My name is EJ Martino and I’m a fifth year Software Engineering major at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I have loved my major coursework, but I didn’t want to limit myself to only technical endeavors in my academic career. I decided to explore a few interests I discovered during my college years and followed those interests to completing minors in Digital Business as well as American Sign Language and Deaf Cultural Studies.
My Co-Operative Education positions have been the most insightful aspects of my professional development to this point. I have worked a total of 20 months between Saab Sensis Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation in the Greater Syracuse area, and am incredibly excited to be returning to Lockheed Martin upon graduation. In addition to job specific technical know-how, the most valuable lesson I have been able to take away from these experiences was that the most successful people are the most flexible. That is why I intend to ensure that I have as much professional experience as possible in any engineering discipline I can get involved in.
After graduation, I will pursue personal projects to foster my development and account for the gap in new experiences that will arise in moving from being a full-time student to being a full-time employee. I will use these skills to grow as a software engineer in my employment, and be open to all opportunities for advancement in my career.
I am a third-year Marketing undergraduate with a minor in Business Analytics! I am passionate about helping companies with positioning strategies for new products and the measurement and optimization of marketing activities online and offline.
Experience
I decided to pursue this career path to support small businesses in North and Central America to boost their products and expand their customer reach.
While working with local businesses in Honduras, I discovered that what fulfills me the most from my career path is creating positioning strategies for new products and services. As well as, supporting businesses to get insights on customers’ data.
My projects and work experience have focused on Business Administration and product marketing. Most of my projects have challenged me to conduct customer research, market segmentation, profitability evaluations, writing marketing plans, designing brand assets, and advertising campaigns to introduce new product lines.
Last year, I had the opportunity to volunteer with the Simone Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship as a Marketing Researcher. I worked with entrepreneurs to help them identify the target market for their products through surveys, customer research databases, and financial forecasting for their new ventures.
Hi! My name is Lauren Paige, and I’m a fourth-year game design and production student in the School of Individualized Study with a minor in psychology at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). I graduate in May of 2022 and am currently looking for fitting job opportunities. I pride myself on my time management skills, my hard-working attitude, and my positive energy, and if you talk to me just for five minutes, you will understand why I pride myself in these immediately.
Mission:
My objective is to be a full-time game designer or game producer at a game company when I graduate in May. I am hoping to relocate since I have lived in Rochester my entire life but I am open to many locations. I excel in positions that let me use my organizational, analytical, and design skills, and I strive to create a positive environment where I can make the people around me feel empowered and confident. If my qualities sound similar to your company’s values, please hit the button below to connect with me on LinkedIn!
I have worked since I was 16 and have had a vast array of jobs, starting out as a busser at a sushi restaurant to becoming a sales leader and influencer for a major brand. During my freshman year at RIT, I worked five different jobs at once to work full-time while balancing being a full-time student, and in my final semester of college, I continue this work-school balance. Working so much has taught me resilience, independence, and the importance of a positive mindset and reframing situations, and has let me develop and cultivate my skills with leadership, time management, conflict management, scheduling, organizing and sorting through data, prioritizing, and adapting.
Currently, I work five different jobs at three different organizations. I am a Teacher’s Assistant (TA) for Prof. Sten McKinzie, a senior lecturer in the Game Design & Development program at RIT, and I TA four of his classes, including 2D Animation, Level Design, and Graduate Level Design. I am the Director of Sports Media and a Board Operator for the Division I men and women’s RIT hockey games for WITR 89.7, our campus radio station. As mentioned above, I am also a Sales Lead and Influencer for American Eagle. By being an influencer, I have also become incredibly interested in marketing, specifically social media marketing, and my skills within the marketing space have expanded greatly within the past nine months. While these jobs are all very different and rewarding in their own unique ways, I am constantly challenged with new situations and obstacles in each of them every day. This continuously lets me grow and learn as both a leader, team player, and person, and I look forward to getting a job that has an environment similar to this where I can flourish and be successful.
I am also currently the first-ever president of Proof of Purchase (PoP) acapella at RIT, and I have been the choreography director for the past three years. Although not paid, I take PoP very seriously and have numerous responsibilities as president, such as scheduling our entire semester, coordinating with the executive board on a daily and weekly basis to keep our group on track, resolving any conflicts, and being the main point of contact for any concerns in our group and between groups. As the choreography director, I coordinate all choreography meetings, brainstorm and execute ideas with our choreography committee, and teach the entire group. My paid job experiences have shaped me as a person, but PoP has similarly shaped me and made me bloom and grow as a leader.
If you’d like to know more about my job experiences, take a look at my resume below.
My name is Mitchell Hitchcock and I’m a third year marketing major at RIT Saunders College of Business. I’m a playful, energetic, and hardworking individual with great determination and a true desire for success. When I was younger I started my own lawn mowing business and worked hard everyday to achieve my goal of owning my first dream car. I’ve worked many jobs since then and tend to enjoy what I do. I’ve worked as a wake surfing instructor for Fullsend FLX Charters as well as Wakesurf 585. My hobbies include surfing, cars, spending time with friends and family, and making money. I currently work at BMW of Rochester and Fullsend Ski & Outdoor which keeps me busy as fulltime student. I’m a compassionate professional who works hard to get things done and strives towards goals while constantly pushing myself to grow and learn more every day.
Mission:
I’m working towards getting a job at a prestigious marketing firm, and continuing on into real estate once I become more established. My ultimate goal is to build those around me and create generational wealth for my family. Additionally, I’d like to start my own freelance marketing agency and begin teaching every day, ordinary people how to create passive income on their own time to create a life of financial freedom.
