Here’s a quick glimpse into Lily’s journey to career success!
Name: Lily Boutin, Class of 2027
Hometown: Essex Junction, Vermont
Major: Business Administration, minors in Marketing and Sales
Internship plans: Lily Boutin, Class of 2027, served as a Sales & Business Development Intern at Charles Jacquin et Cie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the role she managed key on-premise and off-premise accounts across New Jersey to expand brand presence and drive product distribution. Lily conducted regular field visits and helped negotiate promotional deals, gaining hands-on experience in beverage sales strategy and territory management in the company’s largest market.
How HPU helped you get there:
“High Point University prepared me by combining classroom learning with practical, real-world sales experience, giving me the confidence to step directly into a major market like New Jersey. Through hands-on mentorship, career resources and a focus on professional communication, HPU helped me build the core negotiation, strategy and relationship-building skills needed to make an immediate impact at Charles Jacquin et Cie.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU:
“My most impactful mentor was Lillian Watson, director of the Business Communications Program. In her Business Communications class, the most insightful course I’ve taken at HPU, she went out of her way to personally review and refine my resume, while giving me actionable advice on following up with recruiters. Through her constant encouragement and focus on presentation skills, she truly built up my confidence and gave me practical tools that directly shaped my career success.”
How did you use the Office of Career & Professional Development?:
“The Office of Career & Professional Development was instrumental in helping me polish my resume to showcase my sales capabilities effectively. Their tailored feedback on my resume and practical interview preparation gave me the competitive edge and confidence needed to land my internship with Charles Jacquin et Cie.”
Most impactful moment at HPU:
“The most impactful moment for me was receiving my offer for the Charles Jacquin et Cie internship. Seeing all the hard work pay off, from polishing my resume with Career & Professional Development to practicing interview strategies, was a huge milestone that proved my preparation at HPU was paying off in the real world.”
Advice for underclassmen:
“Start building real-world experience early and get comfortable stepping outside your comfort zone. Take full advantage of HPU’s campus resources, like Career & Professional Development, to polish your resume, practice interviewing and learn how to follow up with recruiters professionally. Most importantly, build strong relationships with your professors, stay open to feedback and view every class or networking opportunity as a chance to grow your professional confidence before you walk across the graduation stage.”
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