AMA at Behrend student leaders organized a lively panel-style Networking Event on Tuesday, Nov. 3. AMA at Behrend President Denana Ivankovic kicked off the session with an introduction of the panelists. Professional Attendees included Justin Wheeler, Senior Quantitative Analytics and Model Development Analyst PNC, Jeff Stempka, Senior Associate Brand Manager, Well Yes! RTS Brand at Campbell Soup Company, Marisa Smith, Vice President, Finance and Technology at Whirley -DrinkWorks, and Stephanie Maslow-Blackman, Fine Jewelry Entrepreneur & Online Marketing Expert Founder/Creative Director, Metalicious Jewelry.
VP of Membership Megan Kirk posed questions to the professionals in the panel, asking about tips for interviews and tips for connecting to professionals in the field. One of the fun questions was: What classes would you take if you were back in college now? Panelists responded that they would take more math and statistics courses, as that knowledge is helpful in their jobs today. Some also answered by saying they would take psychology courses because of the importance of understanding consumer behavior in the marketing field.
At the end of the panel discussion, students introduced themselves to the professionals in attendance in short “elevator pitches.”