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Jack Annable – MBA Candidate

Jack Annable Circa 2018

Hello everyone. My name is Jack Annable. I hold a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from SUNY Geneseo and am currently an MBA student at Saunders College of Business at RIT.

While at Geneseo, I worked for the Athletic Department and was a referee for intramural sports, while also participating in club baseball.  Academically, I had the opportunity to do an internship at KeyBank during summer of 2019, where I worked across western NY in their retail banking division.

I am very passionate about marketing, management, and sales. I aspire to start my career in one of these areas and will be a valuable asset to any company who is willing to take me in. Check out my LinkedIn and resume below!

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Brooks Vertoske

Brooks Vertoske, MBA

Hello! My name is Brooks Vertoske, and I am originally from Horseheads, New York. After graduating from Horseheads High School in 2016, I decided to further my education at Keuka College from 2016-2020. During my four years at Keuka College, I was a captain of the baseball team, while also having the opportunity to complete five internships. My five internships were with the following: Keuka College Admissions, Watkins Glen International, Elmira Enforcers Hockey, Elmira Downtown Development, Perry and Carroll Insurance Agency. During my senior year, I was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA and was rewarded with Marketing Student of the Year. After four quick years, I graduated from Keuka College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. As of now, I am currently an MBA student with a concentration in Digital Marketing at Rochester Institute of Technology. I will be pursuing my MBA until August 2021, which I will then open myself up to employment opportunities. During my final year of education, I will continue my baseball career for one final year at RIT in the spring of 2021. On top of that, I will be assisting professors within the Business Administration Department on campus as well. Sports have always been a major part of my life, which is why I would love to work in the sports industry in the future. However, I will be open to all opportunities in August 2021. If you would like to learn more about me, my interests, or experiences, feel free to reach out to me. You can also check out my resume above or visit my LinkedIn below!

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Parker Hall

Parker Hall- MBA

Currently, I am a Graduate Student at the Rochester Institute of Technology- Saunders College of Business. I expect to graduate in December 2020 with a Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Throughout my MBA coursework, I have utilized the Bloomberg Terminal to conduct financial analysis and market research. My core course work includes: Securities and Investment Analysis, Options and Futures, Financial Analysis, Data Analytics, International Finance, Economics and Decision Modeling, Operations Management, Strategic Marketing.

Previously, I served as a Client Service Associate for a financial research services company, Guidepoint. I gained experience working with financial institutions and developing analytical research strategies. In 2019, I was graduated from St. Lawrence University with a triple major in Economics, Business, and Environmental Studies. While at St. Lawrence, I served as President of the Club Hockey Team and Treasurer of the Ducks Unlimited Club.

Attached is my resume which further outlines my education, experience, leadership, and skills. Additionally, my LinkedIn is attached which further outlines my work history, responsibilities, and certifications. If you need to contact me for any reason, my email is pdh7935@rit.edu and my phone number is 585-203-4583.

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Kelly Rogers

Kelly Rogers – BS, MS

Who Is she?

Kelly Rogers is a hard working graduate student in the entrepreneurship and innovative ventures program at Rochester Institute of Technology. After completing her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, as well as her athletic career with the RIT women’s soccer program, Kelly decided to return to campus as a graduate assistant for the soccer team while she completes her master’s program.

Notably, Kelly was recently published for the research she conducted this past summer, with Nate Barlow, regarding the analytical solution of the SEIR epidemic model for COVID 19 data. She plans to continue her academic career by pursuing a doctoral degree in a field relating engineering, mathematics and the longevity/sustainability of the oceans.

Additionally, Kelly is an active member of the greater Rochester area soccer community where she coaches a youth girls soccer team and works as a goalkeeper trainer for the Empire Revolutions Soccer Club as well as the Western New York Olympic development program. In addition to soccer, Kelly is an avid snowboarder and is employed by Ski Company Rochester during the winter months. She enjoys outdoor activities in any capacity – which can include hiking, camping, and running with her dog, Hazie. Her interests also include traveling, CrossFit, and cooking locally-sourced seasonal meals.

Feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn

Or, check out my resume here:

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Monyneath Reth

Monyneath Reth – MBA, Fulbright Scholar

Thank you for visiting my site. My name is Monyneath Reth. I am from Cambodia. I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Business Administration of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, New York. Having worked in the marketing field for both local and international companies in the past three years, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in integrated marketing communications.

Experienced marketing specialist with the skill sets in product marketing, go to market plan and execution, creative content writing, and brand activations and development, I am seeking to leverage leadership expertise to another level in the Marketing/ Branding/ Products development sectors.

I am a team player, detailed oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated. With my experiences and these qualities, I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your company.

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Grace Koester

Grace Koester | MBA

Hello! My name is Grace Koester and I am an MBA candidate with a concentration in entrepreneurship at Rochester Institute of Technology. 

I am a native of Eden, NY, a small town south of Buffalo. I grew up on a farm, raising livestock and growing crops, and was president of my local 4-H club. I was an athlete from a young age, competing in gymnastics, field hockey, cheerleading, and track, and field. 

I started my higher education at RIT in 2014. During my time at RIT, I was involved in Greek life, holding the role of President for my sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha. I was also a member of the RIT cheerleading team, holding the role of captain in my junior and senior years. During my time as captain, the team attended the NCA National College Cheerleading competition in Daytona, Florida. I graduated from RIT in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations. 

During my undergrad, I gained experience in social media marketing and event planning as a Marketing Coordinator for the office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, as well as a Marketing Intern for Canalside Buffalo. In these roles, I was in charge of creating social media campaigns for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. I also planned events such as the annual Greek Award gala, weekly concerts, bazaars, and fitness classes. 

In my first year out of college, I held the position of Interim Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life and RIT. In this role, I was the main advisor of the three councils that oversee the thirty-two Greek chapters on campus. I represented the University during meetings with fraternity or sorority inter/national representatives and/or officers on and off-campus. I also coordinated education, leadership, and social programs for the fraternity and sorority community.

In the fall of 2019, I began my graduate studies. I am now studying Business Administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship. I will finish my degree in December of 2020. After graduation, I plan to work for an advertising/ public relations firm for a few years before starting my own company, specializing in large scale event planning. 

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Noah the Sharp-eyed Digital Marketer!

Greetings, and welcome to this! Noah D. Blankenship is the name I proudly sport. With my Deaf eyes, I regard myself as a sharp-eyed digital marketer with versatile successes. I arrived at Rochester Institute of Technology in Fall 2015, with no idea what I wanted to pursue. I started as an accounting major in Spring 2016, which ended after my first and last accounting internship. I realized that I was too much of a “people person” to stay in a cubicle for hours a week. 

Following that internship, I studied abroad in Zagreb, Croatia, for four months. There, I had many adventures with my study abroad group, and I realized that a Business Management major would be a better fit for me. I did not declare my minor until my second to last semester in my undergraduate studies. Advertising and Public Relations were something that drew my attention in the last year of undergraduate studies, leading my decision to continue my studies with an MBA in Digital Marketing. 

During the summer before my start of MBA studies, I worked at Prudential as a Product Management Intern in their newly found accessibility technology project. I spoke on the panel at the VOICE Summit during summer 2019, representing Prudential, and talked about my experience with accessibility technology. 

Fast-forward to the Fall 2020 semester, I am in my last semester of MBA studies, figuring out what I plan to do next. I invite you to learn more about my other achievements and involvements at and outside of RIT.

Connect with Noah on LinkedIn.

Noah’s headshot at Prudential during his internship there.

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Jordan Brooks

Jordan Brooks: (Almost) Certified Social Media Marketing Guru

“Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”

My name is Jordan Brooks and I am currently a Master’s student at the Rochester Institute of Technology in the Communications and Media Technology program. In 2019, I graduated from the University of Virginia with two Bachelor’s: one in English Language & Literature, and the other in Spanish Language & Culture. I decided to pursue a degree in Communications & Media Technology because of the events that transpired in Charlottesville; as a news writer and as a community member, I was inspired by the ability of social media to bring people together, its ability to influence and inspire action. After years of experimenting with various media platforms (Digication, Wix, Hootsuite, WhatsApp, Google Meets, Skype, social media, etc.) my friends have accused me of becoming a social media addict. I am, because it’s utterly fascinating. Beyond that, social media has taught me that there are various ways of connecting with people; non-traditional ways that enable one to make an impact and establish a sincere connection despite the physical distance.

