Carie Statz is a marketing and sales instructor. She began teaching at DCTC in 1998.
Carie is pursuing her doctorate in business administration (DBA), has a master's degree in mass communications from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She has a bachelor's degree in from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where she minored in Spanish and majored in mass communications with an emphasis on advertising and public relations.
At the Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, she pursued general studies in Spanish and anthropology. She also attended the Grantsmanship Training Program at Marquette University.
Carie continues her education through software upgrades and Web applications. She also attends seminars, courses, and conferences covering new trends in marketing and graphic design.
Her nonprofit marketing experience includes supervisory positions at DCTC, UWM, and the Community Action Program of Janesville, Wisconsin. Her for-profit experience includes work for Walt Disney World, Oscar Mayer Foods, and TCF Bank of Wisconsin.
Carie published "How the News Media Affects the Public's Perception of Crime" as her thesis.
In 2003 and 2007, Carie was nominated as "DCTC Instructor of the Year." As DCTC's marketing director, she won several awards for marketing materials, including radio and television commercials as well as viewbooks and catalogs. In 2003, she won the Silver IABC Award for designing the college's 2002-2003 viewbook.
Regarding her teaching philosophy, Carie strives to "bring the real world into the classroom as much as possible so students are prepared for work upon graduation."
The best part of her job as a DCTC instructor is hearing from internship supervisors about how they would rather hire a prepared student from DCTC than another student from a four-year college.
Carie is a member of the American Marketing Association and does volunteer work for Treasurers of the Heart and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity.
Organization: Apple Valley Community Crime Prevention Association (AVCCPA)
Location: Apple Valley, MN
Website: www.avccpa.org
Facebook: AVCCPA Facebook Group
Position: Digital Marketing Intern (Unpaid)
About Us:
The Apple Valley Community Crime Prevention Association (AVCCPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Apple Valley Police Department in its mission to keep our community safe. We are a small but passionate team of seven board members, with three informal leadership roles. While we excel in our core mission, our expertise in digital marketing and social media is limited, and we are seeking a motivated student to help us navigate the digital space.
Internship Description:
We are looking for a digital marketing enthusiast to help us establish and enhance our online presence. As our Digital Marketing Intern, you will have the opportunity to:
Qualifications:
Why Join Us?
While this is an unpaid position, the experience you gain will be invaluable for your resume. You’ll have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our community by helping us reach a broader audience. We are also open to promoting your name or organization on our website and social media as a recognition of your contribution.
Commitment:
This internship is designed to be flexible and can be tailored to fit your academic schedule. We envision this as an ongoing internship, with a new student taking over each school year, bringing their unique approach and ideas.
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please reach out to:
Contact:
Lynn Jesh, President
Apple Valley Community Crime Prevention Association
7287 153rd St. W. P.O. Box 242091
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 612.508.0663 Email: lynnjesh@gmail.com