Name: Jake Sterle
Major: MBA Supply Chain Mgmt., Animal Science, & International Ag.
Year: 5th Year
Hometown/State: Roland, IA
Company/Organization: National Pork Board
Title: International Marketing Intern
Location: Clive, IA
Describe your internship responsibilities:
- Analyze and compile data on foreign exchanges to determine strength of U.S. pork within foreign market
- Create monthly industry trade data reports for distribution to senior leadership team and industry producers
- Partner with fellow departments to provide additional perspective and insight of the industry
What did you enjoy most about this internship?
- Industry connections made through the internship.
- Fun and exciting work environment with the opportunity to travel.
- Ability to follow what I am passionate about and assist other teams on parallel projects.
How has this experience impacted your future career plans?
Further secured a passion for the agriculture (specifically swine) industry. Gained an understanding and passion for data analytics within trade data and export data.
What resources did you utilize to obtain this internship?
- CALS Career Services
- CALS Career Fair
- Current NPB Employees
What advice would you offer to other students seeking similar internships?
Take as many internships and experiences as you can while you are in college. Half of what you learn in college comes from experiences outside of the classroom so don’t be afraid to take a chance.