Internship
Internship Description
What I Did
I completed my internship hours at Specstones Studios-an interior design studio located in the city of San Francisco. Some of my tasks were to form sketches for some of the projects, using calculations, learning about customer service, organization of files, answering calls, and overall some of the skills needed to start a business.
What I Did
I completed my internship hours at Specstones Studios-an interior design studio located in the city of San Francisco. Some of my tasks were to form sketches for some of the projects, using calculations, learning about customer service, organization of files, answering calls, and overall some of the skills needed to start a business.
Daily Log- 6 hours total
The first day of the internship I complete 6 hours, almost a full shift. On this day it went fairly easy,I was introduced to the main office and the computer system,I was showed around in the show room to get a better feeling of what it was like. I got my own space in the office and they showed me how to file some of the documents physically and through the computer. I was also taught to properly answer some of the calls and learned what good customer service is like. For the remainder of the day I shadowed some of the employees and took note of some of their tasks to help me for the next two days there
The first day of the internship I complete 6 hours, almost a full shift. On this day it went fairly easy,I was introduced to the main office and the computer system,I was showed around in the show room to get a better feeling of what it was like. I got my own space in the office and they showed me how to file some of the documents physically and through the computer. I was also taught to properly answer some of the calls and learned what good customer service is like. For the remainder of the day I shadowed some of the employees and took note of some of their tasks to help me for the next two days there
Daily Log-6 hours total
On the second day of the internship I started off in the meeting area. They showed me some of the plans/sketching they had planned out for some of their projects. It seems most of their customers are big realtors in the San Francisco area whom are displaying big buildings in the city. I was taught to form sketches online corner by corner using the right measurements. They also showed me some of their top inventory and how to properly place and order online and through the phone. Throughout the day I was answering calls and making notes
On the second day of the internship I started off in the meeting area. They showed me some of the plans/sketching they had planned out for some of their projects. It seems most of their customers are big realtors in the San Francisco area whom are displaying big buildings in the city. I was taught to form sketches online corner by corner using the right measurements. They also showed me some of their top inventory and how to properly place and order online and through the phone. Throughout the day I was answering calls and making notes
Daily Log-8 hours total
On my third day it was my last day there. I completed 8 hours. This day I got to spend more time with the actual owner of the business since he was present. I wanted to learn more about how he got his business started from scratch and took notes. I personally interviewed him and he gave me some advice to start a business. On my very last day I was taught to talk to customers and try to up sell. Similar to my own job it was kind of an easy job. Except I was pretty nervous at first. I was able to transfer the information to the other employees and from their they taught me how to go on with the plan.
On my third day it was my last day there. I completed 8 hours. This day I got to spend more time with the actual owner of the business since he was present. I wanted to learn more about how he got his business started from scratch and took notes. I personally interviewed him and he gave me some advice to start a business. On my very last day I was taught to talk to customers and try to up sell. Similar to my own job it was kind of an easy job. Except I was pretty nervous at first. I was able to transfer the information to the other employees and from their they taught me how to go on with the plan.
Closing Report
I would say that I learned a lot from this experience, I personally would want to eventually open a business for me and my family in the future. I am not sure what kind of business I would want to start but possibly a restaurant. This experience helped me get an idea of what it would be like, some of the struggles and advantages. The advice I received gave me a new perspective, it taught me that it's not an easy process but it's worth it in the end. During the internship, I had to use my communication skills to communicate with costumers seeking help. I then had to use my creative side to help the costumers make a decision about a design plan they want to pursue. Using mathematical skills was a big part of this because I had to make calculations and measurements for floor plans. In a way, this wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be just because I do already have a job and I've developed some of these skills for example, good communication, problem solving, and organization.
I would say that I learned a lot from this experience, I personally would want to eventually open a business for me and my family in the future. I am not sure what kind of business I would want to start but possibly a restaurant. This experience helped me get an idea of what it would be like, some of the struggles and advantages. The advice I received gave me a new perspective, it taught me that it's not an easy process but it's worth it in the end. During the internship, I had to use my communication skills to communicate with costumers seeking help. I then had to use my creative side to help the costumers make a decision about a design plan they want to pursue. Using mathematical skills was a big part of this because I had to make calculations and measurements for floor plans. In a way, this wasn't as complicated as I thought it would be just because I do already have a job and I've developed some of these skills for example, good communication, problem solving, and organization.
Hours
12/26/18 - 6 hours
12/28/18 - 6 hours
12/29/18 - 8 hours
12/26/18 - 6 hours
12/28/18 - 6 hours
12/29/18 - 8 hours