Lief & Karson has had great success with previous intern candidates. Our interns are actively involved in account work including writing, pitching, participating in brainstorm and strategy sessions and working directly with clients. We have been pleased with the significant contributions they have made to the needs of our office. In return, the entire experience provides them with an opportunity to develop business, communication and client relation skills.

Here is a sampling of some of the bright, motivated interns that have contributed to the Lief & Karson team.

Jared Davis
(Interned: May 2005 through August 2005)

EDUCATION:
Kent State University, May 2006
B.S., Advertising

CAREER:
ProEd Communications, Beachwood, Ohio
Traffic Coordinator

Don DeCamara
(Interned: May 2005 through August 2005, December 2005-January 2006)

EDUCATION:
Marquette University, May 2006
Public Relations/Advertising with a Business Minor in Human Resources Management

CAREER:
Supply Side LLC, Cleveland, Ohio
Marketing Assistant

Jennifer R. Whiteleather
(Interned: September 2005 through December 2005)

EDUCATION:
John Carroll University, May 2007
B.A., Communication & Theatre Arts, Magna Cum Laude

CAREER:
Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations, Worthington, Ohio
Account Associate – Accounts: Nationwide Children’s Hospital (formerly Columbus Children’s Hospital); Ohio Northern University; Velvet Ice Cream

Jenna Simenic
(Interned: January 2006 through May 2006)

EDUCATION:
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, May 2006
B.A., Speech Communications, Concentration in Public Relations, Cum Laude

CAREER:
Lief & Karson Communications, Beachwood, Ohio
Account Executive

Katie Ryan
(Interned: January 2006 through May 2006)

EDUCATION:
John Carroll University, May 2006
B.A., Communication & Theatre Arts

CAREER:
South Pointe Hospital (a Cleveland Clinic hospital), Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Marketing Assistant

Jacqueline Gonzales
(Interned: September 2006 through December 2006)

EDUCATION:
John Carroll University, May 2007
B.A., Communication & Theatre Arts

CAREER:
Dollar Bank, Cleveland, Ohio
Small Business Lender

Amanda Korba
(Interned: May 2007 through August 2007)

EDUCATION:
Ithaca College, Expected Graduation December 2008
Integrated Marketing Communications Major

Katie Mahoney
(Interned: September 2007 through December 2007)

EDUCATION:
John Carroll University, Expected Graduation May 2008
Communications and Theatre Arts Major

Becki Cooper
(Interned: January 2008 through April 2008)

EDUCATION:
John Carroll University, May 2008
B.A., Communications and Theatre Arts, Cum Laude

CAREER:
Keathley Advertising, Akron, Ohio
Public Relations Coordinator