Marketing Manager, Sweetwater Sound
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Eye contact, confidence, and respect Jake is the Marketing Manager for Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, IN. As the leader of marketing efforts for all businesses under the Sweetwater umbrella (eye care, car dealership, and aviation training to name a few!), Jake is constantly
multitasking and pivoting from one business strategy to the next. Find out how to land a job in marketing and why you should always ask for more at your internship!
Major:
Sport Administration (Bachelor)
City: Fort Wayne
State: Indiana
Director of Market Research and Customer Experience, Ferguson Enterprises
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Study the company before your interview Christopher is the Director of Market Research and Customer Experience for Ferguson Enterprises, one of the largest plumbing and construction wholesalers in the country. His job is broken into the oversight of three segments: market research,
customer insight, and customer segmentation. Christopher's mission is to match up his company's marketing promotions with the right customer.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor), Information and Communication Sciences (Masters)
City: Newport News
State: Virginia
Major:
Communications (Bachelor)
City: Pittsburgh
State: Pennsylvania
Military Special Advisor to the Special Representative
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Show Your True Self Sean is an advisor to the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the US Department of State. He is responsible for shaping US efforts to support Afghan reconciliation and coordinating negotiation of a strategic partnership to guide
US-Afghan relations following the withdrawal of combat forces.
Major:
International Politics (Bachelor), Media Studies (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Internet Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer, TeamHomeField
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Bring Some questions Joe is president and CEO of TeamHomeField.com. His company gives coaches and athletes across the country the ability to edit and watch game footage online at the push of a button. Joe walks us through his jam-packed schedule (sales calls, marketing
campaigns, social media blasts, site management, fundraising, etc). As if his schedule wasn't crazy enough, Joe is also a professional lacrosse player with the Denver Outlaws! Check out his interview to get a glimpse of a 24/7 entrepreneur!
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor), Information Management (Masters)
City: New York
State: New York
Internet Entrepreneur and Chief Operating Officer, Weebly.com
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Ability To Focus Daniel is the co-founder and chief operating officer of Weebly.com, a San Francisco-based internet company with an intuitive drag-and-drop website creation service geared for non-technical people. The company boasts more than 11 million users since
starting up in 2006 and was named one of Time magazine's "50 Best Web Sites" of 2007. Daniel shares with us how to grow an idea, secure funding, and go all-in to chase your passion!
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: San Francisco
State: California
Principal Scientific Research Investigator, Integrated Diagnosti
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Your Strengths & Weaknesses Heather is the principal research investigator at Integrated Diagnostics, a biotechnology startup company that is developing alternative protein capture agents that allow for greater precision in the development of in vitro diagnostics. After
graduating Penn State in 2003, Heather received the Gates Scholarship to continue her research in the UK and earn her Masters from University of Cambridge. Her award-winning PhD thesis on protein capture-agents was unanimously heralded and led to
her current position where she continues her research.
Major:
Integrated Diagnostics (Bachelor)
City: Seattle
State: Washington
Global Recruiting Director, GE Experienced Commercial Leadership
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Leave Your Ego At The Door Chris is the Global Recruiting Director for General Electric's Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP). He establishes and manages the U.S. hiring plan and oversees the entire pipeline of ECLP. His strong leadership style has garnered
national attention from both "Ebony" Magazine (30 Young Leaders Under 30) as well as The Network Journal.
Major:
Business Management (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
Senior Landscape Architect, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Expressing Enthusiasm Herb is a Senior Associate with Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, one of the top landscape architecture firms in the world. Sweeney has worked on numerous high-profile projects across the world including the Asian Cultural Complex in South Korea
and the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, TX. Herb opens up about what makes a successful architect and how to handle the long and intense entry-level years.
Major:
Landscape Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Vice President & Project Manager, JP Morgan Worldwide Securities
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Get Your Numbers Right Meghan is Vice President and Project Manager of JP Morgan's Worldwide Securities Services. Asides from overseeing mutual fund administration and accounting, Maghan is responsible for pricing new services for new and existing clients. She is
also closely involved with Boston's Women in Finance organization!
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Human Resources (HR) Specialist
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: Research on LinkedIn KerriLaine is a Human Resources Specialist for a federal agency. She highlights the differences between working for the government vs. the private sector as well as the excitement of living in our nation's capitol!
Major:
International Politics (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Major:
Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Alumni Association Director, Penn State University
Channel:
In-Person Interviewing
Topic: What Can You Do For Them Roger has been the Executive Director of the Penn State Alumni Association for the past 8 years. His days consist of balancing the business side of his work with the social side, from meeting vendors and donators to traveling the country giving
speeches. With his bachelors, masters, and doctorate all from Penn State University, Roger is proud to call State College home.
Major:
History (Bachelor)
City: State College
State: Pennsylvania
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania