Colordyne Technologies has internships available, enabling college students to not only use the skills they have learned but to understand the value of working in a small business. 

Marissa Carini, a junior at Miami University majoring in Information Systems, with a minor in Business Analytics, started her internship in May, 2015. “I spent my first summer working primarily in the orders department. In this position, I entered purchase orders from our customers into our system, pulled inventory, packaged and shipped these items to the customer,” explains Carini. “Over my winter break, I returned to Colordyne and worked more closely with the sales and marketing departments. I spent the majority of my time analyzing financial statements, past customer order and usage history to predict future sales.”

Her strong work ethic, ability to adapt and apply her knowledge, and excellent performance during her internship impressed the management at Colordyne, and she was asked to return over her holiday break focusing on financial and sales analytics. “Working at Colordyne has really opened my mind to think more critically and to use the resources and people available to come up with the best solution for both the customer and the company,” Carini reflects. “Before I started my employment at Colordyne Technologies, I really had no previous experience in the print industry. Working in an industry I had little experience in really pushed me to think of things in a different way than I was taught in college. At school, the idea of working for a large accounting or financial company is something that is constantly advertised. I always assumed that would be my future. Colordyne Technologies has drastically changed my view based on the knowledge and experience I have gained working for a smaller organization. Part of what I loved most about Colordyne Technologies is that I gained experience in every area of the company.”

General manager Andy Matter comments, “Unlike corporate America, in a fast-paced, growing business, our team, including the interns, are forced to be creative and develop problem-solving skills. They will need these skills on a daily basis in a small business.”  Small business builds problem solving and creativity skills rather than moving the issue up the chain of command for resolution. Since the organization is pretty flat, everyone is empowered to solve the issues and develop solutions quickly.  Small business is not only the foundation of the American economy but also a offers a better learning environment for college students. The interns can develop vital problem solving and other skills that will serve them well for many years to come.

“We are proud of the learning opportunities we offer,” Matter adds. “But we are also proud of the students we get to work wit – they add a lot to our business. And Marissa is proof of that.”