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Megan Harton

Hello everyone! My name is Megan Harton (she/her pronouns) and I’m currently a student at Rochester Institute of Technology pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration. I just recently graduated from RIT in Bachelor’s in Fine Art with a major of Visual Media, a minor of Business, an immersion of Economics, and a specialization in Print Media and Marketing.

My creative experience is in a variety of fields as I’ve intern at multiple different places. I was a full-time summer intern at Villanti Printers, an offset and digital printing company. I worked in both the press and pre-press department retouching images for various social media sites, managing and calibrating colors printers as well as creating mock-ups for the clients. My second internship was at Driven Studio, and I worked as a project-based intern. For this company, I was a production assistant for a video and photo shoot with one of our clients. Lastly, I’m an intern in the Recreation/Tourism department for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). I complete random tasks from my supervisors such as preparing a web-ready document, adjusting a postcard graphic, and attend various meetings.

One job I currently have at RIT is through the Academic Success Center. Previously I was a Supplemental Instructor where I supported Photographic Technology I & II, however now I am a Mentor in this program. As a mentor, I provide advice and feedback to SI leaders as well as support to the Program Assistants.

In my free time, I love to read, be outdoors especially hiking, walking or biking, play board games, and spending time with my friends and family.  

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Nicolas Stagnitta: MBA Student

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Hi friends. My name is Nicolas Stagnitta, but most of you know me as either Stags or Nic. I am currently an MBA student at Rochester Institute of Technology after receiving my undergraduate degree in 2021 in Business Administration – Management. I also currently work at Datto Inc., a Kaseya company as a Business Process Improvement Analyst, and am a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

I spent my undergraduate years playing varsity baseball at RIT as a right fielder. During this time I also finished my undergraduate degree in 3 years. This encouraged me to start my MBA and continue playing another year of baseball. Ultimately, leading to my goal of becoming a digital tech consultant.

In October 2022, I will be achieving this goal by working with PwC as a Management Consultant in the Ops Transformation division, hoping to specialize in Digital Operations. I have a passion for learning new technical skills and helping others, and love to be active. In the future, I plan on being a networking resource for the RIT community to help connect students to internship and job opportunities. 

Take a look at my resume below, and feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn as well (link is below).

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Anna Amoresano

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Anna has been recognized for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence as a Senior Manager in the area of marketing, product management, and business development for leading technology companies. Focusing on product management and business development, Ms. Amoresano was recruited by an international leader in wireless technology to create a new branded category of SaaS products.

Ms. Amoresano continues to focus on her professional development, education and skillset. She carves out time to mentor others to help develop their own strengths and support their goals. Anna and her son Brenden, are both proud Rochester Institute of Technology Alumni.

Anna’s most recent project is centered around her Italian heritage. By obtaining her dual citizenship, starting a corporation for importing Italian products into the USA, and becoming an accredited travel agency to offer unique experiences in Italy.

One of the hardest things to do in technology is disrupt yourself

– Matt Mullenweg
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Simran Singh: MBA Student

Welcome! 

My name is Simran Singh, and I am from Queens, NY. I am an MBA student at Rochester Institute of Technology, with a concentration in digital marketing. My undergraduate degrees are in International Studies and Spanish, with a minor in business administration, also from RIT. 

During my undergraduate education, I studied abroad twice: once to RIT Kosovo for a summer, and the other time to Madrid, Spain for a semester where I strengthened my Spanish fluency. 

I currently work two on campus jobs. I work as a graduate assistant for RIT Global Education. I’ve worked with the office as an ambassador, front desk worker, and now as a graduate assistant where I keep track of the course approval and student conduct processes, as well as some other projects. Aside from this, I also work as a tour guide on campus, where I give tours to prospective students and families and help out the Undergraduate Admissions office with projects. 

I am determined to start a career in the digital marketing field where I can utilize my business and technology skills I’ve gained from my master’s program to enhance the platform of an organization that sticks to its ethical values. As a hard of hearing woman of color, I would also like to build a platform and space for women and non-binary people, as well as people with disabilities, in the technology world. 

Feel free to look at my resume and connect with me on LinkedIn below.

“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.”

