The Client Experience Department
Summer Internship Program 2024 As summer heats up, so does the excitement within our HomeTown team. This summer, we’re thrilled to have a group of dynamic, talented, and eager individuals who have joined us as summer interns. Each intern, with their unique skills and fresh perspectives, is making a meaningful impact across various departments. From Marketing to Engineering, and from Finance to Client Experience, these young professionals are not only gaining invaluable experience but also contributing significantly to our projects and goals. Introducing… Avery Benedetto! Communications with a minor in Marketing major at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?I was looking for a summer job that would help me gain experience for my future career! Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? My favorite part is the people! When I found out my internship was all remote, I was worried about being bored because of a lack of interaction with others, but I get to talk and interact with people all day every day! Q: What is your dream jobStay at home mom! Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?I played softball in high school Q: What is your favorite sports team? Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys Q: Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?”Do not give with the intent to receive” Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song? ANYTHING Taylor Swift Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?Movie- A League of Their Own, Show- Friends, Book- The Light We Lost Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?hanging out with friends and all things Chi Omega! (My sorority) Introducing… Adam Rini! Communications major at The Ohio State University. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?I wanted to gain more communication and customer service experience before attending graduate school in the fall. The responsibilities and duties appeared fitting for my career aspirations, and I am always looking to make new connections and possibly stumble upon new opportunities. Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? I have learned how to maneuver the platforms and technological assets of HomeTown, and I have made sure to pay attention to how each CSM interacts and assist their clients. My favorite aspects of HomeTown have to be the atmosphere and people I have met. Everyone is super friendly and easy to talk to, so I have felt very comfortable within the work environment. The food and fun activities are also major perks. Q: What is your dream jobSport Commentator Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?Basketball/Track & Field Q: What is your favorite sports team? Cleveland Cavaliers Q: Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?Treat everyone as equals! Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song? After Hours – Charlieonafriday Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?Inglorious Basterds (any Tarantino movie for that matter) Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?Hanging with the homies. Introducing… Garrett Gross! Business Management major at Wittenberg University. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?I wanted to intern at HomeTown because it offered a chance to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting and to expand my knowledge and learn more about the customer service aspect of a business. Additionally, I have a passion for sports, and interning at HomeTown would allow me to stay connected. I saw potential in this internship to help myself grow professionally as well as provide a great opportunity to collaborate with others. Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? My favorite part about interning at HomeTown is the team-oriented environment. Everyone is extremely helpful and focused on accomplishing goals while also striving to better themselves and the team. I am inspired about their emphasis on building strong relationships with clients. Q: What is your dream jobTo own a golf course. Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?I did football, wrestling, and track in high school. In college I was a member on the football team as well as a team captain my senior year. Q: What is your favorite sports team? Cincinnati Bengals Q: Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will. Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song? Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?Movie: The 5th Quarter TV Show: N/A Book: Behind Enemy Lines Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?Favorite hobbies are golfing, playing pickleball, and hanging out with my friends. Introducing… Nick Solace! Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technologies major at Miami University. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?College credit, to gain experience in the work force, and make invaluable connections. Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? How to navigate all of our platforms and how to interact with our client base. My favorite part so far is hanging out with everyone in the Dublin office. Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?I played football and lacrosse in high school Q: What is your favorite sports team? Bengals, Reds, and CBJ Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song? I want it that way – The Backstreet Boys Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?The Princess Bride Introducing… Kaiya Elsea! Health Service Administration major at Ohio University. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?I was looking for an opportunity to explore different career paths and I knew that HomeTown was a company that consisted of multiple different departments that I would be able to learn from. The high school I graduated from has been working with HomeTown for a few years now and I admired all the work they did for our local schools and thought it would be neat to be a part of
The Engineering Department
