Author: Reese Owens

I had a wonderful experience this summer in Washington, D.C.! My role as the Conference and Finance Intern included pulling registration/waivers, preparation and distribution of conference materials (including infographics, informative letters, travel confirmation documents, and promotional material), preparing the conference app (Whova), housing/registration quality checks, creating the state seating layout to include all 54 states and territories, assisting with answering phone calls and emails, maintaining and updating documents, and assisting with logistical support. I now have extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office 365. On-site at the 2024 National Leadership Conference in Seattle, I coordinated the registration desk, assisted with event setup, assisted with meeting room setups, and provided exceptional communication skills to answer questions from any of the 8,200 attendees. I learned so much about the workplace environment, Microsoft Office Suites, and how to “adult” 1,130 miles away from home!