| Abby Martin - Finance Intern Summer 2008 |
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Abby joined MCC as a finance intern in May 2008. Her responsibilities include loan analysis and preparing credit presentations. She is working on her M.B.A with a concentration in Finance from Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business. She graduated from the University of Florida in Spring 2008 with a B.S in Marketing and minors in Entrepreneurship and Mass Communications. Abbey is an avid reader, video game enthusiast, and knits.
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| Alexandria Daem - Marketing Intern Summer 2008 |
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Alex traveled all the way from Arizonia to work with us as a summer intern on the marketing team. Alex is studying Business and Marketing at Arizona State University. When she is not studying or attending class she is the head coach of the girls lacrosse team at Chaparral High school in Scottsdale.
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| Nicole Hession - Finance Intern Summer 2008 |
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Nicole started as a finance intern with MCC in June 2008. Her responsibilities include loan underwriting and preparing credit presentations. She is a sophomore at Rollins College working towards her B.S in International Relations and Political Science. She is the Student Coordinator of Community Service for J.U.M.P., a non-profit organization located in Winter Park.
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| Stefan Zelich - Sales Intern, Summer 2008 |
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Stefan has joined us for the summer semester as a sales intern from The Ohio University Sales Centre. Stefan is responsible for generating new business and building stronger relationships between MCC and its referral sources. He is a senior at Ohio University working on his B.S in Business Administration, with majors in Accounting, and Finance with minors in Sales, and Spanish. He is the Financial Sales Representative for the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre at Ohio University and is responsible for planning their quarterly events.
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| “At MCC it was important for me to align myself with my coworkers in the office. Everyone cares and is passionate about their positions within the company and I had to match that same level of performance. I have learned what it takes to make it as a small company in the Financial Services industry and more specifically the niche of commercial lending. I will take everything I have gained from my experience at MCC and apply it to all of my future endeavors. I will never forget that great group of people working hard everyday for small business owners in the state of Florida and throughout the country.” |
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| Kristen Gutierrez - Sales Intern, Summer 2008 |
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Kristen is a senior at Ohio University working on her B.A in Finance, and Marketing. She is working towards achieving a Financial Services certificate from the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre. She is also involved in Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity. She is with us for the summer semester as a sales intern, helping us generate new business and build stronger relationships with our referral sources.
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| “My internship at Mercantile has taught me, challenged me and inspired me. I've learned and improved valuable skills I can apply to both my career as a student and a professional. The hands-on experience and working one-on-one with the helpful staff made my experience ultimately fulfilling and enlightening. I am very fortunate to have been a part of a small thriving company which provided me with a great learning opportunity. My dream of being a small business owner is more realistic and possible with all that I have learned from a perfect model.” |
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| Will Crooks - Marketing Intern, Summer 2008 |
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Will is a marketing intern with responsibilities in general marketing, and research. This fall he will be a freshman at Stetson University working towards his B.S in Finance and plans to minor in Music. He was Valedictorian for the 2008 Class of Orlando Christian Prep. In his spare time he is an assistant leader for a kayaking group, “Adventures in Florida” and is in the process of training to lead his own group. He also plays the saxophone and harmonica.
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| Sam Floyd - Finance Intern Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 |
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Sam was brought on as a finance intern. He is currently a junior at the University of Central Florida and is pursuing a degree in finance. He will be graduating in May 2009. Sam is a Bright Futures Scholarship recipient and is actively in intramural sports.
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| “During my time at MCC, I gained valuable, real world experience in the field of finance. The things I learned at MCC will give me an advantage throughout my first few years in the competitive world of corporate finance.” |
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| Yelena Sulyagina - Finance Intern Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 |
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Yelena was hired as a Finance Intern in August, 2007. Her main responsibilities include loan underwriting and financial analysis. Yelena was born in Russia and finished high school in Orlando, FL. She has an Associates degree from Valencia Community College in Business Administration. Currently she is pursuing a B.S. degree in Finance and minor in Accounting at the University of Central Florida. She is a recipient of Bright Future Scholarship and a member of Tau Sigma, National Honor Society for Transfer Students.
