relations Director
Why LH&A:
- To further develop my communication and marketing skills
- To gain new experience and grow as a learner within the consulting world
- To network and learn from skilled and passionate people
My Six-Word Story: Discipline, dedication, patience, good will come.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Creating Things (Artistic)
- Giving Care (Social)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Making Connections (Investigative)
Elvina Ibricic
Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
Education: DePaul University
Major: Marketing
Career Aspirations: To become a professional marketing consultant
Why LH&A:
- To gain some insight into a consulting firm
- To network with a variety of people
- To build my communication skills
My Six-Word Story: To learn, to create, to grow.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Creating Things (Artistic)
- Organizing Things (Structured)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Making Connections (Investigative)
Naphat Sangsab
Hometown: Chanthaburi, Thailand
Education: Graduated from DePaul University
Major: M.S in Marketing Analysis
Career Aspirations: To become a professional market researcher in the CPG industry
Why LH&A:
- To develop my writing and communication skills
- To gain new experience in the human resources industry
- To expand my marketing knowledge
My Six-Word Story: Detail-oriented plus patience equals success.
My Five Calling Cards:
1.Getting Things Right (Structured)
2.Giving Care (Social)
3.Managing Things (Enterprising)
4.Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
5.Researching Things (Investigative)
Niall Hurley
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Education: DePaul University
Major: Communications
Career Aspirations: I aim to build on my strength as a communicator to become a difference-maker in the future.
Why LH&A:
- To learn how to write effectively for businesses
- To hone my social media skills
- To communicate in a way that matters
- To network with skilled people
My Six-Word Story: Laid back, but driven. Just watch.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Processing things (Structured)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Writing Things (Artistic)
- Researching things (Investigative)
Brian Yu
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Education: DePaul University
Major: Marketing
Career Aspirations: To become familiar with the many aspects of digital marketing to help future companies that I may work with market themselves to their target audience
Why LH&A:
- To gain new digital marketing skills and knowledge
- Learn more about what digital marketing entails
- To gain professional digital marketing experience
- Expand upon my professional network
My Six-Word Story: Creative, ambitious, collaborative, dedicated, self-starter, motivated.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Creative Things (artistic)
- Starting Things (enterprise)
- Fixing Things (realistic)
- Adding Humor (artistic)
- Bringing Joy (social)
Sarah Johnson
Hometown: Evanston, Illinois
Education: Northwestern University
Major: Neuroscience and English Literature
Career Aspirations: I am interested in pursuing a career in medical technical writing as well as conducting my own neuroscience research
Why LH&A:
- To gain experience in content creation
- To learn how to be more employable
- The vast networking opportunities
- To enhance my professional writing skills
My Six-Word Story: Driven. Insightful. Always aiming for excellence.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Organizing Things (Structured)
- Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
- Managing Things (Enterprising)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
Meg O’Toole
Hometown: Mundelein, Illinois
Education: Indiana University
Major: Public Relations
Career Aspirations: To fulfil a public relations, advertising or content marketing role by becoming an expert in communications and content writing
Why LH&A:
- To acquire new public relations skills
- Ability to network with professional associates
- Open doors to meet potential job connections
- Expand my knowledge on current applications
My Six-Word Story: Adventurous go-getter. Works efficiently. Driven spirit.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Bringing Joy (Social)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Empowering Others (Enterprising)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Organizing Things (Structured)
Johnathan Bryja
Hometown: Palos Heights, Illinois
Education: DePaul University
Major: Marketing
Career Aspirations: To fulfill a marketing leadership role by becoming a marketing expert, exceptional leader, and a great people person
Why LH&A:
- To acquire new marketing skills
- To gain an inside view of marketing and social media
- Great exposure to professional associations
- Open doors for networking opportunities and potential job contacts
- To gain real-world marketing experience
My Six Word Story: Creative mind, competitive spirit, exceptional leader.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Persuading People (Enterprising)
- Researching Things (Investigative)
- Making Connections (Investigative)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Resolving Disputes (Social)
Jihan Sweis
Hometown: Oak Lawn, Illinois
Education: DeVry University
Major: Multimedia Design
Minor: Web Development
Career Aspirations: To gain experience and become an expert in the Graphic Design and Web Development field
Why LH&A:
- The ability to create creative content
- Networking Opportunity
- Sharpen Design skills
- Gain experience and professional growth
My Six Word Story: Hardworking, creative, designer, learning, experiencing, driven
My Five Calling Cards:
- Designing Things (Artistic)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Putting the Pieces Together(Investigative)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
Sabrina Grudzinski
Hometown: Millstadt, Illinois
Education: DePaul University
Major: Marketing
Minor: Graphic Design
Career Aspirations: To become a Marketing expert for non-profit organizations
Why LH&A:
- Networking Opportunity
- To gain real-world work experience
- Building Relationships
- Sharpen Design skills
- Sharpen Creative skills
My Six Word Story: Excited Student gradually changing the world.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Starting Things (Enterprising)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Adding Humor(Social)
- Making Things Work (Realistic)
Chi Nguyen
Hometown: Hanoi, Vietnam
Education: DePaul University
Major: M.S in Marketing Analysis
Career Aspirations: To become a global professional in Marketing/ Market Research field
Why LH&A:
- Interested in Marketing and Communications
- To gain real-world work experience outside of DePaul University
- To sharpen multiple skills
My Six Word Story: Aspirational professional who never stops growing.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Seeing the Big Picture (Artistic)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
- Instructing People (Social)
- Researching Things (Investigative)
Nandani Dangayach
Hometown: 
India, Mumbai
Education: DePaul University
Major: M.S in Marketing
Career Aspirations: To be an expert in the digital marketing field
Why LH&A:
- To gain hand-on experience in marketing and communication areas.
