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Anna Amoresano

Anna Amoresano Professional

Introduction

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

A rare picture of Asja in her free time.

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.

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Taylor Valentino – RIT MBA Candidate

Hello there. My name is Taylor Valentino, and I am excited to be pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration (focusing on Marketing) at Rochester Institute of Technology, located in Rochester, New York.

Growing up in the Rochester area, I was fortunate enough to stay close to family as I accepted my first job upon receiving my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Fresh out of college, I joined a global outsourcing company where I was on the corporate MarComm team where I focused on branding and vertical strategies. This was a great opportunity for me to understand how global branding operates with a large team and allowed me to develop full MarComm strategies for our Healthcare clients.

As much as I enjoyed my experience, I decided to pursue a career with an advertising agency in the area., which is where I am today. Through my role, I was able to work with a variety of insurance agents part of a national brand, to help grow their local marketing and increase their visibility to current and prospective customers. After a few years, I was able to work my way up and now I specifically work with our corporate client to further develop our program offerings to the agents we service regarding their Google Ads, educational and assistance programs, and executional programs. I am very passionate about my current role and have enjoyed feeling like I am making an impact on local businesses on a large scale across the country.

Want to learn more or get to know each other? See the links below to connect with me on LinkedIn or download my resume!

Connect with Taylor on LinkedIn.

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Rachel Romaine: IB and MIS Student

Hello! I am Rachel Romaine! I am fourth-year student, double majoring in International Business and Management Information Systems with a minor in Digital Business, at Rochester Institute of Technology.


About Me

I was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. I decided to major in business after growing up in a business-oriented environment. My mom is a financial advisor and my older sister works for a private equity firm. I have always been interested in technology as well. Learning about how businesses leverage technology and social media in today’s digital world is very fascinating to me.

In my free time, I love spending time with friends, shopping, traveling, trying new foods, and watching telenovelas (Spanish soap operas). I have been an avid learner of the Spanish language for the past few years and I hope to learn more languages in the future!

Experience

I currently serve as the Vice President of Finance of the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. Delta Sigma Pi is an international professional business fraternity, where I initiated in November 2020. I truly love being a Brother of DSP because of its three main pillars: Professionalism, Community Service, and Brotherhood. My past work experience includes being a Business Development Representative Intern at Helium Inc during Summer 2021. In this internship, I helped originate over 2,600 leads, collaborated with the COO and Business Development team to help execute commercial deals, and assisted the Marketing team with researching target markets and creating new potential verticals. I also was a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Research Assistant at RIT and a Junior International Consultant through RIT Dubai.

I have also been involved in other activities and organizations on campus such as being a mentor to freshmen students through the Saunders College of Business Leadership Academy and serving as President and Secretary in a Special Interest Housing Organization, International House. Being a part of International House since my freshman year has been very beneficial because I have been able to be more culturally competent and enhance my intercultural communication skills.

On a career level, I love working with people from diverse backgrounds. As an International Business major, I love learning about new cultures and traveling. Learning about different perspectives of the world is very eye-opening. Also with my Digital Business minor, I have gained a myriad of marketing skills along with technical skills that are essential in digital marketing.

Mission

My career objective is to work for a global company where I can work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and blend my two areas of study, business and technology. I hope to gain more knowledge and enhance my existing skills along the way through hands-on experience. After obtaining my Bachelor’s degree, I will continue on to graduate school and pursue my Master of Business Administration at RIT.

As I enter the workforce, I also want to continue advocating for accessibility and raise awareness about disabilities, especially invisible ones. Being hard of hearing comes with many challenges but educating others about these obstacles is very important to me. I hope to utilize my experiences to drive change within the industry and leave a positive impact on my community.


Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn and download my resume to get to know me better.


“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.”

John Quincy Adams