March 9, 2013
Mahfuz Chowdury, Sheridan Business graduate
Sheridan Faculty of Business student, Mahfuz Chowdry, is awarded the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education Award for Co-op Student of the Year.
Mahfuz completed his final Faculty of Business work term with Candybox Marketing in the Summer of 2012. Chowdury recognized the revolution happening within social media and saw it could be leveraged for business purposes. He sought a connection with Darrell Keezer, President of Candybox, and connected with him through LinkedIn. From there, he convinced Keezer to hire him for a social media marketing co-op position. At Candybox, his primary responsibility was to educate prospective clients seeking to integrate social media strategies as a part of their marketing plans. Chowdury applied his essential business-to-business sales techniques, marketing plan writing, and presentation skills to create and deliver workshops from his Sheridan marketing courses and started generating lucrative contracts for Candybox.
During his time at Candybox, he managed to double attendance in their Social Media workshops, acquired more than 1000 followers for the company’s Twitter and Facebook accounts, and created a buzz to achieve the highest number of sales for one of their biggest clients, Walk at Home. His work term evaluation was stellar and he was praised for his significant contributions to Candybox.
Born in Saudi Arabia, Chowdury moved to Mississauga with his parents who sought educational excellence for their son. He embraced college life at Sheridan through his involvement in academics, student organizations such as Enactus and as a Student Admission Representative. Not afraid of a challenge, Mahfuz is a stellar student who believes in positive self-growth and promotes his message through his own organization ‘Project Reinvention’ which has extended throughout Canada and internationally.
Mahfuz’s energy, enthusiasm and love of marketing is infectious. His smiling faces graces billboards, buses, websites and promotional material for Sheridan College as he represents Sheridan’s ideals of co-operative education and the integration of work and school. Chowdury has learned as much from the marketing co-op program as the marketing co-op program has learned from him.
As the voice for co-operative education in Canada, CAFCE assesses students’ achievements in job performance, academic performance and responsibility. They select one College and one University student throughout Canada in recognition of the students’ contributions to their employer, co-operative education and the community.
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February 12, 2013
Graduates of the Sheridan Advertising program
Sheridan Faculty of Business Advertising graduates now working in the Advertising industry recently joined up with undergraduates of the Advertising and Communications Management program to network and share ideas on industry careers and advice on how to get that first job after graduation from Sheridan College.
“Our Advertising program graduates are very generous, and return yearly to give advice to our soon-to-be-graduating Advertising classes. These meetings are the key factor that make the connection for our students between college studies and the real industry,” said Peggy Barnwell, outgoing Coordinator, Advertising and Communications Management program.
Graduates brought key videos from their client portfolios to share with the undergraduates which included product ads from Cialis to the Kraft Cheese devil.
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October 9, 2012
Scott Stratten, President Unmarketing
Learn how to unlock the power of social media in The Business of Awesome with marketing guru and Sheridan alumnus, Scott Stratten at 7:00pm, November 21 at Sheridan Trafalgar campus SCAET building.
Named one of the world’s top five social media influencers on Forbes.com in 2012, Stratten has over 124,000 followers on Twitter. His clients’ viral marketing videos have been viewed over 60 million times and he’s appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, USA Today, CNN.com and Fast Company. As a keynote speaker, Scott has shared his social media marketing insights with organizations around the world.
Earlier this year, Scott was inducted into Sheridan’s Business Hall of Fame.
Sheridan alumni are invited to attend this exclusive event hosted by Sheridan President & CEO, Jeff Zabudsky. Join us for this educational and entertaining evening and refresh your perspective on marketing in a tech-savvy world.
Whether you’re a seasoned business marketer or just starting out, Scott’s pull-no-punches advice and entertaining style will leave you wanting more. Don’t miss this exclusive presentation at Sheridan College as part of Scott Stratten’s extensive North American book tour!
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October 5, 2012
Crystal Bennett, Manager, Student Engagement, Faculty of Business
Crystal Bennett, a Sheridan graduate and a former president of the Sheridan Student Union, has accepted the position of Manager, Student Engagement for the Sheridan Faculty of Business.
Bennett’s long term plans are to increase the number of opportunities and events available for students to participate in outside of the classroom which fits in with Sheridan’s new initiative The Co-Curricular Record. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their other skills through community and competitive activities. Bennett believes that these activities will help to give Sheridan Faculty of Business students a competitive edge when they begin their job search.