- To apply knowledge and learn new skill sets.
- To learn new digital marketing techniques.
My Six Word Story: Digital marketer with creativity and curiosity.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Organizing Things (Structured)
- Creating Trust (Social)
- Managing Things (Enterprising)
- Getting Things Right (Structured)
- Making Things Work (Realistic)
Xiaoxuan (Rue) Wang
Hometown: Nanning, China
Education: DePaul University
Major: M.S in Marketing Analysis
Career Aspirations: To become a professional digital marketer in marketing field
Why LH&A:
- To gain hand-on experience in marketing and communication areas
- To apply knowledge and learn new skill sets
My Six Word Story: Digital marketer with optimism and curiosity.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Bringing Joy (Social)
- Getting to the Heart of Matters (Investigative)
- Creating Trust (Social)
- Making Things Work (Realistic)
- Organizing Things (Structured)
Dayna DeMeritte
Hometown: Broomfield, Colorado
Education: University of Denver
Major: M.S. Marketing
Career Aspirations: To become a professional in product management in a marketing field
Why LH&A:
- Be able to understand marketing in a variety of industries which can be obtained the the recruiting field
- Deepen my skills in the technical component of marketing
My Six Word Story: Continuous curiosity, energetic listener, ask questions.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Managing Things (Enterprising)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
- Investigating Things (Investigative)
- Exploring the Way (Enterprising)
Ekaterina Frolova
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Education: Loyola University Chicago
Major: M.S. in Global Strategic Communications Career Aspirations: To become an exceptional professional in global marketing communications
Why LH&A:
- Be able to get hands-on experience in recruitment and communications areas
- Expand my technical skills and learn more about working with CRM and email marketing systems
My Six Word Story: Global marketing professional in the making.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Giving Care (Social)
- Straightening Things Up (Structured)
- Empowering Others (Enterprising)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Helping Overcome Obstacles (Social)
Pamela Binda
Hometown: Plainfield, Illinois
Education: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Senior
Major: Political Science
Career Aspirations: To become a professional in public administration and communications
Why LH&A:
- Be able to engage in project-oriented marketing while understanding the workings of the recruitment process
- Expand my technical skills and develop greater understanding of corporate communication
My Six Word Story: Young professional seeking next career adventure.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Translating Things (Investigative)
- Doing the Numbers (Conventional)
- Organizing Things (Conventional)
- Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
Alejandra Llinás
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Education: DePaul University Senior
Major: Marketing
Career Aspirations: To become involved in the entertainment industry or get to be a marketing analyst and researcher
Why LH&A:
- Have experience finding talent
- To gain business and communication knowledge
- Great opportunity for networking
My Six Word Story: Creativity and research my way of life.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Investigating things (Investigative)
- Designing things (Artistic)
- Analyzing information (Investigative)
- Researching things (Investigative)
- Creating trust (Social)
Dilorom Azamova
Hometown: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Education: MA North Central College
Major: Economics and Psychology
Career Aspirations: To become an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist
Why LH&A:
- Hands on experience sourcing talents for variety of industries
- Professional growth and communication
- Excellent networking opportunity
My Six Word Story: Voracious learner to inspire talents globally.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Bringing out Potential (Enterprising)
- Facilitating Change (Social)
- Exploring the Way (Enterprising)
- Seeing the Big Picture (Artistic)
- Getting to the Heart of Matters (Investigative)
Kelsi Cornett
Hometown: Maryville, Tennessee
Education: DePaul University
Major: Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Business Management
Career Aspirations: To become an Industrial Consultant
Why LH&A:
- Have an interest in consulting
- Gain business knowledge and grow professionally
- Work hands-on with the president of a company
My Six Word Story: Ambitious student eager to gain experience.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Organizing Things (Conventional)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Empowering Others (Enterprising)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Creating Trust (Social)
Sadiqa Khan
Hometown: Glendale Heights, Illinois
Education: DePaul University
Major: Management Information Systems
Career Aspirations: To use my knowledge and skills in problem-solving and change management for organizations that are working to change the world for the better
