Landon Theis
Title: Senior Public Relations Intern
Primary Department: Brand Communications
Key Responsibilities
-Assist PR staff with day to day needs
Create and carry-out one on property Island Impact Event
Assist and manage concert pre parties and photographers on show days
-Help carry out sport partner watch parties
-Assist with any and all Island Impact Events Your Winning Experiences
Absolutely AMAZING bosses
-Hanging out with John in Table Games
-Having fun every day with all the interns
-Touring Target Field was an awesome experience
Josh Hoashin
Title: IT Intern
Primary Department: IT
Key Responsibilities
-Fixing computers, as well as writing code and fixing bugs in software programs
-Created databases to store information for applications
-Ran network lines and helped with server upgrades in the server room
-Worked with cybersecurity software Your Winning Experiences
-Working with the network team learning about what they do and how critical their role is in this company
-Connecting and building relationships with all the other interns and coworkers
Abigail Michels
Title: Hotel Operations Intern
Primary Department: Hotel
Key Responsibilities
-Working alongside both front desk and housekeeping workers to ensure exceptional guest service and provide a winning experience Your Winning Experiences
-Being able to bounce around to all the different positions within the hotel, from housekeeping and EVS to front desk
Christian Wilmes
Title: Payroll Intern
Primary Department: Accounting
Key Responsibilities
-Running weekly reports during and after payroll
-Creating and uploading batches such as the hire on and referral bonuses that Emily sends me Sending out tips/toke rates
Checking PSC forms Your Winning Experiences
-Meeting and connecting with other interns
Touring the Twins Stadium
-Working with Christy and Gail in payroll and learning from them
Andre Lao
Title: IT Intern
Primary Department: IT
Key Responsibilities
-Provide technical support/troubleshoot issues
-Install and maintain hardware and software
Assist with network and help desk Support IT projects deployments
Your Winning Experiences
-Setting up concerts with the networking team
Weekly intern events
Weekly free food
Jody's personality training
Title: Marketing Intern
Jayden Seleski Ezinkwo
Primary Department: Marketing/Promotions
Key Responsibilities
-Assisted in identifying and marketing to specific customer segments, contributing to targeted reporting and analysis
-Supported casino promotions, including gift giveaways and live concert events; facilitated guest engagement through interactive games like “PLINKO”
-Gained insight into casino operations by observing daily functions of the Call Center and Island Passport Club
-Interacted with guests to enhance their experience, while providing support for the casinos mobile app and website navigation
Your Winning Experiences
-Touring the Twins Stadium and the Q&A panel
-Meeting and connecting with people across the casino
-Job shadowing Luke was a standout moment
Maria Luther
Title: Digital Content Intern
Primary Department: Brand Communications
Key Responsibilities
-Filmed, curated, and created content for Treasure Island SM platforms
-Developed content ideas for current and future campaigns
-Edited and filmed monthly specials, amenities and property
-Attended Summer Concert Series and TI events to capture content -Researched current media trends and news -Contributed to Sales Force email marketing Your Winning Experiences
-The relationships I have formed through this internship have shown me that who you know is more important than what you know -I have focused on specific career scopes that best suit my personality and that I enjoy
-The Twins Stadium tour was a great opportunity to see the impact TI has with partnerships off the Island
Colin Jacobson
Title: Hotel Operations Intern
Primary Department: Hotel
Key Responsibilities
-Supporting the daily operations of Front Desk and Housekeeping
-Assisting supervisors with their day to day tasks
Developing two performance trackers for Hotel Operations
Your Winning Experiences
-Being able to be a part of such a supportive team and friendly work environment
-Gaining confidence in developing my ideas and presenting them
-Touring the Twins Stadium and hearing from professionals in the sports industry
Dan Martin
Title: Database Marketing Intern
Primary Department: Marketing
Key Responsibilities
-Ensuring Data Integrity and Accuracy across Marketing Initiatives and Projects
-Helping out with “PLINKO” Promotions Event for all of our Summer Concerts
-Performing Customer Service roles at the Island Passport Club and Call Center Your Winning Experiences
-Representing Treasure Island at Special Olympics MN!
-Becoming Harry the Toucan for the Water Ski Days Parade!
Gaining Hands On Industry Experience within the Casino and Hospitality Industry!
