Office of Career Management

Peer Career Consultants

Meet the Peer Career Consultants

• Open/Close Will Coffield

   

  

  • Hometown: Springboro, Ohio
  • Areas of Study: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance, Minor: Public Policy
  • Graduation Date: May 2024
  • Internships:
    • Healthcare Consulting Analyst Intern, Huron Consulting Group, Denver, CO (2023)
    • Program Coordinator Intern, Royal Caribbean Group, Miami, FL (2022)
    • Business Analyst Intern, Atlas Healthcare Partners, Scottsdale, AZ (2021) 
  • What inspired you to become a Career Consultant?
    • “What inspired me to become a Career Consultant was the desire to help and give back to students after receiving so much help during my own recruitment process. Navigating the recruitment process can be intimidating and challenging, but having someone to help guide you through it makes it much easier.”
  • On-campus involvement:
    • Delta Sigma Pi, Past VP of Fundraising
    • Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations (SCNO), Past VP of Finance & Administration
    • Business Scholars, VP of Engagement
    • Consulting Industry Immersion Program
  • Best advice you would give a Fisher student in the midst of the internship/job search:
    • “It's never too early to start searching for an internship or job. Even if that is just attending info sessions or networking these small things add up and help you get that internship/jo's never too early to start searching for an internship or job. Even attending information sessions or networking events can make a big difference and help you land the internship or job that you are passionate about.”
• Open/Close Luke Dovell

   

  

  • Hometown: New Albany, Ohio
  • Areas of Study: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting and Economics
  • Graduation Date: May 2024
  • Internships:
    • Tax Intern, KPMG, Columbus, OH (2023)
    • Tax Intern, Schneider Downs, Columbus, OH (2022)
  • What inspired you to become a Career Consultant?
    • “I was inspired to become a Career Consultant due to my passion for helping others and my desire to give back to fellow Fisher students. After reaping the benefits of the Office of Career Management, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to pay it forward.”
  • On-campus involvement:
    • Pi Kappa Phi, Past President
    • Accounting Association, Past President
    • Mount Leadership Society Scholar
    • Deloitte Career Launch Program Participant
  • Best advice you would give a Fisher student in the midst of the internship/job search:
    • “Be proactive and open minded to any opportunity that crosses your path. You never know what industry or company will truly captivate you.”
• Open/Close Brody Ellis

   

  

  • Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Areas of Study: Bachelor of Science Administration - Accounting
  • Graduation Date: May 2024
  • Internships:
    • Incoming Tax Intern, Deloitte (2024)
    • Core Tax Intern, BDO, Columbus, OH (2023)
    • Accounting Intern, Trosch & Co. LLP, Pittsburgh, PA (2022)
    • Consulting Intern, Inside Baseball LLC, Pittsburgh, PA (2021)
  • What inspired you to become a Career Consultant?
    • “After receiving assistance from Career Consultants during my time at Ohio State, I wanted to give back to other Fisher students and provide them with the same help/advice that aided me.”
  • On-campus involvement:
    • Accounting Association
    • Fisher Real Estate Society
    • Ohio State CEO Club
    • Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Social Chairman/Assistant Treasurer
  • Best advice you would give a Fisher student in the midst of the internship/job search:
    • “Join as many organizations as you can while balancing academics, perfect your resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, Handshake profile, start your internship/job search as early as possible, network with professionals in the industry that you are interested in (especially recruiters), and most of all - Remain optimistic!”
• Open/Close Michael Farrell

  

  • Hometown: Longhill, New Jersey
  • Areas of Study: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance
  • Graduation Date: May 2024
  • Internships:
    • Finance Intern, KeyBank, Cleveland, OH (2023)
    • Internal Audit Intern, Equitable, New York, NY (2022)
  • What inspired you to become a Career Consultant?
    • “I benefited greatly from the resources offered by the OCM in my personal job search. I wanted to give back to other Fisher students and share my experiences to help them achieve their career goals. The Career Consultant role offers me the opportunity to do so and to grow professionally while being a part of a great team.”
  • On-campus involvement:
    • TAMID Group, Fund Analyst
    • Middle Market and Retail Industry Immersion Program
    • Alpha Epsilon Pi, Recruitment Chair
  • Best advice you would give a Fisher student in the midst of the internship/job search:
    • “You can get a 100 no's but all it takes is 1 yes to get a life changing opportunity! Do not get discouraged in the job search process as it is different for everyone. Trust the work you put into it and great things will happen. Do not be afraid to network and connect with Fisher Alumni and people in roles you are interested in.”
• Open/Close Justin Hauser

  

  • Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
  • Areas of Study: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance, Minor: Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Graduation Date: May 2024
  • Internships:
    • Investment Banking Summer Analyst, Deloitte, Chicago, IL (2023)
    • Mergers and Acquisitions Intern, Worthington Industries, Columbus, OH (2022)
    • Sales and Marketing Intern, State Farm Insurance, Cincinnati, OH (2021)
  • What inspired you to become a Career Consultant?
    • “Throughout my experience foregoing recruitment processes, I have developed a passion for career preparation. As a result, I have helped many friends, which made me realize that I want to continue doing so to a more broad audience.”
  • On-campus involvement:
    • Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program
    • Buckeye Sales Club, Founder and VP
    • Industry Immersion Global Lab – Italy
    • Fisher FIRST
    • Global Business Learning Community
    • Basketball Therapy Club
  • Best advice you would give a Fisher student in the midst of the internship/job search:
    • “Network as much as possible and schedule mock interviews with people that have experience in the interview process. Relationships will take you far and practice makes perfect.”
• Open/Close Peter Usewick

  

  • Hometown: Bridgewater, New Jersey
  • Areas of Study: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance and Psychology
  • Graduation Date: May 2024
  • Internships:
    • Associate Consultant Intern, Bain & Company, Chicago, IL (2023)
    • Market Intelligence Intern, Dun & Bradstreet, Short Hills, NJ (2022)
  • What inspired you to become a Career Consultant?
    • “A lot of upperclassmen helped me in my pursuit of an MBB internship. I want to be able to give back what they gave to me.”
  • On-campus involvement:
    • Honors Cohort
    • Buckeye Undergraduate Consulting Club (BUCC)
  • Best advice you would give a Fisher student in the midst of the internship/job search:
    • “Put in the time now so you can enjoy yourself later. All of this hardwork will pay off.”
• Open/Close Sabriya Zaman

   

  

  • Hometown: Solon, Ohio
  • Areas of Study: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting, Minor: Bioethics  
  • Graduation Date: May 2024
  • Internships:
    • Tax Intern, Grant Thornton, Cleveland, OH (2023)
    • Business & Marketing Intern, Empowered & Poised, Cleveland, OH (2021)
  • What inspired you to become a Career Consultant?
    • “I wanted to become a Career Consultant because coming into college, I did not know many strategies about career development. The Office of Career Management helped me strengthen my interviewing skills, so I wanted to return the favor for other students.”
  • On-campus involvement:
    • Muslim Students’ Association
    • Honors Contract
    • Law and Society Scholars
  • Best advice you would give a Fisher student in the midst of the internship/job search:
    • “In an interview, make sure to focus not only on why you would benefit from the internship/job, but also what value you would bring to your team!”