Intern Photo Album 2026

Marina Tour & Picnic

There are four key concepts to providing WAVE Guest Experience

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elcome:

I will use the 10/5 Rule I will greet everyone with a smile I will use the guest’s name and introduce myself as appropriate I will take pride in our facility I will maintain a safe environment

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ppreciate:

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I will arrive prepared, informed and ready to deliver great guest service I will have an upbeat and positive attitude I will engage and connect with guests I will show gratitude to my fellow team members I will be respectful of my community

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alue:

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I will communicate respectfully and positively I will strive to “wow” our guests and exceed their expectations I will perform tasks and job duties efficiently I will strive for excellence every day I will invite guests to explore our amenities and participate in our events

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ntertain:

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I will enhance our guests’ entertainment experience I will be a positive and encouraging member of the team I will provide a reason for our guests to come back I will provide an appropriate parting comment I will help create a fun and engaging environment for our guests

GROW YOUR HEALTH HEALTH FAIR

TOURING THE MARINA

INTERN EVENT NETWORKING WITH LEADERSHIP

“You can prepare all you want, but if you never roll the dice, you miss out on the opportunity to play”

WHAT IS NETWORKING? The process of interacting to exchange information & develop professional & social contacts

Ask Networking Questions that are: Genuine Informative Open-Ended Observational Thought Provoking Relationship Oriented Be Curious, Not Impressive

Target Field

Twins Stadium

GIMME ONE!

IS THAT A BASEBALL RING POP?

ARE WE TIRED OF WINNING YET?

Marina Tour & Picnic

SPENDING TIME WITH TABLE GAMES

Buffalo live in herds, emphasizing the importance of community, cooperation & mutual support. They face challenges head on, symbolizing strength, resilience & abundance. Buffalo teach us gratitude for all that is given & respect for the interconnectedness of all living things.

THE BARK LODGE

ISLAND XTREME BOWLING PARTY

INTERN FAREWELL CRUISE

SPIRIT OF THE WATER

SPIRIT OF THE WATER

Kaitlyn Allison Title: Social Media Intern Primary Department: Brand Communications

Key Responsibilities -Create engaging social media content that encourages audience interaction, including likes, shares, comments, and reposts -Stay informed on current social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to help drive audience engagement -Attend and provide social media coverage for the Summer Concert Series and other community events

Your Winning Experiences -Developed strong adaptability and professional growth skills -Gained valuable hands-on experience supporting a wide range of events -Learning how to effectively manage event needs

Zach Nash Title: Marketing Intern Primary Department: Database Marketing

Key Responsibilities -Transferring reporting services to PowerBI Interface -Cleaning and maintaining guest information data -Ensuring there’s a clear communication between front-facing staff and those working behind the scenes Your Winning Experiences -Getting to meet all the staff between the staff in the Marketing department and those in the Passport Club -Getting a chance to build my skills in an environment that encourages me to build them

Title: Purchasing & Warehouse Intern Primary Department: Purchasing

Key Responsibilities -Purchased food and beverage products daily from multiple vendors to support restaurants, bars, and other outlets throughout the casino -Completed and updated purchase requisitions for food, beverages, and supplies to ensure departments had the items they needed -Reviewed inventory levels in GP, determined what products needed to be reordered and in what quantities, and placed orders to maintain adequate stock levels Your Winning Experiences -Seeing the gift shop items, candy, and giveaway products I ordered through ReqLogic being used and sold throughout the casino was one of the most rewarding parts of my internship -Building relationships with employees across various departments helped me grow professionally and gave me the opportunity to shadow several finance roles, including Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, and Hotel Revenue, as well as spend a day with the General Manager. These experiences gave me a broader understanding of casino operations, leadership, and potential career paths within finance -Participating in intern events, such as a Target Field tour and table games training, helped me build relationships with fellow interns and create lasting connections

Olivia Judge

Maddy Birk Title: Digital Communications Intern Primary Department: Brand Communications

Key Responsibilities -Create and schedule weekly digital marketing content across multiple platforms to reach hundreds of resort guests.

