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| Meet Our Interns
 | Carolina Buonani da Silva
My name is Carolina Buonani da Silva and I just concluded the graduate program at Goldey-Beacom College, Wilmington, DE. I have a Master Business Administration degree with concentration in Information Technology. Also, I'm from Brazil and I hold a bachelor's degree in Science Automation and Technology with concentration in Teleprocessing and Network from FATEC - Technology College (Faculdade de Technologia), Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. I came to the United States to improve my English skills and learn about the American culture.
I look forward to this internship opportunity at World Trade Center Delaware because it will help me to learn business aspects in an American company and apply what I have learned in school. Also I will be exposed to the international trade environment, what is going to help me in the future with my career, and gain valuable work experience. |
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 | Andrew Byrd
My name is Andrew Byrd. I am currently pursuing a dual degree in Spanish Studies and International Relations with a concentration in Latin American Development at the University of Delaware. My date of graduation is Spring 2010.
Although I am a proud Delaware native, I am also very interested in living and working outside the United States. I spent a full year in Leksand, Sweden, as well as a semester in Puebla, Mexico as a study abroad student. In addition, I studied at the American University in Cairo in Cairo, Egypt while working as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher with forcibly displaced refugees. As a result of my international and educational experience, I am a passionate language learner currently able to speak fluent Spanish, Swedish and English. My current challenge language wise is acquisition of the Arabic language, a goal that I hope to fulfill within the next few of years. In addition, I enjoy playing tennis, snowboarding, reading and planning my next trip abroad.
The opportunity to intern at the World Trade Center Delaware is an invaluable experience. At WTCDE I am not only working with business from around the State of Delaware, but the entire globe. As such, I am confident that this internship will provide me with practical experience, and other useful tools in which to utilize as I move forward in my career as a prosperous member of an internationally based organization. |
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 | Alexis Cannestro
My name is Alexis Cannestro, and I am from North East, Maryland. I am a recent graduate of Goldey Beacom College, where I received my Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business. I am enthusiastic and excited about learning and understanding new cultures. I consider myself lucky, as I have had many opportunities to travel and explore new cultures and I believe I am a better person because of this. I have travelled throughout the United States and Europe. I attended boarding school in England and during the fall of 2008, I spent four months studying Spanish and travelling throughout Ecuador. I hope to continue my international experiences throughout my lifetime, in order to observe and understand as many different cultures as possible.
I am very much looking forward to my internship at the World Trade Center of Delaware, as I believe this will be the perfect opportunity for me to experience a vibrant international atmosphere, as well as, gain valuable business experience. I am excited for an opportunity to work with and utilize my skills for an international non-profit organization, which encourages local and international economic stimulation. I am hoping to gain experience and business knowledge about international trade and affairs to help me in my future career. I believe that working for the World Trade Center of Delaware will be a unique and valuable opportunity for me. |
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 | Zhengyu Cao
My name is Zhengyu Cao. I am originally from China. Now, I am a graduate student in the Department of Economics, University of Delaware. I will be graduating in May 2010 with a M.S. in Economics. I received my B.E. degree in Computer Science in June 2006 in China.
Before I came to the University of Delaware to pursue my master degree, I worked as an associate consultant providing ERP implementation for a year in Beijing. Previous to that, I was a software engineer. My multi-major background gives me opportunity to work in different industries with professionals. Now I am focusing on time series econometrics. After graduating I intend to get a job functioning as financial analyzing, risk management or business consulting.
I am excited to begin my internship at WTCDE. This is a great opportunity for me to work with business professionals in a new country. I can not only utilize my economics knowledge and computer skills, but also my native language. And I am sure I will gain a lot from the internship, which is most valuable for me but I will never learn from school.
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 | Virgil Ghic
My name is Virgil Ghic. I am from Romania, Oradea near the border with Hungary.
I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Building Engineering in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a beautiful city in Transilvania. Currently I am enrolled at Goldey-Beacom College in the MBA program.
I would like to work for an international company to have the opportunity to grow and to travel to many different countries. This Intern Position at World Trade Center Delaware will provide me practical experience in International Marketing that will help me a lot in the future.
In my free time I enjoy swimming, soccer and running, also to dance and to travel.
