FIRST IMPRESSIONS PANEL:

HOW TO BEST PRESENT YOURSELF AND YOUR WORK

12 - 1 PM
People form an opinion within seconds of meeting you. This panel, made up of [artists, a creative director, and a human resource manager] will tell you how to be memorable — in a good way — and suggest how to showcase your work most effectively to a prospective employer or client. In a tough economy it is more important than ever to be totally prepared. Submit your question for the panel

MODERATOR: Twyla Cummings — Paul & Louise Miller Disting'd Prof. /Grad. Program Chair
PANELISTS:
Brent Layton — Interactive Art Director, Partners + Napier ('05 Graphic Design)
Greg Christman — Creative Recruiter, Sam & Lori Associates
Kara Painting — Creative Director, Dixon Shwabl Advertising Inc.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PANEL

1 - 2 PM
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 on your career path. Has their industry been impacted by the change in the economy? Learn from these young professionals who are well on their way to building a successful career. Submit your question for the panel

MODERATOR: Marianne O'Loughlin RIT Associate Professor, Program Chair New Media Design and Imaging
PANELISTS:
Bryan Hammer — Design Director, Skooba Design Inc. ('06 Industrial Design)
Debbie Krouskop — Project Manager, Genesee Office Interiors, Inc. ('03 Interior Design)
Ashley Walker — Marketing Communications Coordinator, RIT Printing Industry Center ('05 Print New Media, '07 MBA)
Jim Alexander — Jr Interactive Developer, Crispin, Porter + Bogusky ('08 New Media Design)