-Support marketing campaigns promoting concerts, casino & hotel promotions, and resort events across email, SMS, and web platforms -Collaborate with the marketing, social media, and promotions team to develop promotional messaging aligns with brand guidelines Your Winning Experiences -Being able to learn hands on and obtain real world marketing experiences -All of the intern events were very interesting, and I learned a lot about myself personally and professionally -Being a part of a team who works together, my input has always been valued and appreciated

Title: Information Technology Intern Primary Department: Apps/Network/Help Desk

Key Responsibilities -Apps: Support the development and maintenance of software applications to ensure functionality for smooth user experience, both internally and externally -Network: Help maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure, assisting the construction of new network systems when needed -Help Desk: Provide first level support for staff through troubleshooting issues. Also help manage user accounts, building workstations, and documentation Your Winning Experiences -The IT department has been very inclusive, all Team Members are kind and help me whenever they can -I have learned a lot of valuable knowledge and gained a plethora of experience from my senior employees -Getting to spend a full week mentoring with the Application Developer was a great opportunity that I am thankful for

Rochak Dahal

Kelvin Maher Title: Database Marketing Intern Primary Department: Database Marketing

Key Responsibilities -Analyzed promotional and marketing data to support decisions and track performances of marketing & players -Helped redesign the team member app to improve navigation, usability, and overall appearance -Developed ideas for new Pick’Em promotions and analyzed results of the promotions

Your Winning Experiences -Getting to see the end product of projects that I worked on -I have focused on specific career aspects that I feel like best suit me and interest me the most -Being able to connect and get to know not only the work environment but the great people that work here as well

Title: Hotel Operations Intern Primary Department: Hotel Operations

Key Responsibilities -Overseeing the teardown of outdated fixtures and the installation of new lamps -Checked guests in and out, processing billing transactions, and managing reservations using VisualOne -Inspected rooms, ensuring top-tier cleanliness standards

Your Winning Experiences -Completing our lamp disposal & installation project for Wolf Tower -The connections I made throughout the intern experience

Madeline Fronabarger

Bella Fortuna Title: Promotions Intern Primary Department: Marketing & Promotions

Key Responsibilities -Organizing fairs and festival schedule for interns -Assisted with on-site and off-site promotional events -Interacting with guests -Building promotions and completing post-event reports Your Winning Experiences -Having the opportunity to engage with guests and see firsthand all the work that goes into creating successful promotional events

Kaitlyn Kotek Title: Project Management Intern Primary Department: Brand

Key Responsibilities -Brand closet operations -Assist with event set up -Merchandising new apparel -Assign Projects

Your Winning Experiences -Twins Stadium tour -Connecting with all departments

Title: Team Member Engagement Intern Primary Department: Human Resources

Key Responsibilities -Supporting team member engagement initiatives -Putting new signage up for team member events -Helping facilitate the Wave of Excellence presentations and Luncheons -Supporting HR front desk •Ticket giveaways for all the sports teams that TI sponsors including Twins, Saints, Wild, Timberwolve's & Lynx Your Winning Experiences -Seeing how excited team members get when awarded with the new Wave Watch program -Showing departments that they matter and showing that we appreciate them with gifts and their reactions -Supporting departments by having/continuing celebrations to show our appreciation for team members for everything they do for TI

Addison Bourdages

Victory Taney Title: Graphic Design Intern Primary Department: Brand Communications

Key Responsibilities -Create graphics for both back of house communication and guest communication -Assist with print production

Your Winning Experiences -Seeing the things I created make an impact and helping people and learning more about graphic design and how it is used in the real world -Learning more about myself as a designer -Getting to experience new challenges and growing my skills while overcoming them

Title: Food and Beverage Intern Primary Department: Food and Beverage

Key Responsibilities -Rotate weekly through all of our Food and Beverage Outlets to develop a comprehensive understanding of varied service environments -Complete special projects to support assigned area. This includes administrative tasks as well as hands-on, operational duties -Served in an interim supervisor capacity, developing leadership skills and learning operational management practices throughout the F&B department Your Winning Experiences -Riding the Spirit of the Water with a Small Meetings Planner and getting to see him sell the space in action!

