Aidan Cavazos ’23
Internship: Amazon Operations Area Manager Intern
2022 Amazon Operations Inclusive Leader
Major/Minor: Business major and sport management minor
Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Aidan Cavazos ’23, had the opportunity to intern at Amazon this summer.
Internship details
鈥淭his summer, I have been blessed with an opportunity at Amazon, working as an Operations Manager intern in the Chicagoland area. During my time at Amazon, I was tasked with many projects that are supposed to improve a whole department in an efficient manner. I was in charge of 50-100 associates during a shift using analytical data to make calculated business decisions on the go, backed behind an in-depth analysis of why I made the decisions I made to increase productivity,鈥� notes Cavazos. 鈥淭his internship is a 10-week experience and has been nothing short of amazing. Getting to know how to operate a major fulfillment center, with my center being one of the biggest in the Midwest region, has truly been a blessing in disguise. Knowing this has given me the confidence to go in with an elaborate plan and achieve it in any situation.鈥�
Memorable moment
鈥淎 moment that I would say is most memorable is my day-to-day interaction with each associate. Getting to know them, finding barriers they come across, and learning through their experiences has given me a different perspective on life itself,鈥� recalls Cavazos. 鈥淚t was truly humbling seeing people from all backgrounds, different parts of the city, some even in other states share their life stories while I was having an effect on these associates鈥� life sharing my backstory and what I strive to be in the near future,鈥� said Cavazos.
Impact on career goals
鈥淭his opportunity has led me to a possible future focus in a particular business industry. With Amazon having a strong presence in supply chain e-commerce, I have grown into liking this industry and exploring the many opportunities from within. I feel as though for right now, Amazon along with the courses taken at Holy Cross has put me on a path and given me the tools for success, which has led me to further explore this line of business. All in all, I would like to give a special thank you to the business department at Holy Cross, they have been a steady force in preparing me for anything during this internship,鈥� notes Cavazos.
