Liberal Arts Major(s): Spanish
Other Major: Supply Chain
Minor: International Business
Hometown: Summit, New Jersey
Chapel Executive Intern
Experience Time: Summer 2021

Give us a brief summary of your experience?

I am a supply chain intern for Crate and Barrel, where they have me observe their current practices and recommend changes that could improve their processes. For example, my main project pertains to improving shipping accuracy out of the Cranbury, New Jersey distribution center. I watch how they go about shipping and implement processes such as more frequent scanning of products for visibility and a checklist for leads and supervisors to fill out to maintain accountability for their daily responsibilities.

How did this experience impact you academically?

This experience helped me get a deeper appreciation for my Spanish classes. In the spring semester of 2021, I took SPAN 410 and SPAN 497, which helped me improve my vocabulary with regards to business in Spanish and my fluidity in conversation. These things proved extremely helpful because I speak to people daily in Spanish at my internship, so these classes prepared me for my time at Crate and Barrel.

"...I took SPAN 410 and SPAN 497, which helped me improve my vocabulary with regards to business in Spanish and my fluidity in conversation. These things proved extremely helpful because I speak to people daily in Spanish at my internship..."

How will this experience impact your career goals?

This experience has greatly impacted my career goals in a few ways. First of all, I truly love using Spanish day-to-day, and I find that to be something I would love to continue doing. Second, I am exploring continuing my career at Crate and Barrel, which is very exciting.

How has the College of the Liberal Arts helped you to find and/or succeed in this experience (e.g., adviser, faculty, staff, enrichment funds, etc.)?

Receiving emails from the College of the Liberal Arts helped me find this experience. It was very clearly explained so I felt comfortable applying and moving forward with my application. The advertisement of the enrichment funds has also changed my summer, and I am so grateful to the College of the Liberal Arts for bringing this fund to my attention through email.