-Working outside with Event Beverage Concessions for Rockin' the Island -Learning about, and watching the Miss Minnesota production

Emma Poore

Keegan O’Neill Title: Print Production Design Intern Primary Department: Print Production

Key Responsibilities -Throughout my internship I designed, Printed, Cut, and Installed various collateral (Signs, Banners, Wall installations, ETC) Your Winning Experiences -I think my two favorite experiences were getting to make stickers for all the interns for our bowling event as well as getting to design a huge human slot machine for the TI state fair booth

Tyler Smith Title: Hotel Operations Intern Primary Department: Hotel Operations

Key Responsibilities -Collaborate with multiple departments to maintain smooth hotel operations

Your Winning Experiences -Gained firsthand experience managing hotel operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment -Strengthened communication and problem-solving skills by assisting guests and team members -Learned how different hotel departments work together to deliver exceptional service

Title: Community Engagement Intern Primary Department: Public Relations

Key Responsibilities -Put together a volunteer event for all of my fellow interns what went to supporting the local humane society

Your Winning Experiences -Prepping and attending forward-facing community events -Assisting with in-kind donations and the Charity of the Month decision process -Researching industry trends in community engagement

Katie Danhof

Aiden Fryar Title: Applications Development Intern Primary Department: Information Technology

Key Responsibilities -Develop custom software tools to improve workflows -Fix bugs found in existing code -Take user feedback and integrate it into our projects

Your Winning Experiences -Designing and developing a project from scratch and seeing it come to life has been a very rewarding experience -Found areas in need of improvement to better prepare myself for future software development positions -Met many great people and made a lot of lasting connections

Title: Hotel Operations Intern Primary Department: Hotel Operations

Key Responsibilities -Assisting supervisors & managers with day to day hotel operations -Tackling unique tasks relating to guest concerns and questions Your Winning Experiences -The relationships I’ve formed with other interns and employees -Being able to connect with guests at the off property events

Jazmin Castaneda

Nick Novak Title: Hotel Operations Intern Primary Department: Hotel Operations

Key Responsibilities -Directed end-to-end hotel lighting upgrades, overseeing the teardown of outdated fixtures and the installation of new lamps -Digitized and organized existing files while creating a system for future organization and planning -Assisted in housekeeping, lagoon, and front desk operations Your Winning Experiences -Learning about all aspects of Hotel Operations -The relationships I have formed throughout the internship -The networking event helped me see other career possibilities and connect with people from all departments

Title: Information Technology Intern Primary Department: IT HelpDesk Key Responsibilities -Provide technical support for hardware, software, account-access, connectivity and peripheral related issues -Manage and document help desk tickets -Installed, configured, updated, and imaged computers as well as employee onboarding, device set up and software installation -Troubleshooting network connectivity issues including Wi-Fi access, VPN connectivity, Ethernet connections, printer connectivity & shared drive access -Communicate technical information clearly and professionally to users with different levels of technical experience -Collaborated with other IT members to resolve issues quickly and efficiently Your Winning Experiences -Being able to work with such an amazing group of people who are as equally invested in your success and growth professionally -My biggest win as an IT intern was developing the ability to solve real user problems independently while learning how a professional IT environment operates -The gratification you get from problem solving and helping people resolve technical issues -Being offered a role and asked to join the team for full time employment midway through my internship

Jason Uhrich

Nikita Maliassov Title: Hotel Operations Intern Primary Department: Hotel Operations

Key Responsibilities -Monitored daily hotel operations -Assisted guests with inquiries, requests, and issue resolution -Tracked operational metrics

Your Winning Experiences -Being able to experience how a hotel and casino work together and coexist -The relationships I have formed throughout the internship -Seeing the things I create be used on a regular basis

Elana Carlson Title: Graphic Design Intern Primary Department: Brand Communication

Key Responsibilities -Create graphics for Team Member and guest communications -Assist in print production -Photography, and photo touch ups

Your Winning Experiences -Seeing the things that I create make people happy -Learning more about graphic design, communication, and myself -Getting to tackle a unique challenge every day

Larry Williams Title: Promotion & Special Events Intern Primary Department: Marketing & Promotions

Key Responsibilities -Assisting in coordination of casino promotions -Coordinating the intern team for offsite outreach events -Analyzing casino promtions reports

Your Winning Experiences -Learning to take charge while under pressure in very active environments -Seeing how the casino pulls in potential guests -Growing more confident in the future of a large amount of career paths

ARE WE TIRED OF WINNING YET…