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UVM  New  York  Alumni  Networkers  

January  2013  

     Miranda  Appelbaum  ‘04  Manager  of  Access  Programs  Intrepid  Sea,  Air  &  Space  Museum  Major:  English  and  Anthropology  Graduate  Program:  Museum  Studies  Program  at  New  York  University  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Internships  are  a  wonderful  way  to  get  your  foot  in  the  door  and  gain  experience,  but  be  sure  to  maintain  professionalism  and  treat  it  like  a  job  (even  if  you're  not  getting  paid).”  

• Career  Path:  After  graduating  from  UVM,  I  had  several  internships  in  the  museum  field  before  deciding  to  go  to  graduate  school.  While  pursuing  my  degree,  I  also  worked  full-­‐time  at  NYU's  Stern  School  of  Business  in  MBA  Career  Development,  before  starting  my  first  museum  job  in  the  Education  Department  at  the  Intrepid  Museum  in  2008.    

• Job  Description:  The  Intrepid  Sea,  Air  &  Space  Museum,  based  on  a  WWII-­‐era  aircraft  carrier,  is  a  science  and  history  museum  in  New  York  City  with  a  robust  education  program.  As  the  Education  &  Access  Coordinator,  I  work  on  projects  to  increase  accessibility  for  visitors  with  special  needs,  including  grant-­‐writing,  planning  and  implementing  programs,  and  teaching  children  and  adults  of  all  needs  and  abilities.    

     Betsy  Bartosiak  ‘08  Account  Executive,  DailyCandy  NBCUniversal  Major:  Business  Administration,  concentration  in  Marketing  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Networking  is  key!  try  to  connect  with  as  many  people  as  possible  to  learn  about  the  industries  and  verticals  that  interest  you  most.”    

• Career  Path:  After  graduation  from  UVM,  it  took  a  year  until  I  found  a  full-­‐time  job  (from  a  fellow  UVM  alum)  at  Martha  Stewart  Living  Omnimedia  as  Ad  Sales  Assistant.  From  there  became  a  Sales  Planner  at  WB  Digital  Media/TMZ.com;  promoted  to  Sales  Account  Executive,  then  worked  briefly  at  a  digital  video  start-­‐up  company  called  Selectable  Media.    

• Job  Description:  Currently  work  at  DailyCandy,  a  division  of  NBCUniversal  as  an  Advertising  Sales  Account  Executive.  I  sell  advertising  across  a  multi-­‐platform  women’s  lifestyle  brand  through  various  properties:  web,  email,  social  media,  mobile  and  offline  events.  

       

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Brian  Bodell  ‘90  Chief  Executive  Officer  Finivation  Software  Major:  Political  Science  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Leverage  your  network  but  focus  on  helping  your  contacts  first.”  

• Career  Path:  Interviewed  on  campus  with  RR  Donnelley,  a  large  public  firm  with  a  training  program.  Became  Director  of  E-­‐Commerce  for  RR  Donnelley  and  Vice  President  of  E-­‐Commerce  for  Dean  &  DeLuca.  Then  became  President  of  MobileMetrics,  President  of  qbt  Systems  which  then  sold  to  Fiserv,  a  large  banking  technology  firm.    

• Job  Description:  Finivation  is  a  software  company  providing  mobile  and  web  application  development  and  systems  integration  for  community  financial  institutions  and  other  technology  providers.        

   Jennifer  Brine  ‘11  Mechanical  Engineer  Hardesty  &  Hanover  Major:  Mechanical  Engineering  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Networking  and  being  creative.”    

• Career  Path:  While  in  school  I  changed  my  major  a  number  of  times  before  deciding  on  Mechanical  Engineering.    I  was  informed  about  this  position  through  a  friend  of  a  friend.    It  was  a  good  way  to  get  my  foot  in  the  door  and  gain  some  real  world  experience.  

• Job  Description:  My  current  position  involves  designing  the  operating  machinery  for  movable  bridges  and  retractable  roofs.  I  do  machinery  component  design  (math),  3D  and  2D  modeling,  on-­‐sight  inspection  and  reports.    Based  on  the  way  our  company  is  structured  my  work  varies  widely  depending  on  which  partner  or  associate  I  am  working  for.  

     Carol  L.  Brooks  ‘77  City  Manager  New  York  City  Department  of  Environmental  Protection  Major:  Political  Science  Graduate  Program:  EMBA,  Zicklin  School  of  Business,  CUNY  Baruch  College  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Today,  work  and  careers  have  a  global  dimension  which  is  a  departure  from  the  past.  New  graduates  stand  to  gain  the  most  by  preparing  for  local  and  foreign  jobs.”  

• Career  Path:  Traditional  public  service  and  civil  service  career.    • Job  Description:  Procurement  administrator  of  Metering  and  Water  Conservation  city-­‐wide.  

Customer  service  delivery  serving  800,000  water  and  sewer  accounts.    

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Sarah  Castillo  ‘09  Senior  Financial  Associate  NYU  Medical  Center  Major:  Business  Administration  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “  Start  by  asking  the  people  around  you  whether  they  know  of  any  available  positions.    If  you  end  up  in  a  position  you  don't  want  to  be  in,  make  your  job  search  a  priority  after  work  or  whenever  you  have  time.    Hopping  around  jobs  during  my  unemployment  helped  me  gain  a  lot  of  experience;  so  don't  neglect  the  temporary  positions  you  may  find.  “  

• Career  Path:  Worked  seasonal  positions  with  Disney  and  the  Wildlife  Conservation  Society  (both  based  in  NYC)  before  being  introduced  to  the  manager  of  my  current  work  place  and  accepting  a  full  time  position.  

• Job  Description:  I  analyze  insurance  carrier  payments  to  ensure  the  accurate  and  timely  processing  of  claims  as  well  as  resolve  inconsistencies  between  our  contracts  and  systems  used.    

   

 Caitlyn  Clark  ‘11  Human  Resources  Representative    Citigroup  Major:  Human  Development  and  Family  Studies    LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Have  confidence  in  your  resume  and  know  it  very  well.  Be  able  to  apply  your  past  experience  and  skills  to  the  job  you  are  interviewing  for.  Be  open-­‐minded  and  apply,  apply,  apply  (within  reason).”  

• Career  Path:  I  had  two  internships  in  Human  Resources  prior  to  graduation.  Liz  Claiborne:  Corporate  Compensation  Intern  (going  into  senior  year).  UVM  HR  Department:  Human  Resource  Service  Intern  (2010/2011  school  year).  

• Job  Description:  As  an  HR  Rep  supporting  the  Banking  HR  Generalist  team,  I  am  involved  in  the  following:  compensation  (merit  increases  and  incentive  comp),  recruiting,  talent  management,  employee  relations,  immigration,  relocation,  employee  lifecycle,  internal  HR  system  management  as  it  relates  to  the  banking  population  and  ad-­‐hoc  projects.  

     Erin  Stahl  Cohen  ‘00  Director  of  Individual  Giving  Women’s  World  Banking  Major:  History  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “There  is  never  a  job  too  small.  Take  on  everything  you  can  manage  and  see  where  it  will  take  you.”  

• Career  Path:  For  over  10  years,  I  have  worked  in  non-­‐profit  fundraising,  primarily  for  academic  institutions,  but  now  in  an  international  development  focused  role.  In  my  current  and  past  positions  I  have  had  the  opportunity  to  do  frontline  fundraising,  as  well  as  strategy,  communications  and  event  work.  The  positions  I  have  held  have  all  led  nicely  to  the  next  in  terms  of  growth  and  promotion.    