Currently Bennett is completing research, supporting many of the current activities and talking to students and The Sheridan Student Union. “I really want to know what Sheridan Business students want so we can develop relevant opportunities to enhance their student life and portfolio,” said Bennett.
Ms. Bennett will located mainly at the Hazel McCallion Campus and will also spend time at both Davis and Trafalgar campuses engaging students in activities and events which increase Faculty of Business student sense of community and belonging.
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June 27, 2012
Sheridan Faculty of Business Convocation 2012 at Mississauga Living Arts Centre
Sheridan College Convocation 2012 was an opportunity for Faculty of Business members, students, family and friends to mix and mingle in the shared warmth of a truly heart-warming day.
More than 750 Faculty of Business students graduated their programs recently to the heart-warming applause of proud families and friends. The two Convocation ceremonies needed to accommodate the large number of Faculty of Business graduates were held adjacent to The Hazel McCallion Campus at The Mississauga City Centre Living Arts Centre
The annual Sheridan College Convocation recently took place all week at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre as graduates numbering several thousand students from more than a hundred programs located in the seven academic Faculties of the College took to the stage to receive their diploma from Sheridan President Dr. Jeff Zabudsky. Each years’ graduates go on to join the now more than 130,000 alumni from Sheridan College since 1967.
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June 11, 2012
Randy Pilon, Ian Oliver, Lisa Piccolo, William Holmes and Jeff Zabudsky prepare to welcome Sheridan Business alumni at the recent event at HMC.
Sheridan Alumni and the Faculty of Business played host to nearly 100 alumni and faculty guests at Sheridan’s new Hazel McCallion Campus recently to show-off the new campus to Business alumni located at City Centre in Mississauga. The Sheridan Business Alumni Event featured presentations by Sheridan alumni Ian Oliver, President of Metroland Media Group and Randy Pilon President and CEO of Virox Technolgies Inc. who discussed their respective career paths from Sheridan Business graduate to their position today.
Ian Oliver, President and CEO, Metroland Media
Both Pilon and Oliver spoke about making the best of opportunities after graduation,their successes, their failures and their re-engagement and stressed the need for graduates to be adaptable.
Sheridan’s Hazel McCallion Campus (HMC) is a state-of-the-art facility designed to increase collaborative learning and inspire creativity. To celebrate Sheridan’s expansion into Mississauga,Sheridan Alumni hosted a panel discussion from
Crystal Bennett, former Sheridan Student Union President
local business leaders Randy Pilon (Business 1982), President & CEO of Virox Technologies Inc. and a member of Sheridan Board of Governors, and Ian Oliver (Advertising 1983), President & CEO of Metroland Media Group.
Jeff Zabudsky, Sheridan President & CEO, invited the guests to tour the new Hazel McCallion Campus in the heart of Mississauga and spend an evening with William Holmes, the new Dean of Sheridan’s Faculty of Business.
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May 24, 2012
Scott Stratten, President, UnMarketing
Scott Stratten, marketing guru, sought-after business speaker and 1998 Sheridan Human Resources graduate has joined the elite ranks of Sheridan Faculty of Business graduates in the Sheridan Business Hall of Fame.
Formerly a music industry marketer, national sales training manager and a Professor at the Sheridan College Faculty of Business, Scott ran his UnAgency for nearly a decade before deciding to focus his efforts solely on speaking at events for companies looking for guidance through the viral/social media and relationship marketing landscape. His clients have included a broad cross section of influential organizations such as PepsiCo, Adobe, Red Cross, Cirque du Soleil, Saks Fifth Avenue and Fidelity Investments.
Scott was named one of the top 5 social media influencers in the world on Forbes.com. His book UnMarketing: Stop Marketing, Start Engaging became a national best-seller before it was released, and recently earned the number one spot on the Globe and Mail Business best-seller list.
Scott’s efforts have helped his clients develop and launch viral marketing videos that have so far been viewed over 60 million times. Scott has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN.com, Inc.com and Fast Company. He was recently recognized as one of “America’s 10 Marketing Gurus” by Business Review USA.