Why LH&A:
- To learn from Lynn on how to create and maintain professional relationships
- Gain professional experience
My Six Word Story: Caring ready to grow inspirational female.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Healing Wounds (Social)
- Giving Care (Social)
- Organizing Things (Conventional)
- Making Things Work (Realistic)
- Making Connections (Investigating)
Danielle Miller
Hometown: Tinley Park, Illinois
Education: Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Major: Public Relations
Career Aspirations: To become a media relations coordinator
Why LH&A:
- To gain hands-on experience with the President of the company
My Six Word Story: A recent graduate ready for work.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Designing Things (Artistic)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Making Things Work (Realistic)
- Starting Things (Enterprising)
- Getting to the Heart of Matters (Investigative)
Manuel Taborga
Hometown: La Paz, Bolivia
Education: DePaul University
Major: Finance and Management Information Systems with a minor in International Business
Career Aspirations: Build a career in finance with a technology focus
Why LH&A:
- To learn about the recruiting process and the consulting industry
My Six Word Story: Driven student always looking to learn.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Organizing Things (Conventional)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Managing Things (Enterprising)
Samantha Ruer
Hometown: Fox River Grove, Illinois
Education: University of Iowa
Major: Communication Studies with certificates in Sustainability and Event Planning
Career Aspirations: To become a professional in the marketing and communications field
Why LH&A:
- Have an interest in Marketing and Communications, specifically experiential marketing
- Learn from Lynn who understands how to create and maintain strong connections in the marketing and communication industry
- Gain experience and grow as a recent graduate
My Six Word Story: Optimistic pioneer, collaborating sustainability, marketing, communications.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Discovering Resources (Investigative)
- Seeing Possibilities (Artistic)
- Awakening Spirit (Social)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Growing Things (Realistic)
Zheheng (Catherine) Mao
Hometown: Nanjing, China
Education: BA Nanjing Audit University, MA DePaul University
Major: Marketing Analysis
Career Aspirations: To become a professional marketing analyst
Why LH&A:
- To have a inside look about recruiting process and improve myself
- Interested in Marketing
- To learn from Lynn, an expert in Marketing and also life experience
My Six Word Story: Positive, calm, balanced, listener, organized, easy-going.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Organizing Things (Conventional)
- Fixing Things (Realistic)
- Getting to the Heart of Matters (Investigative)
- Helping Overcome Obstacles (Social)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
Wenting (Tracy) Feng
Hometown: Xinjiang, China
Education: BA Tianjing Foreign Studies University, MA DePaul University
Major: Marketing
Career Aspirations: To become a project management professional (PMP) with a focus on brand strategy and customer insights
Why LH&A:
- Passion for market research and analytics
- To gain an inside look on the hiring process from a recruiter’s aspect
- Gain hands-on experience in marketing communication and research
My Five Calling Cards:
- Managing Things (Enterprising)
- Organizing Things (Conventional)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Getting Participation (Social)
Chaim Kobylinski
Hometown: Prague, Czech Republic
Education: Metropolitan University Prague
Major: Humanities
Career Aspirations: To become a non-profit professional with focus on public relations, branding and event planning
Why LH&A:
- Have an interest in recruiting process, specifically
- Opportunity to gain insight into the PR field, thereby building my professional roots and understanding
- Gain experience and professional growth
My Six Word Story: Analytical, creative mind; optimistic, passionate professional.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Seeing the Big Picture (Artistic)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Bringing Out Potential (Enterprising)
Kuang Yun Chang
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Education: DePaul University
Major: Marketing Analysis
Career Aspirations: To become a professional in marketing analysis
Why LH&A:
- Have an interest in Marketing and communication
- Learn from Lynn who understands how to recruit people and has experience in Marketing
- Gain experience on real business world
My Six Word Story: Independent, passion, diligent, practical, sensitive, creative.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Creating Trust (Social)
- Managing Things (Enterprising)
- Bringing Joy (Social)
- Healing Wounds (Social)
- Getting Participation (Social)
Sara Rash
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Education: DePaul University
Major: Marketing
Career Aspirations: To become a professional in the marketing field, specifically for a TV networking company