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• Job  Description:  Women’s  World  Banking  (WWB)  is  an  international  network  of  microfinance  institutions.  Based  in  NYC,  WWB  works  with  institutions  to  create  financial  products,  services  and  educational  opportunities  for  women  and  girls  that  will  economically  empower  them  to  create  better  futures  for  themselves,  their  families  and  communities.  My  role  is  to  raise  unrestricted  funding  from  individuals  and  foundations  to  support  our  program  team,  as  well  as  to  handle  all  logistics  for  our  big  fundraising  events.  

     Key  Compton  ‘92  Senior  Vice  President,  Corporate  Development  AddThis  Major:  Economics  and  English    Graduate  Program:  MBA,  EMBA  Global,  Columbia  Business  School  

• Career  Path:  I  am  an  entrepreneur  with  a  passion  for  building  companies  of  lasting  value.  I  have  tremendous  respect  for  the  time,  energy  and  hard  work  that  goes  into  starting,  growing  and  maturing  technology  start-­‐ups.  

• Job  Description:  AddThis  is  the  leader  in  socially  connecting  publishers,  services  and  advertisers  to  audiences  on  the  open  web.  Reaching  more  than  1.3  billion  unique  users  monthly,  AddThis'  social  tools  and  analytics  are  used  on  more  than  14  million  unique  domains  to  distribute  and  track  digital  content  such  as  web  pages,  widgets,  and  videos  to  social  networks,  bookmarking  sites,  blogs,  and  more.  

• Specialties:  Entrepreneur,  executive  manager  and  investor  in  multiple  technology  companies  operating  in  the  advertising,  marketing  services,  and  entertainment  industries.  Expertise  includes  sales  &  marketing,  product  design  &  development,  venture  financing,  M&A  and  legal.  

     Andrew  Cooper  ‘09  Chief    Technology  Officer  LeadSpend,  Inc.  Major:  Computer  Science  and  Applied  Mathematics    LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Infinitely  better  to  talk  to  someone  than  fill  out  an  application.”  

• Career  Path:  I  was  initially  brought  on  as  a  QA  contractor,  but  was  given  a  series  of  opportunities  to  take  on  more  responsibility.    

• Job  Description:  LeadSpend  was  founded  in  2009  and  went  to  market  with  the  current  product  in  2011.  We  currently  have  5,  full-­‐time  employees.  Our  technology  determines  whether  an  email  address  is  deliverable  in  real-­‐time  and  without  sending  any  mail.    I  built  the  core  technology  and  manage  product.  

     Gordon  Daniell  ‘00  Associate  DiSanto  Bowles  Bruno  &  Lutzer  Major:    English  

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Graduate  Program:  Juris  Doctor,  University  of  Louisville;  LL.M,  University  of  New  Hampshire  School  of  Law  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “If  you  want  a  particular  career,  you  have  to  be  willing  to  take  the  steps  necessary  to  go  after  it.”  

• Career  Path:  I  started  in  health  insurance  sales  and  then  I  realized  there  were  better  opportunities  in  law.  I  started  my  own  firm  in  2010  and  have  been  with  my  current  firm  since  February  of  this  year.    

• Job  Description:  I  represent  start-­‐ups  and  small  businesses;  helping  them  get  up  and  running,  protect  their  ideas  in  the  market,  hire  staff,  obtain  financing  and  merge  with  other  companies  and  enter  into  agreements  for  everything  from  licensing  their  trademarks  to  manufacturing.      

   Jai-­‐Lee  Egna  ‘07  Photo  Agent  Glasshouse  Assignment  Major:  Studio  Art  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Keep  in  mind  that  your  first  job  out  of  school  doesn't  necessarily  have  to  set  the  tone  for  the  rest  of  your  career.  Make  sure  you  learn  as  much  as  possible  and  always  enjoy  what  you  are  doing,  try  different  industries  until  you  find  one  you  are  passionate  about.”    

• Career  Path:  After  college,  I  worked  in  the  fashion  industry  for  three  years  in  graphic  design  and  product  development.    I  left  my  first  job  to  pursue  a  career  that  merged  my  interests  in  photography  and  business  and  began  working  at  Glasshouse  in  2010.  

• Job  Description:  I  am  the  lead  photo  agent  representing  seven  commercial  photographers.  I  am  responsible  for  marketing  and  promoting  the  photographers  as  well  as  negotiating  and  handling  all  advertising  and  editorial  jobs.  When  working  at  a  boutique  agency  there  is  room  for  innovative  practices  and  new  ideas.      

   Michael  Flynn,  AICP  ‘01  Director  of  Capital  Planning  &  Project  Initiation  New  York  City  Department  of  Transportation  Major:  Computer  Science  Graduate  Program:  Pratt  Institute  –  Master  of  City  &  Regional  Planning  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “If  you  go  above  and  beyond  in  your  work  and  foster  meaningful  career  connections  then  opportunities  will  come  to  you.”  

• Career  Path:  Following  UVM  I  worked  as  a  web  developer  but  was  interested  in  transitioning  to  a  career  more  focused  on  sustainable  urban  development.  In  New  York  I  became  interested  in  urban  planning  and  earned  my  master’s  degree  while  starting  a  career  at  the  NYC  Dept.  of  Transportation  (DOT)  working  on  sustainable  transportation,  where  I  have  since  held  two  other  positions.  

• Job  Description:    I  currently  manage  a  group  of  urban  planners  responsible  for  the  development  of  DOT's  capital  street  improvement  program,  prioritizing  and  initiating  projects  (e.g.  infrastructure  state-­‐of-­‐good-­‐repair,  safety  improvements,  pedestrian  plazas,  transit  and  bicycle  enhancements)  and  ensuring  that  their  designs  meet  the  goals  of  the  city  for  safer,  greener,  more  efficient  and  livable  streets.  

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Alyssa  Garnick  ‘96  Managing  Director  Marina  Maher  Communications  Major:  English  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:    “Always  keep  in  touch,  keep  track  of  people  and  do  favors  for  anyone.”  

• Job  Description:  I  am  responsible  for  managing  consumer  clients  in  our  Food  &  Beverage  Group  and  for  some  select  P  &  G  brands  at  Marina  Maher  Communications.  

• My  other  roles  are:  client  counsel,  team  development  &  training,  and  new  business  development.  

     Jesenia  Gervacio  G‘12  Career  and  Summer  Opportunities  Counselor  KIPP:  NYC  College  Prep  High  School  Major:  Psychology  –  Bryn  Mawr  College  ‘07  Graduate  Program:  M.Ed.,  Higher  Education  and  Student  Affairs,  UVM  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “When  applying  to  a  job,  make  sure  that  the  materials  you  are  submitting  are  accurate  reflections  of  you.  Someone  you  know  reading  your  materials  should  be  able  to  say  that  your  cover  letter  and  resume  sound  like  you.”    

• Career  Path:  As  a  graduate  student  at  UVM  I  was  able  to  work  with  the  office  of  Career  Services  as  a  practicum  student.  The  experience  I  gained  there  coupled  with  my  experience  as  a  college  counselor  for  3  years  gave  me  the  skills  necessary  to  be  successful  in  my  current  position.  

• Job  Description:  KIPP  NYC  College  Prep  is  part  of  a  network  of  free,  public  non-­‐profit  charter  schools.  As  a  Career  and  Summer  Opportunities  Counselor,  I  work  with  high  school  students  to  help  provide  career  guidance  and  access  to  summer  opportunities.  I  also  coordinate  career  speaker  events  that  occur  monthly  for  the  juniors  and  seniors.    

