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Suggested Networking & Conversations Tips

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Tell them who you are: Your major, your year, your internship/job

In conversing be an active listener. Look for opportunities to help, or exchange resources, and do so.

Dont forget your wonderful smileand say thank you for coming!

SOCIAL STARTER QUESTIONS:

Do you have family in the Midwest?

Being busy at XYZ, what do you do to balance in your off-time?

Thanks for coming to the event, do you volunteer to speak often?

PROFESSIONAL QUESTIONS:

On the panel, you mentioned ABC, if you could have one do-ovwith your career path, what would it be?

If there is such a thing, can you describe an average week in y

role? What does a busy week or season look like?

Are there professional associations you recommend joining?

What trends do you see affecting the industry?

Can you recommend your favorite blogs, books, or resources

use to keep on top of industry news?

AGENDA: Wednesday, May 8, 20135:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Main Panel Discussion

6:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Two Breakout Panel Sessions

(Choice of Interviewing Panel or Internships Panel)

7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Open Networking

Loop Office:Loop Office:Loop Office:Loop Office: DePaul Center, Suite 9500, (312) 362-8437

Lincoln Park Office:Lincoln Park Office:Lincoln Park Office:Lincoln Park Office: Schmitt Academic Center, Room 192, (773) 325-74

Website:Website:Website:Website: http://careercenter.depaul.edu

REMEMBER:REMEMBER:REMEMBER:REMEMBER: Panelists generally are not in a position to make

hiring decisions. Please be courteous to our guests as they hav

volunteered their time to assist you with their

experiences and industry insight.

NEXT ACTION STEPS: Networking Events and Job Fairs

Sports Marketing & Career FairSports Marketing & Career FairSports Marketing & Career FairSports Marketing & Career Fair

Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxChicago White SoxChicago White SoxFriday, May, 24, 2013

4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

U.S. Cellular Field, Upper level concourse Gate 3333 W 35th St,

Chicago, IL 60616

Organizations scheduled to attend:

Chicago Sky, Chicago Bears, Chicago Fire, CBS Radio Chicago, Big

Ten Network, Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Schaumburg

Boomers, Chicago Bliss, Silver Chalice, Levy Restaurants

Just in Time Job FairJust in Time Job FairJust in Time Job FairJust in Time Job Fair

DePaul University Career CenterDePaul University Career CenterDePaul University Career CenterDePaul University Career CenterTuesday, June 18, 2013

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park Campus

Student Center, Room 120

Designed exclusively for recent graduates, students and alum

Recruiters are seeking to fill qualified job, internship, and po

graduate volunteer roles from all majors & experience levels

Dont miss out on the last Job Fair of the Quarter!

Register & view the full list of employers at DePaul.Experien

Andrew Clark, Moderator: Main Panel, and Interviewing Pracces Panel

Andrew Clark is an Adjunct Instructor at DePaul Universitys Driehaus College of Business and teaches Sports Management, Sports Sponsorship

Markeng, and the San Diego Sports Consulng Summer Program. Some students in Mr. Clarks classes, including some panelists this evening,

have gone on to internships and full-me posions with many top companies and sports organizaons including the NFL, Chicago Cubs, Chicago

White Sox, Chicago Bears, Chicago Sports Commission, McDonalds, Ogilvy Acon, Alli Acon Sports, Red Frog Events and Comcast SportsNet.

Mr. Clark has over 25 year of experience in sports management and markeng. He is the Execuve Vice President for Scoutware, LLC leading th

sales and markeng efforts. He has also directed sports markeng and sponsorship business groups for Edelman Worldwide and Cramer-Krasse

Mr. Clark began his career as a graduate intern in the DePaul Athlec Department, and spent four years there as Ticket Manager. Prior to teachi

at DePaul, Mr. Clark was on the faculty at Loyola University, Chicago and Northern Illinois University.

Mr. Clark holds an MBA in markeng from DePaul University and a BS in Finance from Fordham University.

Richard A. Rocco, Ph.D, Internships Panel Moderator

Dr. Richard Rocco is an Assistant Professor at DePaul Universitys Driehaus College of Business. As a full-me, tenure-track faculty member, he

teaches markeng and sales classes within the Markeng Department and Center for Sales Leadership at the graduate and undergraduate leve

At DePaul, Dr. Rocco serves as the Faculty President of Beta Gamma Sigma (Delta of Illinois Chapter), Academic Integrity Commiee Student Co

sultant, and Director of Research for the Center of Sales Leadership. One of his best-known classes is Selling Professional and Collegiate Sports

where students gain exposure to the business of sports through hands on sales projects with leading organizaons such as the Chicago Black-

hawks and Chicago White Sox.

Prior to joining DePaul, Dr. Rocco was a markeng and sales professional for 20 years. In addion to his numerous academic and business publi

ons on topics ranging from markeng and sales to sports, including a recent Harvard Business Review arcle on Teaching Sales, he was awa

ed three U.S. patents. With extensive experience in global business, Dr. Rocco brings a dynamic, real-world perspecve into the classroom sup-

ported by mely research and insights from leading organizaons.