“Scott plugged into the power of social networking long before it was labeled as such. He had the ability to turn standard business practices up-side down. His inquisitive mind and determination gave him an education well beyond the Sheridan course curriculum. In the classroom, you never really knew which direction Scott would take; all you could count on is that it would be interesting and innovative,” said Laurie Kondo, Professor, Human Resources program.
Stratten was welcomed into the Sheridan Business Hall of Fame during the annual Faculty of Business Academic Awards event.
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May 14, 2012
Stephanie Kam, International Business graduate Sheridan Faculty of Business – photo by Katelyn Malo
Sheridan Faculty of Business International Business graduate, Stephanie Kam is awarded the Export Development Canada (EDC) Forum for International Trade (FITT) annual internship at FITT head office in Ottawa. This prestigious EDC-FITT one-year internship is designed to provide the work experience necessary to apply for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.
“I am absolutely thrilled about beginning my career at EDC, particularly because I have had my eyes set on the goal of achieving this internship since the start of the program. This wouldn’t have been possible without my program coordinator, Phil Adams, course instructors, classmates, and executives of the College believing in me. Let this be a testament that there is a strong support network at Sheridan that is willing to invest in your future if you put in your hard work and dedicate yourself to success,” said Kam.
Stephanie Kam is 2012 graduate of the Sheridan Faculty of Business graduate certificate program, International Business. Kam is also a graduate of York University and Osgoode Hall Law School.
As a national strategic partner to FITT—Canada’s leading, industry-driven organization providing resources to advance the practice of international business—EDC contributes to the educational content of the FITTskills courses and supports FITT’s annual, cross-country events. Each year, an internship is also offered to one full-time student who has successfully completed the FITTskills program. This one-year internship is designed to provide the work experience necessary to apply for the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation.
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May 2, 2012
Kylie Dalgliesh and Dane McBurnie, Bronze winners in Integrated Marketing Communications at OCMC 2011
It took a while, but finally after several months, an OCMC 2011 event results miscalculation was rectified and Sheridan Faculty of Business students Kylie Dalgleish and Dane McBurnie were awarded Bronze in the Integrated Marketing Communications event at the recent Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition 2011.
The late award was also made sweeter as both Dalgleish and McBurnie will graduate from Sheridan’s Advertising program this spring. They received the Bronze award in the Integrated Marketing Communications event at OCMC 2011 coached by Advertising Program Coordinator Peggy Barnwell.
McBurnie accepted the summer internship being offered by Cundari, where he will be working on the accounts team, dealing primarily with BMW. Dalgleish is an Account Coordinator / Dealer Marketing Specialist with Jan Kelly Marketing.
“Once the disbelief passed and I started making phone calls to my family and friends about my award, the excitement and validation was almost overwhelming. We did a great job, after believing that we had not. A stage and a cheering crowd would have been nice aesthetics, but after it’s all done, the trophy is on my desk, and I know our hard work has paid off,” said McBurnie.
“The Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition is a remarkable experience that helps you grow as a student and as an individual. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity that not everyone gets to experience,and it opens a world of possibilities, said Dalgleish.
The Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition is an annual event sponsored by college publishers and marketing agencies to promote marketing skills and provide an arena of competition for Ontario college students.
The Sheridan OCMC 2012 team has already been chosen and is currently working with their faculty mentors to prepare for the intense competition at the annual event under the guidance of Annie Tarzi, Sheridan’s OCMC coordinator this year.
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March 18, 2012
Peggy Barnwell, Coordinator Sheridan Advertising program and graduates are pictured at the recent networking event.
Nearly two dozen recent Sheridan Advertising graduates networked with current program students in a “speed-dating” format that allowed students to link up with the grads working in their chosen specialty. The event featured graduates placed at 24 individual tables ready to provide advice and experience to the current Advertising program students.
The annual event hosted by Peggy Barnwell, Advertising Program Coordinator, members of the faculty, and The Sheridan Advertising Association, featured an interactive evening with more than 20 graduates from the Advertising Program representing companies - Draft FCB, DDB Canada, MacLaren McCann, Rain43, SodaandTonic, Mindshare, Carat Communications, Due North, Cundari, Olive Media, The Oakville Beaver and more, drew nearly 65 undergraduate students who were offered an excellent opportunity to ask questions and network with future employers and Sheridan graduates. In addition, students had an opportunity to watch a portfolio reel of the professional advertising work the grads have worked on.
