Kelsey Sweet '15
What is your major?
I am currently a Communication and Media major and I have a minor in Sports Marketing.
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am from Orchard Park, home of the Buffalo Bills and I am one of the biggest Buffalo sports fans that you will ever meet. Bills, Bisons, Sabres, and Bandits. I am also a huge Boston Red Sox fan. I love all things sports and all things Buffalo. It's a running joke with many of my friends that you can't take me anywhere without knowing someone; I'm a crazy people person. I love the simple things in life and enjoy the little joys that come with each day. I am a very passionate and determined individual. I also enjoy taking photos. I have shot professionally for just over 5 years and it is always a joy. Capturing moments for people never gets old.
What internships and activities are you currently participating in or have completed?
I am currently interning for Nazareth Athletics running their Marketing and Promotions. I did this last school year as well. This past summer I interned for the Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, as a marketing and promotions intern. I am Yearbook Editor for my class, a student leader for Nazareth Christian Fellowship, a student ambassador for Nazareth and a resident assistant. I was previously sports editor for Nazareth's newspaper for two years.
How did you get involved with Career Services and what resources would you recommend to other students?
The first time I went to Career Services was my freshman year as an undeclared student. I had no idea what I wanted to do so I took some tests to kind of figure out what direction to go in as far as picking a course of study.
Later, after I decided on Communication and Media, I returned to Career Services for resume and cover letter help when I was beginning my internship search at the end of my sophomore year. Last year (my junior year), I returned to Career Services for more resume and cover letter help, as well as an evaluation of my LinkedIn profile.
I would recommend any student who is undeclared or unsure of their major to get some guidance from Career Services. I also would recommend that any sophomore, junior or senior (regardless if you're applying for internships or not) should get in there to get a working resume and at least a template for a cover letter to know how to write one. If you're a junior or senior, you absolutely have to get in there to have your LinkedIn profile evaluated. If you do not have one, go get one right now. I honestly think LinkedIn will be the norm and resumes won't be a thing in the next ten years.
What do you like most about being a Nazareth College student?
Everyone says this, but the community of the campus. It really is true. You can't walk across campus without saying hi to someone and it is the absolute best. Nazareth just feels like home.
What are your plans for the future?
Right now the plan is to find a job in Minor League Baseball. I absolutely loved my internship with the Buffalo Bisons this summer and I would be so pumped to start my career in the MILB. I intend to intern with a marketing agency in the spring just to try out account management to see if I like it, so I may end up applying for jobs there!