Intern Spotlight: Aidan Morrissey
Joining our Operations team this summer is Aidan Morrissey. Aidan is currently a Senior at Western Washington University studying Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems. He is a Bellevue native and happy to be back for the duration of his internship.
During his internship, Aidan hopes to gain valuable skills, connections, and career experience that can strengthen his resume. Outside of work and school, he enjoys playing volleyball, videogames, and making music.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Seeing people my age achieve things that I didn't think were possible at this point in life makes me want to work harder. I guess it motivates me to know that my goals aren't as far in the distance as I sometimes imagine they are.
What is your role this summer?
My role is an intern on the operations team. My main project is building a chatbot for Prime 8 employees to ask questions to.
What has been your favorite part during your internship with Prime 8 so far?
My favorite part has been learning on my own how to build the chatbot, then seeing it work. It was intimidating being tasked to figure out how to build it without any teaching, but very rewarding figuring it out and seeing it work.
Why did you choose to pursue an internship with Prime 8?
I found out about the position through my mom who works here, and I have only heard good things about the company. I also wanted some career experience to learn from and strengthen my resume, as I'll be graduating and looking for a job in March.
What would you say to another potential intern considering an internship with Prime 8?
I think Prime 8 is a wonderful place to pursue an internship. Everyone here is very friendly and helpful in answering any questions I have. Some of the tasks are challenging, but it's still a low-stress position. I've already learned a lot and grown my network with some very important connections!
What is your major and why did you choose it?
My major is Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems. I chose business because I didn't really know what I wanted to pursue, and business is a very widely applicable degree. I concentrated in MIS because it is sort of like the tech side of business, which I enjoy.
What was your dream job when you were growing up? What is your dream job now?
I used to really want to go into video editing as a kid, because I liked making YouTube videos. Nowadays, I'd like to work in data analytics or anything that I feel comfortable doing that gives me enough pay. It would also be nice to make some side income from music one day too!
What do you enjoy most about summer?
I enjoy having consistent sunshine, which is rare in Washington.
Our successful internship program provides an exciting opportunity for exceptional students to gain valuable work experience, apply the knowledge they have gained in their studies to date, and offer us their fresh perspectives and energy! Learn more about our successful internship program here. Want to join Prime 8 as an intern? We’d love to hear from you. Tell us about yourself on our contact page.
