Name: Sara Bueltel
School: Pittsburg State University
Year: Senior
Major: Marketing / Minor: Communications
Hometown: Pittsburg, KS
My First Week:
Memorial Day afternoon you could have found me driving the three long hours up to Topeka, anticipating for what was to come on Tuesday morning: my first day at jhP! On my way to the office, I was questioning myself and wondering if turning down the Chief’s internship was such a good idea. At the end of the first day I knew I had made the right choice. Being able to sit in on a couple meetings and giving my input (and the boss liking my idea!) was very helpful. Understanding what jhP does and how they go about putting a project together is not like any other company I’ve seen. jhP, as Dustin described it, is a very team oriented workplace. Everyone seems to help everyone else in any way possible to ensure that the job is done properly and to it’s full potential. The week before, in my interview, Kurt expressed their work as only ‘A+ work’; they never turn in anything less to the client. Wednesday, I was fortunate enough to be able to sit in on a video shoot (which was very exciting). Being able to experience first hand the handy work and professionalism of jhP’s employees with their client was a site to see. Overall, I guess you could say that my first week at jhP was all I could ask for and more.
That work environment’s crazy!!! Surprised?
No, not at all – there are crazy people working here! (Just kidding!) I knew coming in that the deadlines are strict (which I love) and that the people working it had to be a little insane to WANT to work in a high stress environment.
So I hear graduation makes you a big kid – any “career goals” (oooohhhh ahhhhhh)?
I’m not quite sure yet. I’m here to explore the options that a great marketing company offers. I’ve been exposed to Human Resources on the PSU campus and have tremendously enjoyed working there. I’ve also enjoyed being able to understand the concepts, skills, and motivation needed to work in that type of environment. I’ve briefly been exposed to the Public Relations side of marketing and would like to explore that a little further. I would also enjoy seeing the Account Manager side of things. I’m here to explore my options and see what fits me best.
So you’re the intern – bet you have to get a lot of coffee right? What could make your life better/improve your job/enhance your experience/make you feel less like the gopher that interns typically feel like?
No, I haven’t had to get any coffee for anyone yet but Starbucks does sound good! Being able to sit in on things that are happening around the office and with clients is a big deal and lets me experience how things are done in the ‘real world’. Being able to help – with anything – to try and be a part of the exceptional team (feeling needed) is always a plus, being the ‘new kid on the block’ and all.
Activities/Interests/Hobbies:
Dancing! I’ve done the typical tap/jazz/ballet scene but I’ve also done Zumba, Western, and Ballroom. I enjoy the western and ballroom dancing the most. I am also interested in large bodies of water: lakes, ponds, pits, rivers, the ocean…etc. Boating, in my opinion, is the most fun.
Favorite Band/Music/etc:
My favorite genre of music has to be country but I will listen to just about anything (please no screaming music).
About you:
I will graduate in May of 2011 with a bachelor’s in Marketing minor Communications. Many people raised me but most of the credit goes to my mom, Tammie, and step-dad, Charlie, they always knew I would do great things and have supported me every step of the way. Even though I was raised in Pittsburg most of my life, I was born in Topeka and remember grandma and grandpa picking me up from kindergarten and taking me out for lunch. My favorite place to go was (and still is) Taco Casa.
I love to dance, go boating, bake, read and spend time with family and friends. Being nominated for Student Employee of the Year last semester was very inspiring. I will be a part of Crimson Club (‘the President’s club’) next year as well as an Advancement Ambassador (the Alumni side) for PSU. I am very excited to be on board with jhP! This experience will help me narrow (and broaden) my sights for my last year of school and what the future may hold.














