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 job
Stay 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 job
Sport 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 job
To 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 it.
Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship?
HomeTown has taught me such valuable skills in the short time I have been here. I have been able to enhance my communication skills, teamwork skills, and technical skills. I also love all the people I work with and can’t say enough good things about the company culture here. Everyone I have interacted with here at HomeTown has been so helpful and wonderful to me and the other interns and have made this an awesome experience.
Q: What is your dream job
Medical Device Sales
Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?
I played volleyball all four years of high school. I was a libero/defensive specialist.
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
Dallas Cowboys
Q: Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?
Take in the good.
Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song?
No Scrubs by TLC
Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?
All American and Napoleon Dynamite
Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?
Hanging out with my family and friends or giving volleyball lessons
Introducing… Will Greener! Finance major at University of North Texas.
Q: Why did you want to intern at HomeTown?
To gain experience with different applications including excel and salesforce, and to better develop my communication skills.
Q: What have you learned so far? Or what’s your favorite part of the internship?
My favorite part of the internship is being able to build schedules for different schools and Universities.
Q: What is your dream job
Pro soccer player
Q: Did you play sports in high school or college?
I played soccer both in high school and college
Q: What is your favorite sports team?
Manchester City
Q: Do you have a favorite quote or motto that you live by?
Pressure is for tires
Q: What’s your go-to karaoke song?
New York State of Mind – Billy Joel and Tony Bennett
Q: What is your favorite movie, tv show and book?
The Irishman, Fargo, Rich Dad Poor Dad
Q: What is your favorite hobby or activity you enjoy doing in your free time?
Working Out