   Emma  Grady  ‘08  Style  Expert  &  Fashion  Writer  Self-­‐employed/www.pastfashionfuture.com  Major:    English,  Studio  Art,  Art  History  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Write  hand-­‐written  thank  you  notes.  Also,  take  advantage  of  the  informational  interview-­‐-­‐and  the  fact  that  you're  young.”  

• Career  Path:  The  summer  after  I  graduated  from  UVM,  I  interned  with  the  Editor-­‐in-­‐Chief  of  Discovery’s  Planet  Green  and  TreeHugger.com.  They  brought  me  on  board  as  a  writer  and  I  eventually  became  their  resident  fashion  expert;  this  put  me  in  front  a  huge  audience,  including  potential  clients  which  led  to  additional  opportunities.  

• Job  Description:  I  am  the  publisher  and  editor  of  Past  Fashion  Future,  a  style  site  dedicated  to  classic  and  timeless  fashion.  Also  freelance  fashion  writer  for  TreeHugger.com  and  others.  

• Stylist  and  spokesperson  for  ethical  &  vintage  fashion  brands,  as  well  as  fashion  commentator  for  web  and  print  publications  around  the  world.    

 

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Dana  Gulley  ‘10  Outreach  &  Development  Coordinator  Riverkeeper  Major:  Environmental  Studies  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “It’s  important  to  think  outside  the  box.  Your  skills  are  as  dynamic  as  you  let  them  be.  Don’t  be  deterred  from  applying  to  a  position  you  believe  you’re  not  qualified  for.  Thinking  creatively  and  demonstrating  the  ways  in  which  you  have  something  to  offer  are  attractive  skills  in  and  of  themselves.”  

• Career  Path:  At  UVM  I  worked  for  the  Pataki-­‐Cahill  Group,  an  environmental  consulting  firm  in  NYC.  Then  I  participated  in  the  Charlie  Ross  Practicum  in  Public  Service  where  I  interned  in  the  Vermont  State  House  with  the  Natural  Resources  Committee.  My  senior  year  I  interned  with  the  office  of  Senator  Patrick  Leahy.      

•  Upon  graduating  from  UVM,  I  participated  in  the  Student  Conservation  Association  and  Unilever  Congressional  National  Parks  Fellowship;  spending  three  months  working  for  the  National  Park  Service  and  three  months  working  for  the  U.S.  House  of  Representatives.    

• Job  Description:  Riverkeeper  is  a  member-­‐supported,  non-­‐profit  watchdog  organization  dedicated  to  defending  the  Hudson  River  and  the  drinking  water  of  nine  million  New  Yorkers.  Riverkeeper’s  environmental  attorneys  help  agencies  to  enforce  local,  state  and  federal  laws  that  protect  the  Hudson  River  and  NYC’s  drinking  watershed.  I  coordinate  our  outreach,  volunteer  and  internship  programs.      

     Jessica  Hernández  ‘93  Attorney  Development  Manager  Morrison  &  Foerster,  LLP  Major:  Russian  and  Eastern  European  Area  Studies  &  Economics  Graduate  Program:  George  Washington  Law  School  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:    “Always  be  curious  about  what  other  people  do  for  a  living.    You  never  know  what  you  might  find  interesting  and  be  able  to  incorporate  for  yourself  later.”  

• Career  Path:  Worked  for  a  year  between  college  and  law  school  at  a  non-­‐profit  that  aided  Soviet  Jews.    After  law  school,  I  clerked  in  New  Jersey  Appellate  Court  for  a  year  and  then  practiced  securities  and  M&A  law  in  NYC  for  11  years.  Transitioned  to  career  counseling  at  a  law  school  in  2008  and  took  current  position  in  2010.  

• Job  Description:  I  work  at  Morrison  Foerster  in  attorney  development,  which  includes  training  lawyers,  advising  on  career  path,  engaging  them  with  the  firm  and  helping  the  partners  with  performance  management.  

     Leon  Heyward  ‘81  Deputy  Commissioner  New  York  City  Department  of  Transportation  Major:  Economics  LinkedIn:  Yes  

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Advice:    “Be  open  to  opportunities  that  come  your  way,  even  if  you  don't  think  they  are  what  you  are  interested  in.  They  may  surprise  you.  Every  agency  has  a  website.  On  their  websites  are  job  postings.    Don't  limit  yourself  to  a  particular  agency.  You  will  find  that  many  agencies  have  areas  that  can  benefit  from  your  background.”  

• Career  Path:  Interned  at  Sanitation  during  the  summer  of  1982  (between  my  first  and  second  years  of  grad  school).  In  1983  was  hired  by  Sanitation  and  worked  on  the  operational  implementation  of  recycling  in  NYC.  In  1988  was  hired  by  Transportation  to  analyze  the  fleet  needs  for  the  agency.    Slowly  worked  my  way  up  in  a  number  of  positions  prior  to  being  selected  as  Deputy  Commissioner  for  Sidewalk  &  Inspection  Management.    

• Job  Description:  As  NYC  Department  of  Transportation,  Deputy  Commissioner,  Sidewalk  &  Inspection  Management,  I  oversee  inspection  and  repair  of  12,750  miles  of  sidewalks,  monitor  activities  of  contractors  working  in  the  sidewalks  and  streets,  repair  and  construct  curbs,  medians,  pedestrian  ramps  and  traffic  islands,  and  respond  to  emergency  incidents.  My  division  is  actively  involved  in  providing  additional  space  for  pedestrians  and  alternative  modes  of  transportation  by  constructing  protected  bike  lanes,  refuge  islands  and  plazas.  

     Russell  Hirschorn  ‘09  Technology  Consultant  Polaris  Management  Partners  Major:    Management  Information  Systems  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Do  not  get  discouraged.  There  are  opportunities  out  there.  You  just  have  to  market  yourself  properly,  put  yourself  in  a  position  to  find  them  or  for  them  to  find  you,  and  be  open  to  any  new  experiences.”  

• Career  Path:  When  I  returned  from  a  post-­‐graduation  trip  to  Europe  I  put  my  resume  up  on  every  website  and  sent  it  out  to  all  the  contacts  I  made  from  networking  events  and  was  contacted  by  Polaris  on  Career  Builder.  Started  out  as  a  technology  resource  supporting  the  web-­‐based  information  systems  we  had  at  the  time,  and  assisted  non-­‐technical  consultants  on  their  projects.  

• Job  Description:  I  am  currently  managing  multiple  projects  including  implementation  of  our  newest  technology,  a  system  that  will  be  accessible  by  every  region  of  the  world,  and  a  data  feed  project  to  multiple  validated  systems.  Being  a  consultant  requires  a  lot  of  travel  at  times,  long  hours  and  hard  work,  especially  at  a  small  company  like  Polaris.  

• Polaris  is  a  pharmaceutical  compliance  consulting  company  that  does  management  consulting,  which  assists  pharma  companies  in  following  laws,  regulations,  and  provides  industry  guidance  on  how  to  properly  interact  with  customers  and  patients,  and  technology  consulting.  

