Intern Spotlight: Raegan Figgins
Joining our Finance Team for the summer is Raegan Figgins. Raegan (she/they) is originally from Walla Walla WA, and moved here last year to start college at Seattle Pacific University. She is currently studying for her UG degree majoring in Business Administration with an International Concentration.
Raegan has worked in the family business of Figgins Family Wine Estates since they were 15, as an administrative assistant and accounts payable specialist. After graduating from SPU next spring 2023, Raegan plans to take a gap year for work and travel, before pursuing their master's at Cal Poly SLO.
Raegan's special skills include organizing, communication and redesign, and her hobbies outside work are skiing, aerial silks/trapeze, and cooking.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
My friends. I am lucky to have and live with some really great people. From struggles with Covid affecting jobs to protesting discrimination at our school, I am constantly in awe of how strong they are and I hope to be the same inspiring support for them!
What is your role this summer?
I am an intern in the finance department.
WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT DURING YOUR INTERNSHIP WITH PRIME 8?
In all honesty, to get some experience under my belt! I am excited to see how all the different positions work and the types of projects Prime 8 takes on. I think it will help me get a feel for what I might like or be good at in my own career!
WHAT ARE SOME SKILLS YOU LOOK FORWARD TO DEVELOPING IN YOUR INTERNSHIP?
I want to learn how to be faster and more organized in navigating computer systems, as well as improve my communication and professional-social skills as I get to meet with everyone.
What is your major and why did you choose it?
Business Administration (international). I like being able to study all aspects of the business world through BA to learn what I really love, and what I never want to do! I have an international concentration from a study abroad trip that was canceled due to covid but I decided to keep it as I love learning how business is done in other countries and cultures
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO ANOTHER POTENTIAL INTERN CONSIDERING AN INTERNSHIP WITH PRIME 8?
Don't be nervous! I was anxious that I might not catch on fast enough since I don't know anything about consulting, but everyone is very friendly, patient, and helpful! There are no stupid questions.
What was your dream job when you were growing up?
I wanted to be a US Navy SEAL. It was the start of my feminism. Then I learned you had to do a lot of pushups.
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB NOW?
I'm not sure – I know I want to travel a lot and work in something that makes me love clocking in every day! I would love to get my master’s at some point so I can be a professor later on.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT SUMMER?
The SUN! I am a Washington girl born and raised – I live for the sun and heat when it comes. I spend most of my summertime outside. Backpacking, on the beach, or in the pool.
Our successful internship program provides an exciting opportunity for exceptional students to gain valuable work experience, apply the knowledge they have gained in their studies to date, and offer us their fresh perspectives and energy! Learn more about our successful internship program here. Want to join Prime 8 as an intern? We’d love to hear from you. Tell us about yourself on our contact page.