“As it turns out, I made some amazing connections and I was also offered an interview at an agency,” said Phoebe Naiman, Advertising Management Student
“Until Grad Night I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Speaking to graduates reassured me that Advertising is my future,” said Meaghan Trueland, 3rd year Advertising.
“This event was amazing, I couldn’t have asked for a better networking opportunity,” said Kristy Stockman, 3rd year Advertising.
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March 18, 2012
From left Financial Planning alumni Ian Calvert 2010, Matthew Sears 2010, Charandev Padda 2011, Paul Mannu 2011, Ryan Laverty 2005, and Lindsay Chisholm 2011.
Alumni of the Sheridan Faculty of Business Financial Planning post graduate Certificate program recently networked with the 2012 graduating class at the Hazel MacCallion Campus to share their work experiences and offer advice.
Alumni shared their overall journey since graduating from the Sheridan program, especially the rigorous exam experience of the CFP Level 1 Exam. Several graduates shared their personal study techniques and exam focus for the month leading up to the exam which is only written twice a year in June & December. Matthew Sears has written Phase 2 (The Capstone Exam) and Lindsay Chisholm is now preparing for the same exam, shared their thoughts on preparation techniques.
Ian Calvert who is currently employed at Dundee Wealth Management in Oakville, and Ryan Laverty who is now a manager at TD Canada Trust took hard copies of students’ resumes.
Ample time was available for questions, and especially for students to engage in some one-on-one networking with the alumni once the formal presentations were completed.
“Alumni and students have all expressed satisfaction at having had the opportunity to present, share and to listen,” said Program Advisor Sidney Liburd.
Liburd also had special thanks for the alumni, who without hesitation when asked, agreed to give up their personal time to share their various experiences with the current Financial Planning students. Each alumni took the time to emphasize that not too long ago they sat in the same classrooms as the current students.
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February 17, 2012
Advertising Management Graduate Networking Event
The Sheridan Advertising Management graduate Certificate program students had an opportunity to get up close and personal with recent grads at the recent networking event. More than 15 successful graduates of the program networked with current students in a speed-dating type of event that offered grads and students to easily mix and match career information and interests. Current post-graduate certificate students had an opportunity to meet with successful graduates of the Sheridan Advertising Management program to find out job opportunities, forge relationships and discover tips on securing good employment after graduation.
“We know that the students consider these type of graduate events important for them to forge relationships in the Advertising industry,” said Professor Peggy Barnwell, Coordinator of the Sheridan Advertising Management program.
“I had a great time at the networking event and was able to connect with many folks working in Media and Account Planning, said Wendy Shen, Advertising Management student.
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“What a great night we all had at the Post Grad Networking Event. The night began with a little nervousness but those nerves were quickly replaced by excitement about opportunities to be had after our graduation. It was a so wonderful to meet some students that have had similar backgrounds and hear about their success in the Advertising Industry. Each brought their own opinions, experiences and advice,” said Courtney Kelly, Sheridan graduate certificate student.
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February 10, 2012
Here’s what to look for this week in The Sheridan Faculty of Business…
Vanier College BDC Case Challenge in Montreal
We’ll see how our Sheridan Business team fares against 30 colleges in this exciting annual event sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada.
Advertising Management Graduate Program Networking Event
Monday evening Advertising Management program hosts more than a dozen successful Advertising Management grads in a up-close and personal networking event with a good representation of Account Management, Media, Social Media, Advertising Sales and Client Side graduates.
The Virox Future Forum 2012
Thursday, 4th annual Virox Future Forum presents speakers Sean Wise and David K. Foot to 100 invited students. Sponsored by Sheridan Business alumnus Randy Pilon, President and CEO Virox Techologies Inc.
The Consulate General of The Republic of Poland in Toronto hosts Eva Stachniak
Best selling author and former Sheridan Faculty of Business professor, Eva Stachniak reads from The Winter Palace, her third novel, now number 2 on The Globe and Mail’s Best-Seller List at the consulate Friday evening.
