VPA Industry Day

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Career Services will be hosting this one day event that includes VPA alumni and professionals from multiple areas of study!

This jam-packed day will provide you with opportunities to network with individuals within your industry of interest through panel discussions, one-on-one sessions, portfolio reviews, and a networking lunch! Come for the whole day, or pop in around your classes.

Schedule

• 9-9:30 a.m. — Check In
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Panel Discussions
• 10:45-11:45 a.m. — One-on-one Sessions (portfolio reviews, resume reviews, interviews, Q&A)
• Noon-1 p.m. — Networking Lunch
• 1:30-2:30 p.m. — Panel Discussions
• 2:45-4 p.m. — One-on-one Sessions (portfolio reviews, resume reviews, interviews, Q&A)

Featured Alumni

• Matt Britten ’07, founder, Scene Partners
• Kevin Chernett ’91, EVP head of global media partnerships, Live Nation Entertainment
• Andrew Colaprete ’14, senior graphic artist, Peanuts Worldwide LLC
• Mary Cotter ’69, former president, Time Warner Cable Central New York
• Whitney Crowder ’14, actor and producer
• Steve Curran ’87, CEO, Burn Ghost
• Peter DePasquale ’12, assistant director and career consultant, Carnegie Mellon University
• Adore Ellis ’23, assistant designer, Levi Strauss & Co.
• Quinton Fletchall ’13, associate director, Conifer Research
• Courtnee Futch ’15, G’16, founder and culinary creative director, Maillard Creative
• Sujean Gahng ’22, designer, ESPN
• Michael Hession ’05, director of photography, New York Times Wirecutter
• Karissa Horsford ’19, digital sales manager, VP Records
• Evan Hutker ’12, business development director, PA Consulting
• Allison Kirsch ’15, marketing director, ETHERFAX
• Julie Kubacki ’00, VP, artist promotion and development, In De Goot Entertainment
• Jill Leary ’91, founder and owner, Railyard Arts
• Suzanne Lefebvre ’97, designer, CannonDesign
• Paul Leibowitz ’84, president and owner, Leibowitz Communications
• Kathryn Morse ’09, design director, Gensler
• Devon Vander Voort G’23, co-founder and director of art advising, Levings Vander Voort Art Advisory
• Forrest Vreeland ’17, assistant creative director, LaBarge Media
• Jason Zong ’23, mechanical integrator, Tait Towers

Discussion Panels

• Unlocking Opportunities: Making the Most Out of Your Internship or Study Abroad Experience
• Networking in the Creative Fields: How to Build and Maintain Professional Connections
• Dealing with Disappointment: How to Pivot and Thrive After Career Challenges
• From Passion to Profession: Navigating the Non-Linear Journey of Creative Careers
• Stand Out from the Crowd: Tips on Resumes, Cover Letters, Portfolios, and Interviews
• The Art of Making It: Insights from Founders and Industry Leaders

Learn more