Category: Working Wednesday
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Working Wednesday with Meredith Allesee ’17
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2017 Arts, Entertainment, and Media graduate Meredith Allesee is the true definition of graduate success. As a student she not only completed a successful internship, but she also found time to get involved on-campus by having two practicums including working with Aemmp Music, where she attended SXSW in Texas. Shortly after graduation, she was hired…
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Working Wednesday: Brittany Lippert ’14
Chicago > New York > Chicago! 2014 Fashion Studies alumna Brittany Lippert shares her thoughts on her time at Columbia, internships, and her career path. How did an internship or on-campus job help prepare you for your 1st job after graduation? While attending Columbia, I completed two internships. My first internship…
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Working Wednesday: Autumn Mulle ’14
In just three short years, 2014 Fashion Studies alumna Autumn Mulle has embraced her career and earned the title of Global Associate Buyer at Claire’s, Inc. Read on to see how her perseverance paid off and what advice she has for senior students. How did an internship or on-campus job help prepare you for your first job…
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Working Wednesday: Rebecca Melzer ’15
Rebecca Melzner left Columbia in 2015 with her BA in Musical Theatre and a love for kids. Her current position as the as the Assistant Director at the Little Green Tree House began with her on-campus job as a Peer Academic Coach where she learned how to lead and manage as an undergraduate. We asked…
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Working Wednesday: Interview Tips for Your Next Internship Interview
It’s Internship Season! This is the time of year when many companies and organizations are posting for summer internships. Most employers ask for a resume or cover letter, so be sure to have your resume reviewed by a Peer Coach in the Career Center, Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm, no appointment needed. Just walk in…
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Working Wednesday: Kara Vana ’17
With the Freelance Toolkit Series underway, we thought it would be fun to catch up with an alumnus who is currently freelancing! Meet alumna Kara Vana! Kara is known among her peers for her passion for working with people, being on trend with the latest hairstyles and for her love for her pug, Petunia. She…
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Working Wednesday: Nicole Quattrocki ’05
Since graduating from Columbia College Chicago in 2005 with a degree in Graphic Design and Marketing, alumna Nicole Quattrocki knew she wanted to combine her love for art, design, and animals into a lifelong intersection of utilizing art to inspire, educate, and create change. A few years ago, she started her own non-profit, SavingCityTails.com. The organization…
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Working Wednesday: Matt Anderson
If you are a student at Columbia, chances are you’ve seen Matt Andersen’s work on Instagram. An avid profiler of our prolific city, Matt’s art and aerial photography delight his viewers with perspectives that we wouldn’t normally see. Sometimes tranquil and sometimes an alternate reality, you can readily see the role his design background has…
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Working Wednesday: Vinh Tran ’13
We caught up with advertising alumni Vinh Tran for our latest Working Wednesday post. During his time as a student, Vinh was introduced to the One Club Creative Book Camp by faculty member Peg Murphy. That involvement helped propel his career to his current position as an Art Director at Burrell Communications in Chicago. How…
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Working Wednesday: Katie Scarlett Strickland ’16
The path that Katie Scarlett Strickland, Columbia College Chicago ’16 (double major!), is seen walking on in the photo above is not a paved, straight-lined path. Much like the experience of going from undergraduate studies to a degree, it’s full of obstacles and navigation challenges. So how does a student make the path clearer…