Brittany Johnson Completed Business Internship at Ashland University

2011 Sep 27

Brittany Johnson of Northfield, OH, completed an internship through the Dauch College of Business and Economics at Ashland University.

According to Dr. Khushwant Pittenger, business professor and internship coordinator at Ashland, these required business internships are a good way for students to explore their career choices, network with professionals, build their resumes and develop applicable skills.

Johnson interned with The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in Cleveland, OH, under the supervision of Statistics and Analysis Manager Deirdre Roselli.

Johnson's duties included ensuring the accuracy of financial data, resolving edits, providing guidance to contacts and analyzing financial reports.

Her major projects included completing the analysis of the FR Y-6, Annual Report of Bank Holding Companies and the FR 2910a, Annual Report of Deposits and Reservable Liabilities, collecting data for the finance company questionnaire and working on reports for the Supervision and Regulation department.

Johnson said she learned how to apply her financial analysis skills, how to manage time more effectively, and how to communicate in a professional manner.

"My experience showed me that there is a job that balances both the asset side and corporate side of finance," Johnson said. "The assignment and workplace environment are both strengths of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland."

Johnson is majoring in finance.

Johnson is the daughter of Edward Johnson and Denise Russo.

Johnson is a 2008 graduate of Nordonia Hills High School.

Ashland University is a mid-sized, private institution conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.