High-value, high-return MBA

Meet Sedrick Sweat Jr., a full-time #NCStateMBA student, where he is concentrating in Marketing and Innovation Management. Before joining the #PoolePack, Sedrick gained valuable experience as an Assistant Branch Manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and completed their management trainee program.

This summer Sedrick is a Brand Marketing Intern at S. C. Johnson in Racine, Wisconsin. He is focusing on sustainability and innovation. One of his favorite aspects of the internship is having the opportunity to network with different employees across different sectors of the business.

Sedrick is actively involved at NC State, too. He serves as the co-chair of the Graduate School Advisory Board, president of the Marketing Club within the MBA Student Association, an MBA Ambassador, and a Graduate Assistant in the admissions office for the Jenkins MBA program.

When was the last time a cashier asked if you wanted to round up your bill total and donate to a nonprofit? If it was recently, you`re not alone. More than half of Americans donate while shopping, according to a recent study.

As checkout requests have grown so has interest in Stefanie Robinson`s research from 2019 about this phenomenon.

We sat down with Robinson to catch up on the 2019 study and what`s next: https://ow.ly/pM7U50SQcyE

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Meet Christian Schaede! A current MBA focusing his studies on Marketing and Innovation Management, Christian spent his summer interning with the Volvo Group.

In his role as a project manager, Christian manages the lifecycle of technical engineering changes, product offerings, following a strict "stage-gate" process. He played a key role in defining deliverables, securing budget estimates, and coordinating necessary resources across the globe. Additionally, he led the Agile Program Increment activities and managed cross-functional development, ensuring the projects were executed on budget and resulted in high-quality outcomes.

A top highlight for Christian was witnessing firsthand the manufacturing processes during the launch of the all-new VNL, which kicked off full production this summer. Christian saw the practical application of our corporate strategies and efforts directly on the factory floor.

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Meet Emily Agaba!

Emily is a full-time #NCStateMBA student, with a supply chain management concentration. Emily serves as President of the Women in Leadership Club and also sits on the Jenkins MBA Student Association board as the Graduate Student Association Representative.

This summer, Emily is a Sr. Program Manager Intern at Amazon.com in the Greater Seattle Area, an opportunity that aligns with her passion for supply chain and operational efficiency. In this role, Emily leverages data analytics and lean management principles to develop cost-effective solutions for Amazon’s transportation network.

Emily is enjoying the beautiful hikes in the Evergreen State and breathtaking daily office views of Mount Rainier.

A few weeks ago a group of #NCStateMBA students explored South Africa for a once-inn-a-lifetime opportunity to study how to lead people and teams.

A few highlights of the trip include:
Cooking up a storm at Food Jams
Learning how to build better trust with teams at Stellenbosch University
Visiting Damen Shipyards to see business and sustainability practices firsthand

#ThinkAndDo #PooleStudentSpotlight #StudyAbroad

(Photos from @pooleglobal)

Peyton Carrington, a Professional Online MBA student, is interning this summer with @thesavbananas!

Known for "the greatest show in sports," the Bananas are out to change the game of baseball, making it a fan-focused experience. They`re taking the show on the road this summer with their World Tour `24.

In her role, Peyton is responsible for assisting with coordination, communication and execution of travel plans for the team. She helps book transportation, manage itineraries, and ensuring a smooth travel experience for the players and staff.

"The team at the Savannah Bananas has been incredibly welcoming, and I`m gaining valuable experience in real-world travel logistics - exactly the fast-paced and challenging environment I was hoping for."

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Say hi to #NCStateMBA student Abby Jensen! This summer she`s interning with Ford Motor Company in southeast Michigan. As a manufacturing finance intern, Abby is working cross-functionally with both the finance and engineering teams.

Her focus this summer is to help the team explore strategic 3D printing applications in manufacturing—analyzing costs and overhead, as well as developing a database to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Not only does Abby enjoy being close to home and family, she enjoys participating in a Women in Finance group.

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