
DATE: October 1st, 2021
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
FREE EVENT Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors:
Make plans to join the 22nd Annual Making Me Marketable student networking event. This collaborative conference brings together students, alumni and industry experts. You will have the opportunity to create your personal brand, strengthen your resume, talk candidly with experienced professionals, and gain real world networking experience.
Join us, and benefit from a powerful networking and learning experience.
*Event is at capacity. Please email marketing@missouri.edu to be placed on a waitlist.
Business Professional Dress required. Please refer to the Suitable app for specific attire requirements and other criteria regarding EDGE points for workshops and the Making Me Marketable 2021 achievement/badge.Attendees Can Earn Up to 40 Total EDGE Points:
Agenda
Time |
Workshop |
Memorial Union Location |
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Student Check-In | 2nd Floor North Lounge |
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Complimentary Breakfast and Coffee | N201 ABC |
8:30 - 9:10 a.m. | Conference Kick-Off and Keynote Speaker | N201 ABC |
9:20 - 10:00 a.m. | Session A: Dare to Fail | N204 |
9:20 - 10:00 a.m. | Session A: Make | N214A |
9:20 - 10:00 a.m. | Session A: Discover | N214B |
9:20 - 10:00 a.m. | Session A: Build | N214C |
10:20 - 11:00 a.m. | Session B: Inclusion | N204 |
10:20 - 11:00 a.m. | Session B: Adapt | N214A |
10:20 - 11:00 a.m. | Session B: Land | N214B |
10:20 - 11:00 a.m. | Session B: Stand Out | N214C |
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session C: Career Fair - What's Next? | N204 |
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session C: Rock | N214A |
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session C: Lead | N214B |
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Session C: Imagine | N214C |
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Conference Wrap Up Celebration Lunch and Keynote Speaker | N201ABC |
*Student's must register for only ONE workshop per time slot. See below for more information regarding workshop details.
Workshop Details
- Welcome from Dean Vinze
- Welcome from Marketing Department Chair Srinath Gopalakrishna
- Keynote Address from Tiffany Alexander, Nestle-Purina
8:30 - 9:10 a.m.
N201 ABC
How can you embrace failure as an opportunity to build your career path and find success?
Workshop Panelists: Mark Johnson, Tiffany Alexander, Mikel Fields and Shalyce Adamson
9:20 - 10:00 a.m.
N204
You've been a student for most of your life. Are you ready to enter the workplace? Learn from recent alumni, who will share their insights and experiences. Be prepared to ask questions about what to expect, such as your first week on the job, adjusting to work hours, and getting started successfully. If you have worries about graduating, you are not alone! This panel will help you prepare with honest advice.
Workshop Panelists: Gary Coles, Mary Wilkerson, Megan Clince, Krissy Tripp and Eric Schmidt
9:20 - 10:00 a.m.
N214A
Considering a position in sales and curious about career paths? Learn more about this fast-paced and growing field from industry experts, who will share their experience and provide real-world advice.
Workshop Panelists: John Abshear, Melissa Hensley, Luke Youtsey, Brendon O'Toole, Andrea Seeley and Wade Wheeler
9:20 - 10:00 a.m.
N214B
Design your personal brand to help you launch your professional career! Utilize business skills learned in class to market and position yourself. Create your own personal SWOT and learn to identify collaborators. What’s your Unique Selling Proposition?
Workshop Panelists: Jared Spader, and Kim Donovan
9:20 - 10:00 a.m.
N214C
What should you look for in an employer, and what questions should you ask?
Workshop Speaker: Erika Aaron, Trulaske Director of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.
N204
How will the professional environment change going forward, and how can you prepare? Learn how you can translate skills you have learned at Mizzou to the workplace, such as flexibility and learning new systems. Discuss expectations for remote work, learn tips on how to communicate with your manager, and gain insights as to how the future workplace might change.
Workshop Panelists: Jared Spader, Kim Donavan, Melissa Hensley, Tiffany Alexander and Andrea Seeley
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.
N214A
Internships provide you with an invaluable opportunity to gain real-world professional experience Bring your questions to a team of industry experts who will share tips on finding internships, what companies are looking for, capturing the experience on your resume, and leveraging your internship for a full time job opportunity.
Workshop Panelists: Luke Youtsey, Tom Wells, Megan Clince, and Shalyce Adamson
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.
N214B
Make a positive first impression and differentiate yourself from a large field of candidates. Learn ways to improve your resume, cover letters, and communication methods. Discuss interview skills, appropriate dress, etiquette, online job search, and using social media for networking.
Workshop Panelists: John Abshear, Gary Coles, Mark Johnson and Krissy Tripp.
10:20 - 11:00 a.m.
N214C
You’ve been to the career fair and talked with businesses. What should you do next to secure your dream job?
Workshop Panelists: Mark Johnson, Kim Donavan, Brendon O'Toole and Wade Wheeler
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
N204
Are you maximizing your LinkedIn profile, content, and network? Learn proven tips for how to use this #1 job search social media site. Gain ideas on creating content, building connections, and keeping in touch with peers and colleagues.
Workshop Panelists: Megan Clince, Mary Wilkerson and Eric Schmidt
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
N214A
How can a woman's voice be heard equally in the business world? Discuss relevant questions on how women lead teams, take risks, build support networks, and pursue professional goals. Learn tips on negotiation techniques, balancing work with a personal life, and addressing biases that may surround women in the workplace. Ask tough questions about confronting difficult situations, and learn how women can help champion other women.
Workshop Panelists: Melissa Hensley, Luke Youtsey, Tom Wells, Andrea Seeley and Krissy Tripp
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
N214B
What will bring you happiness after graduation, both professionally and personally? Panelists will share candid guidance on ways to balance family, work life, time management, career growth, and finding a supportive company culture.
Workshop Panelists: Jared Spader, Gary Coles, Kim Donovan and Mikel Fields.
11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
N214C
Kick-Off Conference Speakers