     Paul  Hirschheimer    ‘88  Senior  Vice  President,  Multimedia  Production  National  Basketball  Association  Major:  Political  Science  Advice:  “Follow  your  passion”  

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• Career  Path:  I  have  had  a  wide  range  of  responsibilities  through  the  years  including  the  development  and  launching  of  NBA  TV  and  NBA.com;  extensive  work  on  the  league’s  “I  Love  This  Game”  and  “Trophy  Love”  promotional  campaigns;  and  Emmy  Award-­‐winning  documentaries  The  NBA  at  50  and  Whatever  Happened  to  Michael  Ray?  in  addition  to  The  Year  of  the  Yao.    

• Prior  to  my  current  position,  I  worked  as  the  league’s  Senior  Vice  President  of  Field  Production,  a  department  in  which  I  held  multiple  positions  since  its  inception  in  1990.  I  also  served  as  an  editor  and  began  my  stint  at  the  NBA  as  a  production  assistant  at  NBA  Entertainment  (NBAE)  in  1988.    

• Job  Description:  Now  in  my  25th  year  with  the  NBA,  I  direct  all  NBAE  content  across  league  assets,  including  NBA.com,  NBA  TV,  and  the  league’s  various  social  media  platforms.    In  addition  to  overseeing  NBAE’s  editorial  direction,  I  run  the  league’s  assignment  desk,  play  an  integral  part  in  broadcast  operations,  and  supervise  NBAE’s  field  production  at  all  league  global  events,  including  NBA  All-­‐Star,  The  Finals,  Europe  Live,  and  the  NBA  Draft.    

     Timothy  Kaul  ‘97  Vice  President  –  Finance  Change  Management  Royal  Bank  of  Scotland    Major:  Business  Graduate  Program:  MBA,  Fordham  University    LinkedIn:  Yes    Advice:  “Network  and  do  everything  you  can  to  secure  an  internship  before  your  senior  year  at  UVM.  It  provides  instant  credibility  and  irrefutable  evidence  that  you  can  function  successfully  in  a  corporate  environment.”  

• Career  Path:  I  started  with  a  summer  internship  at  Bloomberg  in  NYC  before  my  senior  year  at  UVM,  and  turned  that  into  a  seven-­‐year  system  implementation/client  management  career.  I  then  moved  on  to  product,  project  and  client  management  roles  at  JPMorgan,  BlackRock,  and  finally  RBS.    

• Job  Description:  As  a  change  manager,  my  job  is  to  promote  the  benefits  of  a  project,  guide  participants  through  their  project  responsibilities,  communicate  consistently  with  end  stakeholders,  and  deliver  the  final  results  on  time,  on  scope,  and  on  budget.  My  goal  is  to  serve  as  a  concierge  for  my  Managing  Director  and  C-­‐level  stakeholders,  by  consistently  making  their  project  deliveries  calm,  seamless  and  easy.    

     Kathleen  Kertesz  ’02    Brand  Manager  National  Geographic  Major:  Spanish  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Network.”  

• Career  Path:  2003-­‐2005:  Marketing/Sales  Assistant  at  National  Geographic  Traveler  -­‐2005-­‐2007.  Travel  Directory  Manager  at  National  Geographic  Adventure  (advertising  sales)  2007-­‐2008.  

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Account  Manager  at  Frommers  Budget  Travel  Magazine  2008-­‐2010.  Account  Manager  at  MORE  Magazine  2010.  

• Job  Description:  As  Brand  Manager  at  National  Geographic,  I  am  in  integrated  advertising  sales.  I  work  with  agencies  and  clients  in  NYC  to  develop  relationships  and  partnerships.    Nat  Geo  takes  a  360/integrated  approach  to  sales,  so  based  on  client  objectives  and  strategies  we  use  all  Nat  Geo  assets  (print,  digital,  TV,  talent,  experiential,  licensing,  and  expeditions)  to  create  customized  integrated  partnerships.  

     Michael  Kislin  ‘96  Private  Client  Advisor  JP  Morgan    Major:  Accounting  Graduate  School:  MBA,  Finance;  City  University  of  New  York-­‐Baruch  College  –  Zicklin  School  of  Business    LinkedIn:  Yes    Advice:  “LinkedIn!”    

• Career  Path:  Strong  interest  in  global  capital  markets  and  strong  desire  to  work  with  people.    • Job  Description:  I  work  with  technology  founders,  owners  and  employees,  helping  them  protect  

their  physical,  human  and  financial  capital.        Dennis  Ladd  ’95    Senior  Vice  President,  NYIM  Regional  Manager  FactSet  Research  Systems  (NYSE,  NASDAQ:  FDS)  Major:  Business  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Be  prepared  to  explain  how  you  will  add  value  to  the  company  you  are  interviewing  with  and  what  specifically  differentiates  you  from  other  candidates.”  

• Career  Path:  Consultant  (entry  level  position),  salesperson,  and  now  sales  manager.    • Job  Description:  Oversee  the  sales  &  client  service  for  asset  management  firms  located  in  New  

York  &  New  Jersey.        Elizabeth  Landis  ’09    Senior  Project  Coordinator  Gander  &  White  Major:  Art  History  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “  I  would  advise  young  professionals  to  do  their  best  to  network  either  via  a  message  on  LinkedIn  (to  be  personal)  or  a  follow  up  e-­‐mail  after  a  meeting.  You  never  know  who  may  be  able  to  help  you  down  the  road  and  having  a  strong  network  can  never  hurt.”    

• Career  Path:  Upon  graduation  from  UVM  in  2009  I  interned  at  the  Metropolitan  Museum  of  Art.  My  internship  experience  led  me  to  learning  about  a  training  program  at  Sotheby's,  which  I  

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completed  in  just  under  a  year.  My  interest  in  art  and  experience  in  client  services  led  me  to  a  full  time  position  working  for  Gander  &  White  in  2011.  

• Job  Description:  Gander  &  White  is  an  art  operations  firm:  we  manage  importing  and  exporting  art,  overseeing  shipment  and  installations  of  art  for  events,  such  as  Art  Basel  Miami  and  The  Armory  Show,  and,  storing  art  for  collections  and  on-­‐going  projects.  Our  clients  range  from  private  collectors,  galleries,  interior  design  firms  and  large  institutions.    My  day-­‐to-­‐day  is  very  fast  paced,  managing  all  aspects  of  my  client’s  projects  from  initial  project  quotes  to  planning  how  to  pack,  handle,  ship  and  install  art.  Organization,  due  diligence  and  following  up  are  the  key  to  success  in  art  logistics.      

     Jody  Siegartel  Lazlo  ‘93  Private  Jeweler  Self-­‐employed  Major:  English,  Speech,  Art  History  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “I  am  a  big  believer  in  utilizing  temporary  assignments  as  an  avenue  to  get  your  foot  in  the  door  as  well  as  to  gain  strong  work  experience.  Working  in  a  temporary  capacity  allows  you  to  see  a  company  from  the  inside,  in  order  to  determine  what  types  of  opportunities  may  be  a  match  for  your  skill  set,  and  allows  you  to  hone  in  on  what  skills  you  need  to  be  competitive  for  a  position  you  are  interested  in.  It  also  gives  you  insider  access  to  a  company  culture  as  well  as  to  expand  your  network  and  learn  from  others'  experience.”  

• Career  Path:  Started  career  in  publishing,  focusing  on  the  editorial  side  of  finance  and  investment  trade  books,  segued  into  a  marketing  role  for  the  same  type  of  product.  Continued  my  career  in  sales  and  marketing  roles  in  finance,  later  moving  into  luxury  goods  working  for  an  established  lifestyle  jewelry  brand.  Responsibilities  included  relationship  management,  marketing  strategy,  advertising  and  events.  

