My internship was in the accounting/finance department at a major tech center. I completed an undergraduate Bachelor's Degree at James Madison University, and after graduating struggled to get started with my post graduate career. Up until my internship at Connect-123, I had primarily worked in the hospitality industry, and had not yet found a way to jump start a post graduate career. I felt discouraged and unsure where to begin as I navigated through a difficult job market. Connect-123 gave me the boost I needed, and provided me with an opportunity that was relevant to my area of study.

After completing my internship in December 2012, I returned to the US and began my job search again. A few weeks later I landed my first full time job at an HR Consulting company. In this role, I managed projects across our international offices, including EMEA, ASIAPac, and South America. Connect-123 expanded my exposure to other cultures and environments, and gave me the confidence I needed to start my career. Over the years my career has evolved and I am currently a Vice President at JP Morgan Chase, within the Consumer and Small Business Banking Data and Analytics team.