Name: Hector Barrera

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: The Nielsen Company 

Position Title: Financial Leadership Program (FLP) Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): Financial Economics and Health Administration and Policy

Expected Graduation Year: May 2017

Briefly describe your internship, co-op,  or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

I worked as a Financial Leadership Program (FLP) intern in NYC for The Nielsen Company. My responsibilities included developing and implementing price table analyses for annual Pricing Guidelines review and updates for the Watch Business (National and Local TV). I used Excel to identify current fees, and variance to current price guidelines, to develop recommendations for pricing increase/re-benchmarking for all measurement services, Nielsen information and technology services. Toward the end of my internship, I presented a specific range of findings to the Chief Financial Officer of Nielsen, in order to introduce recommended pricing for some of Nielsen's local and national products.

Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.

I obtained this internship through the services of the UMBC Career Center and specifically, through the Fall 2015 UMBC Career Fair where I submitted my resume and found out a little bit more about the company. I went in for an on-campus interview the next day and interviewed with a Nielsen finance manager. Then, I was contacted for two additional interviews (conducted on the phone) with two HR representatives including the FLP program manager.  

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?

Brainstorming and formulating a methodology to analyze the Nielsen data and recommend pricing for a total of 12 Nielsen local and national products. 

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

My pricing recommendations were reviewed by Finance and Client Services leads and will be further discussed for business implementation in September. 

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

Nielsen really cares about getting to know you and your experiences. Show in the interview what you have gained from those experiences and communicate them effectively. Also, show that you are confident and proud of your accomplishments. 

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