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Loop Office:Loop Office:Loop Office:Loop Office: DePaul Center, Suite 9500, (312) 362-8437

Lincoln Park Office:Lincoln Park Office:Lincoln Park Office:Lincoln Park Office: Schmitt Academic Center, Room 192,

(773) 325-7431

Website:Website:Website:Website: http://careercenter.depaul.edu

Going Pro: Careers in Sports Management and MarketingKara BachmanKara BachmanKara BachmanKara BachmanChicago Sports Commission

Business Development

B.S, International Relations, Colgate University

M.B.A., International Finance & Sports Management, Loyola University

Ryan CarterRyan CarterRyan CarterRyan CarterNIKE

Running and Digital Sports Brand Manager

B.A., Journalism, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Career Transitions: Moved from fundraising and non-profits into the private

ector and had to take a significant step backward in order to then build the

xperiences necessary in a new field to move into a more leadership-focused

osition over time.

Vanessa MizelVanessa MizelVanessa MizelVanessa MizelGirls in the Game

Camps and Clinics Manager

B.A., Communications, DePaul University

Career Transitions: The biggest change I have had is moving from corporate

o non-profit. I was in health club management where we targeted a specific

ommunity and demographic to non-profit where we have the flexibility to

ravel and I am actually leading programs and interacting with the youth while

managing.

Bryan RobinsonBryan RobinsonBryan RobinsonBryan RobinsonChicago Cubs

Vice President, Human Resources

B.S., Human Resource Management, Michigan State

M.S., Labor Relations & Human Resources, Michigan State

Timothy WeaverTimothy WeaverTimothy WeaverTimothy WeaverESPN Local

Account Manager

B.A., Political Science with a minor in Business Administration, DePaul

University

Certifications: Jacobs & Stone Multichannel Marketing Communications

Certificate Program; Building an Effective Marketing Plan Certificate Program;

Practical Internet Marketing Certificate Program; CIMA Interactive Marketing

Certificate Program; Marketing Communications (IMC) program

essica Worleyessica Worleyessica Worleyessica WorleyChicago Fire Soccer Club

Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships

B.A., Advertising/Public Relations, Penn State

Career Transitions: After being in sports for six years with the Philadelphia

Eagles, (and four years in college with Penn State Football) my husband and I

moved to Madison, WI while he pursued his MBA at the University of

Wisconsin. There wasn't a professional sports team in Madison, so my career

ook a completely different, but relevant and beneficial path as I worked in

he tourism industry. As soon as we relocated to Chicago, I knew that I

wanted to pursue a career in sports again, and after considering many

pportunities, I chose the Chicago Fire Soccer Club and Major League Soccer.

Kara KabellisKara KabellisKara KabellisKara KabellisUnited States Soccer Federation

HR Generalist

B.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin

M.A., Lewis University; Clinical Psychology

Career Transitions: I was able to work remotely as a Media Relations

Associate, so that allowed me to keep my HR Assistant position with Cl

Limousine. I was able to explore a new field, PR/Media Relations, andultimately discovered that I was best suited for Human Resources.

Sam MorganSam MorganSam MorganSam MorganExact Sports

Elite Prospect Camp, Program Manager

B.A., Political Science, Minor in Business Administration, DePaul Unive

Career Transitions: It is early in my career, but there are a couple of

significant 'life' transitions that have influenced my career path. The fir

transition involved selecting a major and how I want to position myself

job search post-graduation. The second major transition came post-

graduation when I was deciding whether I wanted to work in a big

organization or a small company.

Wahaj TariqWahaj TariqWahaj TariqWahaj TariqNational Football League (NFL) Fellow

B.S., Business Management, DePaul University

Kim BeauvaisKim BeauvaisKim BeauvaisKim BeauvaisBig Ten Network

Vice President, Human Resources & Business Operations

B.A., Sports Administration and Sports Marketing, Valparaiso University

Career Transitions: In my expanded role, I oversee all business operati

strategy and execution and human resource functions as well as

management and administration of contracts and travel. I was part of

original management team hired when the network launched in 2007,

have overseen all strategic human resources functions, including exec

leadership and talent management programs, during that time. In 201

was named 24th on Brill Streets Top Chicago companies for Gen Y. Thnetwork, now with more than 100 employees, is the only national netw

with headquarters in Chicago.

Stephanie JensenStephanie JensenStephanie JensenStephanie JensenIntersport

Director of Marketing & Ticket Sales

B.A., Communications, Purdue University

M.B.A., Integrated Marketing Communications, DePaul University

Career Transitions: I stepped out of the sports industry for a few years

working at DePaul in order to work on my MBA (was enrolled in the par

program, so took classes in the evening while working full-time). My cu

position allowed me to combine my experience while at the White Sox w

the marketing skills/experience I gained during my time at DePaul.

Ashley BeirneAshley BeirneAshley BeirneAshley Beirne

Red Frog EventsPartnership Director

B.A., Marketing Sales and Leadership & Sports Management, DePaul

University

Career Transitions: After more than three years at Red Frog Events I ha

experience in all aspects of the business. When I started in January 20

there were a total of four employees; therefore, I had to become a thin

my-feet, multifaceted, young professional that would give anything a sh

have had the opportunity to create an entire event merchandise store,

direct 2,500-25,000 people events, build internal broadcast marketing

negotiations infrastructure, as well as conduct more than 500 interview

HR role, and creating and building up the partnership marketing depar

Through all of those role transitions I was able to realize my true passio

which is partnership marketing/sponsorship sales.

Main Panel Internships Panel

Interviewing Practices Panel