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Daniel Lemaster – Ad Photography and Business Administration

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.

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Jake Hamacher : MBA Student-Athlete

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! 

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Traci Bugaj – MBA Student

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!

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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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    Jack Annable – MBA Candidate

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    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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    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.

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    Luke Labuski

    Lucas Labuski-MBA Student

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    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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    Kasey Mathews – MBA Candidate

    Who I Am

    Kasey Mathews is an MBA student at RIT’s Saunders College of Business. With concentrations in both Marketing and Public Policy, he is dedicated to ensuring clear and concise communication.

    Kasey is passionate about the work he does, and stresses the importance of collaboration, especially across various disciplines. Through both his undergraduate and graduate studies at RIT, he has been heavily involved in multiple projects and organizations in every part of the university experience.

    What I Do

    Through Reporter — RIT’s only fully student-run magazine — Kasey has consistently published journalistic content with real impact to the RIT community, whether they be students, faculty, staff or alumni. He has risen to become the Editor in Chief of the organization, managing a 100-person staff and a budget in excess of $150,000.

    Kasey also joined the RIT Orientation program in Fall 2016, welcoming new students to RIT every year. In Fall 2020, Kasey took on a leadership role within the program, coordinating the schedule and managing all hiring, training and other personnel management responsibilities. Along with a team of five other coordinators, he achieved a smooth transition for new students into their new lives at RIT, ensuring comfort, support and education despite operating within the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    As a brother of Delta Sigma Pi — one of the largest, co-ed professional business fraternities in the nation — Kasey has gained valuable leadership skills while continually giving back to the student business community and the greater Rochester community nearby.

    Kasey has also been involved in other capacities. He holds a Graduate Assistantship in the university’s LGBT Center, has served as a peer mentor within Saunders College for three years, was awarded entry into the Saunders Graduate Fellowship that connected him with industry mentors in Toshiba and 2logical as well as working with the Study Abroad Office to promote the accessibility and developmental experiences of study abroad.

    With passions for cross-cultural communication and marketing policy, Kasey is ready to take on any project that deals heavily in communications, from Government Relations to Social Media Advertising. 

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