• Job  Description:  Since  studying  art  history  at  UVM,  I  have  always  considered  jewelry  and  design  as  an  art  form.  Over  the  years  as  a  hobby,  I've  helped  friends  and  family  with  their  jewelry  and  gemstone  purchases,  many  for  milestone  events,  and  designed  custom  pieces  for  myself.  Currently,  I  advise  private  clients,  educating  them  about  gemstones  and  concept  design  and  deliver  a  finished  piece.    I  specialize  in  diamonds  and  bridal  jewelry,  as  well  as  sourcing  of  new  and  vintage  luxury  timepieces.  

     Thomas  Levine  ’08    Teacher  Berlitz  Major:  French  Graduate  Program:  Masters  in  Adolescent  Education  in  French    LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “  Make  use  of  connections.”    

• Career  Path:  Graduate  school  and  private  teaching.  • Job  Description:  English  and  French  as  a  second  language  teacher  at  Berlitz.    

 

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 Scott  Lindenbaum  ‘04    Co-­‐Founder  and  COO  SPUN  Major:  English,  Film,  Humanities  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Make  no  assumption  about  what/where  you  want  to  work.  Follow  your  nose  and  just  get  in  somewhere.  Once  inside  you  can  find  mentors  and  quickly  figure  out  how  your  unique  skills  can  be  cultivated  and  sharpened.  Don'd  worry  about  why  you're  pursuing  something,  just  pursue  it  and  remain  alert  and  self-­‐aware  in  your  journeys.”    

• Career  Path:  Got  into  the  literary,  performance,  and  journalism  scene  in  NYC  after  doing  my  Masters  ('06-­‐'08)  and  found  a  lack  of  innovation.  Started  a  few  companies  in  a  row  designed  to  bring  innovative  tech  (specifically  mobile)  approaches  to  the  distribution  and  discovery  of  content  with  depth.  The  first  was  Electric  Literature,  then  Broadcastr,  now  SPUN.  All  have  received  national  and  international  press  coverage  in  print,  on  TV,  and  online.  

• Job  Description:  I  do  three  things.  1)  User  Experience  Design.  This  is  heavily  informed  by  Behavior  Psychology  and  the  research  of  BJ  Fogg  at  Stanford.  I  had  an  opportunity  to  study  with  BJ  earlier  this  year.  2)  Managing  iPhone  development  and  feature  implementation  for  all  iOS  projects.  3)  I'm  the  outside  guy,  which  means  I  speak  at  conferences  about  what  we're  doing  and  meet  with  media  companies  to  discuss  partnering  with  our  companies.  

     Daniel  Malamud  ’11  Marketing  Consultant  Amazon.com  Major:    Political  Science  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Be  persistent!”  

• Job  Description:  Amazon.com  is  a  multinational  electronic  commerce  website  and  the  world’s  largest  online  retailer.  As  a  marketing  consultant  at  Amazon.com,  I  act  as  a  liaison  between  merchants  which  interact  with  Amazon’s  platform  and  consumers  to  deduce  cogent  marketing  strategies  and  enhance  the  customer  experience.  

     Andrew  Malkin  ’89  Director,  Business  Development  Innodata    Major:  English/Psychology  Graduate  Program:  MBA,  Marketing,  Northwestern  University  Kellogg  School  of  Management  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “When  establishing  connections  with  new  people,  be  curious,  generous,  reciprocal  and  pay  attention  to  personal  interests  as  contacts  are  impressed  if  you  remember  something  small  (but  important)  to  them.  Also,  be  open-­‐minded  as  you  never  know  who  will  (or  won't)  help  you  out  and  who  they  know.”    

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• Career  Path:  Over  the  past  twenty  years,  I  have  held  a  diverse  range  of  sales  &  marketing  roles  primarily  with  trade  book  publishers  but  also  with  two  late-­‐stage  start-­‐ups  (eBay,  Zinio).  I  temporarily  left  publishing  after  10  years  to  pursue  my  MBA  and  "boomeranged"  back  to  that  industry  although  I  have  steadily  moved  toward  digital  media  ever  since;  be  it  book,  magazine  or  other  forms  of  content.    

• Job  Description:  Oversee  entire  trade  books  vertical  as  lead  business  development  person  selling  to  top  publishers  in  North  America.  Innodata  is  primarily  known  for  converting  content  to  eBooks  offshore  for  top  retail  platforms  such  as  Amazon,  Apple  and  others,  but  we  also  work  directly  with  information  publishers  (Thomson  Reuters,  Wolters  Kluwer)  for  IT  outsourcing  and  consulting  around  content  management  or  editorial  workflow.  

   Shaun  Manchand  ‘92  Sales  &  Delivery  Executive    Capgemini    Major:  Political  Science  &  Sociology  Graduate  Program:  Master  of  Public  Planning  –  The  University  of  Michigan  LinkedIn:  Yes  

• Career  Path:  I've  always  been  passionate  about  solving  complex  people,  process  and  technology  issues  for  clients.  I  credit  Richard  (Dick)  Dennis  '57  and  former  Chair  of  UVM's  Board  of  Trustees  for  giving  me  my  "big"  break  into  the  world  of  technology.  

• Job  Description:  I  oversee  the  sales  and  delivery  of  technology,  consulting  and  outsourcing  services  to  one  of  Capgemini's  largest  telecommunications  clients  in  North  America.    

   Larry  Martin  ’93  –  Keynote  Speaker  Vice  President  of  Sales  ScoreBig,  Inc.  Major:  Political  Science  Graduate  Program:  Juris  Doctor  and  MS    LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Take  risks  and  pave  your  own  path.”  

• Career  Path:  I  began  my  career  in  sports  marketing  at  the  Miami  HEAT,  where  I  spent  eight  years  in  various  roles  under  the  business  operations  division.  After  the  HEAT,  I  worked  as  a  marketing  strategy  consultant  for  Acxiom  Corporation  and  then  moved  into  a  similar  role  at  the  NBA  under  the  Team  Marketing  and  Business  Operations  division.  Three  years  ago  I  left  the  NBA  with  some  colleagues  to  start  ScoreBig,  Inc.,  a  live  event  ticketing  company  that  works  with  teams,  promoters,  producers  and  ticket  brokers  to  help  liquidate  undersold  and  over-­‐  priced  ticket  inventory.    

• Job  Description:  I  am  currently  the  Vice  President  of  Sales  for  ScoreBig,  Inc.,  the  live  event  ticketing  industry's  first  opaque  marketing  and  distribution  channel  for  the  safe  and  secure  liquidation  of  unsold  ticket  inventory.  As  VP  of  Sales,  I  oversee  all  sales  efforts  with  a  focus  on  pro  and  college  sports  organizations,  as  well  as  arts,  theater,  music  and  family  show  properties.    

       

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Elizabeth  Marvin  ’98    Senior  Account  Executive  Google  Major:  Sociology  and  Public  Speech    LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “In  work  and  life,  everything  is  100%  possible.  Tenacity  is  paramount!”  

• Career  Path:  I've  had  the  opportunity  to  pursue  my  passions  while  working  in  film  and  theater  as  well  as  building  a  strong  sales  foundation  that  I  could  parlay  into  my  current  sales  role  at  Google.  

• Job  Description:  Businesses  that  partner  with  Google  come  in  all  shapes,  sizes  and  market  caps.  My  role  is  to  work  with  current  Google  clients  (advertisers)  and  help  them  to  leverage  all  of  Google's  appropriate  products  to  market  their  assets.  I  am  the  primary  point  of  contact  for  my  clients  and  lead  my  team  to  help  grow  their  business  across  different  Google  marketing  channels.  

