Alyssa Ahlers

	Class of 2010
Name:	Alyssa Ahlers
Hometown:	St. Marys, OH
Major:	Primary Major- Marketing Secondary Major- Communications
Professional Aspirations:	To work may way up in an innovative, growing, and well-respected company in hopes of fulfilling a career as a successful marketing manager, potentially earning my MBA along the way.
Current Job Title:	Work Study student for Admissions, the Alumni office, and Sports Information Department.
Campus Activities:	President’s Club, American Marketing Association, Dean’s Advisory Council, Delta Zeta social sorority, Dean’s Mentorship Committee, Intramural Volleyball, and I am a Bear Ambassador in the Admission’s Office.
Campus Achievements:	President of AMA (traveling to the National Conference in New Orleans 2 years) Core group member for President's Club (attending the San Francisco and San Diego events as a representative of the university) VP of Dean's Advisory Council and of course freshman mud volleyball champions.
Why I chose ONU:	Upon my first mere steps through the Dicke College of Business' doors, I knew I was home! When looking at schools, I wanted a college that was professional and innovative, and a university that allowed me to make a distinguished name for myself. In my first encounters with faculty, I quickly discovered they were all extremely personal and experienced in their fields. I wanted to know that I would learn and grow in a business-like environment.
What happened at ONU that helped you be successful?	What has assisted my success thus far -- professors and organizations. I have always lived my life with the two quotes indicated below as my guide. The faculty here have reached out to students from day one for assistance on upcoming projects, committees, or organizations, all of which build professional experience. ONU stresses involvement as a key indicator to successful leaders.
Internship(s):	Marketing/Promotional Events Internship with The Cincinnati Reds; Free lance marketing research done for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar
Service Learning Activities:	Up Til’ Dawn- Fundraiser for St. Judes Cancer Research AMA Canned Food Drive Operation Christmas Child Volunteer Red Cross Blood Donor and Event Volunteer Redsfest Volunteer- 2007 & 2008 Goodfellows Volunteer- 2002-2009
Favorite Quote:	"No one can cheat you out of your ultimate success but yourself." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Personal Quote:	"You get out of it what you put into it."