Intern Profile: Amy Diestler

I interned at Schmidt & Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., because I wanted to learn about the different career options available for my major.  This was a great opportunity to understand the different tasks and skills needed to become a financial advisor and gave me the chance to apply lessons I had learned in the classroom to real life experiences.  It allowed me to see the finance and accounting side of a small business, as well as the management side to make sure everything in the office ran smoothly and efficiently.

My internship responsibilities included planning marketing events, helping prep client files, greeting clients when they arrived at the office, and various administrative duties.  During this time, I gained experience in networking with clients, financial knowledge, and working for a small company. I also gained experience on how to plan a big event, which improved my organizational skills and made me pay attention to small details.  I feel I learned how to effectively work with other professionals through my duties in the office, which has improved my expertise and networking skills.

I feel my internship has prepared me for a career in the financial field and has contributed to my professionalism by helping me develop a wide variety of skills that will continue to be beneficial in my future endeavors.