• I'm  constantly  working  towards  finding  holistic  marketing  solutions  to  solve  the  business  challenges  that  my  clients  grapple  with  to  maintain  market  share  in  a  global  economy.  

     Suzanne  Sullivan  McGillicuddy  ’89  Assistant  to  the  Vice  President,  Enrollment  Management  &  Student  Success    Fashion  Institute  of  Technology  (FIT)  Major:  English  Graduate  Program:  MS  in  College  Student  Personnel,  University  of  Rhode  Island  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Find  ways  to  get  involved  in  your  community  and  engage  in  life  outside  the  classroom  or  office.  You  may  not  only  discover  new  passions  but  will  find  that  this  experience  can  provide  fertile  ground  for  learning  as  well  as  the  opportunity  to  make  informal  connections  and  create  networks  in  different  areas  of  your  life.  I  have  found  job  leads  through  volunteer  experience  in  a  professional  association  and  have  been  connected  to  the  community  and  developed  friendships  through  other  volunteer  work.”  

• Career  Path:  Involvement  at  UVM  as  a  Residential  Advisor  and  Admissions  rep  sparked  my  interest  in  a  career  in  higher  education  student  affairs.  I  have  worked  at  several  colleges  and  universities  in  various  student  life  positions.  I  am  a  generalist  in  student  affairs  who  has  interest  and  expertise  in  the  areas  of  commuter  student  services  and  service  learning/civic  engagement.  I  have  been  working  within  the  SUNY  (State  University  of  New  York)  system  since  1996  in  roles  at  Purchase  College,  Stony  Brook  University  and  now  at  FIT.  

• Job  Description:  No  two  days  are  alike  since  I  support  a  VP  who  oversees  a  variety  of  offices  that  provide  programs,  services  and  resources  to  support  students  inside  and  outside  the  classroom.  I  provide  support  for  whatever  the  VP  needs,  which  typically  includes:  research,  writing,  project  management  and  coordinating  professional  development  for  the  division.  Crisis  management  and  response  to  student  and  parent  concerns,  etc.  Recently  this  has  meant  working  directly  with  students  who  have  been  impacted  by  Hurricane  Sandy.    

     

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Michael  Meyers  ‘84  Managing  Director  MacCap  Advisors  Major:  English  Advice:  “Be  focused,  persistent  and  positive.”  

• Career  Path:  Worked  on  Wall  Street  for  three  years  then  returned  to  Dartmouth  for  my  MBA.    Worked  at  Credit  Suisse  for  ten  years,  Rothschild  for  five  years,  Lehman  Brothers  for  three  years  and  Macquarie  Capital  for  one  year.  

• Job  Description:  Head  of  Private  Capital  Markets  Group.    Manage  a  team  of  six  professionals  responsible  for  raising  growth  capital  for  clients.  

     Seth  Nichols  ’10  Investment  Management  Consultant  FactSet  Research  Systems  Major:  Economics/Spanish  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Don't  apply  half-­‐heartedly  to  many  positions.  Pick  those  that  interest  you  most  and  focus  all  your  energy  on  getting  those  interviews.”  

• Career  Path:  After  graduation  I  spent  a  year  teaching  English  in  Spain  knowing  I  wanted  to  come  back  to  the  New  York  financial  realm.  

• Job  Description:    I  manage  relationships  with  Investment  Management  clients,  build  and  maintain  custom  Excel  models,  screens,  and  automation  routes  to  streamline  all  aspects  of  the  investment  process  from  idea  generation  to  performance  attribution.  I  also  act  as  liaison  between  clients  and  other  internal  business  units  on  strategic  initiatives.  

     Dan  Oleks  ’99  Analyst  Government  Major:  History  and  Political  Science  Graduate  Program:  Master  of  International  Affairs  –  Columbia  University    LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “After  identifying  your  desired  professional  field,  work  at  developing  a  professional  narrative  that  clearly  explains  where  you  have  been  in  your  career,  where  you  want  to  go  in  your  career,  and  how  a  job  you  might  be  applying  for  fits  into  that  career  trajectory.  Immediately  following  graduation  at  UVM,  you  may  find  yourself  working  in  a  position  or  a  professional  field  that  is  not  ideal,  but  keep  in  mind  that  all  jobs  provide  some  professional  skills  that  will  be  relevant  in  your  desired  professional  position  or  field.  Learning  how  to  identify  skills  and  experiences  from  a  previous  job  that  are  directly  relevant  to  a  job  you  are  applying  for  is  key,  even  if  it  appears  that  the  previous  job  is  unrelated  to  a  job  you  may  be  interested  in  applying  for.”  

• Career  Path:  Following  graduation  at  UVM,  I  worked  for  five  years  in  Boston,  MA,  primarily  in  the  non-­‐profit  sector  focusing  on  international  conflict  resolution  and  negotiation.  I  then  spent  two  years  in  graduate  school  at  Columbia  University's  School  of  International  and  Public  Affairs  (SIPA)  where  I  earned  a  Master  of  International  Affairs  degree  with  a  functional  concentration  in  

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International  Security  Policy.  After  graduating  from  Columbia,  I  spent  four  years  working  as  a  consultant  in  the  defense  industry  in  Washington,  DC.  I  returned  to  New  York  City  in  March  2011  where  I  now  work  as  an  analyst  focusing  on  international  politics  and  security.  

• Job  Description:  I  provide  analytic  services  to  a  variety  of  stakeholders  on  issues  related  to  international  and  public  affairs.    

     Jean  Pak  G’07  Academic  Programs  Coordinator  SUNY  College  of  Optometry  Major:  Higher  Education  &  Student  Affairs  Administration  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Distinguish  yourself  from  others  in  every  aspect  of  your  search  from  the  cover  letters,  resume,  thank  you  notes  mailed  out  instead  of  electronically,  etc.”  

• Career  Path:  I  worked  in  Student  Affairs  for  about  3  ½  years  at  Fordham  University  before  coming  to  SUNY  in  my  current  position.    

• Job  Description:  In  my  current  position,  I  work  with  faculty  on  coordinating  the  academic  calendar,  classroom-­‐related  issues,  and  more.  I  also  work  on  special  projects  related  to  data  assessment,  benchmarking  research  and  more.  

     Liz  Paley  ‘88  Senior  Vice  President,  Wholesale  Marketing  &  Business  Development  Ralph  Lauren  Corporation  Advice:  “Be  more  prepared  and  more  pleasantly  persistent  than  any  other  candidate.”  

• Job  Description:  Lead  marketing  strategies  and  plans  across  the  full  portfolio  of  Ralph  Lauren  brands.  Manage  partnerships  and  collaboration  with  all  department  and  specialty  store  accounts.  

• Serve  as  steward  and  ambassador  of  the  Ralph  Lauren  brand.  • Develop  the  professional  capabilities  and  nurture  the  career  growth  of  a  55-­‐person  team.    

     Bernard  Palmer  ’75  Human  Resources  Director  New  York  City  Department  of  Education  Major:  Marketing  Graduate  Program:  MBA  Management  &  Marketing,  University  of  Cincinnati  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Networking  with  individuals  from  all  careers  and  skill  base.  Get  a  good  understanding  of  your  department  and  organization  where  you  work.  Take  advantage  of  opportunities  that  present  themselves  to  you.”  

