Getting to Know Our 2024 Summer Interns
The Clickstop Internship: A Dynamic Partnership
At Clickstop, we believe internships are more than just temporary assignments. We see them as an opportunity to supplement our team’s work while also cultivating the potential for ongoing engagement beyond the internship period. Our goal is to provide a high-quality experience, ensuring interns walk away understanding what it truly means to be an engaged employee.
This summer, we are thrilled to welcome three talented interns to our team: Sophia Broers, Haley Kloss, and Alec Dominguez. Through their unique perspectives and diverse skills, we’re excited to see their impact. Let’s get to know a bit more about each of them!
What are you studying and where:
What are you studying and where:Art and Graphic Design Majors; Business Minor at Wartburg College
What inspired you to apply for an internship at Clickstop?
I applied for an internship at Clickstop because I wanted to intern at a company with lots of design opportunities. Since Clickstop has five different brands with five different voices and identities, Clickstop was the perfect place to give me invaluable opportunities and experiences!
What is one surprising thing you’ve learned so far?
The most surprising thing I’ve learned so far as a Clickstop intern is how integral the culture is to the success of the company. Clickstop employees are hired and trained specifically to encompass and grow in the values at the company’s core. Not only are these values highlighted, but they are also revealed over and over again through interactions with Clickstop employees. I have never had so many people encourage me to reach out with questions or when in need of support. Clickstop doesn’t just talk the talk – they walk the walk, and it’s beautiful.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If I could have any superpower, it would be to fly. Even though there are probably much cooler superpowers out there, I have always craved the freedom of being able to fly! I want to have the power to get anywhere I want to go whenever I please and be able to see close-up the artwork of the sky and the ground from so far above. If I wasn’t a human, I would be a bird for sure!
Which Clickstop core value resonates most with you and why?
The Clickstop value that resonates with me the most is “Be adventurous, embrace and drive change!” This is a value I think I have the opportunity to grow tremendously in during my time here at Clickstop. Change doesn’t always come easy to me, but it is something that this company and its employees are fabulous at adapting to!
One of the biggest reasons that Clickstop is so successful is that it pays attention to what is successful and what isn’t and is quick to make the necessary changes to continue improvement and growth. I think that this is also so valuable to learn for each of our individual lives, beyond work. Both are full of change, and the ability to not only accept but embrace and drive this change for betterment are vital skills in the pursuit of success!
What are you studying and where:
Computer Science at Northern Arizona University
What are your go-to snacks for a productive workday?
Popcorn! I recently started buying popcorn seasonings and I would absolutely recommend Kernel Season’s Sour Cream & Onion! Frozen fruit is also a go-to snack for me in the summer!
Which Clickstop core value resonates most with you and why?
I really resonate with the value of “Be Adventurous! Embrace & Drive Change.” This value encompasses what I feel are some of the most important parts of life, like taking chances, doing new things, and working to make the world around you better. Living your life by this value can help you to find personal and professional fulfillment, which is why it resonates most with me.
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
I love to paint! I really enjoy painting portraits or doing silly crafts like going to pottery painting shops!
What’s your favorite book or movie?
I recently read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, which was incredible! I also love pretty much any fantasy book, and enjoyed both reading and watching Game of Thrones!
What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving by the end of your internship?
I’m really excited to get experience working in a setting that isn’t just a classroom so that I can get a better understanding of what being a software developer actually is like!
What are you studying and where
What inspired you to apply for an internship at Clickstop?
As a finance student at the University of Iowa, I am committed to furthering my career in business and Clickstop seemed like a place to start. Clickstop’s core values and commitment to getting work done while maintaining that work life balance seemed like it aligned well with me. I love everything that Clickstop has to offer, and being from Iowa made that decision that much easier.
What is one surprising thing you’ve learned so far?
How everyone is so committed to their work and getting stuff done while maintaining a great work life balance. It seems like everyone enjoys what they do here and loves being a part of the Clickstop team.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to teleport, because it would save me so much time and money.
What are your go-to snacks for a productive workday?
Fruit, chips, and water.
Which Clickstop core value resonates most with you and why?
Communicate openly with confidence and respect resonates with me the most because it allows me to effectively communicate with my team. I feel comfortable reaching out and asking questions whenever even when I just joined the team.
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
I’m pretty good at video games, and love to play basketball in my free time.
What’s your favorite book or movie?
Game of Thrones
What’s one thing you’re looking forward to achieving by the end of your internship?
I’m looking forward to making an impact in my purchasing role and contributing to the team. I’m excited to learn more and excel in this role.
Our summer interns, Sophia, Haley, and Alec, are bringing fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to Clickstop. Their eagerness to learn and grow is inspiring, and we are excited to see all they will accomplish during their time with us. Welcome to the team, and here’s to a summer of growth and discovery!