Frida Kahlo
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Ian Anderson, RIT MBA Candidate

Hello everyone! My name is Ian Anderson and I am from Seneca Falls, NY. I am currently working on completing my Masters of Business Administration at Rochester Institute of Technology. My plan is to graduate in December of 2022. I previously attended SUNY Geneseo where I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. I graduated from Geneseo in May of 2021.

Over the past year, I had the opportunity to work as a Buyer at ITT Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls, NY. It has given me the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of dealing with suppliers and manufacturing. It has been a great opportunity to further my knowledge of the business world, especially in a time when there are problems with everything due to the recent global pandemic. I was a part of a great purchasing team and it provided me with great experience that I will use to help further my career.

After completing my MBA in December, I will be relocating to Colorado. There are several positions I am currently interested in, but my goal is to be in the sales industry. I have always wanted to experience the sales industry and I believe that I will thrive there, especially right outside of a large city. I believe that my educational background and experience have prepared me for anything and I am very excited for the next step in my life.

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James Sheeler – RIT MBA Student

Hello! My name is James Sheeler. While originally from Boulder, Colorado, and Cleveland, Ohio I came to Rochester, New York to get my BFA in Industrial Design and my MBA in STEM.

From a young age, I always enjoyed being creative in both drawing and building. This would ultimately lead me to study design at RIT. However, as I continued through the program, I became increasingly curious about how to sell the products that I was designing. I began to enroll myself in entrepreneurship classes that began to fuel another interest of mine, business. Furthermore, I began entering pitch competitions and business accelerators where I was able to become more comfortable with public speaking. These lessons have increased my confidence in seeing ideas through from the ideation phase to understanding the steps it takes for a product to get to a customer.

After graduation, I look forward to being part of a company where I can continue to apply my skills and interests in design and business. 

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International Croatian in the American Dream – The Story of Asja Sardelic

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Hi, I’m Asja Sardelic and I am from Zagreb, Croatia currently studying in Rochester, NY. I have earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – International Business from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in December 2019. Currently pursuing the Business Administration MBA program on the main RIT campus in Rochester. I plan on finishing my MBA in December 2022.

Working various jobs in the service industry during high-school helped me develop strong abilities in interpersonal skills. When I started college, I started working at more serious positions in marketing, accounting, sales, and human resource. The positions helped me develop communication and collaboration skills. As a team player, I am collaborative with peers and search for ways to integrate valuable insights. 

I am currently working as a Graduate Assistant (GA) for Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement at RIT. As the GA I support the development and execution of campus-wide civic engagement programming. I work closely with staff and Leadership Scholars to create, track, and evaluate office programs. I support affiliated student groups as they work to have a successful semester. In the past year I have attended various employee development courses and workshops.

As an international student I learned how to thrive in new and challenging environments. I am always striving for perfection and believe that constant learning and growth are crucial for success.

Connect with me via LinkedIn below

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Hannah Holland: MBA Student

Hello friends and family, thanks for helping me out with my homework! Again, the point of this assignment is to drive traffic to a webpage, and later track the reult in Google Analytics. So please take this moment to read on and learn a bit about my professional career thus far, or feel free to skip to the bottom and just interact with the buttons.

Thanks for your time =)

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Jordan Goldbourn – RIT MBA Student

Hey there! My name is Jordan Goldbourn. I currently work for HubSpot, a company that develops and markets software to aid companies in inbound marketing, sales, and customer service. I hold the position of Enterprise Business Development Representative where I work to expand my company’s customer base for our enterprise segment. I graduated from Nazareth College with my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration & Management and now attend Rochester Institute of Technology where I am working to complete my MBA concentrated in Digital Marketing.

Professionally, I love all things related to marketing and sales. My job allows me to foster relationships with companies that consumers interact with often. Outside of my professional career I am very passionate about doing anything active. I fill up my personal time either lifting, marathon training, fishing and recently, playing golf.

I always enjoy connecting with like minded individuals. Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn and take a look at my resume below!

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Nicholas Renzoni

By: Nick Renzoni 9/13/22

Hello! My Name is Nick Renzoni and I am in my last semester of my Masters in Business Administration at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I also studied my undergrad at RIT in the Saunders College of Business where I received my degree in Management Information Systems in May of 2021.