I would describe myself as a detail-oriented and self-disciplined Communications student with a background in news writing, professional writing,  media studies, and social media and content marketing. I worked for The Cavalier Daily for three years as an editor, a social media manager, and a Spanish translator, where I enhanced my writing skills, developed my translation skills, and curated my passion for community issues. I am currently a digital marketing intern for a podcast as well as the assistant and social media manager for a black-owned business in my hometown.

USA Dance competition in Chicago, IL.

Beyond my academic and professional background, I would describe myself as a writer, a dancer, and a military brat. As a writer, creative writing, news writing, research writing, and editing have all been outlets for my critical and creative thinking, and have maintained my attention to visual and textual detail. As a dancer, my self-confidence has not only increased, but so has my self-discipline in learning new skills and overcoming challenges. Lastly, I am a military brat, which makes me a traveler. Abroad or domestically, I like visiting new places and finding out how much I don’t know about the world.This lifestyle has made me very adaptable to new environments and circumstances. It’s also opened my mind to facing new challenges, encouraging me to embrace them and not stop until I overcome them. I like to think that these characteristics are what make me stand out as not just a student, but as a person.

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Luke Labuski

Lucas Labuski-MBA Student

By Lucas Labuski

Hello, my name is Lucas Labuski, but most people call me Luke. I am originally from Horseheads, New York, but have recently relocated to Rochester. I am currently in my final semester of my Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at RIT. I received my undergraduate degree in Accounting from Keuka College. During my time at Keuka, I was a four year captain on the golf team, a member of three Honor Societies, an Admissions Ambassador, and also the Founding President of the Keuka College Investment Club, which I was able to grow from 4 members to over 35, as well as secured over $5,000 from outside investors to allow the club to start trading. Upon my graduation this fall, I hope to work as a Certified Financial Planner or a Portfolio Trader for ETFs for a major competitor of the industry. Most of my personal trading experience has come in the form of ETFs, mainly leveraged ETFs. During my senior year at Keuka, I placed 17th out of 1,000 students from across the globe in the ETFG Global Portfolio Challenge. Last fall I once again competed in the ETFG Global Portfolio Challenge and placed 3rd out of 1,000, and also led the competition for four out of the ten weeks. My strategy for both competitions is very similar to my strategy that I use in my personal investments, which tends to favor technology and biotech ETFs. Please take a minute to review my resume, as well as connect with me on LinkedIn.

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S.A.Masebe – Curious African Exploring The World, Status-quo Challenger

CEO in the making

My names is Sethunya A. Masebe. I am a Supply Chain Management and Internet Marketing MBA candidate with Rochester Institute of Technology. I am a Motswana with global aspirations. I speak two languages fluently: Setswana and English and can hear and speak a bit of French. I have 2 years work experience in personal and business banking as well as a year’s experience in digital marketing – social media content creation. In my role as a graduate trainee I worked on a couple of projects for the bank including launching a group savings account, revamping the personal banking gold segment customer value proposition and preparing a proposal for the re-allocation of a branch. In digital marketing I managed and created content for the Culture Cafe Restaurant social media and created a savings account campaign for a bank client. I am a principled and self disciplined individual. I am curious and enjoy challenging situations and rising up to them. My key interest are in process engineering and optimisation and generating great customer understanding. I am currently searching for a co-op for summer 2021 in any of these industries.

Volunteer; I am compassionate about the development and mentoring of young people to become self-enterprising and realise their wildest aspirations. To this effect, I am part of the youth development NGO in Botswana called TAWLA as program developer, mentor and coordinator.

Check out my LinkedIn to explore more of my profile and interact with me!