Ashley Houser

Major:  Business Administration; minor in History

Internship placement:  Hershey Entertainment &  Resorts, Hershey, PA 

Internship title:  Sales Intern 

How did you find your internship?

When I was looking for different internships to apply to for the spring semester, I used a lot of different websites.  I mainly used Cal U sponsored websites as well as I searched various company websites.  Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has all the job listings available at their website (hersheyjobs.com).

 What are your primary responsibilities/day-to-day activities?

I work in the Group Sales department for Hershey Park on the Hershey Entertainment side of the company.  I answer telephone calls daily, answering any questions about Hershey Park and the Giant Center.  I do general office duties like filing, mailing, and emailing.  I also take and process group sales orders for Hershey Park, Hershey Bears, and Family Show events.  My biggest responsibility is going through incoming order forms for Hershey Park to make sure correct information is provided and that it s filled out correctly. 

What is the best part of your internship?

My internship gives me an opportunity to learn more not only about Hershey Park but other areas of the company as well.

What are the top two things you have learned?

Being organized is a big key to success of a business.  With Hershey Entertainment, everything is kept on file in various forms; through excel documents, programmed account information, and filing cabinets in the Group Sales department.  Another thing I really have taken from my internship is that everyone in the company relies on another.  Without direct communication, information is easily lost.  Each person has their own part, but they also must play in other roles beside their own. 

Would you recommend this internship to someone else?

Being a Sales Intern really does give you a sense of the complete operation with the Sales department.  I work with several managers on a daily basis, and I love it!  I would definitely recommend this to others especially if they not sure what field of business to pursue.

A quote regarding your internship experience?

 “I am not just an intern with Hershey, but I am one of the many key components that assist in the company’s growth.  Working with Hershey Entertainment has been a great experience for me that I will never forget.  It has opened new doors for the future.”