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  Webinar 1: Job Search Tricks in the New Era

  Lynn University

  Webinar 1 - Job Search Tricks in the New Era: Why What You’re Doing Now Matters More than Ever

  Do you know how to set yourself apart in today’s job market?

  Moderators:

  • Stefanie Powers, Journalism and Advertising & PR
  • Gary Carlin, College of Communication & Design

  Panelists:

  • Suzanne Boyd - TV News Veteran, TV Show Creator, Podcast Host, Author
  • Alexandra Flugel ’18 - Producer and Director, Brandstar
  • Carla C. Conde ’94 - Former Vice President, Discovery Communication Latin America

  Introduction

  Carla Conde – former Vice President of Corporate Communications for Discovery Network (Discovery Channel, HGTV, Animal Planet, Food Network & TLC). Started her own business in 2018 in corporate communications for a number of different clients in & around Miami & Latin America.

  Suzanne Boyd – former TV news anchor with CBS12 for 20 years. Started her own company Suzanne Boyd Productions in 2018 from the ground up producing her own shows.
  

  Alex Flugel – Producer & Director at Brandstar. Used to work on different commercials & infomercials in Florida but slowly got more involved in national TV shows like America’s Most Wanted. Worked with Dr. Phil and Ellen de Generes. Last few years has been creating documentaries and educational programs like Inside the Blueprint. Got her Masters in Communications from Lynn last year.

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  Webinar 2: Setting You Up for Virtual Success

  Lynn University

  Webinar 2 - Setting You Up for Virtual Success

  Think you can master an online interview? Join us for the “do’s and don'ts” of career searching and find that dream job – virtually.

  Presented by Teri-Anne Brennan, Group Talent Acquisition of Enterprise Holdings.

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  Webinar 3: Resilience

  Lynn University

  Webinar 3 - Resilience: Withstand adversity, bounce back and grow despite life’s twists and turns

  Moderators:

  • Stefanie Powers, Journalism, Advertising & PR, College of Communication & Design
  • Gary Carlin, Advertising & PR, College of Communication & Design

  Panelists:

  • John Duffy, Founder of 3C Interactive & Entrepreneur
  • Nicole Biscuiti, Founder/Owner of The Chestee
  • Mark Alfieri, Founder/CEO of Brandstar

  Introduction

  Mark Alfieri, Founder & CEO of Brandstar – A full service production company & marketing agency. Produce national TV shows which air on Lifetime & on local stations in the market.

  John Duffy, Entrepreneur in residence at Lynn University’s College of Business. Long time software entrepreneur. Most recently was the Founder/CEO of 3C Interactive which was sold in August last.

  Nicole Biscuiti, Founder/CEO of The Chestee, an invention of a sports bra with a built in collarbone guard for fitness enthusiasts. Previously worked for Bloomingdales in the Public Relations department.

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  Webinar 4: Springboard Your Career

  Lynn University

  Webinar 4 - Springboard Your Career: How one job/experience leads you to another

  Moderators:

  • Stefanie Powers, Journalism, Advertising & PR, College of Communication & Desig
  • Gary Carlin, Advertising & PR, College of Communication & Design

  Panelists:

  • Anthony Greco, alumni ’02, Sales & Marketing at Boca Raton Championship
  • Eva Damato, alumni ’12,’16, Leisure Sales Manager, Discover the Palm Beaches
  • Olivia Hollaus, Founder/Creative Director of Protect my Shoes and Director of Community
  • Relations at Boca Magazine

  Introduction

  Anthony Greco – Graduated from Lynn University in 2002. First 6 years of his career were spring boarding. Currently works for Boca Raton Championship and produces 6 PGA golf tour events annually.

  Eva Damato– Currently works as the Leisure Sales Manager for Discover the Palm Beaches which is a destination marketing organization tasked to increase tourism to the county. Works with travel trade, travel agencies, OTAs such as Expedia to package travel to make it enticing for guests to vacation in Palm Beach County.

  Olivia Hollaus – She is the Founder & Creative Director of Protect my Shoes. She invented a patented shoe stuffer, a handmade shoe insert, as she is a shoe addict. She is also Director of Community Relations at Boca Magazine.

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  Webinar 5: Future of Hospitality and Tourism Industry

  Lynn University

  Webinar 5 - Future of Hospitality and Tourism Industry: How will the hospitality and tourism industries look, post-COVID 19?

  Moderator: Bruce Himmelstein, CMO, Ritz-Carlton, CMO, Loews Hotels, American Marketing Association. “Hall of Fame” inductee.

  Panelists:

  • David Berger, ’98 - Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality America
  • Howard Copen, ’10 - Executive Director of Revenue Management, Encore Boston Harbor
  • Darin Riggio,’08,’10 - Resort Sales Director, Disney Meetings & Events

  Introduction

  David Berger – Graduated from Lynn University in 1998. Worked in South Florida for many years for the Marriott, Hilton & Turnberry. Moved in 2013 to South Carolina to take the position as Chief Operating Officer for Hospitality America. They’ve got 16 assets across the South East, from Roanoke in the north to Miami in the south to Baton Rouge in the west with 800 employees and ½ billion in assets.

  Howard Copen– Graduated from Lynn University in 2010 with an MBA in Hospitality/Marketing. Worked in gaming and casinos for 12 years all over the country. Worked at Pinnacle Entertainment & also a tech research company before joining Encore Boston Harbor.

  Darin Riggio– Graduated from Lynn University in 2008 & 2010. Has been in hospitality since he was 13 working in restaurants and the last 15 years in upscale resorts in Florida. Been at Disney the past 18 months as Resort Director of Meetings & Events at Walt Disney World. 2 parks open July 11 and another 2 parks open July 15.