Will Martin

“I’m very pleased to share my experience with the MU International Trade Center. I decided to pursue an internship position with the MU ITC to complete the credits and gain the experience needed to receive a certificate in global supply chain management. The Internship provided me with opportunity to make valuable connections, develop professionally and find ways to apply what I’ve learned at Mizzou in a real world project. Exploring global markets to provide useful information for American Outdoor Brands allowed me to understand the different processes, costs, and information needed when participating in international trade. I made an immediate connection to American Outdoor Brands and their mission. My team of fellow students provided me with a strong collaborative environment where I got to meet people and discover personalities while working toward a common objective. There are not a lot of opportunities where students who are looking to enter the job market get to present to executives of a large company like AOB. When I got the chance to interview for my current position, my knowledge of the company, brands and connections gave me confidence to have a successful interview.  I can say with full confidence that Jackie Rasmussen and the MU ITC offer an immense amount of real world skills and training that has allowed me to find a job with a company that I’m excited to work for. If a student looking for opportunities needs any more reason to look into this internship, working with and meeting new people added so much value to my time at Mizzou.”