• Career  Path:  Started  in  the  non-­‐profit  arena  on  the  business  side  (finance  &  marketing).  Continued  on  the  business  side  in  corporate  America  and  then  went  to  the  HR  side  of  the  

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corporation,  which  led  to  using  my  HR  experience  and  skills  to  get  to  my  current  position  for  the  New  York  City  Department  of  Education.  

• Job  Description:  Advisor  to  principals,  network  leaders  and  community  superintendents  on  Human  Resources  issues  and  policies.  Key  contact  for  principals  and  union  representatives.  

     Amy  Phippen  ‘08  Assistant  Sandler  O’Neill  and  Partners  Major:  Art  History        Advice:  “I  found  in  my  moves  from  Vermont  to  Boston,  and  then  Boston  to  New  York  City  that  it’s  extremely  important  to  talk  to  anyone  and  everyone  in  your  chosen  profession.  The  more  exposure  you  have  the  better.  Also,  make  great  impressions  on  the  people  you  talk  to  at  placement  agencies  and  headhunters.  They  will  be  your  best  advocates.”    

• Career  Path:  Supported  the  CEO  of  SCS  Financial  Services  in  Boston.  Worked  in  the  Planning  group  at  Fidelity  in  Boston.  

• Job  Description:  I  assist  one  of  two  senior  managing  partners  at  investment  bank  Sandler  O'Neill.  I  maintain  client  communication  (email  and  phone)  for  our  leading  clients.  

     Megan  Piro  ‘08  Business  Development  Account  Manager  Tasting  Table  Major:  Business  Administration        LinkedIn:  Yes      Advice:  “Never  be  hesitant  to  reach  out  to  someone  for  fear  of  inconveniencing  them  -­‐  you  never  know  when  they  may  need  to  use  your  connection  later.”  

• Career  Path:  My  first  job  was  in  media  planning  at  Wieden  +  Kennedy.  I  spent  a  couple  of  years  on  the  agency  side  of  the  business  where  I  connected  with  various  publishers,  before  realizing  that  I  wanted  to  pursue  the  sales  side  myself.  I  utilized  many  of  these  connections  as  I  began  to  search  for  sales  roles,  meeting  contacts  for  coffee  and  networking  through  informational  interviews.    Digital  Sales  Associate  and  Integrated  Sales  Manager  at  Martha  Stewart  Living  Omnimedia.  

• Tasting  Table  is  the  free  daily  email  publication  about  the  best  of  food  &  drink  culture  (visit  http://TastingTable.com  to  join).  Each  day,  subscribers  receive  one  recommendation  about  dining,  wine,  cocktails,  cooking  or  food  travel.  

     John  Plante  '82    Northeast  Cardiac  Surgery  Sales  Representative    MediStim  USA,  Inc.    Major:  Zoology/Pre-­‐Med    LinkedIn:  Yes    

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 Edward  Pomeranz  ‘82  Partner  Graubard  Miller  LinkedIn:  Yes      Michael  Reisner  ‘93  Co-­‐President  and  CEO  ICON  Investments  Major:  Political  Science      Graduate  Program:  New  York  Law  School    LinkedIn:  Yes      

• Career  Path:  Private  practice  as  a  lawyer  in  New  York  City  before  moving  to  an  in-­‐house  position.  Once  in-­‐house,  I  switched  over  to  the  business  side  before  eventually  leading  a  management  buyout.    I  began  at  ICON  in  2001  in  the  legal  department  and  served  as  ICON’s  General  Counsel  from  2004  to  2006,  where  I  supervised  all  of  ICON’s  legal  and  compliance  functions.    From  2006-­‐2007,  I  was  Executive  Vice  President  of  Acquisitions,  wherein  I  helped  source,  negotiate  and  execute  in  excess  of  $200  million  of  transactions  in  various  industries  across  North  America  and  Europe.  From  January  2007  through  April  2008,  I  was  Executive  Vice  President  &  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  ICON  Capital  Corp.  

• Job  Description:  I  am  Co-­‐President  and  Co-­‐Chief  Executive  Officer  of  ICON  Investments.  I  am  also  Co-­‐President  and  Co-­‐CEO  of  ICON  Capital  Corp.,  ICON  Oil  &  Gas,  GP  and  ICON  Investment  Management.    

     Emily  Rodney    ‘09  Production  Manager  Rock  Shrimp  Productions  Major:  Public  Communication  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  ”  Try  and  speak  to  as  many  people  about  your  passions  as  possible  because  you  never  know  where  a  job  lead  could  start!”    

• Job  Description:  I  work  as  a  production  manager  at  a  television  production  company  on  Food  Network  shows.  My  responsibilities  include  hiring  a  50-­‐person  crew,  securing  studio  locations  and  managing  our  budget.    

     Doug  Rose    ‘85  Managing  Partner  Gardner  Webster  Capital  Partners  Major:  Politics,  Philosophy  and  Economics  (Individually  designed  major)  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  ”Not  being  afraid  to  ask  a  complete  stranger  for  a  job.”    

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• Career  Path:  Acquisition  analyst  and  vice  president  of  M  &  A  advisory  firm;  managing  director  of  private  investment  firm;  vice  president  of  corporate  development  of  two  publicly  traded  companies;  founder  and  managing  partner  of  Gardner  Webster  Capital  Partners,  a  private  equity  firm.  

• Job  Description:  Gardner  Webster  Capital  Partners  is  almost  like  a  small  legal  or  medical  practice,  but  in  private  equity.    There  is  not  much  to  the  company  beyond  me,  but  there  is  much  to  the  company  from  me.    Today  we  control  a  $30  million  company  and  seek  to  make  investments  of  up  $100  million  or  more.  

• Because  GWCP  is  small  business,  with  limited  staff,  my  role  involves  everything  from  buying  toner  cartridges  for  the  laser  printer  to  raising  as  much  as  $100  million  or  more  of  capital.      I  am  responsible  for  sourcing  and  analyzing  investment  and  acquisition  opportunities,  to  structuring  and  negotiating  transactions,  to  hiring  CEOs  and  senior  managements  of  the  companies  we  acquire  to  hiring  lawyers,  accountants,  and  investment  bankers  to  provide  the  services  they  need.      

     Eric  J.  Rude  ‘88  Director  New  York  City  Department  of  Health  Major:  Biology  Graduate  Program:  Master  of  Social  Work  –  University  of  Denver  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “The  goal  of  your  career  should  be  to  continue  to  learn.”    

• Career  Path:  My  career  in  health  care  has  spanned  over  20  years  and  includes  employment  with  both  private  and  non-­‐profit  organizations  as  well  as  public  health  agencies.    

• Job  Description:  I  am  the  CDC-­‐designated  Adult  Viral  Hepatitis  Prevention  Coordinator  for  the  City  of  New  York,  providing  the  technical  expertise  necessary  for  the  management  and  coordination  of  viral  hepatitis  prevention  and  medical  management  activities.    In  this  capacity,  I  established  and  currently  head  the  Office  of  Viral  Hepatitis  within  the  Department  of  Health.    To  control  the  spread  of  viral  hepatitis  in  New  York  City,  I  employ  a  three-­‐pronged  strategy:    1)  training  health  professionals  and  educating  the  public;  2)  identifying  people  exposed  to  hepatitis  B  and  C;  and  3)  locating  and  enhancing  referral  resources  for  follow-­‐up  medical  care.    

