Internship Exploration with Melisa Ozer
Melisa Ozer, a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Finance student, completed a three-month internship with Yardi Systems as their Associate Technical Account Manager Intern. Yardi Systems came across her profile and resumé through the UTA Handshake portal and contacted her directly to set up an interview.
Melisa Ozer headshot
"I said 'Yes' immediately! I was always curious about the real estate industry in the U.S., and I thought this would be the chance to learn more about it," said Ozer.
The role enabled Melisa to learn about property, financial, and analytical management software tools. "Another important aspect of my internship was working with Yardi's development team. This allowed me to understand the software development process and learn about the technologies and tools used to create and maintain software products."
Melisa's favorite part of the internship was coordinating the new hire training program. "It allowed me to gain valuable skills in project management, planning, and scheduling and a deeper understanding of the real estate industry and the challenges new hires face when starting a new job."
Melisa attending a Yardi team lunch
Hoping to make a positive impact on others, Melisa is thankful for the knowledge she gained, "I am grateful for the experience of interning on this project; I am now confident in talking with people from different backgrounds," states Ozer.