6 Pillars Marketing

Marketing Intern

June - September 2022 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

My experience was always interesting because I was often working on different clients and types of tasks. Specific projects that stood out were the monthly giveaways, events, and the Instagram reposts for various clients. I was also especially happy to work on a National Dog Month campaign, which I created for a shopping center, and to write captions for a shopping center’s major milestone event. Because most of the work in this program was self-directed, it allowed me to hone and grow my communication, writing, and creative thinking skills. I’ve also learned how to manage my time better.

What I wish was different

6 Pillars Marketing gives you the opportunity to work in different internship disciplines and I wish I was more vocal about the other ones I wanted to try out.

Advice

I recommend that future interns not be afraid to ask questions, mess up or even fail. I was scared to do so at first, trying to avoid embarrassment or harsh critique. However, the only way to learn is to be open to suggestions, work together, and be on the same page with your supervisor. Everyone at 6PM wants you to learn as much as possible about this field by maximizing your time and skills.

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Marketing Intern

January - April 2022 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

Thanks to the amazing team at 6 Pillars Marketing, I was able to apply my knowledge learned throughout college and the internship to prove my worthiness and obtain the job as a Social Media Brand Ambassador. I plan to continue furthering my marketing and advertising endeavors with 6 Pillars Marketing to discover, experience, and utilize more strategies for projects to come.

What I wish was different

I would not want an experience any other way, but if I absolutely had to specify what I wish was different, it would have to be the online communication format. Although I interned during the pandemic, I would have loved to experience both in-person and online experiences to personally meet the wonderful 6 Pillars Marketing team whom I’ve only met behind a screen.

Advice

My advice for future interns is to most importantly remain consistent in conducting research on the marketing industry, client information, their target market and current consumer base, and the ever-changing dynamic of consumer preferences and demands. Interns should also maintain conscientious time management, be able to work diligently, organize their tasks well, and upkeep effective communication with the respective mentor throughout the internship.

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Marketing Intern

August - December 2021 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

The internship experience was fun, eventful, effective, and irreplaceable and my expectations were exceeded. I was able to assist with marketing strategies while also helping drive revenue and sales initiatives. I was taught how to monitor and understand the market, which is essential to effectively supporting clients. Ultimately, I gained more firsthand knowledge and experience than I expected, growing not only as a professional but also as a person. I worked on creating social media content for clients, aiming to stimulate follower growth and engagement through specialized client marketing strategies. I also assisted with PR projects, surveys, event planning and brainstorming efforts. I enjoyed working as a media handler and doing in-person PR at a local shopping center. This really helped me to build confidence. It was very fulfilling to create ideas for campaigns and projects that were actually implemented.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could've had my internship as a hybrid experience, meaning: in-person and virtually instead of completely virtually.

Advice

Make the most out of everything that is given to you.

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Graphic Design Intern

January - May 2021 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

Working with the staff and learning about marketing/promotion assistance for clients.

What I wish was different

I wish I had in-person interaction with the company staff.

Advice

Keep an open mind, and always seek to learn something new.

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Marketing and Public Relations Intern

January - May 2020 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

While at 6PM, I learned how to write copy, develop strategies, manage client relations, coordinate events/book performers, and generate engagement on social media. I also assisted with updating presentations and marketing reports. I valued the opportunities I was given to leave the office and visit client sites, where I gained more insights on client relations by sitting in on meetings. I was able to connect what I was learning from the internship with what I was learning from my marketing classes.

What I wish was different

Some tasks were tedious, but it helped improve my attention to detail and I learned from those experiences as well.

Advice

Overall, I believe that this internship would benefit anyone looking for a career in marketing. It will serve as a great learning experience that others may not take advantage of, giving you an advantage over them. It will also increase your network of business professionals.

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