Ajay Vinzé
Dean and Professor - Trulaske College of Business

Srinath Gopalakrishna
Marketing Department Chair - Trulaske College of Business
Tiffany Alexander
Manager, Organization Effectiveness - Nestle-Purina PetCare
Celebration Lunch Keynote Speaker
Craig Unruh
President –AT&T Missouri
Workshop Panelists

Erika Aaron
Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) - Robert J. Trulaske College of Busines

John Abshear
Senior Director of Revenue & Profit Management - Spectrum Brands, Inc.

Shalyce Adamson
Senior Campus Recruiter - RSM US LLP
Tiffany Alexander
Manager, Organization Effectiveness - Nestle-Purina PetCare North America

Megan Clince
Marketing Specialist - Royal Canin

Gary Coles
Retired Marketing Professor - Trulaske College of Business

Kimberly Donovan
Lead College Recruiting Manager - Human Resources, AT&T
Mikel Fields
Founder & Brand Strategy Consultant - Castello Branco Fields

Melissa Hensley
AVP, Healthcare Sales- Qualtrics

Mark Johnson
Senior Vice President of Sales - Vericast

Brendan O'Toole
Vice-President of Product for Commercial & Residential Solutions - Emerson

Eric Schmidt
Manager, Digital Brand Management (Recruitment Marketing & Technology) - Nestlé Purina North America

Andrea Seeley
Human Resources Manager - Columbia Safety & Supply

Jared Spader
CEO of Center Pivot

Krissy Tripp
Director of Decision Science - Evolytics

Tom Wells
Retired President - Machine Products Division - Leggett & Platt

Wade Wheeler
Insurance and Investment Advisor Representative - State Farm Insurance Companies

Mary Wilkerson
Senior Vice President - Central Bank of Boone County

Luke Youtsey
Analytics Consultant - Evolytics