Cloud9 Advisory, Inc.

“As a Fall 2024 Digital Intern at Cloud9 Advisory, I had the opportunity to be involved in contributing to website development projects, optimizing Cloud9’s software tools, and leveraging data analysis to improve functionality and user experience. Exposure to different tech and how it is utilized allowed me to deepen my understanding of digital strategy while refining my technical and analytical skills. Working directly with Irene and Sierra, they fostered a collaborative atmosphere giving me the confidence to take initiative and contribute meaningfully to projects. My work was always appreciated and recognized for its impact, which motivated me to continue to deliver high-quality results. My experience at Cloud9 prepared me to tackle complex digital projects with a strategic mindset. ”

“Interning at Cloud9 helped me gain a lot of insight into just what my career could entail. Being a marketing intern for a CPA firm was not something I would’ve thought about doing. However, with the knowledge, leadership, and personality of Cloud9 employees, I was able to learn and enjoy my time there. You truly get to see the hard work, dedication, and knowledge each member of Cloud9 brings to the company. While this was my first internship and I can’t base it off other companies, I will say Cloud9 makes you feel right at home. I felt valued, people truly listened to what I had to say, and I felt like part of the team. I was able to share any and all ideas I had with Chad, Sarah, and Kyla and was met with honest feedback. Kyla and I met weekly one-on-one and had other joint meetings. Kyla, while getting her masters in Florida, was always just an email away and made sure if I had any questions to help me. She was able to give me honest feedback about my content creation and give me tips along the way. Being the first marketing intern and part of the first fall internship program, I worked from home more. I had never worked from home and was scared I would get “left behind,” but the team made sure to connect with me anywhere from 2/4 times a week, and if I ever wanted to chat, everyone was more than happy to find a time to meet. Something I wish I had done sooner in my internship was meet with Sierra. She meets weekly with Chad to go over website updates and, anyway, they could bring more traffic. Sierra was very knowledgeable, and I was able to collaborate with her on driving more traffic to the website. Website design and analytics was something I did part-time at my last job, but seeing how passionate Sierra was made me want to dive into it more. Cloud9 gives you a great balance of working on your own and collaborating with others. Since my internship was not like the others, I was only able to have one in-office day. While I do wish I was able to go in more, the Cloud9 team was able to make my one-day memorable. I really got to know Sarah, Sierra, Michael, and Chad more throughout that day. Not just at a coworker level, but I really got to know who they are as people and build that personal connection. Overall, Cloud9 was able to give me great experience working in a field I originally had no interest in. However, I’m more confident in my abilities, learned more about what I want to do with my career, and made connections that I will never forget.”