Schifino Lee has had a talented set of interns this summer. We’re grateful for their contributions to the agency and for their fresh perspectives on so many projects. It’s been a blast getting to know them, and we wish them the best in their very bright futures.
Alicia Chen | Design Intern
Alicia has spent the summer in Tampa, but she spends most of the year at Washington University in St. Louis. She’s studying Communication Design and minoring in Psychology and Computer Science. Great combo. When she’s not busy illustrating or designing, she likes to twiddle her time away crocheting. Sounds very calming. She daydreams about heading to a big city one day to work as a designer for an agency, or possibly a professional illustrator.
Noelle Griffin | Writing Intern
Noelle, a Tampa native, has been the woman with the words all summer at Schifino Lee. She’s graduating from the University of South Florida this fall with a B.A. in Mass Communications, with a focus in advertising, but plans to continue her education at grad school. She dreams with her heart first, as she hopes to someday make a difference at an agency that specializes in sustainable and eco-friendly brands. When not writing or chugging down coffee, she might catch her zenned-out in down dog. She’s a certified yoga instructor on the weekends. Namaste.
Aimee Iglesia | Photography Intern (not pictured)
Aimee is a go-getter who started her own photography business about five years ago. We brought her on board to capture all those picture-perfect moments in the office and on location with clients. She graduated in the Spring from the Art Institute of Tampa photography program with a Bachelors in Fine Art. Her short term plan is to focus on her photography business. Not only is she talented behind the lens, but in front of the camera too. She sang at Madison Square Garden at the age of 16. With Marc Anthony. No big deal.
Carter Johan | Account Service Intern
Carter is a junior at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, but Tampa is her home. She has extensive experience in human resources at other marketing firms. Amongst her many skills, SCUBA diving and being able to keep calm and carry on while swimming with sharks. So obviously, office sharks should be no biggie for Carter. This fall, she’ll be finishing up her degree in Human and Organizational Development while getting a minor in Corporate Strategy.
Cassie Rankin | Design Intern
Cassie is the Creative Cloud Queen. In fact, thanks to her vast skillset, she works at the USF Digital Media Commons teaching students the in’s and out’s of all Adobe programs. This Fall, she’s going into her last year of study at USF in the Mass Communications Advertising program. While waiting for software updates to install, you might find her rocking out on the ukulele or obsessing over Disney. Cassie takes a of love of Disney to a whole new level, as she’s the Vice President and Marketing Chair of the Disney Club at USF. Brownie points for that resume experience.
Erika Suarez | Account Service Intern
Erika has been soaking up rays in the Bay this summer, but she’s going to be heading north this Fall to finish up at Florida State University and receive a degree in Editing, Writing, and Media, with a minor in Communications. She’s leaving here with some amazing experience under her belt, that she hopes will one day land her at a top agency with fun clients. If she doesn’t make it big in advertising, keep an eye out for her name in lights on Broadway. Erika loves to sing. A solid plan B.
Catherine Weaver | Account Service Intern (not pictured)
Catherine is a fashionista and killer account service intern. She worked at boutiques and shops like Anthropologie before joining the Schifino Lee gang. She aspires to one day combine her love of graphic design, social media, blogging, and website design with her passion for the fashion industry. Advertising, however, is her second career choice. She actually wanted to be a Rockette up in NYC. Just eight inches too short.