Sheridan Ovation – Celebrating People and Achievement
Check out Sheridan Business graduates in this edition of Sheridan Ovation
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February 7, 2012
TEKsystems are recruiting Feb 9, 2012
The Sheridan Career Centre and The Faculty of Business invites students to follow-up after the recent Business Career Fair with the list of employers looking for graduates. In addition, Sheridan Career Services will offer a Paralegal program Networking Event February 8, 2012, 10:30am – 12:30pm located in Davis Campus (Brampton)- Gymnasium and a Justice Studies Career Fair, March 21, 2012, from 9:30am-12pm, also in Davis Campus (Brampton) – Gymnasium.
TEKsystems, a recent Sheridan Business Career Fair recruiter will also host an Open House Thursday February 9, 2012 from 4:00pm – 7:00 pm at 1 Adelaide Street East, Toronto. Please email Account Manager Michael Moul (mmoul@teksystems.com) to confirm admission.
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November 3, 2011
Sheridan Office Administration students and graduates supplied administrative support to the Mississauga Summit 2011
More than 25 Sheridan Faculty of Business, Office Administration students, graduates and faculty volunteered to supply scribe and administrative services to the participants of the recent Mississauga Summit.
The Mississauga Summit, held at the University of Toronto, Mississauga (UTM) brought together participants to brainstorm five Big Ideas for the future of the City of Mississauga.
Coordinated by Nancy Barrington, the Sheridan Faculty of Business, Office Administration students and graduates volunteered in a variety of ways – mainly by e-recording, using their laptops, the highlights of each presentation, and assisting with distributing information to participants, taking pictures, participating in the audience, and networking with the community. Lisa Mendes and Kellie Hayward, professors in the Office Administration programs, also assisted with organizing the students during the Summit.
Sheridan Office Administration students with Mayor Hazel McCallion at the recent Mississauga Summit
Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion and Calgary’s Mayor Neshi were in attendance as various task forces presented five “big ideas” for Mississauga on the waterfront, diversity, human services (health and social services), post-secondary education, and jobs.
The ideas include a waterfront development corporation to determine the fate of 450 acres of land; a business network for UTM, Sheridan College and two local hospitals; an innovation centre comparable to MaRS in downtown Toronto for start-up businesses; a “neighbourhoods-at-risk strategy” for social services in one community; and a diversity council for the large immigrant community.
Summit participant and Sheridan Faculty of Business, Dean, William Holmes praised the coordinators, faculty and students of the Office Administration programs.
“Our students showed an exceptional level of professionalism and I was proud to have them at the Summit representing Sheridan and the Faculty of Business, please accept my thanks and sincere appreciation”, said Holmes.
The Mississauga Summit is the fourth in an ongoing series that began in 2007 and is modeled after Greater Toronto’s CivicAction — a way to engage residents by having them contribute their own plans.
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October 13, 2011
Graeme O'Neil interviews Extreme Athlete, Trevor Bodogh during Canada's Got Talent auditions in Toronto.
Extreme Athlete, and Sheridan Faculty of Business graduate Trevor Bodogh says he has a hard time saying no to a good opportunity to create exposure for his Bike Trials sport, and the recent Toronto auditions for television series Canada’s Got Talent was the right move at the right time.
Bodogh hopes that his Canada’s Got Talent audition will help give a little jet fuel to the hard work he has invested into pursuing his extreme athlete career in terms of exposure, inspiration and interest from sponsors and events. Bodogh’s focus at the audition was on creating a unique energy around what he wanted to demonstrate to the judges and he believes that he was a success.
Trevor Bodogh soars through his routine at CGT auditions
When Bodogh’s team arrived at the Rogers Centre for the CGT audition, the rain started to pour while he had a truck full of props to bring in past the endless lines filled with contestants. After meeting CGT host, Graeme O’Neil, he started bringing in the deconstructed metal pieces of his prop setup.
After about what felt like the 20th trip inside and many curious looks from the waiting contestants, Bodogh’s team set everything up and were put into line near the front. CGT host Graeme O’Neil returned shortly after seeing the giant metal ladder fully constructed and asked Bodogh for a demonstration, on camera. Amid screams of excitement and fear, Trevor Bodogh leaped his bike up and then soared off the end of the six-foot high ladder set-piece. Then with the help of the CGT team, he hauled all his props downstairs for the real audition in front of the executive show producer and his judges. Bodogh says that contestants will know by October 30th if they are selected for the next step in the Canada’s Got Talent process. Make sure to stay tuned to Canada’s Got Talent!