Summer Internship Program 2024 As summer heats up, so does the excitement within our HomeTown team. This summer, we’re thrilled to have a group of dynamic, talented, and eager individuals who have joined us as summer interns. Each intern, with their unique skills and fresh perspectives, is making a meaningful impact across various departments. From Marketing to Engineering, and from Finance to Client Experience, these young professionals are not only gaining invaluable experience but also contributing significantly to our projects and goals. Introducing… Thomas Peterson! Computer Science major at Purdue University. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?I wanted to intern at HomeTown so that I could apply what I’ve learned to a professional environment. While interning at Hometown last summer, I learned a lot from the team in a short amount of time, so I was glad to come back this summer. It’s cool to be able to contribute to a product that I used when I was in high school. Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? This summer, I was able to learn a lot more about the infrastructure of HomeTown and it’s products. I feel like I’ve been able to contribute in a more meaningful way. Q: What is your dream jobSoftware Engineer Q: What is your favorite sports team? Boston Red Sox Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?Playing the bass guitar Introducing… Vignesh Lakshmanan! Networked and Social Systems Engineering major at University of Pennsylvania. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?HomeTown, at its core is built off a great business idea, and I could see the high quality of engineering present while exploring the product pages. I knew there would be so much to learn from other developers while also contributing to a company’s mission I could truly get behind. Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? My favorite part of the internship has been having the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects while increasing my knowledge across different domains of software engineering. Q: What is your dream jobSoftware Engineer Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?Tennis in high school Q: What is your favorite sports team? LA Lakers Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?Movie:Inception, TV Show: Succession, and Book:The Cold Start Problem Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?I enjoy doing bodyweight training and going on runs.
The Marketing Department
Summer Internship Program 2024 As summer heats up, so does the excitement within our HomeTown team. This summer, we’re thrilled to have a group of dynamic, talented, and eager individuals who have joined us as summer interns. Each intern, with their unique skills and fresh perspectives, is making a meaningful impact across various departments. From Marketing to Engineering, and from Finance to Client Experience, these young professionals are not only gaining invaluable experience but also contributing significantly to our projects and goals. Introducing… Ben Sommer! Econ Philosophy major at Columbia University. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?To gain experience with working with other people and learn more about Hometown Ticketing and marketing as a whole. Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? My favorite part of the internship has been getting to meet all the amazing people working here and getting the opportunity to work with them. Q: What is your dream jobPro basketball player. Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?I rowed in both high school and college. Q: What is your favorite sports team? Cleveland Cavaliers. Q: Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?That’s the pot calling the kettle black. Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song? I Did It My Way – Frank Sinatra Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?Rush, Breaking Bad, and a Dog’s Life Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?I Llove playing basketball and eating good food Introducing… Yasmin Chakhman! Marketing and Sales major at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?I wanted to intern at Hometown to explore the dynamic field of marketing and apply my academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This internship offered an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from seasoned professionals, and contribute to impactful projects. Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? So far, I’ve learned a lot about developing and executing marketing strategies. I’ve gained hands-on experience with social media management, content creation, and demand generation. One of my favorite parts of the internship is collaborating with the team to brainstorm creative campaigns and seeing them come to life. It’s been exciting to see how our efforts can directly impact the company’s growth and engagement with its audience! Q: What is your dream jobCEO Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?I played Volleyball all 4 years of High School and I was a DS (defensive specialist) Q: What is your favorite sports team? New York Yankees Q: Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?”Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn.” Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song? My Way – Frank Sinatra Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?Movie: Interstellar or Miracle (the hockey movie), TV Show: Modern Family, Book: The Silent Patient Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?I love reading and photography in my free time and I have a collection of cameras!
The Finance Department
Summer Internship Program 2024 As summer heats up, so does the excitement within our HomeTown team. This summer, we’re thrilled to have a group of dynamic, talented, and eager individuals who have joined us as summer interns. Each intern, with their unique skills and fresh perspectives, is making a meaningful impact across various departments. From Marketing to Engineering, and from Finance to Client Experience, these young professionals are not only gaining invaluable experience but also contributing significantly to our projects and goals. Introducing… Tristan Fahs! Finance major at Ohio State University. Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?To gain work experience and learn as much as possible. Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship? I have learned the importance of detail in financial situations. My favorite part of the internship is the amazing people I get to work with. Q: What is your dream jobFinancial Advisor Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?Hockey Q: What is your favorite sports team? Ohio State Buckeyes Q: Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?Take the risk or loose the chance Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song? Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?Road House, Breaking Bad, and For Whom the Bell Tolls Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?Reading