Ava Ludwig
Title: Database Marketing Intern
Primary Department: Marketing Key Responsibilities
-Maintain concert analysis database and determine which concerts were the most profitable
-Assist promotions team during concerts, gift give, sporting events, and more
-Work as an Island Passport Club representative which involved issuing island Passport club cards, redeeming coupons, and answering guests questions Your Winning Experiences
Running Plinko at the concerts with the other database marketing interns and the promotions team
-Gaining an understanding of table games during the tour of Gaming Operations and mock gameplay
-Having the opportunity to network with several amazing Team Members
Brayden Jansen
Title: HR Intern
Primary Department: Talent Acquisition
Key Responsibilities
-Oversee the full candidate journey, from screening and interviews to meeting all Gaming Commission and Treasure Island requirements
-Offer candidates’ positions within our company
-Assist with hire on and referral bonus reports Your Winning Experiences
-Working with and getting to know the different divisions (especially the talent acquisition team)
-Working with Emily, Ariel, Aimee, Audrey and all the HR staff
-Growing personal relationships with other interns
Title: Administration Intern
Primary Department: Team Member Relations
Key Responsibilities
-Conducted job evaluation comparisons for hourly and salaried roles, using market data and internal wage structures to identify alignment and gaps. Delivered summaries with rationale for leadership
-Led analysis and visual tracking of internal recognition programs, including the Island Rewards point system and Wave of Excellence awards. Built Excel dashboards showing department utilization, nomination trends, and point expiration insights
Organized and supported large-scale events like the Wave of Excellence
Banquet, Milestone Gala, managing vendor communication, attendance rosters, and setup logistics
-Responded to Director and General Manager data requests with structured, analytical reports
-Assisted in Team Member issues and resolving conflict
Your Winning Experiences
-I gained lifelong insight and mentorship from both Mark and Sherry, who consistently took the time to guide me not only in business operations but also in leadership, communication, and decision making
-I had the opportunity to expand the scope of my internship beyond the original focus by working closely with Mark Huneke and Mike Heavner. Through shadowing them and assisting with various projects, I gained a much deeper understanding of how large scale business operations
-I looked forward to every Wednesday outing with all the other interns and the activities as well. It really added on to this amazing internship
Hudson Doty
Ian Mclean
Title: Database Marketing Intern
Primary Department: Marketing & Promotions
Key Responsibilities
-Answered and solved guest issues in the Call Center & Passport Club
-Worked concert events handing out prizes on the Plinko board
-Worked occasional promotional off site events
-Complied a comprehensive binder of geographical data to support fiscal planning Your Winning Experiences
-Resolving guest issues on the spot, when they were standing right in front of me
-I have learned a lot more about how to do conflict resolution and how to get the best for both parties
-Meeting other interns and our Wednesdays to talk about all the crazy stuff that has happened
Jasmine Engler
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
Jackson Schaffer
Title: Social Media Intern
Primary Department: Brand Communications
Key Responsibilities
-Create engaging content on social platforms
Target marketing audiences
Campaign creation and research
Increase views and engagement
-Scheduling and interacting with peers
Video editing and trend following Your Winning Experiences
-Creating new friendships and memories with fellow interns and co workers
-Gaining knowledgeable experience from my department within digital media and a marketing standpoint
-Learning corporate standards and working in a fast pace environment
Target Field tour with the interns
-making content at Mount Frontenac golf course
Morgan Loch
Title: HR Intern
Primary Department: Training & Development
Key Responsibilities
-Assist with weekly orientation/onboarding sessions
-Contribute to the growth of the internship program
Your Winning Experiences
One on-one feedback lunches with fellow interns
-Created a bingo board icebreaker activity for the mixer event
-Hired full time as an HR Representative
Jake Jankoviak
Title: Information Technology Intern
Primary Department: Apps/Network/Help Desk
Key Responsibilities
-Apps: Support the development and maintenance of software applications to ensure functionally 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
Luke Ludwig
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
Julia Kampmeier
Title:
Hotel Operations Intern
Primary Department: Hotel
Key Responsibilities
-Learning the functions of front desk and housekeeping
-Spend time with Team Members, learning their different day to day responsibilities and helping when needed
-Implement WAVE rollout for housekeeping with my intern project
Your Winning Experiences
-Feeling knowledgeable about all areas of the hotel, being able to be flexible
-True support and help from everyone around me
-Gaining lots of great hands on work experience
Justin Hanson
Title: HR Intern
Primary Department: Compensation & Benefits
Key Responsibilities
-Sending out Merit increases to different department managers
-Helping employees with their benefits -Reviewing and updating job descriptions Reviewing appeals Your Winning Experiences
-I have learned what I love and don’t love about the job world Every employee has been great -Putting on the bucket hats on the way to Target Field was the best experience of the Summer
-I had a whimsical training lady who thought she was funny
