Blog Writer
Brianna is the blog writer and social media manager for InsideSeen, a startup home decor and designer fabric blog published semi-weekly. Check out Brianna's story to find out how she's working to propel her blog from startup to mainstream.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor), Art History (Masters), Professional Writing (Masters)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Business Operations Strategist
Ryan works in business intelligence for the United States Department of the Treasury. One of the best parts of the job for Ryan is getting to actually see the difference his work makes in the business community.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Career Counselor
Debra is the Associate Director of the Career Success Center at Western Connecticut State University. After spending a decade with on-air broadcast journalism, Debra changed gears to focus on her true calling: career preparation and counseling for
college students. She and her team work with students every day on all types of job preparation, from resume writing and interview prep to networking practice and career exploration.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor), Education (Masters)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Concert Manager
Patricia is a retired Manager of Concerts and the former Director of Concerts and Press Information for the Yale School of Music. During her tenure at Yale, Patricia had her hands in practically everything, from coordinating press coverage and
fundraising through community events to hiring performing artists and planning the actual programs. In addition to managing the school's infrastructure, Patricia also directed the school's chamber music series, a position which would
eventually garner widespread acknowledgment, including glowing praise from the New York Times. Enjoy Patricia's wonderful story and advice to any student considering a professional career in concert management.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor), Theater Arts (Bachelor)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Corporate Recruiter
Deseria is a Corporate Recruiter with VA Premier Health, a managed care organization based out of Virginia. Deseria runs through the lifecycle of a hiring request, from placing the initial job ad to sifting through resumes and finally to the final
job offer. Find out how to prepare for a career as a recruiter!
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Richmond
State: Virginia
City: Richmond
State: Virginia
Customer Service
Irene is the Manager of Service Excellence for UCLA Health. Her role sees her visiting with UCLA patients to ensure they get the best care possible from both the medical and administrative staff.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor), Strategic Public Relations (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Education Technology
Richard is the Founder and CEO of CareerPath Mobile, a mobile technology suite "focused on improving student engagement and communications in order to help them find their pathway to success." Richard walks us through his many roles within
the company, from user interface design to trade shows and sales calls. Richard tells all students to try to find a mentor in a role you aspire to and to experience as many careers as possible through internships and informational interviews before
settling into a career path for yourself.
Major:
Graphic Design (Bachelor), Communication (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Events Manager
Emma is the Associate Events Manager at Glensheen, a 27,000 square foot mansion in Duluth, Minnesota. Operated by the University of Minnesota Duluth, Glensheen is used as both a historic house museum as well as an event space for weddings, corporate
retreats, and more. Emma breaks down her day and explains how to ensure an event runs perfectly.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor), International Studies (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Financial Advisor
Denise is a financial planner with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Barrington, IL. Denise works with clients to implement life-planning and investment strategies for individual, family, or business purposes.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Barrington
State: Illinois
City: Barrington
State: Illinois
Financial Advisor
Michael is a partner and financial advisor with New York Life. After a national championship-winning career with University of Maryland's basketball team, Michael turned to the financial world to start his career.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: McLean
State: Virginia
City: McLean
State: Virginia
Fitness Educator
Krista is the Assistant Director for Fitness Programs at Virginia Tech. Based out of Blacksburg, VA, Krista oversees all the fitness programs for the university. These include personal fitness, group training, and strength and conditioning. When not
developing and managing school-wide programs, Krista can be found in the classroom teaching an exercise leadership course as well as a weight training course. If you have a passion for both fitness and education a college campus could be the perfect
place to launch your career!
Major:
Communication (Bachelor), Sports Administration (Masters)
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
City: Blacksburg
State: Virginia
Insurance Specialist
Anna is a Commercial Insurance Specialist with Hanlon and Associates in Duluth, MN. Once the company's sales team finds interested businesses, Anna will evaluate coverage options and act as a liaison between the clients and the insurance
underwriters. Anna's advice is applicable for students and professionals alike: put the client first.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Market Development
Nathan is the Director of Collegiate Market Development for Balfour, the leading name in class rings and other commemorative items. Nathan leads a team of representatives in the Mid-Atlantic that works with schools to design, sell, and present class
rings to their students. Whether on a conference call with the corporate office or pitching in at the sales table, Nathan is focused on delivering class rings that will last a lifetime.
Major:
Marketing (Bachelor), Communication (Bachelor)
City: Richmond
State: Virginia
City: Richmond
State: Virginia
Marketing Manager
Jane is the Marketing Manager for Glensheen, a historic mansion located in Duluth, MN. The mansion hosts events from weddings to corporate retreats and it's Jane's mission to get the word out about upcoming events and programming. Along
with the classic bought marketing such as newspapers and radio, Jane devotes a large portion of her energy to building a strong social media presence for Glensheen. Find out how to break into the marketing industry as well as how to ace your next
phone interview!
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Communication (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Media Advertising
Giancarlo was a Communications major at The University of Southern California (USC). He now works for Viacom Media Network as a Client Services Rep in their Music and Entertainment Brands department.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Santa Monica
State: California
City: Santa Monica
State: California
Nonprofit Director
Lisa is the Executive Director of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, an organization whose mission is to bring greater awareness and develop a stronger community for the arts in Western Connecticut. On any given day Lisa could be working
on marketing materials for upcoming exhibits or performances, leading a networking event for area artists, or producing educational workshops for up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
City: Danbury
State: Connecticut
Production Staffing, TMZ
Charla is the Director of Production Staffing for entertainment news giant TMZ. Whether it's for the television or internet side, Charla is tasked with finding the best talent to fill production needs!
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Project Manager
Phil is the Project Manager for Workforce Development at Realtime Talent, a resource that brings alignment between the demands of the region's top employers and the skill development of students and job seekers.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: St. Paul
State: Minnesota
City: St. Paul
State: Minnesota
Recruiter, Campus
Katie is an Assistant Vice President with PNC Bank and manages the company's campus recruiting across the country. She shares how to leverage your networks and be open to anything!
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
TV Programming
Kelsey is an Entertainment Coordinator of Current Programming at NBC Universal. Unlike a position in programming development, she works with existing shows in the NBC line-up to build up audience viewership. Kelsey and her team have the final say
on edits and creative content for every concept, script and idea that is presented to the networks current programming department.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California