     Christopher  Salatto  ‘97  Senior  Scientist  Pfizer  Inc.  Major:  Biology  Graduate  Program:  MA  Biology,  Brown  University;  MS,  Regulatory  Affairs,  Temple  University  School  of  Pharmacy;  MBA,  University  of  Rhode  Island  College  of  Business  Administration    LinkedIn:  Yes    Advice:  “Never  let  an  opportunity  go  by  without  fully  evaluating  its  merits.  Make  sure  to  develop  interests  and  skills  outside  of  your  chosen  field.  You  never  know  what  will  pique  a  hiring  manager’s  interest.”  

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• Career  Path:  Following  graduation  I  took  a  position  as  a  discovery  research  scientist  at  a  start-­‐up  pharmaceutical  company  in  La  Jolla,  CA.  Building  on  that  experience  I  moved  to  Connecticut  for  a  similar  position  at  Pfizer.  At  Pfizer  I  continued  to  expand  my  role  by  moving  to  positions  of  increasing  responsibility,  expanding  my  skill  set  and  understanding  of  the  pharmaceutical  business,  and  actively  seeking  advice  and  mentorship  from  key  business  leaders.      

• Job  Description:  Pfizer  is  one  of  the  world’s  largest  research-­‐based  biopharmaceutical  companies  specializing  in  treatments  from  human  and  animal  diseases.  As  a  researcher  in  the  Cardiovascular,  Metabolic,  and  Endocrine  Diseases  Research  Unit.  I  am  responsible  for  the  discovery  of  new  therapies  for  the  treatment  of  diabetes  from  the  establishment  of  the  biological  target  through  all  testing  required  for  the  initiation  of  human  clinical  trials.    

     David  Schoenberger  ‘90  Vice-­‐President,  Product  Management  Semi-­‐Linear,  Inc.  Major:  Political  Science,  Psychology  Graduate  Program:  MBA,  New  York  University  -­‐  Stern  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:    “Most  jobs  aren't  posted;  you'll  need  to  find  them  through  people,  so  craft  your  search  and  story,  then  start  networking  -­‐  and  don't  ever  stop.”    

• Career  Path:  Conventional  start:  Advertising  (four  years),  Business  School  (two  years)  Fortune  500  (ten  years),  glorious  middle:  multiple  tech  start-­‐ups,  each  tapping  a  soulful  note  or  passion.  

• Job  Description:  Semi-­‐Linear's  CITIA  product  suite  is  reinventing  the  reading  experience.  I  oversee  the  definition,  design  and  development  of  the  suite  of  products.    

     Gregory  Schondelmeier  ‘09  Production  Assistant  Nickelodeon  Major:  Film  &  Television  Studies  LinkedIn:  Yes      Nancy  Orben  Small  ‘79  Vice  President,  Strategic  Solutions  Paradysz  Major:  Business  Administration  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Build  and  manage  your  network.”  

• Career  Path:  Prior  to  Paradysz,  I  held  positions  as  the  President  of  Hallmark  Publishing,  a  division  of  Hallmark  Cards,  Inc.,  CEO  of  Eating  Well  Media  Group,  and  Senior  VP  at  Rodale,  leading  the  Organic  Living  Division.    

• Job  Description:  I  have  recently  moved  to  the  marketing  agency  side  after  a  20  +  years  of  being  the  recipient  of  agency  services.    I  am  the  VP  of  Strategic  Services  for  Paradysz,  a  digital  and  direct  response  agency  located  in  lower  Manhattan.  Paradysz’s  core  capabilities  are  in  

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understanding,  targeting,  acquiring,  cultivating  and  optimizing  customers  for  its  clients.    Deeply  experienced  in  multiple  media  channels,  including  mail,  search,  print,  display  and  email,  coupled  with  its  strategy  and  creative  capabilities,  the  company  takes  full  advantage  of  a  range  of  proprietary  analytical  solutions,  business  intelligence  and  media  research  tools.      

• I  am  a  member  of  the  University  of  Vermont  Alumni  Association  Board,  chair  of  the  Career  Services  Committee  and  a  former  member  of  the  UVM  New  York  Regional  Board.    

     Derek  Stewart  ‘08  Finance  and  Operations  Manager  Foursquare  Major:  Political  Science  and  Finance  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Network,  network,  network!  I  found  the  best  way  to  gain  trust  in  individuals  is  to  meet  as  many  people  as  possible.  Once  they  put  a  name  with  a  face  they  are  much  more  likely  to  try  and  help  you  out  in  the  future.”    

• Career  Path:  I  worked  at  Blue  State  Digital  which  was  the  premier  new  media  company  that  built  President  Obama's  website  and  secured  $500M  in  online  fund  raising  for  the  campaign.  Led  the  operations  as  the  company  grew  from  30  employees  until  it  was  acquired  by  WPP  with  150  employees.    

• Job  Description:  I  oversee  all  the  finance  and  operations  team  at  Foursquare.  This  includes  human  resources,  IT,  finance,  real  estate  and  operations.  Currently  working  to  open  up  a  56,000  square  foot  office  in  SoHo.    

     Craig  Swerdloff  ‘96  Chief  Executive  Officer  LeadSpend,  Inc.  Major:  Marketing  LinkedIn:  Yes  Advice:  “Find  something  that  you  want  to  do  at  a  company  where  you  want  to  do  it.”  

• Career  Path:  I  founded  the  Hockey  Ad  Network  and  LeadSpend,  an  email  validation  service.  I  have  worked  for  Return  Path  and  IAC/InterActiveCorp  and  served  as  chairman  of  the  Interactive  Advertising  Bureau's  Email  Committee.  I  currently  hold  posts  with  the  Performance  Marketing  Association  and  previously  held  posts  with  the  Chicago  Interactive  Marketing  Association,  the  Atlanta  Interactive  Marketing  Association,  and  the  Direct  Marketing  Association.    

• Job  Description:  As  the  CEO  and  co-­‐founder  of  LeadSpend,  I  am  responsible  for  managing  a  high  growth  company  in  the  advertising  technology  industry.  LeadSpend's  email  verification  service  accurately  identifies  whether  an  email  address  is  valid  and  deliverable  or  not.  Customers  use  our  service  on  their  registration  form,  ensuring  the  collection  of  valid  data,  or  from  the  back  end,  providing  a  reliable  way  for  marketers  to  safeguard  against  sending  messages  to  invalid  email  addresses.    The  service  significantly  improves  email  marketing  performance.    

     

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Ryan  Jackson  Walker  ‘09  Account  Executive    Edelman    Major:  Business  Administration  LinkedIn:  Yes      Advice:  “Don't  waste  your  time  filling  out  applications  online.  If  you  want  a  job,  you  need  to  be  aggressive  and  call  the  companies  you  want  to  work  for,  visit  their  offices,  and  make  sure  they  are  aware  of  you.  Also,  use  LinkedIn!”    

• Career  Path:  I  landed  a  job  in  advertising  just  before  graduation,  and  spent  roughly  two  years  in  the  industry  before  making  a  switch  to  public  relations.  

• Job  Description:  As  an  account  executive,  I  am  responsible  for  media  relations  and  account  management  for  three  major  clients  in  the  tech  practice.  I  coordinate  with  media  professionals  on  a  near-­‐daily  basis  to  secure  editorial  features,  placement  of  pre-­‐written  bylines  and  executive  speaking  opportunities.    I  also  manage  the  progress  of  the  three  accounts  by  leading  weekly  meetings,  tracking  relevant  coverage  and  assisting  with  staffing  decisions.  This  generally  involves  continuously  updating  different  clients  with  daily,  weekly,  and  monthly  digital  reports  that  analyze  metrics  such  as  social  media  share  of  voice,  public  sentiment,  and  media  coverage.