CONTINENTAL BANK’S SUMMER INTERNS AND NEW HIRES

Continental Bank has grown in the past couple of years. As we grow we welcome in more interns and new graduates for one of their first major experiences of their career.

CONTINENTAL BANK’S 2018 SUMMER INTERNS AND NEW HIRES

Continental Bank believes that “Putting people in business is in our culture”. This extends beyond the financing and leasing of equipment we provide for businesses. We also believe in helping our employees gain the experience they need to progress towards their career goals. With this in mind, we love welcoming interns and new graduates.

Along with this Nathan Morgan, the CEO, says “We are interested in exposing students to careers in finance and banking.” The input of these interns and students is important to the bank. Morgan says the bank wants to “stay caught up with the current thinking of the new graduates and their views on the industry”

With the interns, Continental Bank would like to “recruit, evaluate, and possibly hire the interns following their graduation or while they are continuing their education.” Morgan explains that Continental Bank is interested in recruiting, developing, and growing our own talent rather than hiring those that may not share the same vision or culture.

SUMMER INTERNS

David Huntsman – Finance Data

David is a Salt Lake City native. He is currently working on his degree in Finance from Utah State University. Sports have always been a major part of David’s life, including both watching and playing them. His favorites include football and basketball.

David started his work at Continental Bank this last May. He is helping the bank expand their financing to other businesses. He has helped find new leads and customers. David also created surveys for current customers and presented other research on software tools to help the bank find new customers.

This has been the first job for David in the field of his degree. He says “I appreciate the real-life experience and first hand look into my future career.” He also says “I love the open layout of the bank where I can see the different teams and supervisors. Interacting with them has helped me learn a lot quicker.” He says his experience here will help him in his future career and completing his finance degree.

Hayden Jones – Social Media

Hayden started his education in entrepreneurship but soon found an interest in digital marketing. Hayden’s hobbies are a mixture of outdoor and indoor activities. He loves hiking, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Indoors he loves baking, reading, and playing games with family and friends.

Since starting in May, Hayden has helped launch Continental’s social media presence. He has written multiple pieces of copy for the website as well as content for the social media pages. Hayden is currently working on a digital marketing campaign for the bank.

This is also a first for Hayden in his digital marketing career. He says “My experience at Continental bank has really helped solidify what I’ve learned in my classes. I am a hands-on learner and Continental Bank has let me use my skills and learn new ones.” Hayden hopes to use these skills to help small businesses reach their potential through digital marketing.

Cameron Zabriske – Data Analytics

Cameron was born and raised in Utah. He loves Skiing, boating, hiking, kayaking, and board games.  He has his Bachelor’s in Biological Engineering and is currently working on his Master’s degree in Data Analytics at Utah State University.

Cameron also started at Continental Bank in May and has worked on many projects. He has worked on the bank’s data analytics, report building and implementing the data warehouse into the bank’s goals and objectives. Cameron has collaborated with other departments to identify their data needs and is currently designing an enterprise data warehouse.

On these projects, Cameron says ” I like the challenging projects I’ve been given. They have taught me a lot about data manipulation, report building, and how Data Analysts are beneficial to the company.” Cameron feels that this experience has given him an understanding of his future career.

RECENTLY GRADUATED NEW HIRES

Hannah Morgan – Administrative Assistant

Hannah received her Bachelor’s in Marketing from Utah State University. Originally from Salt Lake, she loves skiing and hiking in the nearby mountains. She recently hiked for 8 days to the Mount Everest base camp.

Along with her secretarial work, Hannah has also been given several responsibilities in the finance and marketing departments. She has written multiple articles for the bank’s website and helps with the bank’s finances.

“I like that I have been given many responsibilities.” Hannah says “Others at the bank have been understanding and helpful as I have worked through my different tasks.” As Hannah takes on more marketing related tasks she plans on using this experience further her career in marketing.

Jack Porter – Digital Marketing Specialist

While Jack has lived multiple places in Midwest, he spent most of his childhood in Chicago Illinois. After moving to Utah, Jack started studying at the University of Utah where he completed his Bachelor’s in Marketing. Some of his hobbies include drawing, painting, designing, video games, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities.

Jack’s first project was helping to create and design the Bank’s new website. Along with working on the design and structure of the social media profiles. Jack has also been working on the content marketing and SEO strategy for the bank.

Jack said, ” I feel my work makes an actual impact. Nothing I do here is just ‘busy work’. Most of my work is self-governed giving me more responsibility during that work.” Jack is excited to help the bank grow. He plans on building a solid marketing foundation here and applying to graduate school.