Dehjia Thompkins

School/Division	Robert P. Stiller School of Business
Programs	Business Administration Major
Class	2018
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Pennsylvania
Study Abroad	Montreal, Canada

Internship

Account Handler at Vermont Business Magazine in Burlington, VT

Post-Grad Job

Customer Account Specialist at Dish Network in Tempe, Arizona

What made you pick your major?

I chose Business Administration because growing up, I was always told that I had the gift of persuasion and strong communication skills. I decided I would have a future in the business world due to my strength, drive, dedication, and straightforwardness. The business program at Champlain College is amazing. I especially enjoy group projects because they give me the opportunity to broadcast my natural leadership abilities while working with different people with different personalities.

Have you had any meaningful experiences with the Core curriculum?

A specific project that I was able to work on that I found rewarding was for my Global Condition class. I worked with Feeding Chittenden, and was granted the opportunity to cook for low-income families that live in poverty around the Burlington area.

How has your time at Champlain affected your career?

I started my professional career as an Administrative Assistant at the Quality Inn in Colchester, Vermont. I was in charge of making reservations, solving guest issues, keeping track of paperwork, all while maintaining a strong work ethic. I’ve enhanced the skills I’ve gained at Champlain since my first year to guide me through my professional career so far, especially my communication skills. I have learned to be well-rounded and adapt to any and every situation I am faced with. Since this internship, I have become a Front Desk Manager at the Hampton Inn in Burlington.

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Class of 2022

School/Division	Robert P. Stiller School of Business
Programs	Business Administration Major
Class	2022
Pronouns	She/Her/Hers
Home State	Rhode Island

Internship

Cheese and Wine Traders, South Burlington, VT

Have you worked on-campus in either a part-time or work-study position? What relevant life skills have you learned?

I have had the opportunity to work in many different positions at Champlain during my time here as a student. I have been an Orientation Leader since my second year. This position really changed my path at Champlain. I have met so many amazing people over the last few years during my role as an Orientation Leader, which gave me a sense of community at Champlain. I also work for Champlain’s Marketing Department as a Social Media Content Creator. This role has honestly changed my life. I am now pursuing marketing roles in content creation after college because of this position, which I had never considered before. This job gave me a passion for photography and really allowed me to be creative and have fun.

What do you like about your professors at Champlain?

The professors at Champlain really want to see you succeed. Countless times I have reached out to professors that I didn’t even personally have in class to gain some guidance on something, and they were always happy to help. Not only are they your teachers, but in some cases, they are friends who help craft you into the person you are today, and they deserve so much credit for that

In what ways do you think your internship experience will give you a competitive advantage when it comes to getting a job in your field after graduation?

My title was the Marketing and Outreach Intern; I ran Cheese & Wine Traders’ social media including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. I had many opportunities to collaborate with local brands like Citizen Cider, Zero Gravity, Pickled Pink Foods, and more with giveaways and tastings. My internship with Cheese and Wine Traders was a highly competitive role. I went through a few interview rounds and beat out many people who were much older than me. This gave me a lot of confidence going into job searching post-grad and has shown me that the skills I have obtained the last four years at Champlain are helpful. I was told in my interview how professional I was considering I was still in college.

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