Nawal Hassan

Selected for a competitive externship with Beats by Dre, where I contributed to the brand’s expansion into the speaker market. I conducted in-depth consumer research, focusing on Gen Z trends and behaviors in the audio industry. I developed and presented findings through live remote sessions, strengthening my public speaking and storytelling skills. Through hands-on experience, I gained insight into launching a new product, from ideation to market entry.

• Led interviews and analyzed user feedback to uncover actionable consumer insights.
• Researched audio market trends to support innovation strategies and product positioning.
• Collaborated with a network of industry professionals, gaining mentorship and strategic thinking skills.
• Built a diverse toolkit in public speaking, data analysis, and market research that sets me apart in both business and creative industries.

• My role was all about helping the company reach more women who could benefit from their services.
• I spent time researching new markets and identifying opportunities for growth, always with the goal of expanding the reach of pelvic health solutions.
• In Project 1, I reached out to 10 individuals who fit Happy Sneeze's target consumer profile and worked to schedule interviews with them.
• Moving into Project 2, I had the chance to conduct those interviews, digging deeper into what women actually needed when it comes to pelvic health.
• The data I gathered helped guide product and marketing strategies, and it felt amazing knowing that my research was directly impacting a mission I truly care about.

• Company Overview: Capella University - IT Hardware intern
• I have received intensive training in professional skills, including work ethics, business communication and technical training in areas like IT, data analysis or software applications.
• During my internship, I had the opportunity to work closely with the IT department at Capella University, where I supported teams across the university in resolving tech issues.
• My role involved helping employees who were struggling with their computers, making sure their devices were quickly restored and properly imaged.
• I also worked to recover laptops from former employees who hadn't returned their company devices.
• This meant reaching out through email, sometimes cold emailing, and providing shipping labels to get the laptops back into the system.
• One of the most impactful projects I worked on was tracking down over 400 missing laptops.
• It was a challenging but exciting task.
• My team and I had to figure out who had each laptop and find a way to get them returned.
• Along the way, we also created an organized inventory system to keep everything in check.
• Capella University - IT Hardware intern

• Working directly with both patients and healthcare teams to ensure the highest level of comfort and support.
• My daily tasks included assisting patients with personal care like bathing, dressing, and feeding, as well as helping with mobility and transfers.
• I also took vital signs, monitored patient conditions and assisted with routine medical tasks like repositioning patients or administering basic treatments.
• I worked closely with nurses and doctors making sure patients' needs were communicated and met efficiently.
• I was responsible for maintaining clean and safe environments.
• I regularly sanitized patient rooms and common areas to prevent infection and ensure the hospital remained a safe space for recovery.