Career Path of an Intern and Entrepreneur In College
Sami's early career path involved diverse roles, including "monster rep" promoting new energy drink flavors and representing "Just College" party packages, showcasing sales and marketing skills developed through these experiences. This entrepreneurial spirit is further highlighted by the six or seven years Sami spent running a student landscaping company with their brother, demonstrating a knack for business and building a team even before college.
Sales, Entrepreneurship, Networking, Marketing, Leadership
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Sami Khalil
Enterprise Account Executive
Wiz.io and DocuSign
University of Arizona
N/A
Accounting
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Sami's diverse internship experiences, including working as a Monster rep and for Just College, highlight the value of gaining practical experience in different fields while in college.
2. Sami's entrepreneurial experience with his student landscaping company demonstrates the benefits of starting a business early in one's career and the importance of teamwork.
3. Sami's career path showcases the possibility of transitioning from various roles and industries to a successful career as an Enterprise Account Executive, emphasizing the transferrable skills gained through diverse experiences.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Please include any internships or jobs you had before your current role.
No problem. My experience in college began at the University of Arizona from 2011 to 2014, where I participated in several internships.
One role was as a Monster representative. I distributed Monster Energy cans across campus to various organizations, fraternities, sororities, and other student groups. I also presented new, unreleased flavors to them.
Each week, I completed write-ups and took about five to six photos. This was a valuable college experience, allowing me to meet people I wouldn't typically interact with by simply walking around and handing out products.
Additionally, I worked for a company called Just College. This company promoted parties and events. I was responsible for getting people to sign up for college packages that included trips to destinations like Vegas, California, or Mexico.
It was fulfilling to sell people the idea of fun college experiences and vacations. I also started a landscaping company during high school that continued into college.
My brother and I owned this student landscaping business for about six or seven years, with about 10 friends working for us. Every summer, we marketed our services in my hometown of Naperville.
The name "college student landscaping" was attractive to customers. People preferred hiring us over larger companies, wanting to support college students and help us earn money. These were the primary opportunities I had during college.