Meet & Mentor Mixer

College: College of Visual & Performing Arts
Major: Graphic Design (Major), Art History (Minor), Web Design & UX (Graduate Certificate)
Employer: Self Employed  
Job Title: UX Strategist
Advice: "Stay curious, ask questions, and be able to speak to the decisions you make."

College: Charlton College of Business, UMass Law
Major: Business Administration 
Employer: Oracle America 
Job Title: Finance Sales Manager 
Advice: "Don't worry about the path to get where you eventually want to go."

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Majors: Psychology, Public policy
Employer: Dartmouth College
Job Title: Director of Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement
Advice: "Find a mentor! Having connections helps tremendously with skill building, confidence building, job-seeking, etc."

Learn more about Justine.

College: Charlton College of Business
Major: Business Administration
Employer: Committee for Public Counsel Services
Job Title: Talent Outreach Partner 
Advice: "Network (it is a smaller world than you think) and advocate for yourself as you go throughout your career!"

College: College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Major: Nursing
Employer: MEDITECH
Job Title: Informatics Specialist
Advice: "Be ok with not knowing everything right away about your career. Whether you're training at a new job or still figuring things out, don't let it destroy your enthusiasm to learn."

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Political Science
Employer: GATRA
Job Title: Administrator / CEO
Advice: "Do your best all the time."

College: College of Visual & Performing Arts
Majors: Graphic Design & Digital Media
Employer: BayCoast Bank
Job Title: Graphic Designer
Advice: "Surround yourself with supportive people, keep learning, and prioritize your mental health and what fulfills you. Your path may evolve in unexpected ways, but every step teaches you something valuable and helps you grow."

College: Charlton College of Business 
Major: Management 
Employer: Kuehne + Nagel | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 
Job Title: Senior Advisor | Adjunct Instructor 
Advice: "Always be learning, build a professional network and have fun!"

Learn more about Mike.

College: Charlton College of Business, UMass Law
Major: General Business Administration; Juris Doctor
Employer: Massachusetts Probate & Family Court
Job Title: Judicial Law Clerk
Advice: "Stay open - seek out mentorship, accept projects/opportunities beyond your comfort zone, try things that scare you, don't be afraid to make mistakes!"

Learn more about Emily.

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Biology
Employer: Buttonwood Park Zoo
Job Title: Education Specialist

College: Charlton College of Business 
Major: Marketing
Employer: Sona Energy Solutions 
Job Title: Vice President of Sales
Advice: "Make decisions consistent with who you want to become."

College: Charlton College of Business 
Major: Business Administration   
Employer: Amadeus IT Group
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Advice: "Be unique, be honest, be transparent."

Learn more about Oleksandr.

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Psychology  
Employer: Melmark, Inc. DBA Melmark New England DBA Melmark Carolinas 
Job Title: President and CEO
Advice: "Be life long learner and be exceptional employee" 

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies- Broadcast-Journalism
Employer: Self-employed author, consultant, media specialist, and disability advocate
Job Title: Author of Heartman: A Memoir 
Advice: "Be the boss of your career and determine the direction you want to take in."

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Majors: Sociology and Anthropology, Minor in Urban Studies
Employer: Boston Public Schools
Job Title: Community Field Coordinator
Advice: "I suggest taking advantage of any free training and networking opportunities that your employer is providing. This will enhance your personal and professional growth while honing in on your craft."

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Multidisciplinary Studies (Pol Sci/Biology)
Employer: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
Job Title: Director, Water Quality Operations
Advice: "Be open to any and all opportunities; be kind to all."

College: College of Engineering
Major: Electrical Engineering Technology
Employer: Retired
Advice: "Don't sweat it!"

College: Charlton College of Business
Major: Business Management
Employer: Verizon
Job Title: Splice Service Technician
Advice: 'As a child my father would always tell me to invest early in my company's retirement plan."

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Political Science
Employer: Massachusetts State Lottery Commission 
Job Title: Chief Revenue Officer
Advice: "Jump out of your comfort zone. Seek internship opportunities and networking is so important. It's important to stay focused on your career goals and aspirations. Let your experiences teach, guide and propel your future path. Your mistakes can provide you with valuable experience and knowledge in facing similar situations later on."

College: Charlton College of Business
Major: Operations Management
Employer: Corin LTD
Job Title: Director of Operations
Advice: "Build lasting business relationships based on honesty."

College: College of Engineering | Honors College
Major: Computer Science
Employer: Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Job Title: Software Systems Engineer
Advice: "Be patient and open to new ideas and opportunities to learn new skills!"

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Majors: Psychology and Sociology
Employer: New York Life
Job Title: Financial Advisor
Advice: "It is okay if the first career you choose to work in doesn't turn out to be the right career for you."

College: Charlton College of Business
Major: Organizational Leadership
Employer: Corin USA
Job Title: HR Generalist
Advice: "Be hungry; ask questions, look for information, strive to improve processes. That is what will get you noticed and help you take the driver's seat in your career."

College: Charlton College of Business
Major: Accounting, Minor in African and African American Studies 
Employer: Social Security Administration | Our Children, Our Future, Inc. (Volunteer) 
Job Title: Social Insurance Specialist | Founder/President  
Advice: "It is important to build a strong network and look for mentors who can provide support in your area of interest. It is equally important to be patient with yourself as you build your foundation as a professional in your field."

College: Charlton College of Business
Major: Business Management  
Employer: Fidelity Investments 
Job Title: Senior Relationship Manager 
Advice: "Work hard, be visible and make connections with peers."

College: Charlton College of Business 
Major: Accounting  
Employer: Wells Fargo
Job Title: Relationship Manager 
Advice: "Be open, Be adaptive."

Learn more about Ucal.

College: Charlton College of Business 
Major: MBA
Employer: Deloitte Consulting 
Job Title: Managing Director (retired)
Advice: "Build a diverse network. Develop the “one thing” you are known for and communicate that to your network. Seek out mentors that will support and guide you through your career."  

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Majors: Sociology | Criminal Justice  
Employer: Department of Corrections
Job Title: Correctional Program Officer A/B
Advice: "Keep moving forward, no matter what trips you up!"

Colleges: College of Engineering, Charlton College of Business
Majors: Civil Engineering, MBA
Employer: Raposo Engineering Consulting, LLC
Job Title: Principal
Advice: "Look for a job that offers a variety of experiences."

College: Charlton College of Business  
Major: Business Administration 
Employer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
Job Title: Attorney at Law 
Advice: "Be present. Live in the moment" 

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Majors: Psychology and Crime & Justice Studies
Employer: Community Autism Services - The Stepping Stones Group 
Job Title: Clinical Supervisor 
Advice: "Take your gen-eds seriously. Just because it's not your major doesn't mean it's not important. Learn as much as you can and use what you know!"

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Major: Portuguese 
Employer: Town of Little Compton, RI | Town of Bristol, RI
Job Title: Town Administrator | Town Council
Advice: "Be open minded, What you start off doing may not always work. Have a good work ethic and team approach."

College: Charlton College of Business
Majors: Finance, Accounting
Employer: Deloitte
Job Title: Audit Assistant 
Advice: "Be open minded and say yes to as many opportunities as you can!"

Colleges: Charlton College of Business (Honors College) 
Major: HR Management 
Employer: Babson College 
Job Title: IT Communications & Training Lead 
Advice: "Network"

Learn more about Rita.