Through projects in sales, finance, client communication and data analysis, Jordan Green '27, a finance major, is gaining broad experience while learning what kind of work she wants to pursue.
Jordan Green ’27, a finance major from Tampa, Fla., entered her internship with Labcorp hoping to better understand how different departments work together to support business decisions.
She has had plenty of opportunities to find out.
As a commercial sales operations intern with Labcorp’s Southeast Division team in Tampa, Fla., Green has worked on projects involving client communication, sales data, finance and presentations. No two assignments have looked exactly the same, which has become one of her favorite parts of the experience.
“I’ve had the opportunity to try a little bit of everything, in both finance and sales, which has helped me discover what I enjoy and what I want to continue exploring,” Green said.
Green was drawn to Labcorp by its mission to improve health and improve lives. She saw the internship as a chance to gain corporate experience while contributing to a company whose work has a direct impact on others.
Throughout the summer, she worked on multiple projects. Some required her to reach out to clients and gather information. Others involved analyzing sales data, creating graphs and tables, and presenting her findings in a way that could help leaders better understand performance.
One assignment challenged Green to make sense of a spreadsheet containing thousands of data points. She built pivot tables to organize the information, identify relevant patterns and answer specific business questions.
“At first, the volume of data felt overwhelming, but working through it taught me how to organize complex information and use it to answer specific business questions,” Green said.
The experience strengthened more than her technical Excel skills. It showed her how analysts determine what information matters, identify patterns and present their findings in a way that can guide decisions.
“The project helped me understand how data analysis turns a large amount of information into insights that can support business decisions,” she said.
Another project required Green to translate large amounts of sales data into graphs and tables that leaders could review quickly and use to assess performance.
“It was rewarding to create something that helped make the data more accessible and gave leaders a clearer view of where the team stood,” Green said. “The experience showed me how important it is not only to analyze information, but also to present it in a way that supports decision-making.”
The range of assignments has helped Green build technical skills while also learning more about the kind of work that interests her. She has enjoyed moving between data analysis, problem-solving and collaboration with colleagues across different areas of the business.
Although she has not settled on a specific career path, the internship has clarified what she wants her future work to involve.
“I want to pursue a career where I can use data to solve problems, contribute to business decisions and do work that has a meaningful impact,” Green said.
Green credits her Elon coursework and professors with helping her arrive prepared to contribute. She specifically recognized professors Feng Dong, Brandon Sheridan, Julie Swanner, Lakeisha Vance and Drew Peabody for helping her build the knowledge and confidence she has relied on throughout the summer.
“Looking back, every class I have taken at Elon has helped me in one way or another, whether I realized it at the time or not,” Green said. “They gave me the foundation and confidence I needed to walk into my internship ready to learn, contribute and make the most of every opportunity.”
Her days are full. As a member of the Elon women’s soccer team, Green is often up around 5:45 a.m. for practice before beginning her workday. But between the early mornings, new software and varied assignments, she has learned the value of remaining curious and open to unfamiliar work.
Her advice to other Love School of Business students is to ask questions and take advantage of opportunities outside their comfort zones.
“Every opportunity is a chance to learn something new,” Green said, “and you never know what experience might end up shaping your future career.”