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Maddy Schoenfeld, MBA

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Hi there! My name is Madison Schoenfeld, but my friends call me Maddy. I’m a second year MBA student with a concentration in digital marketing, originally from New Jersey, I now call Rochester home. I graduated from RIT with my BFA in metals and jewelry design and a minor in museum studies in the spring of 2020 before deciding to pursue my MBA. I finished my BFA and graduated as an outstanding undergraduate scholar, and I am extremely passionate about community and collaboration.

When not taking classes, you can find me working at my dream job right in the heart of RIT’s Global Village, as Manager at Shop One. Shop One is a beautiful gallery shop that sells art, craft, and design made by RIT faculty, alumni, and students. Alongside Wendy Marks, I curate, maintain, and grow the shops’ presence on campus and online. My goal at Shop One is to make art and design accessible to everyone and provide a platform for young artists to gain experience in sharing their work with the world.

And when you can’t find me at Shop One, you can probably find me working downtown in my private studio, where I make work for my own jewelry business. Madison Sophia Jewelry specializes in sterling silver jewelry and colorful, hand dyed, 3D printed nylon jewelry. I strive to stretch the limits of 3D Printing applications by using them in a totally unique way, utilizing both color and form to build geometric shapes into organic compositions. I am also a metalsmith and incorporate many traditional techniques into my designs. In my line you can find everything from lightweight earrings, to rings that make a bold statement. Take a peak at my website!

And when you can’t find me at Shop One or my studio, you can find me at home among my plants and reptiles. I have a crested gecko named Arthur, a gargoyle gecko named Aurora, and a Malayan horned frog named Henry; I love them all dearly. I also have a large collection of plants- friends who visit my home often say that it reminds them of a jungle.

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Maggie Sperry, MBA

Hi, my name is Maggie Sperry. I am a 1st year MBA student with a concentration in Digital Marketing. I received my undergraduate degree at RIT in New Media Marketing with a minor in Advertising and Public Relations. I am really passionate about marketing and love learning new things. I plan on graduating in May 2022 and I am currently looking for a full-time position.

I am a Student Manager at Ctrl Alt DELi, a dining location on campus. I supervise and work with 30 employees throughout the day, as well as work with my managers to make sure The Deli runs smoothly. I train new employees and run The Deli when my managers are not there. I also open every day of the week and assist in organizational tasks. I have been working there for 5 years now, and am one of the longest-lasting employees there.

In my free time, I make my jewelry, specifically earrings. I make them mostly for myself but in the future, I might expand to an Etsy shop. I have a background in visual arts, having attended art school for seven years. My focus is on painting, but recently I have started printmaking and have printed a few shirts with my designs. I have a Redbubble shop where I sell clothing, stickers, and prints with my art on them. I hosted a true-crime podcast for about 2 years and grossed about $200 in profits. I had to go on a hiatus during grad school, and plan on picking it back up when things are less busy.

You can check out my artwork and some of my marketing projects on my website here.
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn and look at my resume.

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Kamal Goulbourne: Marketing Consultant

Post author By rajsmurthy
Post date September 14, 2021
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About Me:

My name is Kamal Goulbourne and I am a Marketing Consultant. I am currently a senior at Rochester Institute of Technology, pursing a MBA with a concentration in Digital Marketing. While focusing on my studies I also do marketing projects for a company called VeeMed.

Fun Fact: I am a dual citizen United States & Jamaica

From: Brooklyn, NY

Experience

Throughout my college years I have worked at multiple companies including Picasso Labs, Hospital for Special Surgeries, and now VeeMed. I have also worked for multiple offices at RIT to help with marketing efforts. I am a big advocate of practicing what you preach. I haven’t given marketing advice that I personally wouldn’t use on my own projects. It is easy giving advice and telling others how to spend their money. It is much harder when it is your money on the line.

That being said, I have put my marketing skillset to use to generate revenue for my own side projects. Knowledge of branding, website design, social media marketing, influencer marketing, ad copy, and Facebook & Google Ads were needed to transform ideas I’ve had to functional business projects, that generated weekly revenue. Asides from marketing, I have also enjoyed photography for quite some time. I specialize in portraits, events, and have taken an interest in commercial photography as well . You can find my work here: My Portfolio.

