Testimonials

Recruiting Coordinator/ HR Team Lead/ HR Intern

12/18/2023 – 8/15/2024

Hi! I’m Kelli Kuttruff, I worked at Braathe Enterprises as the Recruiting Coordinator and as a Human Resources Intern and Team lead for almost 9 months. I will forever be thankful for my time at BE, as it laid an incredible foundation for the career I am pursuing. From this internship, I have gained incredible experience through the autonomy of my projects, I have gained a passion for human resources, I have built an incredible network, I have become a SHRM Certified Professional, and I have gained an amazing mentor in Mr. Braathe. My most memorable moment here was when Mr. Braathe had let me extend my internship and act as the Recruiting Coordinator. This position was truly the culmination of all my favorite parts of what I was doing as an HR interns, and I have had the most incredible time working with my fellow interns to foster a strong recruiting process. I would give other interns the advice to do more than what is asked of you! This internship is largely self-led, and taking initiative to pursue new projects and go above and beyond will only help you in the long run. I am forever thankful that I was able to complete this internship, and I will truly cherish all of the experience and relationships I have created here. 

HR

2/20/24 – 5/10-24

My name is Towaf Hossain! I worked as an Remote HR Intern for Braathe Enterprises during my Sophomore Year at Thomas A. Edison CTE HS. As an Intern at BE, I had a flexible work schedule, where I worked on individual projects that I had an interest in. These projects revolved around Research or Computer Science. I conducted research on HR in 5 countries, which culminated in a slideshow presentation. A CS project that I had created a portfolio on and wrote a paper on was following the course on Scrimba, “Learn JavaScript.” Through this internship, I was fortunate enough to be allowed to research and focus on projects that I was interested in. Mr. Braathe has given me great advice and provided an amazing opportunity for any aspiring Interns at this workplace!

Finance

2/6/2024 – 6/19/2024

Hey! I’m Julie and I was a finance intern at Braathe Enterprises in the spring of 2024. As a high school sophomore just beginning the process of building experience and my portfolio, Braathe Enterprises’s internship program and community was the best possible opportunity for me to learn at my own pace and adapt to the professionally yet supportive environment that should be expected in any effective industry. Asking questions and attending meetings are the most important aspects of the program that truly define the successfulness of your experience here. I’d say to be yourself, explore the topics you enjoy. The community and comradery is something that, as an intern and alumni, will always be special and unique about this program and shines from any other internship you could possibly experience. 

Marketing

6/22/24 – 6/6/2024

My name is Joy Kadowaki and I am a marketing intern at Braathe Enterprises. I am thankful for my time at BE because it allowed me to gain hands-on experience in marketing and HR. I connected with interns across departments and worked with them on various marketing and HR projects. Some advice for future interns is to take every opportunity that is thrown your way. Just like work outside of this internship, it is your job to take the initiative to take on projects that will benefit you and your future goals. And finally, you can learn so much from your peers and Mr. Braathe, all you have to do is take the first step and ask. 

Finance and Research Development

5/2/24 – 7/6/2024

My name is Safiya, and I was a finance and research development intern. I loved that the internship was remote and very flexible, allowing me to meet interns from around the globe. My advice to other interns is to always ask Robert for guidance because he knows a lot and will help you. Don’t hesitate to ask others for help as well. My favorite projects were the Apple stock valuation analysis and recruiting interns for the HR team—it was such a nice experience.

2/6/2024 – 6/19-2024

I am very grateful for my time at Braathe Enterprises. I believe that this experience has equipped me with resources and practices that will propel me through my professional career. My favorite project to work on was releasing an album and analyzing the marketing of the music. Mr. Braathe was always very supportive of my work, which was very motivating.

1/24-5/10

My name is Makenna. I’m a student graduating from HVCC with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies. There are lots of memories I have but a fond one was speaking with Mr. Braathe on the phone for the first time. His voice is so deep but professional I thought he would ask me if I would give my support to my local politician! (Just kidding!) My favorite projects to work on were both the projects I did during the internship which were building a website and making content for a calligraphy account on Instagram. I got to be creative and collaborate with other talented people.

Marketing

1/16- 4/26

My name is Lindsey Terjanian and I was a Marketing Intern at Braathe Enterprises. A memorable moment I had during my internship was being able to go to two Coffee and Connections events and making new connections with people in the business field as well as fellow classmates. This allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone and network with working professionals as well as learn about their experience in the business field. One piece of advice I would give to other interns is to meet as many people as you can and work on projects that you are truly interested in. My favorite project that I worked on was creating Instagram reels and posts promoting the Career Service Station.

HR/Marketing

1/15 – 5/1

My name is Breanna Howard and I am from the Des Moines area in Iowa. I am a first generation graduate from Mount Mercy University where I also play softball. I will be graduating this May with my Bachelor’s in Business Administration and Management. I was a part of the Human Resources/Marketing Team here and my most memorable moment during this internship was becoming a Team Lead. A piece of advice I would give to other interns is to get a calendar or planner and plan out your whole day. It will make things run so much smoother. My favorite project that I worked on was the recruiting and interviewing process.

11/3/24 – 3/17/24

The internship at Braathe Enterprises has been an incredibly enriching experience that extended far beyond the realms of my chosen career path and personal passions. While I acquired valuable insights into finance and R&D, as well as marketing, the internship  provided me with the necessary resources and guidance to implement my ideas effectively. I benefited from the collaborative and stimulating work environment fostered by fellow interns, which significantly enhanced my productivity and filled me with the desire to learn new things. 

However, the internship went beyond the professional sphere, delving into essential aspects of life, such as mental health. I learned a lot about how to balance mental well-being alongside academic and professional commitments, which made my journey during the internship become a transformative experience that extended far beyond the horizon.