May 2010 - Temple University

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BRINGING STUDENTS AND FACULTY TOGETHER SINCE 1998
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Tourism and
Hospitality
Management
Summer
Internships
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STHM Student
Luncheon,
presented by
Senior Seminar
Section 1
3
Sport and
Recreation
Management
Summer
Internships
4
Senior Seminar
Giving Back,
Volunteer
Review
5
Career Advice
From Erica
Altwood
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V O L U M E
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I S S U E
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Sponsorship
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A New Breed of Professionals
Senior
Ask the
Alumni!!
STHM
Networking
Seminar,
presented by
Senior Seminar
Section 2
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Summer 2010
Tourism and Hospitality Internships
Kaitlin Harmor
Agency: Spirit of Philadelphia
Kasey Ruth
Agency: Piazza Schmidt’s
Position: Events and Marketing Director
Alexander Washam
Agency: Independence National
Historical Park Philadelphia
Position: Public Affairs Intern
Annis Major
Agency: Opportunities Industrialization
Center (O.I.C)
Brad Long
Angel Foglio
Agency: Aka Rittenhouse
John Rush
Agency: Mike’s Seafood
Position: Manager
Joanne Woo
Agency: Entertainment Cruises
Position: Food and Beverage Intern
(Spirit of Philadelphia)
Christina Buchholz
Agency: Moshulu Restaurant and Bar
Kimberly Hanshue
Agency: Entertainment on Location
Robert Szostak
Agency: Raddison Hotel Valley Forge
Position: Intern to Regional Director
Agency: ARAMARK, Disney World
Position: Events and Marketing
Director
Emily McFadden
Agency: Darden Restaurant
Rachel Hernandez
Agency: Aramark, Citifield in New York
Julie Le
Agency: Caravelle Hotel, Chi Minh
City, Vietnam
Potential Tourism and Hospitality Internship Agencies
Hilton, Philadelphia Airport
Crowne Plaza, Englewood NJ
Embassy Suites, Philadelphia
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Marriot, Trenton NJ
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STHM Student Luncheon
The STHM Student Luncheon was held on May 1st at Hibachi Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, and by all accounts it was a fantastic time. The event was hosted by Section 1 of STHM’s Senior Seminar. The event featured keynote
speaker Dr. Ira Shapiro, who is retiring after over 40 years of teaching at Temple University. Associate Dean Elizabeth Barber and Assistant Dean Jeffrey Montague, who teaches the Senior Seminar course, also spoke during the luncheon. Dean
Barber was also presented with a check for $6,500, which went to the Senior Seminar Scholarship Fund. The money was
raised throughout the semester by the students through various fundraisers and sponsorships.
Associate Dean Barber speaking to the crowd during the STHM Student Luncheon.
STHM students enjoying the luncheon.
Keynote Speaker Dr. Shapiro showed off his comical side during his speech.
Members of the Senior Seminar class presented
Associate Dean Barber with a check for $6,500.
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Summer 2010
Sport and Recreation Internships
Trevor Fick
Agency: Reading Phillies
John Medica
Agency: United States Olympic
Committee (USOC)
Dominique Wilkins
Agency: TicketLeap, Inc.
Position: Business Development Intern
JP Loggia
Agency: Global Spectrum, Santa Ana
Star Center
Position: Operations Intern
Toby Rice
Agency: Binghamton Mets
Position: Marketing Assistant Intern
Dale Parris
Matthew Bergey
Agency: United Sports Training Center Agency: NASCAR
Position: Community Relations Intern
Position: Licensing Internship
Dan Coleman
Agency: Princeton University
Position: Varsity Club Intern
Sarah Cooperson
Agency: FIFA World Cup for DAD
Fund Organization
Position: Marketing Intern
Jon Scott
Dyonne Crudup
Agency: University of Pennsylvania
Athletics
Position: Athletic Facility Intern
David Laughlin
Agency: Penn State Abington
Position: Athletics Intern
Agency: Temple University
Position: Strength and Conditioning
Intern
David Mathewson
Agency: Princeton University Football
Position: Team Operations and
Recruiting Intern
Potential Sport and Recreation Internship Agencies
Ed Snider Youth Hockey
Association
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National Recreation and Park
Association
Philadelphia Union
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Senior Seminar Giving Back
Philly Spring Cleanup
The 3rd Annual Philly Spring Cleanup is in the record books thanks in part to the Section 1 class of
STHM Senior Seminar. This year’s Cleanup, entitled “Keep Up the Sweep Up,” incorporated more
than 11,000 volunteers at 231 official project sites and used approximately 5,000 brooms, 3,000 rakes
and 1,800 shovels to fill 48,000 trash bags with unsightly, unwanted litter.
Members of Section 1 with Mayor Michael Nutter
Blue Cross Broad Street Run
The 31st annual Broad Street Run went off without a hitch on Sunday May 2nd, 2010, and STHM
Senior Seminar Section 2 played a big part in its success. A record 30,000 runners participated in
the event, while Section 2 manned the water stations at Broad and Master in North Philadelphia.
Before and after pictures from our various water stations
(Middle and Right)
Assisting in the cleanup effort after the race (Left)
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Career Advice from Erica Altwood
(Q) Would you recommend Graduate School?
(A) I would never discourage it, I would just encourage to keep the hunger
that undergraduates get when coming out of school. There are always certifications available.
Erica Altwood,
Deputy City
Representative; Member
of the Executive
Committee for the
Philadelphia Sports
Congress
(Q) What is one way you recommend breaking into the field?