Mission

After I graduate I will work fulltime for a company that wants to seriously invest in their marketing strategy and have a direct impact on its success. One day I will have my own business, where I help entrepreneurs and top executives alike with their marketing plans.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
— African Proverb

Work Experience

If you’re curious about my work experience, look no further. Here is the updated version of my resume.

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Rome wasn’t built by one person. Let’s connect on LinkedIn. Teamwork makes the dream work!

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Daniel Ruano, MBA

Hello Everyone! My name is Daniel Ruano and I am a second year MBA student with a concentration in Leadership and Management. I was born and raised in Long Island, New York but for the past couple of years I have come to know Rochester as my home away from home. I completed my undergraduate degree in Network & Systems Administration at RIT in spring of 2020 & then decided that I wanted to continue my education by pursuing an MBA. A goal of mine is to use my background in technology & business to start up my own technology consulting business.

Aside from technology and business, I have a strong passion for volunteer & philanthropic work. I created my own volunteer group, Rising Esperanza, which focuses on raising funds and awareness for charitable organizations. Through Rising Esperanza I have had the opportunity to host my own events & initiatives focused on various charitable causes that need more visibility. One of my favorite events through this group would have to be our “Come Out for a Cookout: An LGBTQ Benefit”. We hosted a cookout in my hometown’s community center where community members could come show their support and get to know our members. All the proceeds from this event went to support Pride for Youth in Long Island, New York as they provided free HIV test kits those in need.

While I’m in Rochester I am heavily involved with my fraternity. In the fall 2017 semester, I crossed into the Omega Chapter of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Incorporated. We are a Latin-Based but not Latin-Exclusive organization that focuses primarily on Leadership through Academics, Culture, Brotherhood & Service. Throughout my experience in this organization I have had the opportunity to give back to the Rochester community by connecting with a multitude of student at programs, discussions & service events hosted by my organization and other Culturally Based Fraternities and Sororities.

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Will Sterrett: Marketing and Statistics

Post author By rajsmurthy
Post date February 23, 2021

Hi my name is Will Sterrett, I am a third year marketing major with a minor in statistics at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I am from Reston, Virginia, which is 30 minutes outside Washington D.C. I love all aspects of business so, when I came to college I didn’t know what type of degree I wanted to pursue. I fell in love with marketing in my first year of college. I also have always had a love for numbers which is why I wanted minor in statistics. I would love to get a marketing analytics job right out of college.

I came to RIT to pursue a high level education, while being able to play the game that I love, lacrosse. Growing up I played so many different types of sports such as hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and football. These sports taught me some very important traits, such as leadership and teamwork. I believe that those two qualities are essential in the work place. Below are my resume and a link to my Linked In Profile. Feel free to click on both and learn more about me.

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Jasmina Rizvanovic, New Media Marketing Student

Post author By rajsmurthy
Post date February 18, 2021

Hi there! My name is Jasmina Rizvanovic. I am currently a senior in my final semester at Rochester Institute of Technology pursuing a bachelor’s degree in New Media Marketing with two minors in Advertising/Public Relations and Digital Business.

Background

To give a little context about me, I came to the US at two months old from Bosnia with my family where we settled here in Rochester, NY. I attended and graduated from School of the Arts High School where I majored in Creative Writing. I decided to continue my education locally at RIT where I was a recipient of the Rochester City Scholars Scholarship. While at RIT, I am a member of the Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Multicultural Center for Academic Success so diversity awareness and representation is something I am passionate about.

Experience

During my time at RIT, I have completed three internships within the digital marketing space. My experience is varied from higher education to the food and beverage and restaurant industries. I have had experience with social media management, content creation, analytics, influencer recruitment and brand management. Some of my favorite internships were for Wegmans Food Markets. I completed two internships with the company in Marketing and the other in Media Relations. From these experiences, I gained vast knowledge in content creation (planning, organizing and scheduling content), analyzing metrics and analytics as well as a general better understanding of operating from various departments in an organization.

