HARRISON LEVIN IMPROMPTU HAPPY HOUR INTERN Harrison Levin spent his summer as a marketing intern for Impromptu Happy Hour, a Washingtonbased startup that connects users with local restaurant deals and promotions. Harrison gained invaluable experiences in marketing and entrepreneurship while working with the growing app. “I loved living in D.C. I got out of my comfort zone and met so many new people. I ended up visiting the city several times during the Fall 2024 semester because it left such an impression on me.” As part of his role, Harrison visited various neighborhood restaurants, bars, and taverns across the city to pitch the app to owners and managers. He got local drink specials and happy hour deals listed on the app, helping restaurants gain visibility while offering users dining deals. Beyond outreach efforts, Harrison created the company’s TikTok account from scratch. “I thought about the target audience and knew we needed to get on that app.” By the end of his internship, Impromptu Happy Hour’s TikTok had received 35,000 views over three months. Harrison’s internship was through The Washington Center, which connects students with internship opportunities in D.C. While his internship was mostly remote work, he made the most of his time in the city, visiting historical landmarks, museums, and trying new restaurants on the weekends. Every week, he attended TWC seminars, in addition to lectures for his judicial processes course. “I can see myself possibly living in Washington in the future. It was a great experience.” BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION An active member of the College of Business, Harrison is the social media assistant for the department of business administration. In this role, he creates graphics and takes photos for the department’s social media accounts, which is important in meeting accreditation requirements. He works closely with Dr. Gary Chao and Patty Braga, department secretary. “I love that I am able to be creative.” Harrison is also involved in Entrepreneurship Club and enjoys attending guest speaker events. He is thankful for Dr. Shawn Riley, his entrepreneurship professor, Dr. Greg Kaufinger, his accounting professor, Dr. Jonathan Kramer, and Dr. Friehauf, his geology of national parks professor. “Thank you to all of my professors for providing me with a world class social and academic experience.” CAREER ASPIRATIONS After graduation, Harrison hopes to return to D.C. He aspires to work for another startup and possibly work in the social media industry. Eventually, would like to own his own company. “I come from three generations of entrepreneurs, so I’d like to continue the legacy.” 16 | INNOVISION MAGAZINE
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