Where Are They Now: Former Intern D.J. Geiger
May 27, 2026
By Curley & Pynn
D.J. Geiger joined Curley & Pynn in Spring 2023 as a student intern eager to contribute, learn and figure out what kind of communicator he wanted to be. Since then, he’s done exactly that, moving from C&P to internships at Wizards of the Coast and Universal Creative before landing his current role as Marketing Coordinator at Olympia and Wesley Pharmaceuticals in Orlando, where he supports brand storytelling, social content, trade show presence and an internal newsletter he’s made his own. Below, D.J. reflects on his time at C&P, what he’s learned since and the advice he’d give any intern still finding their footing.
How would you describe the phase of your career you’re in right now, and what feels most meaningful about the work you’re doing?
In the current phase of my career, I feel like I’m undergoing significant growth, learning, and adapting. Being part of a smaller marketing team, I’ve had to put on all kinds of hats to help deliver on marketing goals. When I joined, there were only two people in the department: myself and my boss. It’s challenging, but rewarding nonetheless, and I’ve had the pleasure of watching our team begin to grow, including having our own intern!
I think what’s felt the most meaningful about my role is helping connect patients and providers with pharmaceutical solutions and options they may not have previously known about. I feel a lot of pride in having the ability to reach patients looking for certain medications, and how my efforts have helped elevate our company’s presence as a result. It’s a win-win for me: people are able to learn more about what options they have for improving their health, and my work is having a direct, positive impact on the company.
I’m also in charge of our internal company newsletter, which has given me so many opportunities to connect with coworkers that I’m super grateful for. Storytelling is so important to me, and to be able to tell the brand’s story while hearing my coworkers’ has helped my work feel especially meaningful.
What did the C&P internship change for you — in how you think, how you work or how you see yourself as a professional? How did this carry forward into other roles?
The Curley & Pynn internship helped me learn how to advocate for myself and to have more confidence in my abilities. Being with a smaller team helped, for sure. I dealt with imposter syndrome all throughout my college career, and, while at a smaller scale, still feel the effects of it to this day. But growing with teams like Curley & Pynn’s, where big ideas were encouraged and uplifted, really helped me fend off those self-imposed guardrails. Nowadays I’m less scared to throw an idea out there, even if it may get shot down. Your experience, no matter where you are in your career, gives you a perspective no one else has! Don’t be afraid to share it – you never know where it may end up.
As someone with several years of experience now, what do you most appreciate about the internship experience that you couldn’t fully see or value at the time?
Honestly, I really overlooked how valuable the networking experience is in the early stages of your career. As an intern, you have so many more opportunities, and much more time, to branch out and attend professional development events. The best thing you can do for yourself is find ways to build and strengthen those connections. Go to workshops. Absorb all the information you can.
Above all, though, find creative outlets. Dan helped drive this point home for me when I was wrapping up my internship at C&P. Your brain is a muscle, and while it’s easy to exercise it at work, one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself is exercising it in ways that align with your interests. For me, that’s writing. No matter how you choose to do it, practicing creatively will ultimately translate to you strengthening your skills in that particular area.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give a current intern or student who’s feeling unsure about their career direction right now?
It’s completely understandable to not know exactly what you want to do at this point in your life. No one knows with 100% certainty what they’re going to end up doing out of college. And that’s okay. I didn’t think I would be working in the pharmaceutical field, but I’m so grateful that I am.
The point is, you don’t have to have everything figured out. If you’re interning, you’re at the very beginning stages of your career. You’re just getting your feet wet when it comes to working in a professional environment. Take that time to really sit down and reflect on what you’re doing, and how you feel about the kind of work you’re doing. It doesn’t guarantee you’ll find your dream career path right away, but discovering what you like (and don’t like!) can still help steer you in the right direction.