Future Plans

To say I am excited to enter the workforce is an understatement. My ideal career path would consist of working for a marketing/advertising agency but I am not opposed to exploring other avenues at this time. I am open to the idea of relocating as well. To learn a little more about me or my experiences feel free to download my resume. I love chatting and networking with new people so feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn as well!

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Siva Ranganath Meenakshi: Marketer and Artist

Post author By rajsmurthy
Post date February 18, 2021

How are y’all doing! My name is Siva and I’m a RIT International Business and New Media Marketing major with an Entrepreneurship minor graduating in May 2021.

I hail from Northwestern Canada from a city called Fort McMurray. I’ve been travelling back and forth from the US to Canada for the past eight years due to me finishing high school in Virginia. I’ve travelled up and down the East Coast during my schooling and would love to explore more places that the US has to offer in the future. I was originally born in Singapore and moved to Canada at a very young age. I also often travel to Southern India to visit my extended family every couple of years and keep my roots planted.

Regarding work experience, I have joined co-ops in marketing research and sales roles for two different local Rochester companies, including an established web marketing firm called Noticestry. I preformed sales marketing tasks, applied for government RFPS, and converted potential clients through multiple sales channels. The other co-op I joined was for a sustainability startup called Farther Farms. I worked on market and industry applications for a novel dehydration technology that our team engineered. My other jobs included on campus jobs, one of which was the RIT Global Union Community Manager. I executed social media campaigns, events, and increased engagement within the RIT community as well as the International Student community. Finally, I’ve joined a local art collective called Outfit14a where I make digital marketing materials, art, and music.

I would like to take the experience I have gained and will gain in the workplace to create my own company in the near future. My focus would be on circular economies, sustainability, and social impact. I am very excited for the evolution of business and to be on the leading edge of innovation.

Connect with me and lets network or create! My details are below:

Email: sxm7778@rit.edu

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Angel Keppler – Photo Advertiser and Marketer

Post author By rajsmurthy
Post date February 18, 2021

Hello! My name is Angel Keppler and I am an undergrad in my 3rd-year studying photo advertising with a minor in marketing here at Rochester Institute of Technology. While at RIT I played lacrosse and was involved in the organization Alpha Xi Delta. I also had the chance to work in Golisano in The School of Information.

I grew up in a small town called Owego, NY where I was VP of the student body and was a 3-time state champ in XC. These taught me leadership and responsibility early on. It proved to me that hard work pays off and set me up with a good mindset for success. My photography started early on and my passion and interest for it in business has only expanded since.

During my time here I have had the opportunity to do research with Eun Sook Kwon on content analysis and have done some freelance work with the knowledge I am gained from RIT. I was also able to spend the last 6 months working for KaeRae Marketing where I was a project coordinator and social media manager. This experience has resulted in me becoming more well rounded in the marketing field and improved my organization due to the fact I had to distribute ideas to another person and translate thoughts and ideas.

I am very passionate about advertising and marketing and what catches a consumer’s eye to persuade them to buy or be interested in certain products. I aspire to work around this field to bring a new perspective to brands and encourage their growth. Check out my LinkedIn and resume below!

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Hunter Dunlop | Marketing

Post author By rajsmurthy
Post date February 18, 2021

Hello, my name is Hunter Dunlop and I am a fourth year Marketing Bachelor of Science Major at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), whose values I strive to exemplify through my personal conduct. I am an adaptable, critically-thinking leader with integrity and strong communication skills. My experiences as an NCAA student athlete have taught me dedication, perseverance, teamwork, and time management.

Ever since a young age I have always had a passion for selling and wanting to succeed in the business world. I am successful when working independently and I thoroughly enjoy collaborating with other team members.

My most recent professional experience came as an Account Management Intern at Calix Inc., from which I have developed strong client management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Through this position I was able to enhance my knowledge of sales and market analysis.

Please feel free to reach out, I am always looking for connections in the business world. If you would like to know more about my past professional experience check out my resume attached below.

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