Trevor Bodogh is a graduate of Sheridan College, Faculty of Business, Business Administration – Finance program, and is an extreme athlete, an entrepreneur, and a sought after business speaker. Bodogh has appeared at Sheridan’s Virox Future Forum in 2011, 2010, and 2009.
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July 10, 2011
Tina Powell, President and CEO Big Fat Pen Publishing Inc.
Best-selling childrens’ author, and Sheridan Business Hall of Fame alumna, Tina Powell is set to launch her first foray into the adult book market with Picnic in Pisticci.
In her newly released book, Picnic in Pisticci, Powell reflects (see trailer) on her lifelong love of picnics. Beginning with her first picnic as a child, Tina recounts some of her most memorable picnics throughout her life leading up to a family picnic in Italy. Along with food, family, and friends, Powell discovers that picnics are also packed with idyllic expectations and often unexpected encounters of adventure, love, and other life lessons.
“I got the idea to write the book while planning what to do during an Italian holiday to my grandparents’ hometown. I thought, ‘We should have a picnic! A picnic in Pisticci!’ That got me thinking about how much I love picnics, how much one can learn on a picnic, and how the world truly needs more picnics,” said Powell.
Tina Powell will launch a publicity tour for Picnic in Pisticci in July starting in Oakville, Ontario, then Vancouver and finally October in Pisticci, Italy, hometown of her grandparents. Books are available through Red Tuque Books, www.redtuquebooks.ca retail price $23.95. Recognizing the needs of others, Tina Powell is donating $2 from the sale of each book to Food Banks Canada.
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July 4, 2011
Sheridan Faculty of Business graduates file into Hammerson Hall
More than, 500 Sheridan Faculty of Business graduates crossed the stage, as part of the Sheridan College Convocation 2011. In four days and ten ceremonies, more than 7,000 graduates crossed the stage at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. The number of graduates is almost 2,000 higher than in 2010, reflecting the significant growth in enrollment that Sheridan has experienced in recent years.
Sheridan Faculty of Business convocation speakers included Faith Tull, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, First Canadian Title, and Dr. David Marshall, President of Mount Royal University in Calgary.
Dr. Marshall was also the recipient of an Honorary Bachelor of Applied Arts conferred by Sheridan. The Honorary Degree was in recognition of his significant contribution to post-secondary education in Canada, and his role in its growth and development in many regions of Canada as well as abroad.
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March 15, 2011
Advertising Program Coordinator, Peggy Barnwell and 19 program graduates networked with students recently.
The Sheridan Faculty of Business programs in Advertising recently held their Advertising Networking Events with eager advertising students networking with the more than 32 recent Advertising Management and Advertising program graduates in attendance. Advertising program coordinator, Peggy Barnwell and Sara Bernard, president of the Sheridan Advertising Association organized the two events in order to bring together current students with recent graduates who provided real information about career paths and career potential in the advertising industry.
Anne Sutherland, Partner, New Thinking (Sheridan Advertising 1985)
Keynote speaker of the undergraduate program networking event was Anne Sutherland, Partner, New Thinking, and Sheridan Advertising Graduate 1985 who spoke about trends in the advertising industry and strategies to capitalize on those trends.
Sarah Thornely, DDBCanada, Sheridan 2008 presented a clip of a recent samples of advertising campaigns Sheridan graduates have had a chance to work on, which included among the many presented – TD Canada Trust, Cialis, and Fallsview Casino.
Advertising students watch a clip of graduates advertising work
“The students had lots of good questions: wanting to know how I got started in the industry, what was my favourite client/campaign I had worked on, and what advice I had for them to be successful. I think its great that we were able to show the students some of the creative past grads have worked on. Its one thing to hear about what we do, it’s a completely different experience to view a commercial currently on air and know that a Sheridan grad was a part of it. Its because of opportunities like this that makes the Sheridan Advertising program the best,” said Sarah Thornely, Account Executive, DDBCanada.
Advertising students networking with graduates
“Once again I think Sheridan has gone all out for their students and put on a fantastic event! A great opportunity for students to meet with some past grads in the industry and just as excellent an opportunity for me to meet some eager, passionate and exciting students. Looking forward to working with them in the near future,” said Serene Fattouh, Account Supervisor, Draftfcb Toronto.
