Alumni Mentor UMBC Interns in the Workplace at Cera Products, Inc.


Alumni Mentor UMBC Interns in the Workplace Cera Products, Inc. For Release: September 24, 2008 Contact: CharleneRiikonen 410-309-1000 charlene.riikonen@ceraproducts.us UMBC Mentor/Alumnus: Charlene Riikonen (Charlene Dale at UMBC) President/CEO Cera Products, Inc. "Interns bring new ideas, energy and fresh approaches to ways we have been accustomed to presenting our image to the world. For example, our visual art interns have taken our old art and re-shaped it so that our products look fresher and more timely. Our production engineer, who was an intern for several months before coming on full time, is coming up with ways to streamline steps in manufacturing, which should help us produce more efficiently and possibly save money in the process. This is a win-win approach, where the interns learn but we do, too!" Year of Graduation: 1980 Major(s)/Degree: B.A. in American Studies Other Education: Some master’s work in business; various technical courses in manufacturing and production Favorite Course at UMBC: Southern American Literature and Photography UMBC Mentor/Alumnus: David Dunn Production Engineer Cera Products, Inc. "I like being able to guide the interns when I can and learn from them" Year of Graduation: 2008 Major(s)/Degree: B.S. in Chemical Engineering Favorite Course at UMBC: Chemical Engineering Intern: Jennifer Hong Cera Products, Inc. "This internship provided real-world, practical experience in my field. Also, I was fortunate to be working in such a close environment, where the president of CERA was available right down the hallway. This made it easier for me to stay in close contact with her in case any problems or issues came up." Expected Graduation: May 2009 Major: Graphic Design with a Minor in Art History Favorite Course at UMBC: Introduction to Art and Media Studies Intern: Matthew Curtin Cera Products, Inc. "Gaining real world experiences and working with clients has been a very valuable experience for me." Expected Graduation: May 2009 Major: Visual Arts - Graphic Design and Media Communications Favorite Course at UMBC: Introduction to Art and Media Studies

About CeraSport CeraSport is a rice-based oral rehydration and energy drink, which restores essential salts and fluids to prevent and correct dehydration and enhance athletic performance. CeraSport was developed by Cera Products along with world health experts, including physicians at Johns Hopkins, The Mayo Clinic, Harvard University and other experts at leading food and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. Among other athletes that use CeraSport are elite athletes in the U.S military, including U.S. Army Rangers and Navy SEALs, cycling clubs including LSV in Baltimore, HPC Coaching in Virginia, California State Power Lifting Champion Dr. Edward Dudley-Robey, and California Double Century Cyclist Robert Choi. About Cera Products Inc. Established in Maryland in 1993, Cera Products scientifically developed its high performance medical and sports rehydration products along with world health experts - including physicians at Johns Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic, Harvard University, University of Maryland, Tufts University Schools of Medicine, the Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control - and with experts at leading food and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. For more information go to www.ceraproductsinc.com. Cera Products Press Contact: 410.309.1000 or sales@ceraproducts.us