Why LH&A:
- Have an interest in Advertising and Marketing
- Learn from Lynn who has a strong understanding of what it takes to get recruited and what makes a good employee
- Gain experience and develop as an employee and student
My Six Word Story: Excited to learn, enjoys working, eager.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Empowering Others (Enterprising)
- Managing Things (Enterprising)
- Seeing the Big Picture (Artistic)
- Operating Things (Conventional)
- Adding Humor (Artistic)
Erin Guria
Hometown: Long Grove, IL
Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Major: Advertising
Career Aspirations: To become a professional in the public relations field
Why LH&A:
- Have an interest in Advertising and Communications
- Learn from Lynn who has a strong understanding for the marketing and communications industry
- Gain hands-on experience in the business world
My Six Word Story: Excited intern, eager to learn, passionate.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Empowering Others (Enterprising)
- Giving Care (Social)
- Organizing Things (Conventional)
- Building Relationships (Social)
- Bringing out Potential (Enterprising)
Yuyang (Eric) Tang
Hometown: Canton, China
Education: BA Guangdong University of Technology, MA DePaul University
Major: Marketing Analytics
Career Aspirations: To become a professional market/marketing analyst
Why LH&A:
- Have a strong interest in marketing
- To gain inside look from recruiter’s aspect and improve myself
- To learn from Lynn, an expert in marketing, PR and also life experience.
My Six Word Story: Have fun, “trouble maker” and problem solver!
My Five Calling Cards:
- Solving Problem (Realistic)
- Starting Things (Enterprising)
- Advancing Ideas (Investigative)
- Fixing Things (Realistic)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
Zihang (Michael) Ding
Hometown: Dalian, China
Education: BA Missouri State University, MA DePaul University
Major: Marketing Analysis
Career Aspirations: To become a professional marketing analysis generalist
Why LH&A:
- To enrich my experience in marketing and advertising
- Get hands-on business experience
- Gain knowledge on marketing, communications, and advertising from someone with years of experience
My Six Word Story: Seek truth, have passion, stay calm.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Performing Events (Artistic)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Doing the numbers (Conventional)
- Bringing Joy (Social)
- Researching Things (Investigative)
Yiwen (Emily) Zhang
Hometown: Jiangsu, China
Education: BA Huazhong University of Science and Technology, MSA DePaul University
Major: Accounting
Career Aspiration: To become a professional accountant who also has knowledge about human resource
Why LH&A:
- To learn about human resources including hiring process
- To get familiar about U.S business firm operation
- To learn from Lynn who has rich experience in Marketing and communication
My Six Word Story: Patient, quiet, friendly, creative, considerate, positive.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Doing the numbers (Conventional)
- Solving problems (Realistic)
- Analyzing information (Investigative)
- Giving care (Social)
- Helping overcome obstacles (Social)
Suyue (Sherry) Yan
Hometown: Jiangsu, China
Education: BA Nanjing Audit University, MA DePaul University
Major: Human Resource Management
Career Aspirations: To become a professional human resource generalist
Why LH&A:
- Have a strong interest in recruitment
- Get hands-on business experience
- Gain knowledge on human resource, communications, and marketing from someone with years of experience
My Six Word Story: Take initiative, work hard, love people.
My Five Calling Cards:
- Creating Trust- Social
- Helping Overcome Obstacles – Social
- Doing the numbers-Conventional
- Processing Things-Conventional
- Organizing Things-Conventional
Yanqi (Yanchee) Yang
Marketing and Recruiting Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Born in Luoyang, China; Studying in Chicago, IL
Educational Background:
- Undergraduate: Shantou University
- Graduate: DePaul University, anticipated graduation in 2016
- Major: Predictive Analytics in Marketing
Extracurricular Activities:
- Co-Founder – FC Consulting
- Volunteer – Refugee One
Career Aspirations: To become a professional market analyst focusing on brand management
Why LH&A:
- Have strong interest in marketing communications
- To gain an inside look on the hiring process from a recruiter’s aspect
- To learn more about U.S. business environment
- To learn from Lynn, an excellent coach an amazing executive recruiter
My Six Word Story: Be proactive, hard-working, and always humble
My Five Calling Cards:
- Making Connections – Investigative
- Giving Care – Social
- Helping Overcome Obstacles – Social
- Moving Physically – Realistic
- Getting Participation – Social
Chana Kohanchi
Marketing and Recruiting Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Skokie, Illinois
Education Background:
- Loyola University Chicago- Freshman
- Major: Communications- Advertising and PR
Career Aspirations: To enter in the field of communications, public relations, or marketing with a global company.