“The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself…”
Warren Buffet
Hello, my name is Kaylin Connors and I am a third year student at Rochester Institute of Technology located in Rochester, New York. I am studying business administration with a concentration in marketing and management. My expected graduation for my bachelors is May 2023, but I plan to continue on to my MBA through Rochester Institute of Technology.
My Experience
I currently work for a small business called The Hunting Horn, located in Penfield, New York. I curate TikTok content twice a week for the store’s page, as well as posting and sharing this content. I have also created content for the Instagram page.
I also own my own business, Kaylin Connors Photography. I went public with my business in 2014, and have grown tremendously over the past couple years. I work directly with clients to create lasting memories through photographs that can be cherished for decades to come. Each session is individualized for every client to make sure they are getting a unique and fun experience. I also take great pride in my marketing for my business and have expanded onto several social media platforms.
My goal is to align with a company who shares similar beliefs as me, excellence and innovation. I take pride in creating an outstanding experience for every customer and continuing their loyalty to a company through different marketing tools. Understanding the audience for a company is extremely important, especially when it comes to conversions, which is something I hope to bring to a company through my marketing skills.
My name is Joseph Kim and I am a 3rd year Marketing student at RIT. I became interested in marketing because of the rise of digital marketing and I was intrigued by the growth in that industry.
Experience
I am currently a student passionate about digital marketing and social media marketing: working on data analytics, advertisements, and social media content/management. I am learning and incorporating Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Data Studio Report at my current job. I create varieties of content that include photos, videos, and podcasts for Instagram, YouTube, Tiktok, LinkedIn, and Facebook. I can run any social media account and optimize them with quality photos and videos. I can make photos, videos, and audio content to bring your company to life. My skills include running multiple social media accounts and experience in Final Cut Pro X, Photoshop, and Anchor FM. I am currently learning about digital marketing from the company that I work for, and I am hoping to become a skilled digital marketing analyst soon. I’ve been working for Linden Digital Marketing for over a year now, and I’ve also grown my own social media accounts.
After I graduate next year, I would like to work for environmental (especially ocean conservation) companies as a digital marketer and help the companies grow while also contributing for the environment. On the side, I would like to start my own brand to create an additional income.
Hello everyone! Nice to meet you. My name is Clara Kim, and I am also called Geunhae Kim in South Korea where I am originally from. My undergraduate degree was in Communication with a minor in Marketing at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Currently, I am pursuing my master’s degree in Communication at RIT, and this is my last semester.
While I studied Communication as an undergraduate, I became interested in Marketing. The fascinating thing about marketing is I can put my ideas and creativity into brands, products, and events. I like to share new, creative, ingenious, and different ideas and thoughts with people. I am also interested in cosmetics, so I would love to combine my two interests: marketing and cosmetics by working in a cosmetics company in the future.
I am planning on working in the marketing industry after graduation. I have experienced diverse cultures in both Asian and Western cultures, so I am inspired and motivated by the experiences to be creative. I am passionate to pursue creative and meaningful works. You can reach me by email at gk6183@rit.edu. You can also visit my portfolio website. Please download my resume to learn more about me.
Hello! My name is Daniel Lemaster. Being raised in Lancaster, PA I grew up around many small businesses including my own family’s, which got me into the idea of owning and operating my own business early in life. Along with this, being from such a small-town area there wasn’t a lot for me to do, and when I was around 14, I started to get into photography as a hobby to pass time and quickly grew in love with it. It is these conditions that set me down the path that I am on today.
In 2021 I received my BFA in Photographic and Imaging Arts with a specialization in Advertising Photography, along with a minor in advertising and public relations, and business administration. Currently, I am pursuing my MBA with a planned graduation of 2022.
My plan is to work towards becoming a Serial Entrepreneur. Having a love and passion for both business and the arts positions me well to balance creativity and structure to come up with new business ideas and to operate them well.
Hey everyone! My name is Jake Hamacher and I am an MBA Student at Rochester Institute of Technology. I graduated last year from RIT with a major in Finance and a minor in Public Relations and Advertising. I also play on the Division I hockey team here at RIT, and this is my 5thyear on the team. Due to Covid-19, athletes were given an extra year of eligibility, so I figured I might as well put that extra year to good use and get an MBA!
Background
I am originally from Southern California, where I lived until I was 16. In order to follow my dream of playing Division I hockey, I played all over America until committing to RIT. I’ve lived in Washington state, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin before finally arriving in beautiful Rochester, NY. I always knew I wanted to get a degree in something business-related, and Finance intrigued and interested me the most.
Experience and the Future
During the summer of 2019, I was able to co-op at Northwestern Mutual as a financial representative, which taught me a lot, but also left me hungry to learn more. After my playing days are over, I want to somehow work with athletes and help them navigate their finances, hopefully as a financial representative who specializes in working with athletes. I don’t know if anyone reading this has seen the HBO show Ballers, but that seems like a pretty good life!
Connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram and take a look at my resume!
Hello! My name is Traci Bugaj, and I am currently a Master’s of Business Administration major at Rochester Institute of Technology. I have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from SUNY Geneseo in Business Administration with a Spanish Minor.
Business is my passion – in fact, it has been since high school, where I was elected Business Student of the Year. In addition, I was apart of my school’s DECA chapter, where I won 7th Place at the New York State competition with my Fashion Merchandising Promotion Project. This love has carried over not only to my Bachelor’s degree, but to my extracirricular activities as well. I was treasurer of my sorority, where I updated our finance systems as well as money management practices.
I currently work at Wegmans Food Markets, where I have worked in a variety of environments. In my current role in the Seafood Department, I am able to analyze and understand the operations of the company within this area. This position has also allowed me to gain many skills, including incredible customer service, simplification and organization, collaboration, and many more. In addition, I pride myself in being someone who does not shy away from a challenge.
If interested, please take a look at my LinkedIn profile, or download my resume below. Thanks for reading!
