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Clara Kim: Communication and Marketing

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.

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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! 

Connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram and take a look at my resume!

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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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Ayele Mystic: Marketing and the Culinary Arts

Hello, my name is Ayele Mystic I am originally from Trinidad and Tobago and have spent the majority of my life living in Washington DC. Coming from a family of school teachers and college professors; I understand how crucial it is to ensure academic success is universal and attainable. As a current 3rd year student at Saunders College of Business at RIT, I have been diligently studying effective business practices and majoring specifically in New Media Marketing. I am 1 semester away from graduating RIT with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and have successfully started my own business following my passion for the culinary arts. Fostering this company on various New Media Platforms has allowed me to engage more with customers, address both their desires and concerns, and overall allowed me to broaden my audience. With careful planning, application, and consistency; New Media has exponentially improved my business. I have also interned as a Social Media Manager for a small education consultancy company in the spring of 2020 creating Content Calendars, managing content/metrics, as well as developing campaigns on different platforms. Feel free to check out my resume for your reference.

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Jasmina Rizvanovic, New Media Marketing Student

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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Chris Foley: International Marketer and Music Lover

My name is Christopher Foley and I’m into languages. Communicating with people from around the world always seemed like the most fascinating thing in the world to me. In terms of true languages, I speak English and Mandarin, but I also partake in the universal language of music. I’ve sung beside the Cleveland Orchestra in Severance Hall, been a part of multiple music productions, and perform as an opera singer to this day. Music and language bring people together. To me, that’s magical. It’s what I’m passionate about.

To that end, professionally, I’m an international business professional specialized in sales and marketing. I want to be able to do business with people in other countries, bring culture from one part of the world to another, and facilitate the broadening of people’s horizons. I suspect that my beginnings will be doing marketing and sales for a company doing business with China because of my experience living in China and speaking the language.

Connect with me on LinkedIn and download my resume to see not only what I’ve done already, but also what I’ll do in the future!

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Yang Shen – New Media Marketing in RIT

Hi everyone, my name is Yang Shen. I am a senior student in New Media Marketing at Rochester Institute of Technology. In the past few weeks, I have received offers from Boston University. I hope I can enjoy my last time at RIT.

Three years ago, I established my company in Shanghai, China. The company’s name is Drip Dew (Shanghai) Education & Technology CO., LTD. This company mainly operates the export of Chinese products and real estate investment in North America. Before this company, I had six years of entrepreneurial experience starting in high school and three times with partners to establish companies in Hong Kong and China. In terms of execution, I can manage a team of about 50 people.

Before choosing this major, my strength was arranging event planning and writing the company’s future project development plan. Every year I write 2-3 complete commercial projects and sell them, which is also part of my company’s business. After graduating from RIT, I think I can make some achievements in marketing and online sales.

If you are interested in my company and business, here is the link:https://www.xuanlu.org/ (Use Crome to Translate Websites)

View my LinkedIn, or get my resume.

Phone number: +1 585 360 5112
Email address: Yeung@go-global.today

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Chelsea Gordon – Determined Marketing Candidate

Hello! My name is Chelsea Gordon and I’m a Rochester resident. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing at RIT, and will graduate in December 2021.

My first collegiate experience was in 2010 at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. I earned an Associate of Arts in fashion design, became a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and graduated magna cum laude. During my studies, I accepted two internships in the Boston area. The first, with independent stylist Christen Mitchell, assisting with developing looks and running photo shoots. The second, working directly with designer David Chum of Selahdor, playing an integral role in the ideation, planning and production of two collections.

Since 2014, I have been a consultant at Susan Deborah Bridal, a high-end bridal boutique in Brighton. I also assist with alterations and manage the social media accounts. In 2018, I managed the rebranding of the store, assisting web designers with content development and organizing the new website. I am proud to have created the boutique’s new logo, displayed on the website, Facebook and Instagram.

Wanting to merge my creative and business passions, I found marketing to be the perfect fit and returned to school.  In May 2020 I graduated from Monroe Community College with an Associate’s degree in the liberal arts program with a focus in business administration, joined Phi Theta Kappa and was honored to receive the Academic Achievement award. I transferred to RIT in August 2020 to complete my Bachelor’s degree.

Upon graduating this December, I aim to work for a Rochester marketing agency, utilizing my marketing analytic skills to be a contributing member to this great city of ours!

I invite you to reach out and connect, my résumé and LinkedIn appear below!

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Jordan Fureman, Filmmaker and Marketer

Hello! My name is Jordan Fureman. I am a fourth-year Film Production student at the Rochester Institute of Technology expected to graduate in May of 2021. Along with my BFA in Film Production, I am pursuing a minor in Marketing. I am originally from the small town of Wrightsville, PA, but I am looking forward to traveling to wherever in the world I am able to lend my services. I am hardworking, passionate, and always eager to learn more about Marketing and Filmmaking.

In the field of Marketing, I plan to specialize in social media and internet marketing, which is what the majority of the RIT courses I’ve taken have been focused on. I’ve been in charge of internet marketing for Franklin-Stevens Jewelers for some time, building a functional E-Commerce website that has boosted watch sales, and several social media accounts that have collectively accumulated nearly one thousand followers, allowing the store to have a direct line of interaction with the customer base. I have also directed, shot, and edited a short promotional video for RIT’s Expressive Communication Center, which they have been using to market their services to the RIT community.

During my four years at RIT, I was able to maintain over a 3.8 accumulative GPA while also working as the Director of Production at RIT’s SportsZone Live. I’ve worked there for the past 3 years and have been one of the student managers for almost 2 years. I’ve also aided in many student productions at the School of Film and Animation, as well as many films of my own. Several of which received high regard from my peers and professors.