01 Jun Meet Our 2023 Summer Interns
Fleet Response is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the 2023 class of interns. Our 12-week program provides students with a remarkable opportunity to acquire valuable experience within a professional business setting, foster their communication skills, establish meaningful connections, and forge relationships with our esteemed Fleet Response team. As Fleet Response continues to evolve, our internship program also continues to expand. This year marks the sixth installment of our summer program, with nineteen interns being onboarded to assist throughout seven different departments in our Hudson headquarters. This exceptional group of interns is the largest we have ever had, more than doubling last year’s total.
Each intern will be paired with a mentor who will not only provide valuable guidance and insights into working at Fleet Response but also assist them with their daily tasks and projects throughout the summer. When asked about this summer’s class of interns, President Allison Lanzilotta said, “I’m excited for our summer interns to join us and grow this summer. Together, we’ll inspire innovation and empower the next generation of leaders.”
Claims
Our claims department will host seven students and teach them how to process, document, and review claims related to our client’s vehicles.
Bryanna Butler is a rising sophomore at the University of Mount Union studying Criminal Justice and Psychology with a minor in Sociology and Business. “I hope to gain a feel for the office environment & hopefully learn more about insurance. I am excited for what’s to come this summer!”
Micah Gretta is a rising junior at Miami University studying Sports Management. “I hope to learn more about working in a team in an office setting and I feel that summer will help me grow and improve my work ethic.”
Patrick McDonald is a rising senior at the University of Cincinnati studying Marketing. “I hope to gain experience in a working environment and learn what it takes to collaborate in an office. I am feeling excited and open-minded about this summer.”
Valerie Petrovich is a rising junior at the University of Akron studying Public Relations with a minor in Sales. “As an intern, I hope to gain experience in a professional setting and hopefully get the opportunity to see the sales department. I am looking forward to making connections and experiencing something new this summer.”
Jordyn Ruppelli is a rising junior at Bowling Green State University studying Finance and Insurance Risk Management. “I hope to gain a better understanding of how the claims department operates and improve my professional skills. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor than Natalie, and I am excited to work with her and alongside her team, as they have been extremely welcoming and helpful!”
Michael Scheeser is a rising sophomore at Ohio University studying Computer Science. “I want to experience an office environment and a general larger business environment this summer. I am excited to learn here at Fleet Response!”
Garrett Stallsmith is a rising senior at Kent State University studying Computer Science. “I hope to gain practical working experience and get my feet wet in a professional environment. I am looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone and growing as a person.”
Subrogation
Our subrogation team will host four students and will teach them how to assist in recovering damages and costs from responsible parties involved in accidents with our client’s vehicles. This includes tasks such as research, documentation management, communication, and claim evaluation.
Jack Gojdics is a rising senior at Ohio University studying Finance and Business Analytics. “I hope to gain valuable work experience that will help me with future careers, and I am excited to work with the subrogation team this summer!”
Katie Heckroth is a rising sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh studying Marketing. “I hope to gain valuable skills throughout the summer that I can carry with me in my future career and be exposed to and learn about marketing and sales. I am also looking forward to experiencing an office environment. I am so excited for the summer and to make the most of my intern experience.”
Kendall Russell is a rising junior at Kent State University studying Actuarial Mathematics and Minoring in Economics. “I am interested in learning more about the insurance industry and more about office life. I am nervous but excited for the rest of the summer!
Chris Snyder is a rising junior at Miami University studying Finance. “I hope to gain knowledge and experience that will help me in the future. I am excited to be part of this company and I look forward to making connections and working hard this summer.”
Marketing
Our marketing department will host one student and will assist in general marketing operations including communication, research, creation, and creativity of campaigns.
Luke Petersen is a rising junior at Ohio University studying Marketing and Business Analytics. This is Luke’s second year interning at Fleet Response. “I am excited to return to Fleet Response and continue to develop my professional and interpersonal skills. I am looking forward to the rest of the summer working with the marketing team.”
Safety
Our safety department will host two students and will teach how to assist in running motor vehicle records, driver training, and providing support for visibility users. They are also responsible for putting together business reviews for the client engagement team.
Isabel Meister is a rising senior at Auburn University studying Information Systems Management. “I am interested in the ways this job can help me to grow personally and professionally. I am excited to be a part of the Fleet Response team this summer. I look forward to sharpening my skills and expanding my knowledge in this industry. War Eagle!”
Cacey Saki is a rising sophomore at Cuyahoga Community College studying Business. “I hope to gain experience and figure out what career I would like to pursue. I am working in the Safety department here at Fleet Response. I am very excited for this summer, and I am eager to learn!”
Vendor Coordination
Our Vendor Coordination team will host one student and will be teaching how to reach out to body shops and try to get them to join Fleet Response’s vendor network. This role involves essentially “selling” Fleet Response to these shops.
Cole Jones is a rising junior at Miami University studying Business Economics. This is his second summer interning with Fleet Response. “I hope to gain knowledge of the sales and risk/finance side of the industry. I also am looking forward to increasing my communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills. I am thrilled to build connections this summer and get close with the other interns.”
Special Events
Our Special Events department will host one student and they will assist with different major projects such as the Employee of the Year Ceremony and the company picnic.
Skylar Leichliter is a rising sophomore at the University of Kentucky studying Business Management. “I am looking to gain better leadership and management skills this summer. I am excited to be here.”
Maintenance
Our Maintenance team will host one student and they will be tasked with calling body shops and requesting invoices on behalf of our clients.
Casey Noffsinger is a rising Sophomore at the University of Akron studying Accounting. “I hope to gain general knowledge about office work, and I hope to make a good impression with the people that I work with. I think that this summer will be good and impactful for me personally.”
Accounting
Our Accounting department will host one student and they will be responsible for assisting with any accounting processes within the company but specifically Third-Party processing and updating excel spreadsheets.
Lauren Tan is a rising sophomore at Kent State University studying Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Financial Mathematics and minoring in Business and Computer Science. “This summer, I am hoping to gain professional experience and learn things I wouldn’t learn in the college classroom. I am excited to be working with and learning from the friendly people in the accounting department.”
We are thrilled to bring on these nineteen individuals for this summer. Our goal is to develop their professional skills, create connections, and build relationships. We hope to provide them with learning experiences and the tools they need to succeed in all their future endeavors.
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