Current students sit down with Gonzaga alumni to learn about the trajectory of their career, discuss emerging skills in the job market, and consider the impact Gonzaga has had in shaping their career. New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
Craving a sense of purpose is a desire shared among every soon-to-be Zag grad. In this episode we follow the post-grad lives of Alena Owen (class of ‘12), Glynn Baxter (‘17) and Trey Endris (‘19). Whether it’s working to improve the standard of living at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, enabling worldwide human connection at T-Mobile or selling tickets to families for memorable summer evenings with the Spokane Indians, these Zags value the importance of pursuing a career inspired by a greater sense of purpose. Tune in to learn how to stay true to your passions and interests as you embark on your own journey.
Current and former Gonzaga student-athletes share their opinions and experiences of transitioning from a team culture to the regular job force.
Cara spent her undergrad and graduate days on Gonzaga's campus. Listen in as she walks us through the process of finding her home in marketing, discovering that sales weren't for her, and participating in the rebranding of her current company: Engie Impact.
Have you ever wanted to spend three weeks working at the Olympics? Samantha Chin tells us about her time working for Nike and traveling across the world to teach Olympians about sports. Samantha also gives us practical tips and tools to use to get into a competitive company, like Nike.
Katelyn Gonzales, a 2016 graduate and current marketing specialist at Amazon, speaks on the criteria she uses when evaluating a perfect job while striving for both success and satisfaction. Katelynn speaks to getting her masters out of college, moving into corporate life at Amazon, and where she sees her career going next.
An entrepreneur in China, a New Zealand adventure, and a freelance producer at fashion weeks around the globe: these Zags took unique paths post-grad, and share their inspiring advice about pursuing YOUR journey rather than the path laid out for you.
Annie Quisenberry graduated with the 2004 class and is currently the Director of Marketing at Columbia Hospitality in Seattle, Washington. Quisenberry has held multiple different positions in the Marketing field since the time of her graduation. Listen in to hear Annie's excellent advice about finding your fit in a job you are passionate about!
Networking is heavily encouraged throughout our education in the business school; however, it is not always taught what networking looks like or entails. We will hear from current Gonzaga students about the questions that they have about networking and then hear from alumni currently in their careers to answering those questions, and see how they would like to be effectively and appropriately approached, and how they network themselves.
Jenny Erie talks us through the importance of networking, maintaining good working relationships, and working for an organization that matches your values. Stay tuned to learn about some cool projects happening at Microsoft as well as some interview tips.
Jake Patterson, the Director of Marketing for Northern Quest Resort & Casino, speaks to the changing casino industry and strategies to capitalize on changing demographics. Listen to Jake's insights on how to work your way up the ladder and learn about the Casino and Resort industry.
Traditional ways of marketing are somewhat of the past. Today, influencer marketing is how brands build trust with their consumers. Get an inside look at the nitty-gritty details of influencer marketing. Hear from two current influencers, including a GU grad and a local Spokane celebrity, all about how they stay authentic and their advice for getting into the industry. Another Zag shares her experience with pairing influencers with brands at a Social Media agency, giving us a behind the scenes look at the process of influencer marketing.
Ceilidh Baxter was apart of the 2015 graduating class and is currently the Integrated Marketing Strategy Manager at T-Mobile in Seattle, Washington. Baxter has spent the entirety of his career post-grad working for the same company. Listen in to hear about Ceilidh's advice within the marketing field as he moves across different positions within T-Mobile.
Connor Flanagan is a class 2013 graduate and currently works as a Sr. Healthcare Marketing Manager at Amazon Web Services in Seattle, WA. In this podcast, Connor gives his advice and experiences on utilizing the Gonzaga network to land his dream job at Microsoft.
Tyler Tullis graduated from Gonzaga in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations. Tyler now serves as the Senior Director of Marketing at Desautel Hege (DH) in Spokane. In addition to his successful marketing career, Tyler also has success in leading a double life, a marketer by day, and a fiction novelist by night. Listen in to hear Tyler explain his career journey, along with some wisdom he's gained along the way.
Sarah Schwering graduated from Gonzaga in 2004 and currently holds the position of Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Gonzaga University. Her career path has included everything from ad agency to freelancing and even adjunct teaching. Stay tuned to hear how she's spent over half her life at Gonzaga and the valuble experinces she picked up along the way.
Mandy Pham is a 2013 graduate who concentrated in both marketing and finance. She aimed to pursue both concentratons early in her career, when she took a marketing role at a financial tech company, PitchBook Data. In this role, she worked heavily with Salesforce's CRM, where she became passionate about the product. She then pursued to work at Salesforce in her next role, where she currently works as a Customer Success Associate, helping clients effectively use the product.
Kelsey graduated Gonzaga in 2015 and is currently the Category Coordinator at Nike Headquarters. Kelsey's story showcases the importance of initialting meaningful conversations, aligning passion with work and being "unapologetically yourself" in a sink or swim culture. Listen in to learn her tips and tricks of making your way into a Fortune 500 company after graduation.
Nick Benz graduated in 2002 and is currently the founder and CEO of Leaven brands. Nick is the epitome of passion, hard work, and risk-taking. From moving to San Fransisco without a job after graduation to moving to New York to follow his passion for food, and eventually starting his own company, Nick has done it all. Learn more about his various experiences through the advice he shares with us and how we can all follow our passion a little bit more!
A two-part podcast with amazing big name guests and kickass advice for all the questions you have as a senior looking for employment. From networking to finding yourself, tune in for advice from GU grads currently working at Starbucks, Nike, and The New York Mets as well as GU faculty.
A two-part podcast with amazing big name guests and kickass advice for all the questions you have as a senior looking for employment. From networking to finding yourself, tune in for advice from GU grads currently working at Starbucks, Nike, and The New York Mets as well as GU faculty.
Greg Poffenroth, the current director of customer experience at West Monroe Partners, tells his story of establishing the customer experience division at a modern business consulting firm. Greg touches on how digital marketing has shaped the way companies and consumers interact.
Maria Alauddin Small is a class of 2012 graduate and currently works as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Adpearance in Portland, Oregon. Throughout her career, she has experienced a number of roles in different companies, including sales, in-house and agency work. Listen to hear more about her time at Gonzaga and her career path!
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