GATHEROVO
Event planning & guest experience
Learn invitation workflows, RSVP organization, guest communication, and conference logistics.
Try: prepare a guest-flow checklist or event schedule.
Unpaid · Experience-only internship
Learn. Connect.
Contribute.
Build practical skills across business, events, technology, and entertainment with the Smooth Waters Companies family.
Download the welcome packet
Meet the founder
Mzz “Kia” Waters
Founder & Brand Marketing Strategist
Kia leads SWC and hosts Elite ATL Live’s The Purple Chair. Her focus brings together entrepreneurship, creativity, and meaningful professional connections.
Experience you can build on.
Practice workplace communication, receive feedback on assigned work, build professional confidence, explore career interests, and develop approved portfolio examples.
Entertainment & business connections
Behind the conversation.
Beyond the classroom.
Through Elite ATL Live, explore the preparation behind interviews with artists, media personalities, and entrepreneurs. Past interview guests include Bigg Jigg, Shorty Roc, and Andre Wanzo.
These connections are documented interviews, not internship endorsements. Public-figure access and event assignments depend on actual schedules.
Every business. Real learning.
Explore the SWC portfolio.
SWC is the parent company. Match your learning goals with a supervised project in the business best suited to your interests.
AIKIA APPS
App creation & digital products
Learn user needs, feature planning, screen flows, prototypes, usability testing, and feedback.
Try: map an app journey or test a sample booking form.
ELITE ATL LIVE
Entertainment, media & networking
Learn guest research, interview preparation, production coordination, storytelling, and talent relations.
Try: prepare a guest brief or support a media run of show.
IMPAKK BUSINESS MARKETING
Marketing, outreach & development
Learn audience research, brand messaging, email/SMS concepts, websites, press releases, and reporting.
Try: draft outreach, research prospects, or build a sample opportunity brief.
Across the SWC parent: entrepreneurship, leadership, coordination, and business operations.
Hands-on, remote & in person
Students in action.
Practice professional skills through supervised business expos, conferences, event operations, media projects, and remote preparation.
Remote preparation
- Marketing & outreach: research audiences and prospects; draft approved messaging, introductions, and follow-ups.
- Business development: identify opportunities, prepare company research, and organize proposal materials.
- Data & call center skills: check records, use spreadsheets, practice scripts and listening, and document calls.
- Planning & app support: prepare schedules, update task lists, test sample app journeys, and report issues.
Events & field assignments
- Business expos & conferences: support booth setup, exhibitor preparation, speaker readiness, and attendee service.
- Event management: help with registration, guest check-in, event flow, and post-event wrap-up.
- Staff & volunteer coordination: coordinate assigned tasks and schedules under a supervisor’s direction.
- Entertainment & networking: assist media logistics and guest care for leaders, artists, and public figures.
Grow with purpose
Take your next step.
Communication
Clear writing, active listening, courteous calls, and professional introductions.
Leadership
Team coordination, task ownership, staff support, and timely escalation.
Business awareness
Opportunity research, customer needs, marketing, and relationship development.
Digital confidence
Data accuracy, spreadsheets, app planning, testing, and organized documentation.
Event readiness
Guest service, expo preparation, media logistics, and calm problem solving.
Career direction
Reflect on feedback and describe your skills with approved work examples.
Let’s connect
Your next chapter starts here.
hello@smoothwaterscompanies.comBefore starting: confirm your supervisor, schedule, location, learning goals, approved tools, and first assignment.
Download the four-page packetUnpaid, experience-only internship. Academic credit, travel, schedules, and individual arrangements are confirmed separately. This guide does not replace your placement agreement.