Meet Miss Katie: My New Intern

How about you introduce yourself and share a little bit about yourself?

My name is Katie Carlson; I was born and raised in Minnetonka, MN. The most important thing to me is my family. I have an older brother and a twin brother. Anyone who is friends with me knows that my brothers are my absolute best friends. I go to school at University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire. I am majoring in organizational communication and in the future I hope to be a wedding planner.

Katie, what excited you about this internship?

I was very excited about Andra’s love for anything and everything that is gold and pink. Her website is so colorful and girly, but still tasteful. I knew just by how it looked that I would love to work for Andra. I also have always had a passion for the wedding industry; I have always been the girl that cannot wait for the next bridal magazine to come in the mail. So, when I heard about the internship I thought it was a perfect opportunity to start learning how the wedding industry works. 

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Thoughtful: I never want anyone to feel sad or hurt. I always try to think of others and put them before myself.

Cheerful: I try to look at the positive side of things. I do understand that a lot of times it is easier said than done, but we only live once, so why not be happy?

A little bit of sass (yes...that is more than one word): I wouldn't say I am sassy, but that I have a little bit of sass. I am very protective of my family and friends and I would gladly stick up for them in any situation.

What do you like to do in your free time?

As much as I love being active, I am a huge homebody. I love spending time with my family, whether it is us sitting around our family room talking or going on errands with my mom. I also love to read, I have a never-ending list of books I want to read.

My favorite place

My favorite place in the entire world is my cabin. My family has owned it for over 50 years, so I love how much history is packed into one piece of land. I like that whenever I am up there one of my relatives will always be there as well. It is an added bonus that the water is right there, if I could I would spend my entire life in the water.

What would you do if you could not fail?

If I could do anything without failing I would pick up and move to a new country. I wouldn't know how to get around or most likely I would not speak the native language, but it would be such an amazing learning experience.

What is your favorite wedding movie?

I have a lot of favorite wedding movies, so this is hard. I believe my favorite one over all is Sweet Home Alabama. I love how she moved away from her home and started a new life, but deep down she has always been in love with her first husband. I find it adorable that they were childhood best friends. I’m also a huge country fan, so I love the soundtrack as well.

What is your favorite part about a wedding?

I would say that my favorite part of a wedding is seeing all the details come together. Meaning that you can see how the couple’s wedding invitation goes with the bridesmaid’s dresses and how both of these match the center pieces on the tables. I love seeing the finished product of everything.

What are three vices that you cannot live without?

Coffee: Sadly, I need coffee to get through any morning.

Shopping: It is my form of therapy.

My dog, Lillie: Whatever kind of day I am having she is always there to cheer me up. 

Internship Positions Available!

Like weddings? Lots of glitter? Sometimes wearing your slippers to work? You might be just the right fit.

Andra Delores Design is looking for two interns to work 5-10 hours/week. We are a custom wedding stationery & design studio based in good ol’ Eau Claire, Wisconsin...and we pride ourselves in the ultimate client experience when it comes to stationery (no cookie cutter stuff going on over here!). 

Like what you see? Read further:

Position #1: Office Manager

I am looking for a responsible & conscientious cheerleader/office manager, who is passionate about the wedding industry. We are a small business with a growing client list that requires a lot of attention and organization. Office Manager duties would consist of:

-Writing and posting blog posts

-Writing and scheduling monthly newsletter

-Keeping up on social media

-Scheduling and attending bridal fairs and shows

-Project management 

The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator and writer who has that extra oomph for the personal details. You need to be self motivated with excellent time management skills, and organization/attention to detail are a must! You also must be able to bring your own laptop computer to work with you each day. 

*If you are a list-making queen, that’s an added bonus.

Position #2: Assistant Designer

Just dying for the opportunity to work and design in the wedding industry? Cool. Let’s be friends.   Design duties would consist of:

-Assisting on edits

-Helping to jump start new projects

-Graphic Design/ layout projects

I am looking for someone who is a good listener, quick learner and a problem solver. This person will be my right hand person when it comes to graphic design and visual design assistance. You’ll be doing lots of switching between projects, so creativity is a must.  You must also own your own laptop computer and adobe suites software (illustrator, photoshop, and indesign). 

*Added bonus if you also have mad photography skillz.

If you have any interest in learning how a small business works, either of these positions would be a great opportunity to get involved. You’ll have your hand in the business and will be an integral part of it’s growth and success. Plus, you will have the opportunity to attend wedding industry meetings and network with other wedding professionals. Um, hello awesomeness! I’m looking for two individuals who are self-motivated and professional, and are passionate about all-things-wedding. 

Because of the small nature of this business, the right attitude, personality and sense of humor are just as important as background and experience. The office is a home studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, so you must have your own transportation. The start date would be ASAP. 

Since these are internships, the hours are totally flexible. These are also unpaid internships, but I can speak from experience when I say:

"the outcome of investing yourself in something like this is priceless" 

Please send your resume, links or a PDF of your work and a cover letter that best showcases your personality to hello@andradeloresdesign.com

*ps- We can definitely chat college internship credit, if that is something you are interested in!