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Intern Insight: Alexis Maroney

Alexis Maroney- Marketing Intern

Alexis Maroney- Marketing Intern

Alexis Maroney is a Junior Psychology major with minors in Studio Art and Management at Wilkes University. She is also the Marketing Intern at the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce for the Spring 2015.

 

Where are you from? 

I grew up in Phoenixville, PA, right outside of King of Prussia. I now live in Wilkes Barre, PA

Where are you going?

After college I plan to pursue a career in Industrial or Organizational Psychology and marry my fiance.

Why Wilkes-Barre?

I only applied to Wilkes University and Wilkes alone. I chose to go to college in NEPA because I really enjoyed the location Wilkes U was placed and the community that is developed in Wilkes-Barre. I chose my major because I did a bit of trial and error and realized a combination of psychology and business was the perfect match for me.

What are your thoughts on Wilkes-Barre?

My first impression of Greater Wilkes-Barre is how beautiful the architecture of the buildings here are. Most people I met from this area talk often about the various parks and Sheetz. I will remember this area most for the amazing college experience it gave me.

What are you involved with on campus?

I am currently a Resident Assistant as well as a Orientation Leader for First Year Students, along with both of those positions I am also Parliamentarian of the Psychology Club at Wilkes.

What would allow you to settle down in Wilkes-Barre?

I would settle down and live in NEPA for the rest of my life if there were options for jobs for me. I also wish someone would open a Wawa in Wilkes-Barre.When it comes to working in NEPA, unfortunately industrial and organizational psychology is not a large field.

What do you enjoy in your free time?

In my free time I enjoy reading and writing. When the weather permits I love to go snowboarding. I also have a cat that I enjoy watching Netflix with when I can.

What are your plans after you graduate Wilkes?

I will be graduating  with a Bachelors in Psychology. I will be going to Mesa, AZ to get my Master’s in Business Administration directly after I graduate, and will be able to obtain it in about a year because of the program I am in. Perhaps the field will have grown by then and I will be able to return and work in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

If you could create your dream job, what would it be?

If I could create my dream job, it would be traveling the world and consulting for businesses, which actually is a real thing but it’s so hard to get into. This will be involved with industrial and organizational psychologist as a consultant.

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Want to become a Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber Intern?
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INTERN INSIGHT: Meghan Flanagan

Meghan Flanagan- Grant Specialist InternMeghan Flanagan is in her last semester at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, working towards a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature. She is the Grant Specialist Intern for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce for this Spring.

What are some are your hobbies?

My hobbies include hiking, exploring local areas, reading, and writing.

Where are you from? 

I have lived in Wilkes-Barre, PA since I was born. I grew up within close proximity to the Downtown Public Square and Kirby Park. I have many memories of spending hours reading in the Osterhout Library and meeting up with friends at local businesses. I attended Holy Redeemer High School. While in college, I have completed an internship at Luzerne County Community College as a Writing Center Intern, worked at Penn State as a Peer Tutor, and held a part-time position at Target.

What are your thoughts on Wilkes-Barre?

My lasting impressions of this area are intricately tied to the memories that I have made with family and friends at locations and in small local businesses. My love of nature, hiking, and animals developed from time spent at Ricketts Glen State Park and Francis Slocum State Parks. A love of small businesses and local produce is the result of family trips to Hillside Farms.

Why Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
I almost went to college in a different part of the state, but chose to stay local and attend Penn State Wilkes-Barre. I instantly fell in love with caring, committed faculty, especially within the English department, and the rural location of the campus.

How did you choose your major?

I chose to be an English major because of a long standing love of reading and writing, which has translated into a deep appreciation for all of the arts and a fascination for the generation of ideas. I am constantly amazed by the diverse employment options available to English major, and how our core skill set is an essential component to a variety of job types.

What do you plan on doing after you graduate?

When I graduate, I would love to work in the non-profit or educational sector as a grant writer. I hope to connect my affection for small business, agri-business, community involvement, and higher education support to my training as an English major. After college, I am open to staying in the area or moving to a new state to pursue employment opportunities.

What is your dream job?

My dream job would be writing independently or for an organization that is dedicated to community betterment, local business support, or environmental protection.

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Want to become a Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber Intern?
Apply NOW for Summer 2015 at internships@wilkes-barre.org!