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| “Internship at MCC has given me a tremendous opportunity to learn and experience the real business environment and work with business professionals” |
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| Jon DeJulio - Marketing Intern, Summer 2006 |
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Jon was an intern during the 2006 summer semester, and he is a senior at Greenville College in Illinois. His main responsibilities at MCC were direct mail, research, and web-site maintenance. Jon is part of the Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda, and was also voted into “Who’s Who Amongst American College and University Students” by his classmates.
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| “When I compare Mercantile to other places I have worked at in the past, the biggest difference is the atmosphere. Everyone is friendly and eager to help and offer what they know to help you become better at your job.” |
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| Sean Di Natale - Marketing Intern, Spring 2006 |
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As a Marketing Intern, Sean was responsible for general marketing and advertising. He is a junior at the University of Central Florida and will be graduating with a Liberal Studies major focusing on Advertising and Business, with a minor in European and Judaic Studies in May of 2007. Sean is a Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient as well as a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
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| “Working with the Mercantile team has taught me more than I could ever learn in the classroom. I have been able to pick at the brains of experienced staff members, who not only helped me in deciding my future career, but were always willing to give me a challenge.” |
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| Meggie Andramunio - Marketing Intern, Spring 2006 |
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Meggie was responsible for general marketing, and marketing research. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in May of 2006 with a degree in Marketing and a Services Marketing Certificate. She was a Bright Future recipient, on the Dean’s list for the college of Business, a member of Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity and a National Society of Collegiate Scholar. Meggie was chosen to represent Orlando at the First ever American Dream Team Program. She is fluent in Spanish.
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| “My internship at MCC has given me a sense of how small companies work and interested me in the Commercial Mortgage industry. Working with such a dedicated and knowledgeable team, has not only taught me about the business world but has also shown me the importance of teamwork.” |
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| Markisha Geer - Marketing Intern, Spring 2006 |
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Markisha was a Marketing Intern for MCC during the Spring semester of 2006 and assisted with marketing research and direct mail. She began working for MCC full time as our Administrative Assistant in May of 2006 while attending the University of Central Florida. She is working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and plans to graduate in December of 2006. She is married to Omar and has three wonderful children.
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| “Having completed an internship with MCC, allowed me the opportunity to obtain the aspects of hands-on experience for marketing in a small-business environment. TEAMWORK is definitely essential. I can truly witness that, here at MCC. The staff is great and they exemplify professionalism at all times.” |
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| Jack Henkel - Marketing Intern, Fall 2005 |
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Jack interned during the Fall semester of 2005 and was responsible for general marketing, advertising, and marketing research. He is a Senior at the University of Central Florida and will be graduating with a double major in Finance and Marketing in December of 2006. Jack is a member of the Burnett Honors College of UCF.
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| "Working at MCC was a great opportunity for me. I was able to get real world experience in a small business environment. The staff was very helpful and I learned a lot from them that I will be able to carry on to future endeavors." |
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| Chris Brost - Marketing Intern, Summer 2005 |
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Chris was an intern for the summer semester of 2005. He is responsible for general marketing and advertising. He is a Senior at Florida State University and will be graduating in the Spring of 2006. He is a Bright Futures Scholarship recipient and a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
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“This internship allowed me to see what a career in the lending industry is really like. The small business atmosphere and hands-on attitude really enhanced the experience.”
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| Brianna Kari - Marketing Intern, Summer 2005 |
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In the summer of 2005, Bri assisted the company’s marketing department with a variety of projects. She is a junior at UCF and is working toward a degree in General Business Administration. Bri is a LEAD scholar graduate, a member of the Burnett Honors College and is involved in UCF’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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“I received a real perspective on the business world that will help me to better understand the concepts taught in the classroom.”
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| Stefan Popov - Finance Intern, Summer 2005 |
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Stefan comes from Plovdiv, Bulgaria. As a finance intern with MCC, he works in loan underwriting. He is currently enrolled at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College and has made the Dean’s List. He will earn his MBA degree with concentrations in Finance and International Business in 2006. Graduating as a magna cum laude, he earned his B.S. in Computer Science and Economics degrees at Truman State University, MO. Stefan is a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics.
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“Small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of every prosperous economy. Whether as a policy maker or owning my own business, it is beneficial for me to understand the forces that make these sectors of the economy develop their full potential. MCC is giving me the opportunity.”
