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Reynolds American Inc.

Engineering Inter, Quality Management

May - August 2023 • Winston-Salem, NC

What I liked

I had a workload catered to my past experience and what I wanted to do work-wise with my future. I also had a good level of freedom to find other projects that were applicable to my field.

What I wish was different

I think the only thing that I wish was different was a little bit more team building within specific operating groups, as operations were spread out and we may have benefitted from each other's specialties.

Advice

Work hard, have fun, and meet new people. Everyone is beyond kind and really wants you to have a good experience.
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Brand Marketing

May - August 2023 • Winston-Salem, NC

What I liked

The opportunities for growth and development in my professional career really sparked my interest in the Reynolds internship! One of the biggest highlights of my summer internship so far is just how welcoming and supportive everyone has been. Through this internship I worked on a specific project which really allowed me to focus my efforts and understandings on what I was expected to deliver.

What I wish was different

I think it would have been interesting to have a mentor outside of my function to talk to throughout the internship who'd have a different perspective if needed.

Advice

Networking is a big opportunity at Reynold's and is strongly encouraged. Take advantage of these connections and opportunities to introduce yourself and learn about different positions.
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Clinical Studies Intern

May - August 2023 • Winston-Salem, NC

What I liked

Flexibility and Hybrid schedule

What I wish was different

Advice

A recruiter reached out, and as my passions aligned with project management and regulatory affairs, I was eager to apply. Especially in the research aspect as a Biology major, during my first week at Reynolds I was able to build solid connections with my supervising team who didn’t make me feel like “just an inter” but an integral part of the function. Having the ability to gain insights on how connections and outlooks from those who are in the same field as me, and how a STEM career looks like in private companies is something truly invaluable for my time here
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Regulatory Affairs Intern

June - August 2020 • Winston-Salem, NC

What I liked

The virtual internship experience was phenomenal and will be something I always remember.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have had opportunities to interact face to face with my team as they would have gotten the chance to know me better.

Advice

Make the most out of every experience you have!
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Trade Marketing Intern

June - August 2020 • Green Bay, WI

What I liked

I loved learning about the company and the role of a trade marketer. The people were also so great; the culture is amazing. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful in adjusting to remote work.

What I wish was different

Uncontrollable: I wish I would have been able to do the internship in person.

Advice

Be open to reaching out to people all over the company; they are there to help and enrich your experience.
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Trade Sales Intern

June - August 2019 • Golden, CO

What I liked

I loved the culture and the learning atmosphere they offer.

What I wish was different

There is nothing I would have changed!

Advice

Soak in as much information as you can and build a lot of connections. Have a lot of fun.
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Trade Marketing Intern

June - August 2019 • West Hartford, CT

What I liked

I loved everything about this internship. I had the ability to move out of the state to another region of the company and learn about how the different roles in the field operated. I also was able to meet and connect with a ton of new people and form connections I will never lose.

What I wish was different

Nothing, everything was perfect.

Advice

Be yourself, be confident, and learn as much as you can if you get this opportunity.
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Trade Marketing Intern

June - August 2019 • Dayton, OH

What I liked

I loved the culture and and the hands on experience

What I wish was different

Honestly, nothing. This was the best experience of my life.

Advice

Put yourself out there into something you've never done before, you never know how much you will like it.
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Trade Marketing Intern

June - August 2019 • Sacramento, CA

What I liked

The internship is a 10 week program. The first and last weeks are spent in Winston-Salem, North Carolina at the RAI Headquarters. There, you learn about the history of the company, tour the tobacco plant, and dive into the products that the company produces. You are there with a lot of other interns from all over the country. After the first week is over, you are flown out to your internship residence for 8 weeks. I was placed in Sacramento, California. The internship also pays for your housing in a fully furnished apartment and they also give you a company car with a gas card (for both personal and professional work). This was a very dynamic field to work in because California began passing legislation regarding tobacco products which directly affects the company. It was a very outgoing internship. I was in the field everyday learning about different elements of trade marketing. I worked with territory managers, account managers, and the regional director on a day-to-day basis. I had the opportunity to work with regional executives as well. Working with territory managers was an amazing experience, because I experienced different areas of the Northern California area. They put me up in hotels in areas like Lake Tahoe and Monterey in order to improve my understanding of tourist destinations. Overall, you learn a lot on the job and the company always checks in with you to ensure you are learning and enjoying your internship experience. Overall the 8 weeks of field work, you are constantly working on a presentation. There are six different topics you get to choose from to give your presentation on. I chose the topic of "transforming tobacco" which dives into the ever changing products of tobacco and nicotine products. The presentation helps give you a better understanding of the tobacco industry and allows you to make your internship experience your own. The last week you are flown back out to Winston-Salem and wrap up the internship. You have a volunteering day where you get to help a non-profit organization with everyone involved in the internship program. On the last day, you give your presentation to your regional executive team. This is the last thing you do for the company, as afterwords you get to celebrate for the rest of the day with your fellow interns.

What I wish was different

This was such an amazing experience I do not have anything to suggest.

Advice

This experience is truly phenomenal. They randomly place you in an area (based on a general preference). This can be intimidating but understand that they will not place you in a bad area. They put you in a super nice apartment and ensure you are well taken care of. Placement in a new city can be nerve racking but as soon as you get there it feels like home. Overall, one piece of advice is to keep an open mind and be ready for some amazing new experiences!
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Territory manager Intern

June - August 2018 • Myrtle Beach, SC

What I liked

-Company Car -Paid Travel -Company housing -American Express Card -401K & marching

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

There are many companies looking for eager college students to start us off in dream jobs with amazing benefits! Amazing internship!
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Trade Marketing Intern

June - August 2017 • North, SC

What I liked

I had the chance to see different markets (Arizona,New Mexico, Nevada, North Caroline).

What I wish was different

It was too long and repetitive

Advice

Go for it ! learn as much as you can ! about what you like, dont like. Grow professionally and personally
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