Annual Career Day has become an anticipated tradition in the College of Business Administration. We invite our established alumni and corporate partners to share their stories, teach us about their companies and the changes facing their industries. Once our students understand these changes they can determine how to make a positive impact in their fields of interest.

Keynote Address 8:45 AM Tricia Black ‘95 and Michael Anders ‘95 Edwards Auditorium

Tricia Black understands and leads change. As one of the initial employees at Facebook and first VP of sales, built Facebook’s early sales team, developed initial relationships with Fortune 500 brands, and helped brands navigate the changing landscape of advertising during the shift to social media. She is currently the co-founder and principal investor at Victress Capital, an early stage venture firm focused on investing in and supporting female led companies and gender diverse teams. Ms. Black earned her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Rhode Island. In addition to her role at Victress, Ms. Black serves on corporate and non-profit boards.

Michael Anders, founding partner at ICONIQ Capital, is a fellow change agent. He will be interviewing Ms. Black on the changes she has encountered and that she anticipates in the coming business cycle. ICONIQ Capita is a global merchant bank/multi-family office based in San Francisco and New York. Prior to his current role, he worked at Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Franklin Templeton, Fidelity Investments and Societe Generale (in Paris and London). He was a founder of GivingCapital, which developed turnkey charitable products for a number of large financial service firms, and then helped in the structuring of their high net worth client’s charitable giving. Mr. Anders received his B.A/B.S. in Political Science and Communication Studies from the University of Rhode Island, as well as a certificate in International Economics from Columbia University. He serves on the Board of the San Francisco Symphony, Full Circle Fund, The Global Poverty Project/Global Citizen, The World Surf League (WSL) and P.U.R.E., WSL’s philanthropic arm which focuses on ocean research and conservation.

Break Out Sessions by Major 10:15 AM Alumni & Corporate Partner Panels Ballentine Hall

Accounting: The World of Public, Corporate and Governmental Opportunities Entrepreneurial Management: The World of Startups and Innovation Finance: The World of Wall Street and Main Street General Business: A Foundation in Versatility Global Business: The World of International Opportunity Marketing: Branding in a Digital World Supply Chain Management: Lean on Processes—High on Value Textile Marketing: Forecasting Fashion’s Future Textiles, Fashion Merchandising & Design: Coloring the World of Ready-to-Wear & Runway Fashion

Break Out Sessions by Industry 11:15 AM Alumni & Corporate Partner Panels Ballentine Hall

The Business of Ecommerce The Business of Travel and Leisure The Business of Food The Business of Manufacturing The Business of Communicating The Business of Fashion and Luxury Brands Data Driven Jobs The Business of Non-Profits and Sustainability The Business of Health

It’s Who You Know and What You Know: Creating a Job Search Plan 1:30 PM Alumni & Corporate Partner Panels Ballentine Hall

Negotiating a Salary and Benefit Package 2:30 PM Alumni & Corporate Partner Panels Ballentine Hall

Interview Techniques for Seniors 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM Alumni & Corporate Partner Mock & Informational Interviews Memorial Union

Interview Techniques for BUS 390 Students 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Alumni & Corporate Partner Mock & Informational Interviews Memorial Union