2008 career conference schedule

march 28 // 1-6pm // building 07

Key Note
"Career Success and Building Your Own Business"

Lauren Dixon, CEO Dixon Schwabl Advertising | Marketing | PR

Introduction by Joan Stone, CIAS Dean

Webb Auditorium
1:00 - 2:00

Striking Out On Your Own – Prospering As a Creative Entrepreneur

Gain valuable insights from artists and designers who have forged their own business built on their creative beliefs. Panelists share their successes, survival techniques, and methods for prospering in competitive and challenging markets. Come hear how it's done and how you can be an entrepreneur too.

Moderator
Richard DeMartino, Saunders College of Business Entrepreneurship Center
Panelists
Michael Lomb: President, Creative Director, Founder & Sole Owner MG Lomb Advertising
Ken Huth: Owner, Huth Photo
Elizabeth Lyons: Owner, More Fire Glass Studio and Educator, Rochester City Schools

Rich Getsloff: CEO and Principal, Getsloff Design Group

Webb Auditorium
2:15 - 3:15

Session I

3:30 - 4:30 // Choose one of the following:

1. Networking Fundamentals for Artists, Designers and Photographers (Panel)
Moving ahead in the creative fields is often all about networking. Networking is a method of making links from the people you know to the people they know, to exchange information, advice, contacts or support. Learn how to build and maintain relationships which will continue to help you throughout your career.

Moderator       
Vic Perotti: Faculty, Saunders College of Business

Panelists                 
Katie Resch: Client Services, Agency.com
Lomax "Cue" Campbell: Founder, President and CEO of The Third Eye Network
Rich Getsloff: CEO and Principal, Getsloff Design Group

Webb Auditorium

2. Portfolio Development
Getting that job is inevitably going to come down to your work. Learn how to showcase your work most effectively to a prospective employer or client.
Moderator                   
Bill Finewood: Faculty, School of Art
Panelists                   
Michael Lohr: Design Team Leader, Wegmans
Douglas Manchee: Faculty, RIT School of Photographic Arts & Sciences
Alex Bitterman: Faculty, RIT School of Design
Tim Downs: Executive Creative Director, Martino Flynn
Room 07-1440

3. Working with Galleries, Museum Shops and Artist Reps
Discover how to get your work out there and establish yourself as a successful income-generating artist!
Moderator       
Therese Mulligan: Faculty and Graduate Program Chair, School of Photographic Arts & Sciences
Panelists                

Nancy Bucket: Fine Art Appraiser
Michael Rogers: RIT Professor and Glass Worker
Nan Miller: President and Owner, Nan Miller Gallery

Room 07-1480

Session II

4:45 - 5:45 // Choose one of the following:

1. Young Professionals Panel
Your first job is exciting and a little scary – you want to do everything right – dress properly, fit into the office culture, form good working relationships and make meaningful contributions that could lead to the next step in your career path. Learn from these young professionals who are well on their way to building a successful career.
Moderator          
Neil Hair: Faculty, Saunders College of Business
Panelists            
Katie Resch: Client Services, Agency.com

Jen Seiser: Director of Marketing and Design, Tasteology
Jason Capello: Retail Graphic Designer, ChaseDesign
Erin O’Dell: Project Manager, Colorcentric

Webb Auditorium

2. Making the Most of Your Summer Job (panel)
Students with co-op/internship experience give you pointers for how to secure one yourself, what you can expect on the job and how to leverage the work experience when seeking a job after graduation.
Moderator        
Lisa Vasaturo: Office of Co-op and Career Services
Panelists
Caitlin Yarsky, Illustration major: Jim Henson Studios
Linzi Bergmann, New Media Design and Imaging major: VH1
Alison Von Dollen, Medical Illustration major: The Evidence Store
Charlie Campbell, Fine Arts major: Gallery R
Paul Schoeneck, Industrial Design major: Reebok
Corey Lugg, Advertising Photography major: Wegmans
Room 07-1440

3. Protecting Your Visual Work in a Digital Age
Got talent? Ready to exchange it for cold, hard cash? Learn how to protect yourself and your work by attending this session. Come away with info about writing contracts, copyright issues and more. This session is back by popular demand!
Moderator 
Chris Lyons: Faculty, School of Design
Panelists:  
Julia Garver: Lawyer, Merzbach Law Office
Room 07-1480