The Elizabethtown College Career Development Center recently hosted its third annual Creative Careers Week from March 10 through 13, welcoming engaging speakers, including several alumni, to speak with students. View photos.
“Creative Careers Week is an event designed to expose students to career opportunities in the arts through employer and alumni speaker sessions,” Elizabethtown College Associate Director of the Career Development Center Carolyn Rigo said. “This is a great way for students to network, learn about industry trends, career paths, and advice from industry professionals.”
Students had the chance to network with speakers and ask questions during the sessions. Speakers provided advice to students and details on how their degree and experience related to their chosen career path.
What Do Hiring Managers Look For In Portfolios
- Wendy Sheaffer MS ’24 – Senior Director of Creative Services, Elizabethtown College
- Suzy Yorty ’00 – Freelance Graphic Design, Writing or Layout of Print
Careers In Professional Writing
- Phoebe Birch – Senior Food & Beverage Content Writer, WebstaurantStore
- Matt Barcaro – News Anchor WGAL, Communications Adjunct Professor at Elizabethtown College
Careers In Word, Web, Design
- Jerica Shuck ’18 – Content Manager, Penn State University
- Jenell Bakey ’13 – Content Manager, WebstaurantStore
Careers In Graphic Design
- Kristyn Lapp -Graphic Design Team Lead, WebstaurantStore
- Jen Van Der Meij – Senior Group Creative Director, Godfrey
- Melissa Mandia ’13 – Digital Designer, L’Oreal Luxe
Careers In Music
- Taylor Hood ’21 – Founder and Board-Certified Music Therapist, Notes of Healing
- Kristen Novak – Band Director, Elizabethtown High School
- Mika Cook ’20 – Director of Operations and Patron Services, Gretna Music
Learn more about the Elizabethtown College Career Development Center.