MBA+ Intern = WoW!

I am sparkling up my resume today as my internship at Creative Channel Service (CCS) is coming to an end. Exactly what did I get out of my internship that I can add onto my resume to "snazz" it up? Thinking back on my summer projects, a creeping thought hits me, "What did CCS get out of hiring me, an MBA intern?"

After all, CCS did not hire an intern, but chose to hire an M-B-A intern. And with those 3 extra letters comes a certain expectation of a "WoW' factor. Was I able to "WoW" my employer over the summer? Was I worth the extra pay? Suddenly, I wish I could have added some regressions and economic graphs to my memos and proposals...

As a Strategic Human Resources Intern over the summer, here were my main duties:

§ Reported to the Chief Talent Officer (CTO)
§ Provide HR expertise and counsel on employee relations, compensation, and policy development issues
§ Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition and OD managers to ensure cohesive and comprehensive delivery of HR programs relative to the hiring, on boarding, engagement, development and retention of the workforce
§ Ensure positions and job description are updated, evaluated, and market priced on a consistent basis. Manage salary planning and administration process for client groups
§ Conduct needs assessment and analysis. Create detailed, comprehensive project plans and time lines to ensure successful execution of programs

I guess looking back at my summer projects, there is no way I could have accomplished any of my job functions without my prior HR work experience and my education. (Especially with minimal directions and guidance I was provided at CCS) So a lesson learned.. maybe there is no Wonder Woman, save the day "WoW" factor, but with the title of an MBA comes a clear indication of proven ability to produce results.