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UD student in running to be Charlie Sheen’s intern
Justin Lovelace thinks he can help the Vatican assassin warlock’s brand online.
The 21-year-old University of Dayton communications student has made it to the fourth stage in Charlie Sheen’s search for a social media intern. Only 50 candidates remain out of 82,148 applicants from 181 countries.
Charlie Sheen may have been seen in the public as crazy, but Lovelace says the application process hosted by Internships.com has been anything but.
Among other things, Lovelace submitted a professional resume, wrote an essay answering why he would make the best “tiger blood” intern and submitted a Youtube video answering one of a handful of questions.
The junior answered a question asking which company best utilizes social media in today’s social economic climate. He picked the deal site Groupon.com
He is waiting for word from TeamSheen about what will be involved in the next stage.
From the Chicago area, Lovelace is concentrating in public relations and minoring in philosophy and political science. He hopes to ultimately become an entertainment lawyer.
Sheen was famously fired from his hit Sitcom “Two and a Half Men” in March.
Since then he’s taken his show on the road. He is touring his stage show.
Helping manage Sheen’s brand through Twitter, Facebook, blogging and other online avenues will be a career enhancer as it would offer real world experience, Lovelace said, noting that the embattled star is among the hottest topic in entertainment.
Lovelace said the internship would keep him on his toes.
“It is really going to help develop your skill set,” the 21-year-old said.
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Comments
By jimmie
April 22, 2011 10:26 PM | Link to this
“Intern for Charlie Sheen” - not exactly something one would want on a resume.
By Donnie
April 23, 2011 8:08 AM | Link to this
Why on earth would anyone want to be so close to a train wreck?
By Local Mom
April 23, 2011 8:56 AM | Link to this
I say go for it and good for you! What a great experience…life is short, enjoy and learn!
By No journalism degree
April 23, 2011 9:54 AM | Link to this
Did you mean “is running” or “in the running” Brush up.
By oneandahalfmen
April 23, 2011 11:33 AM | Link to this
4 years of catholic education at $30K annual tuition,….up in,….smoke.
By null
April 23, 2011 12:01 PM | Link to this
Something to make mom and dad really proud
By Joe
April 23, 2011 12:17 PM | Link to this
Oh, puhleeze. The things our society zeroes in on as being important…. Charlie is laughing (erratically) all the way to the bank. I say don’t waste another ounce of ink on the guy!
By Bob063
April 23, 2011 2:11 PM | Link to this
I’m sure his parents are happy that his college tuition is being put to good use.
By Dirt Devil
April 23, 2011 4:06 PM | Link to this
Oh come on his alternative is to be a lawyer…how is this less corrupt or demeaning???
By misterunknown
April 23, 2011 5:23 PM | Link to this
Why would anyone want to work for that idiot Charlie Sheen?He should be in a mental institution somewhere!And so should anyone that wants to work for him!
By ohiodale
April 23, 2011 6:24 PM | Link to this
This is something for UD to be proud of. Our society is bored. I think kids have to much time on their hands.
By Midwesterner
April 23, 2011 8:18 PM | Link to this
Actually, a well thought out presentation of his opinion about GROUPON, a social media vehicle now valued in the billions of dollars. Despite the fact that this specific effort is associated with a pathetic example of Hollywood excess, social media is here to stay-this blog itself is social media at work. Students need to be on top of this stuff.
By scoutdad57
April 23, 2011 8:47 PM | Link to this
What a black mark on everyone from the U of D to have any student associated with that buffoon for any reason.
By scoutdad57
April 23, 2011 8:53 PM | Link to this
A major black mark on the reputation of the U of D, to have one of their students connected in any way with that buffoon. Guess they don’t teach sound judgement and critical thinking at UD.
By mau5head
April 25, 2011 8:10 PM | Link to this
I happen to know Justin and im very proud of him for making it this far! Keep it up Justin im rooting for ya!!!
By UD Student
April 25, 2011 11:59 PM | Link to this
Justin, this is so dumb. Stop wasting you time.
By Local Dad
April 26, 2011 12:04 AM | Link to this
Wow. Sweet stash. Where do you get your muscle shirts from btw?
By Andrea
May 4, 2011 12:52 PM | Link to this
Scoutdad57, sounds like maybe you were denied acceptance to UD? In my opinion, this is a great opportunity for Justin to put himself in real-life situations where judgment (see the correct spelling please) and critical thinking will be very necessary. What a great complement to a solid education from the University of Dayton, or any other university for that matter. Shame on you for discouraging a student from pursuing a wide range of experiences during the college years.