Meet My Intern Allison

In 7th grade, my English teacher went around the room and told each student her idea of what we were going to be when we were older.  At the time, I wanted to be a math teacher, so I was shocked when I was told I would be a CEO.  As a teenager, I was like, “What in the world is a CEO?” I had no idea what that meant or what they did, but it sounded cool.  As a senior in college, I finally figured out why my teacher said that.

I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia where I took dancing lessons, played tennis and loved doing arts and crafts.  I found myself maturing way before my peers. In high school, I was very involved in the yearbook, tennis team, and had leadership roles in many clubs and organizations in school. I found myself taking on the role as a leader in any group. I graduated high school as an independent young woman who wanted to challenge myself by doing something different than everyone else.

I dove into a life-changing adventure my freshman year of college when I decided to study abroad for a full year.  I spent my fall and spring semesters in Florence, Italy and the summer semester in London, England. During my year abroad, I learned about relationships, working as a team, and different cultures.  While all my other friends were at football games and parties, I was traveling to Spain, Switzerland and France exploring history and culture.  Did I miss out on the typical freshman year of college in Tallahassee? Yes.  Did I experience something that people just dream of experiencing in their lifetime? Yes.  My time in Europe was priceless; however, coming back to Tallahassee my second year was not
an easy adjustment.

The first thing I had to tackle was a major.  I had an idea that I wanted to major in Advertising, but nothing was set in stone.  Advertising just seemed like a good fit for me.  However, I had to apply and compete with 100’s of students that also wanted to be an Advertising major.  I had no idea what I would do if I wasn’t accepted, and of course, I had no Plan B.  During Spring Break of 2009, I was accepted to the limited access Advertising Program at FSU.  It was the happiest and most accomplished I have ever felt.  Being accepted meant that all the hard work I put forth was worth it.

My classmates have become my friends and all of my teachers have given me real world experiences.  My next step was to get involved and gain more knowledge of the industry. Through interning with Deanna Mims at MarketDone and taking hands-on classes at Florida State, I have been exposed to the networking and creativity that is in the business.  Each day I learn something new and experience is the most important tool in the business.  With each assignment I develop a better understanding for the direction my future needs to go.  I have a wonderful opportunity of growing through observing Ms. Mims and how much hard work she exerts everyday to accomplish goals and further grow her business.  I am inspired by her and I hope to be as successful as her one day.

Now I know why my seventh grade English teacher told me I would be a CEO. I am hardworking, independent, passionate, creative, and I challenge myself. I take on tasks that others may deem impossible and I explore the world one day at a time.  I am Allison Chait and I am driven to succeed.