“Grad Night gives advertising students a great opportunity to not only network with Sheridan Advertising grads but also gives us an opportunity to find out what its really like in the industry for someone who’s just starting out. I think it’s invaluable for anyone who is about to graduate to have the chance to talk to the grads and it was a great experience,” said Jayme Bennett, Advertising student.
Also in attendance to network with students was Adam Ball, Account Coordinator, Brandworks, Eric Carvalho, Account Coordinator, Maclaren, Dan Giusti Account Executive, Blammo, Shane Holmes, Account Coordinator, Grip Limited, Amanda Patchett, Client Services Coordinator, Quarry Integrated Communications, Alethea Reston, Account Executive, Due North Communications, Lindsay Sherry, Soda And Tonic Advertising,
Sheridan Advertising students networking with graduates
Amanda DeFields, Digital Strategist, MediaVest, Eric Gomes, Assistant Strategist, OMD International, Heather Graham, Media Assistant, Initiative, Sammy Rafai, Communications Activator, Carat Canada, Brooke Rizzuto, Media Assistant-Broadcast, M2 Universal, Mike Rusk, Media Strategy Coordinator, henderson bas kohn, Samatha Clark, Special Programs Coordinator, Mabel’s Labels, Richard Opoku Account/Event Coordinator, Lime Advertising, Jacqueline Fell, Account Manager, Promotion Resource Group, Sarah Hassan, Licensing & Marketing, DHX Media Ltd., Christina Ventrua Publicist, Uptick Communications.
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March 14, 2011
Graduates of Sheridan's graduate program in Advertising Management return to network with program students.
Members of Sheridan’s graduate certificate program Advertising Management recently held their networking event with graduates of their program to meet, greet and network. More than a dozen recent graduates shared their job search and employment experiences with members currently in the program.
Advertising Management students network at the recent event.
Current students in the program commented about how beneficial this type of event is to provide opportunities for them to ask questions of the recent graduates about the transitions from being a student in the program to actually working in the advertising industry. Most of the Advertising Management students already possess degrees in another field of study and are attending Sheridan’s one-year graduate certificate program to refine their opportunities of getting work in the advertising industry.
“It was great getting to talk to people who were in our situation only a few years ago. It certainly reassured me that advertising is the right industry for me. Everyone there was really friendly and helpful and I could easily say it has been the most helpful networking experience I have had thus far,” said Timothy Simpson, Advertising Management student.
Graduates of the program, representing many different advertising agencies, were scattered about the room to allow students to interact with them and ask questions about securing and managing a satisfying career in advertising.
“The annual graduate networking event allows for current students to get a glimpse into the experiences, successes and obstacles that come with entering the advertising industry. It is a great atmosphere where students can relax and relate to us on a different level from their teachers because as graduates we were in the same position a few years ago. It is such an amazing night, filled with positivity and support for these students who are filled with uncertainty, excitement and genuine interest. As a graduate, you feel as though you are contributing to the program that has allowed you to fulfil your career goals. As long as Peggy Barnwell, program coordinator, asks me to come back, I will be there every year,” said Alana Roach, Marketing Communications Specialist, Bell Canada.
Advertising Management students network a recent event
Graduates of the program at the networking event included: Cristian Tesoro, Senior Associate, Mindshare, James Clark, Project Manager, Indusblue Inc., Jose Camarena, Account Manager, Torstar Digital, Judie Rodrigues, Strategist, OMD, Katie Manor, Digital Strategist, OMD, Laura Sarginson, Account Director, JAM Direct, Lara Ruggeri, Jr. Marketing Coordinator, Tayco, Lexy Khoo, Associate – Planning, Excelerator, Mario Lio Account Coordinator, Shaw Media, Megan Metzak, Associate Planner, Mindshare, Raquel Malaga, Media Coordinator, Wunderman, Alana Roach, Marketing Communications Specialist, Bell Canada, Todd Bennie, Account Executive, InField Marketing Group.
“It was a great event put on by the faculty this year (as it was last year too!). It’s always a great opportunity to meet with the upcoming grads as I found it to be a huge help when I was still in school. It’s great to see such passion by the students and professionalism as some even followed up the next day thanking me for my time. The informal atmosphere really made talking to the students much more personal as we were all able to not just share advice, but stories about actually being involved in the industry. It’s always a great honor being asked to come back and I look forward to it,” said Cristian Tesoro, Senior Associate, Mindshare.
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