(A) It’s really all about who you know and having someone who can
vouch for you. Getting involved in the community and volunteering is a
great way to meet people and really network.
(Q) Being a woman in a male dominated industry, how do you recommend getting into and moving up in this field?
(A) Keep at your job, keep in touch with people, remember who they are
and something about them, and make yourself memorable. If you have
something that makes you different, like being a female who can rattle off
stats, capitalize on it. Also, get as much knowledge as possible and never
stop learning.
(Q) When on an interview, what are some recommendations you have?
(A) Be confident and engaged. Have questions for the people interviewing
you, bring letters of recommendation, and if possible, bring writing samples.
Doug Mazzocco,
Assistant Men’s
Merchant, Tommy
Hilfiger; Manhatten, NY
(Q) Any last tips that you have?
(A) Always take opportunities and be open to them. Never forget, dealing
with people has its advantages.
Ask the Alumni!!
What was the most important skill you took away from STHM and Senior Seminar that
remains relevant to your career path?
CURRENT TRIVIA?
What was the class theme
for the 2010 Spring Senior
Seminar?
A.
Hungry for Success
B.
Lasting Legacies
C.
A New Breed of Professionals
D.
Making a Name
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Doug Mazzocco, STHM 2007
Allen Woodard, STHM 2009
The ability to network and develop meaningful professional relationships has been an
invaluable quality asset throughout my career. Marketing yourself positively, regardless of the industry, allows you to position
yourself favorably to virtually any employer.
Never be afraid to take risks in order to pursue your professional interest because passion and enthusiasm will ultimately breed
success.
Learning to work together for one common
goal and having a strong work ethic. Everyone you work with are all there for the same
thing. In my case, it is having the program
succeed. Having a strong work ethic goes a
long way. People notice when they see you
are working hard.
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11th Annual Networking Seminar
Spring 2010
The 11th Annual Networking Seminar was held by the Senior Seminar class "Yesterday's Students, Today's
Leaders," to bridge the gap between industry professionals and STHM students. A wide range of vendors from
the tourism, hospitality, sport, and recreation fields were invited to partake in the networking affair. The guest
speaker, Cara Joftis, who is the Vice President of Marketing for the Philadelphia Union, shared her experiences
in marketing a new club during the current economic environment. The
networking seminar was a great experience for underclassmen to create relationships with alumni and other industry
leaders.
“It’s all about people, it’s all about networking...”
Robert Kerrigan, CEO of Newsvine
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The Stadium Managers Association (SMA) educates and
provides industry resources to assist professional and
collegiate stadium managers in achieving the highest
level of facility administration and opersation. SMA
supports and promotes the professional relationships
and networking among stadium managers, league officials and industry suppliers that contribute to the success of our members.
The Association is committed to being the primary industry resource for Sports Facility Managers and Leading Suppliers in the stadium industry
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enior Seminar - Senior Luncheon
President: Monique Peterson
Vice President: Matthew Kemp
Volunteer/CPR & First Aid/Alumni Panel: Chair- Dory Lynn
Doman, Michael DeCarolis, Vinesha Brown, Kevin McCann
Marketing/ Advertising: Chair- Ya Yang
Dayna Dyson, Cullen Lefchak, Josue Louis, Jon Scott
Human Resources/ Passport: Chair– Seth Heitzenrater
Matthew Bergey, Annis Major, Kasey Ruth
Fundraising: Chair– Bradford Long
Briana Ciccarone, Jonathon Idelson, Keith Kolesa, Dale Parris
Budget and Finance: Chair– Stevi Adams
Darren Drake
Newsletter: Chair– Julian Carey
Justine Doherty, Patrick Kulick, Phillip Mannery , Colin Wells
Website Development: Chair– John Medica
Denise Brown, Anthony Lupino
Project Committee: Chair– Rachel Hernandez
Andrew Arnold, John-Paul Loggia, Victor Novelli, Kimberly Hanshue
Sponsorship: Chair– Sarah Cooperson
Dia Clark, Edward Redding, Casey Sellen
Social Media: Chair– KatieAnn Rowan
Matthew Kemp, Jason Lutz
Membership/GCA: Chair– Brittany Labolito
Myriame Dutes, Michael Martin, Alexander Washam
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enior Seminar - Networking Seminar
President: Kirsten Grandshaw
Vice President: Taylor Medine
Volunteer/CPR & First Aid/Alumni Panel: Chair- Marc Gordon
Julie Le, Carolin Kulik, Daniel Coleman
Marketing/ Advertising: Chair- Kelly Brohan
Nadia Bosket, John Rush, Zach Keene, Samantha McCullough
Human Resources/ Passport: Chair– Nicole Horin
Emily McFadden, Andrew Madden, Daniel DiBeradinis
Fundraising: Chair– Angel Foglio
Dave Laughin, Toby Rice, Joanne Woo, Mike Huie, Jennifer McNutt
Budget and Finance: Chair– Samantha Lauver
Josh Sklar
Newsletter: Chair– Gareth Jones
Taylor Medine, Erica Schlegel, Libby Marquardt, John Devitt
Website Development: Chair– Carolyn Roth
Trevor Fick, Jared Brabham
Project Committee: Chair– Juan Ruiz
Ed Palumbo, Kaitlin Harmer, Mike Courtright, Theresa Bandru
Sponsorship: Chair– Dominique Wilkins
Joy Mench, Christina Buchholz, David Mathewson
Social Media: Chair– Stevanie Theresia
Melissa Menardy, Tim Armbruster
Membership/GCA: Chair– Robert Szostak
Rebecca Sokol, Melissa Chartoff, Dyonne Crudup