This year, we are welcoming five interns who will be joining us for what is shaping up to be a busy season. The company’s robust internship program includes positions in multiple departments with the opportunity to provide significant contributions to our mission, as well as relevant experience for students. Over the years, many of our interns have gone on to graduate and start their careers right here!
Maria Migliorie
Sales Intern
Where are you from, and where do you currently reside?
I am from Frederick, MD and I currently live in Harrisonburg, VA.
Please tell us a little more about your background.
I am a junior Marketing major with a concentration in professional selling at James Madison University. I was a hostess at Capital Ale House, engaging with 50-100 customers daily, and I have been a Teacher’s Aide at Celebree School. I have certifications in Professional Development in Sales, Harvard Spreadsheet Modeling Online Course: Excel 2021, and LinkedIn Learning Certificate “Serving Customers Using Social Media, 2019”.
What will be your contributions to the company this summer?
I will be responsible for researching to identify and drive outbound prospects, capturing information about prospective clients and preparing reports for outside sales reps to use. Additionally, I will be participating in product demos, making introductory phone calls, and ensuring accurate information is captured and maintained in CRM.
What are you most looking forward to in joining the TicketSignup | RunSignup team?
I am most looking forward to enhancing my sales knowledge and overall business knowledge. I am excited to get real-world hands-on experience with professionals. I am also excited to network and create long-lasting relationships with the team at TicketSignup | RunSignup.
Tell us about your hobbies and interests, and what you like to do for fun outside of work.
Outside of work, I enjoy working out, hiking, swimming and cooking healthy meals.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I used to ride horses in high school.
Elvir Ramic
Account Management Intern
Where are you from, and where do you currently reside?
I was born and raised in Richmond, VA and have lived here my whole life.
Please tell us a little more about your background.
I have worked in the restaurant space where I have learned plenty of different skills. One of my personal greatest skills that I have learned from my past work experiences is customer service and time management. I think those skills will set me up for success in Account Management.
What will be your contributions to the company this summer?
I will be working alongside the team of developers to try out and improve the products of the company. In addition to trying to improve the products, I will also be presenting them to new and old customers so they can see how quick and easy it is to learn the product.
What are you most looking forward to in joining the TicketSignup | RunSignup team?
I mostly look forward to working with a great team! Working with some of the members and seeing what the company is like – and seeing all the smiles – makes me excited to stary working with the team.
Tell us about your hobbies and interests, and what you like to do for fun outside of work.
One of my most unique hobbies is that I love to embroider clothing in my spare time. I love seeing what can be made with needles and threading is just so interesting, with so much diversity in a simple hobby. Additionally, I collect coins − not necessarily rare coins, I just really enjoy finding old coins. The oldest coin I have is a 1941 penny!
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I can speak Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian fluently. Zdravo!
Elizabeth Poisson
Marketing Intern
Where are you from, and where do you currently reside?
A am from Virginia and am currently living in Manassas, VA.
Please tell us a little more about your background.
I am a College of Business student at the University of Mary Washington, graduating this May with a Marketing degree. I am a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society and a staff member for the Community Outreach and Resources (COAR) office. At COAR, I am the social media manager and I create the advertising campaigns for COAR events. I am very passionate about my work and experiences at COAR and UMW.
What will be your contributions to the company this summer?
I will be learning about and assisting in all areas of Marketing, including website content, social media, and demand generation.
What are you most looking forward to in joining the TicketSignup | RunSignup team?
I look forward to building my marketing skills, getting to work with nonprofit organizations, and contributing to a positive work environment.
Tell us about your hobbies and interests, and what you like to do for fun outside of work.
I love to stay active in my free time through hiking and running. I also like to stay creative through painting or bullet journaling. Lastly, I enjoy baking and reading new books!
What is a fun fact about yourself?
My last name, Poisson, means fish in French!
Kayla Ross
Account Management Intern
Where are you from, and where do you currently reside?
I am from Annapolis, MD but currently live in Ashland, VA.
Please tell us a little more about your background.
I have previously worked at an Art Camp teaching little kids, as well as an HR Assistant and in a restaurant. I am currently a Junior at Randolph-Macon College studying Business Management and Social Psychology.
What will be your contributions to the company this summer?
I will be working with nonprofits and race directors to help them manage their events and leverage their technology. Additionally, I will help create onboarding documentation, assist with product demos and presentations, and promote marketing strategies that help events boos ticket sales, donations, and registrations.
What are you most looking forward to in joining the TicketSignup | RunSignup team?
This is my first internship and I’m excited to learn as much as possible from other business professionals and work alongside them to take in as much as possible over the 10 weeks. I was instantly attracted to to the organizations that the company works with, and loved the opportunity of having a hands-on learning experience. After learning more about TicketSignup | RunSignup, I knew it was a great place for me to start my professional career.
Tell us about your hobbies and interests, and what you like to do for fun outside of work.
While at Randolph-Macon I am a student-athlete and am a member of the Women’s Lacrosse Team. Athletics have always been an important role growing up, and I love to stay active outside of organized sports. I am also an advocate on campus for mental health with the Green Bandana Project. Outside of work, I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and going to the beach. Additionally, I love getting creative with different forms of artwork, trying new restaurants in the Richmond area, and finding new places to travel to!
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I am studying abroad next January in Australia and New Zealand!
Nick Levin
Software Engineer Intern
Where are you from, and where do you currently reside?
I have always lived in New Jersey, and although I am currently attending college in Maryland, I will be in Mahwah, New Jersey this summer.
Please tell us a little more about your background.
I attended Bergen County Academies, a STEM-oriented high school where I learned a lot of Computer Science skills before entering college. I am currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, where I have gained experience in a myriad of languages and concepts. Because of this, I pride myself on being able to adapt quickly to new languages and frameworks.
My last work experience was an internship at Vericred, a healthcare data company located in NYC, where I worked with Ruby on Rails to develop web applications for the company.
What will be your contributions to the company this summer?
I will be doing coding assignments in PHP, MySQL, and Javascript. I will also be guided under a mentor to do individual assignments, as well as working with other team members when appropriate.
What are you most looking forward to in joining the TicketSignup | RunSignup team?
I look forward to having the opportunity to work alongside a team of talented engineers and gain more practical experience in applying my Computer Science skills. The team has been very kind and friendly to me, and I am excited to do meaningful work in a fun environment.
Tell us about your hobbies and interests, and what you like to do for fun outside of work.
Outside of work, I love to game! I play all sorts of games, ranging from board games to competing with my friends in Nintendo Switch Sports. I’m never one to decline an opportunity to play a new game.
I also love to play and listen to music. I have been learning keyboard for about 5 years now, and I have just recently picked up the violin. New instruments fascinate me!
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I love learning languages! I have taken language classes every year since elementary school. I have 6 years of experience with French (although it’s been awhile…) and I am currently on track for a Japanese Minor. I have completed Intermediate level in Japanese, and am moving on to Advanced at my University.
We are excited to have Maria, Elvir, Elizabeth, Kayla, and Nick join our team, and look forward to their many contributions this summer!