By Natalie Santangelo ’23, staff writer  

A senior business administration major takes on an internship role that has been able to show him all aspects of business operations.  

Nate Shaeffer is completing his internship at a new Himalayan Salt Spa in Lebanon called Your SPAcial Place – Halo Salt.  

Shaeffer was first introduced to LVC when he was recruited for football.  He liked that the campus was close to his hometown, allowing him to spend time at home while also saving some money by commuting.  

“My time on the football team has helped me build some relationships that I think will last a lifetime, and it has helped me form some relationships that have helped me in many other ways than just friendship,” he said. “It has also created countless memories that have taught me many life lessons and developed me into who I am today.” 

In the classroom, Shaeffer found mentorship in Terri Rosenberg, assistant professor of English. He was in her First Year Experience class, American Dream.  

“It was a class that really prepared me for the rest of my college career, as well as gave me an outlet in Professor Rosenberg as a mentor and someone I felt comfortable going to with anything,” he said.  

Now as an intern, Shaeffer spends time working on marketing, bookkeeping, building and sending emails and maintaining the business’s website. He spends most of his day planning and creating social media posts for Facebook and Instagram. This includes making any graphics, editing any pictures/videos, coming up with caption ideas and researching the company’s demographics.  

Once a week, he will ensure that all accounting databases are up-to-date with current business banking information and that all expenses and income are being tracked correctly. Shaeffer even spends some time working face-to-face with customers at the front desk.  

“My favorite aspect has definitely been being able to watch the growth of a new business, as well as watching my own success in the form of growing the social media accounts and improving the quality of my work,” he said. 

Shaeffer has been working with Your SPAcial Place – Halo Salt Spa since it opened. He admits he’s lucky to have the hands-on experience.  

“Having been here since it opened, I’ve seen firsthand the amount of money, time and commitment it takes to open and operate a business,” he said.  

Shaeffer said he’s found his true passion, marketing and advertising, because of his internship.