AGENDA
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8:00 am – 8:40 am: “Dream Crazy”
What is needed to be successful in a communications career…and in life? The journey doesn’t end when you land your first job; to ignite your future, you need to think two steps ahead. Marcia Steele Hoover, NIKE’s Global Marketing Communication Director shares her story and explains how attitude can make or break your crazy dream.
Speakers:
- Marcia Steele Hoover, Global Marketing Communication Director, NIKE
9:00 am – 9:45 am: Courageous Conversations: Gender Parity in Communication Leadership
Hosted by the Association for Women in Communication, WSU Everett student chapter
Leading women in the world of communication talk about the state of gender diversity in leadership roles today, the obstacles women face that are keeping them from advancing to top-level positions, and what the landscape for women in the communication industry looks like in the future.
Speakers:
- Connie Mennie, PR Administrator, City of Marysville
- Faiza Jooma, President, AWC Seattle / Employee Communications, Zillow Group
- Rikki King, Assistant Local News Editor, The Daily Herald
10:00 am – 10:45 am: “That Was Then, This Is Now”
Making the move into the marketplace after graduation can be an exciting and uncertain time for many students. In this session, former Murrow – Everett students return to campus to share their post-graduation experiences of and advice for navigating the path from campus to career.
Speakers:
- Andy Gonzales, Market Development Representative at SAP Concur
- Samantha Chapman, Communications Specialist, Alzheimer’s Association
- Robin Dich, Morning News Producer, Q13 News
11:00 am – 11:45 pm: Public Relations in Unexpected Places
Hosted by WSU PRSSA
Although many public relations professionals work at large agencies or on the client-side for large corporations, other exciting paths exist for communication grads. Come hear a range of experienced professionals discuss the possibilities and offer advice about the background and skills needed for these “roads less traveled” in public relations and related fields.
Speakers:
- Steve Bryant, Managing Director, Seattle, MSL Group
- Suzanne Hartman, Communications Manager, Chelan County Public Utility
- Arianna Kemis, Executive Assistant, OAC Services, Inc.
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Resume Review Workshop
Not happy with your current resume? Need help with format, language, style? Bring your most recent resume and learn how to update it to best reflect your strengths and talents.
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Communication Day is FREE and open to all majors.
Registration will be open soon for 2019!