Editor's note: Virgil is also the brother of former WTC Delaware intern Adriana Ghic - our first brother/sister intern combo! |
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 | Cheryl Landry
My name is Cheryl Landry and I have lived most of my life right here in Wilmington, Delaware. In May 2009 I graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.A. in International Studies and Political Science. I have been fortunate enough to spend time traveling to both Eastern Europe and South America. I spent two weeks traveling throughout Eastern Europe, and two months during the summer of 2008, studying Spanish at the Universidad de San Francisco de Quito in Quito, Ecuador.
I am excited for this opportunity as an intern at the World Trade Center Delaware because I will be gaining valuable experience in a professional environment. The ability to interact with businesses in the international arena while facilitating economic stimulation will provide me with valuable skills to become a successful individual in the field. I look forward to the challenges ahead and am excited to dive into the field of international trade and business. |
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 | Nataki Oliver
My name is Nataki Oliver and I am a Wilmington, Delaware native. Recently, I received my Bachelors of Science degree in International Trade and Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) NYC, May 2009. I also received my Associates degree in Jewelry Design, May 2007. Although, FIT is highly recognized for its design background, the International Trade and Marketing curriculum was created to allow graduates to perform well in any area of the trade sector. With the world growing closer together and doing more business cross borders, it was important for me to become more interested in foreign policy issues and understand how crucial it is to create productive international relationships.
Now that I returned to Wilmington, DE, I am very excited to have this opportunity of being an intern for World Trade Center Delaware. From this experience, I hope to stay abreast on new developments in Delaware's trade community and be exposed to all the services WTCD has to offer businesses in the First State. This will be a time for me to meet great people who share the same passion I have for marketing within the trade industry and to create a stronger foundation for an exciting career choice. |
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 | Jenny Pabon
I came to the United States from Colombia to improve my English with the goal of earning a Master's of Business Administration degree. I have a bachelor's degree in International Trade and four years of working experience. Since I understand that the United States businesses operate in a different way, it is my main goal to get deep insight not only about American companies that trade throughout the world, but also their business' practices and culture. I strongly believe that being an intern at the World Trade Center Delaware is the right place to start building my organizational skills in this country.
When I interned at the WTC Delaware in winter 2005-2006, I had the opportunity to become aware of the vast array of useful information sources it possesses. In addition, its staff is experienced in subjects related to the global economy which can help me tailor my course of study directly to my career interests. Now that I am about to finish my MBA education, I perceive working inside the WTC organization as an once-in-a-lifetime experience that may launch me into the right career path. I believe this internship will enhance my business credentials and will help me get ready for the American competitive labor market. | |
 | Kanik Sem
I am Kanik Sem and I am from India. I am pursuing a graduate degree in finance from University of Delaware and an undergraduate degree in computer science. Working with World Trade Center gives me an exposure to affairs in international finance.
I am hoping to gain valuable experience in international finance by working at WTC which would help in a career in this field. I am looking forward to working with a private sector non-profit organization and I hope my experience and skills will add value to the position and the organization. |
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 | Matthew Stauffer
My name is Matthew Stauffer. I have lived near West Chester, Pennsylvania for most of my life. I graduated recently from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA with a B.A. in International Business and Management and a concentration in Russian language and culture. During the fall semester of 2007 I studied abroad in Moscow, Russia and furthered my interest in international relations and cultures. Through course work in international business law and global economics, as well as my experiences abroad, my interest in international trade has grown immensely.
I am confident that my time as an intern at WTC Delaware will provide opportunities to develop my knowledge of international trade relations and help me to better understand how interactions between nations, international corporations, and NGOs affect global trade. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in direct trade, customs regulation, or another field within the realm of international business. |
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 | Francine Tapimene
My name is Francine Tapimene. I'm from Cameroon, West Africa. I grew up there and moved to the United States about six years ago to further my education.
I am in the business honors program at Wilmington University which will allow me to receive my bachelor's degree in marketing and my MBA simultaneously.
I have been interested in export and import since childhood because my father worked at the Port of Douala, Cameroon.
This internship with the World Trade Center of Delaware is an opportunity for me to learn more about trade and international business. It will also enable me to apply my academic knowledge, network, and acquire more work experience. | |
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