Why LH&A:
- Get to experience the business world
- Gain knowledge on communications, public relations, and marketing from someone with years of experience
- Learn what it is to be a recruiter
My Six Word Story: Creates relationships, Young , Trusting, Strong minded
My Five Calling Cards:
- Making Things Work-Realistic
- Adding Humor-Artistic
- Putting the Pieces Together- Investigative
- Writing Things- Artistic
- Building Relationships- Social
Grace Guo
Marketing Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Born in Shanghai, China; Studying in Chicago, IL
Educational Background:
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- Undergraduate: Shanghai University of International Business and Economics
- Major: International Business Communication,
- Graduate: DePaul University
- Major: Predictive
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- Product Marketing Intern- Philips Lighting China
- VP of Brand Management- Kellstadt Marketing Group
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Career Aspirations: To become a professional marketer and focus on product marketing, branding and event planning.
Why LH&A:
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- Have strong interest in marketing communications
- Know more about business market needs from recruiting search firm perspective
- Gain more experience in US business
- Lynn is an amazing coach for career and for life
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My Six Word Story: Take initiative, Work hard, Be open-minded
My Five Calling Cards:
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- Solve Problems
- Getting things right
- Build Relationship
- Making Connections
- Bring Joy
Olivia Szczerba
Marketing and Recruiting Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Educational Background:
- DePaul University, Senior
- Major(s): Marketing and Management with a concentration in Human Resources Management
Extracurricular Activities:
- Member- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Member- Chicago SHRM
Career Aspirations: To enter into the professional world of Marketing or HR, with an open mind in either field.
Why LH& A:
- Have the opportunity to learn about recruiting and marketing from Lynn who has been in the industry for 30 years
- To gain an inside look on the hiring process from a executive consultant’s viewpoint
- The opportunity to be challenged by a mentor and coach in a business environment
My Six Word Story: Enthusiastic, ambitious, bright-eyed young professional
My Five Calling Cards:
- Making Connections- Investigative
- Solving Problems- Realistic
- Seeing Possibilities- Artistic
- Organizing Things- Conventional
- Instructing People- Social
Melissa Courtney
Public Relations Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Spring Lake, Michigan
Educational Background:
- DePaul University, Senior
- Major: Public Relations and Advertising
- Minor: Marketing
Special Events intern—Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Extracurricular Activities:
- Member—Delta Gamma Fraternity
- Member-PRSSA
Career Aspirations: To enter into the professional world of PR or Advertising, working with a global company.
Why LH& A:
- Wanted an internship in my field of study
- Gain real world experience while still learning
- To better myself professionally
My Six Word Story: Hard working, determined, and always reliable
My Five Calling Cards:
- Bringing Joy—Social
- Building Relationships—Social
- Researching Things—Investigative
- Getting to the heart of the matter—Investigative
- Creating trust—Social
Chris Devadatta (Summer 2014)
Public Relations and Recruitment Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Naperville, IL
College: DePaul University, Senior
Major: Public Relations and Advertising, expected June 2015
Minor: Business AdministrationProfessional Background:
- Marketing Coordinator- Pioneer Tavern Group
- Public Relations and Legal Intern- Fuksa Khorshid, LLC
- Legal Clerk- Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, P.C.
Extracurriculars:
- Youth Leader- Young Life
- VP of Philanthropy- DePaul PRSSA
- Client Registrant- Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
Career Aspirations: Professional Services PR
Why LH&A:
- Top tier internship program with one of the most respected and accomplished professionals.
- Opportunity to gain insight into the PR field, thereby building my professional roots and understanding.
- Being on the other side of the hiring cycle.
