UTM Career Centre Events and Workshops

Mar 7, 2024 06:00 PM to 08:30 PM
KN Rotunda

Registration Deadline: Mar 7, 2024 06:00 PM

Career Centre Networking Series: Marketing & Communications

Hear from 8 UTM alumni who will share industry insights, talk about their career story, and provide advice on career planning, job search and workplace success. You can also practice your networking skills and build connections with alumni and fellow students. Refreshments will be provided.

Brought to you in partnership with:
- Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT)
- ICCIT Council
- Digital Enterprise Management Association (DEMA)
- ICCIT Student Mentorship Program

Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: KN Rotunda, Kaneff Building

Registration is required. Limited spots are available.

Participating UTM Alumni

Danielle Elliott

Job Title: Director Canada Marketing & Strategic Events
Organization: Salesforce
Industry: Software Development
Education: HBA Communications and Marketing, English Studies, 2008

Christopher Chavez

Job Title: Marketing Strategist
Organization: Zanchin Automotive Group
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Education: BA DEM Specialist, 2022

Marcus Armstrong

Job Title: Owner, Cinematographer, Editor, and Director
Organization: Introspective Films
Industry: Movies, Videos, and Sound
Education: HBA CCIT Specialist, 2017

Basir Ahmad

Job Title: Senior Digital Analyst
Organization: Cheil Worldwide (a subsidiary of Samsung)
Industry: Advertising Services
Education: HBA CCIT Specialist, 2016

Nicole Danesi

Job Title: Senior Manager, Public Relations and Brand Marketing
Organization: CanadaHelps
Industry: Non-profit Organization Management
Education: HBA CCIT and Environmental Management, 2016

Ryan McCann

Job Title: Corporate Communications Manager
Organization: LCBO
Industry: Retail
Education: HBA PWC Major and Fine Art History Major, 2012

Mustafa Noorani

Job Title: UX Engineer
Organization: Afiniti
Industry: Software Development
Education: HBA TCS (Technology, Coding & Society) Specialist, 2023

Sidney Bagsit

Job Title: Communications Advisor
Organization: Ontario Health
Industry: Government Services / Hospitals & Health Care
Education: HBA CCIT Specialist, 2021

Agenda

5:40 p.m. - Students are admitted
6:00 p.m. - Opening remarks (15 min)
6:15 p.m. - Moderated panel discussion (60 min)
7:15 p.m. - Break (10 min)
7:25 p.m. - Networking (65 min)
8:30 p.m. - Conclusion of the event

Who Can Attend

All U of T students and recent graduates in all programs and years of study are welcome to attend. This event would be of particulate interest to students in CCIT, DEM, PWC, and TCS programs.

Registration

Registration is required. Hurry up - limited spots are available.

All registered students/graduates will receive information on the attending alumni and networking tips prior to the event.

There is no dress code for this event.

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If you are attending a planned appointment, event, or workshop and require accommodation(s), please email careers.utm@utoronto.ca and we will work with you to make the appropriate arrangements.