Engaging with Faculty - A Conversation with Bill Ryan

Engaging with Faculty - A Conversation with Bill Ryan

Learn ways to begin engaging with faculty.  Assistant Professor in Residence, Bill Ryan, shares some of his tips and strategies for connecting with faculty throughout your time at UConn.   Bill Ryan joined the Marketing faculty in 2011 to head our Professional Sales and Marketing Leadership programs. He is currently the Academic Director of the Professional Sales leadership Program. Bill has more than 20 years of private sector experience, most recently at Travelers as Second Vice President, National Agency Management, where he worked closely with leading brokers and agency networks, representing over $700 million in annual revenue. Prior to that, Bill held positions in marketing, brand and customer management at CIGNA, Campbell’s Soup, Pepsi-Cola and The Gillette Company. Bill has been at UCONN since 2004, serving as an adjunct marketing instructor. In his current role, Bill is active in teaching undergraduates and PMBA’s at Storrs and the regional campuses, advising students and leading outreach with employer partners that recruit students for marketing and sales internships and career track positions. Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html [https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html] Episode Transcript: coming soon.

Build Your Global Business Skills with Arminda Kamphausen, Kevin Gabree and Jadah Smith

Learn ways to build your intercultural competency for the global marketplace. Associate Director of Global Business Programs, Arminda Kamphausen, shares some of the many opportunities offered to prepare students to enter the increasingly interconnected business world. Students Kevin Gabree and Jadah Smith also share their experiences studying abroad as business students. More opportunities: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/experience/ [https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/experience/] Arminda Kamphausen is the Associate Director of Global Business Programs and an Academic Counselor with the UConn School of Business. She completed her undergraduate degree at Wheaton College and her graduate work at Baylor University. She is passionate about collaborating with alums and industry professionals to innovate programs and leverage experience. Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html [https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html] Episode Transcript: coming soon.

What are FinTech, Analytics, and Risk Management? With Kaitlyn Speaker, Anna Radziwillowicz, and John Preli

Join Kayla and Jose as they discuss emerging trends and career paths within the fields of FinTech, Analytics, and Risk Management. They are joined by faculty and representatives from the School of Business who share practical information about getting started in each of these fields.  Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html [https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html] Kaitlyn Speaker Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlynspeaker/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlynspeaker/] Anna Radziwillowicz Bio: https://www.business.uconn.edu/person/anna-radziwillowicz/ [https://www.business.uconn.edu/person/anna-radziwillowicz/] John Preli Bio: https://risk.business.uconn.edu/person/john-preli/ [https://risk.business.uconn.edu/person/john-preli/]  Episode transcript coming soon.

How to Build Your Business Skillset with Kelly Kennedy and Jacob Chambal

Looking to grow your skills as you prepare for what comes next after graduation? Learn how to seek out and leverage experiences outside of the classroom like case competitions, micro-internships, and student organizations that will enable you to develop. Kelly Kennedy, Director of Transformative Learning in the UConn School of Business, explains what types of opportunities - in addition to the traditional 9 to 5 summer internship - can enable you to grow your skills and gain practical experience. You will also hear from UConn Marketing Management student Jacob Chambal as he shares his experience interning through UConn, what he learned, and how that has shaped his career path. Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html [https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html]

Applying a Sports Mindset to Academics with Bryant Sherriffs and David Langer

Join Kayla, Jose, and two former UConn student athletes as they describe the impact that athletics had on their student experiences and academics. You will hear from Bryant Shirreffs, former quarterback for the UConn football program, who graduated in 2017 from the undergraduate Business program with a major in Finance. He completed the UConn Masters in Financial Risk Management program in 2018. You will also hear from David Langer, infielder for the 2021 Big East Champion UConn baseball team, who graduated with a UConn Business Management major in 2020 and his Masters in Financial Risk Management in 2021.