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| Ty Borden - Marketing Intern, Spring 2005 |
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Ty's responsibilities included marketing and advertising as well as market research. She was an intern for the spring semester in 2005 from the University of Central Florida. Ty was a junior who was pursuing a B.S. degree in Marketing and Management. She expects to graduate in the Summer of 2006. Ty is also the co-founder of Club Ekklesia, a Christian nightspot at UCF. She is currently an intern at Lockheed Martin this Summer.
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"This internship gave me the opportunity to implement the tools I learned in school; thus giving me the experience, wisdom and level of confidence needed to succeed in the business world."
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Daniel Muller - Marketing Intern, Spring 2005, Summer 2005, and Fall 2005.
Finance Intern Spring 2006.
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Daniel was an Marketing Intern in the Spring, Summer and Fall semesters of 2005 and a Finance Intern in the 2006 Spring semester. Daniel is a Senior at UCF majoring in Finance with a minor in Marketing. He expects to graduate in the Summer of 2006. Daniel is a Bright Futures Scholarship recipient as well as a UCF Scholars Award winner. |
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| "This internship provides experience working in a professional atmosphere while in a small business environment. Mercantile allows me to work directly with upper-level, experienced staff, which will significantly help me when making a final decision about my career. They have enabled me to be much more knowledgeable and educated in my field of study." |
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| Angela Hardee - Finance Intern, Spring 2005 |
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As an intern for the spring semester in 2005, Angela assisted in the company's underwriting process. She was a Bright Futures Scholarship recipient and was on the Dean's List for the College of Business. She graduated from UCF with a major in Finance in May of 2005 and is now employed at MCC as a Closing
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| "I gained knowledge that cannot be learned in a classroom. I know actual experience is what employers are looking for and I got that here at MCC." |
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| Pung Jeffers - Marketing Intern, Fall 2004 |
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| Pung's responsibilities included marketing, research and finance. Pung graduated from Rollins College with a B.A. degree in Economics in 2002. He is currently an MBA student at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College. He is working on dual concentrations in Finance and General Management. |
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| Doug Buckmaster - Loan Closing Intern, Summer 2004 |
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Doug worked as an intern for the company during the summer semester of 2004. His duties included loan packaging, loan closing coordination and client services. He was working toward his B.S. degree in Finance with a minor in International Business. Doug graduated in December 2004 from the University of Central Florida.
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| "Everyone at Mercantile is at the top of their field and has a wealth of knowledge that they are always ready to share with you. My experience there has taught me more about my future career than all of my previous schooling." |
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| Blake Longstaff - Marketing Intern, Summer 2004 |
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Blake, a student at Boston College, spent his summer semester in 2004 working with MCC. His primary duties were in marketing, advertising and finance. Blake, who is ranked second in his class at Boston College, is working towards a B.S. degrees in both Finance and French. He is currently an intern at Citigroup in Boston, and has been offered a full-time position after his expected graduation date in May of 2006.
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"My internship at MCC has given me the opportunity to gain knowledge about numerous aspects of commercial financing and marketing while also allowing me to experience the rapid development of a small
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| Anil Alisbah - Marketing Research Intern, Spring 2004 |
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| Anil worked for the company during the second semester of its internship program. He was primarily responsible for the company's marketing research, research analysis and its application. In addition, Anil coordinated company direct mail efforts. He graduated with his MBA degree from the University of Central Florida in May 2004. |
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| Nickolas Bonk - Marketing Intern, Spring 2004, Summer 2004, Fall 2004 |
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Nick worked part-time for three semesters at MCC. His main responsibilities were marketing and business development. He graduated in December of 2004 from the University of Central Florida with B.S. degrees in both Finance and Marketing and a certificate in Sales Management and Selling.
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| "Having the opportunity to intern at MCC was incredible. I could have never imagined learning all the different aspects of financing and marketing that are present in the lending industry, or at least present at MCC." |
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| Ana Navas - Marketing Intern, Spring 2004 |
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| A marketing intern during the company's second semester of its internship program, Ana worked in the areas of marketing, advertising and business development. Ana graduated from the University of Central Florida in May of 2004 with a B.S. degree in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. She is now attending UCF in pursuit of her MBA degree. She is fluent in Spanish. |
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