My Six Word Story: Eager Learner, Efficient Worker, Extensive Thinker
My Calling Cards:
- Solving Problems
- Getting Things Right
- Creating Dialogue
- Making Connections
- Processing Things
Kelly Sergay (Summer 2014)
Public Relations and Human Resource Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Born in Johannesburg, South Africa; resides in Chicago, IL
College: DePaul University
Majors: B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising; B.A. & M.A. Relational Communication
Minor: MarketingProfessional Background:
- Public Relations Intern- Margie Korshak Inc.
- Assistant- Kellstadt Marketing Center
- Chicago Quarter Mentor- DePaul University
Extracurricular Activities:
- President– Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Fraternity
- Member– National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Career Aspirations: To enter into the corporate world of PR and focus on crisis and strategic communications
Why LH&A:
- I wanted an internship that had a one-on-one mentorship setup.
- To gain an inside look into what it takes to be a PR professional, as well as, how to stay competitive within the job market.
- Have the opportunity to learn from someone who has been in the industry for so long and absorb all the teachings Lynn could offer me as her intern.
Six-Word Story: strength in developing others and self
My Calling Cards:
- Building Relationships
- Making Connections
- Seeing Possibilities
- Persuading People
- Instructing People
Jack Gibbs
Public Relations Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
College: Albion College
Majors: Philosophy and Communication Studies, Cum Laude, May 2014Professional Background:
- Social media intern- Albion College
- Independent researcher- Albion College
Extracurricular Activities:
- House speaker- Tau Kappa Epsilon Omega Chapter
- Member- Habitat for Humanity
Career Aspirations: Aiming for a career in PR but open minded to the vast possibilities in the communications field
Why LH&A?
- Wanted a job that introduced me to the business environment
- Needed an opportunity that challenged me mentally
- Enjoyed the hands on approach doing a job while working on my own professional growth
Six Word Story: Determined Student, Calculated Strategist, Decisive Opportunist.
My Calling Cards:
- Organizing Things
- Providing Humor
- Getting to the Heart of the Matter
- Managing Things
- Building Relationships.
Andrea Bacchi
Marketing and Recruiting Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Milan, Italy
- Undergraduate: DePaul University
- Major: Honors Marketing (IME)
Career Aspiration: To become the skilled professional that makes a difference in the workplace.
Why LH&A:
- To advance as an individual and gain valuable skills
- To learn from Lynn, expert in Marketing, Communication and Recruiting
- Conducting tasks that matter to a firm from the start
My Five Calling Cards:
- Seeing the big Picture – Artistic
- Solving Problems – Realistic
- Building Relationships – Social
- Analyzing Information – Investigative
- Making things work – Realistic
Qianwen (Autumn) Huang
Marketing and Recruiting Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Shanghai, China
- Undergraduate: Shanghai Maritime University
- Graduate: DePaul University
- Major: Predictive Analytics
Career Aspirations: To become a professional marketing analyst
Why LH&A:
- Have an interest in marketing and business analyst
- Gain working experience as my first job in US.
- Improve myself in job searching from the point of view as a recruiter
My Six Word Story: Tell the story behind the scene
My Five Calling Cards:
- Advancing Ideas(Investigative)
- Analyzing Information (Investigative)
- Discovering Resources (Investigative)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Processing Things (Conventional)
Derek Franke
Marketing and Recruiting Intern, Lynn Hazan & Associates
Hometown: Lake Bluff, Illinois
- Undergraduate: DePaul University
- Graduate: DePaul University
- Major: Business Information Technology
BIO: A little about Derek Franke : Derek received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from DePaul University and completed an internship for WGN News in 2013. He entered the workforce as a multimedia journalist for KHQA News after college. Derek covered a variety of topics: we’re talking everything from house fires to dog shows. He returned to DePaul University to pursue a Business Information Technology master’s degree in 2014. The curriculum exposed him to project and information security management. Derek wrote a project proposal and plan for his own travel system, examined the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and studied the systems development life cycle (SDLC). He savored reading and hearing about the processes to implement agile and waterfall methodologies. Derek completed the program in June 2017. This journey helped Derek acquire several skills and taught him a lot about himself: He works well in fast-paced environments and enjoys stepping into unfamiliar territory. Derek relishes public speaking and always tries to do as much research as possible to prepare for questions. Derek is excited to join Lynn Hazan & Associates as an intern and to absorb all the knowledge Lynn has to offer.
—Derek Franke
My Six Word Story: Loves watching terrible movies and laughing
My Five Calling Cards:
- Creating Things (Artistic)
- Solving Problems (Realistic)
- Persuading People (Enterprising)
- Investigating Things (Investigative)
- Researching Things (Investigative)
