3/3/15 C CHS Career Days 2015 Speaker Bios This is an 8 page document – double click on the job title for a quick link to biography.
Quick links for Tuesday (March 10, 2015) Room 268 Room 142 Period 2 Advertising – Molly Watson Author / Writer – Judith Donato
Period 3 District Magistrate – Analisa Sondergaard Aquatic Biologist - Kate Doms
Period 4 Nursing – Lorraine Miller .net programming – Scott Kornblatt
Period 7 Fashion Retailing – Wendy McDevitt Private Equity Investing – Mike Bailey Author, Judith Donato (center) during Career Period 8 Days 2013
Quick links for Wednesday (March 11, 2015) Room 268 Room 142 Period 2 Entrepreneur – Tom Borger Radio Sales – Paul Blake
Period 3 TV Production – Tom Sredenschek Cyber Security – Tom Murphy
Period 4 Special Agent (FBI) – Charles Murray Business – Paul Ridder (Tastykake)
Period 7 Clinical Social Work – Karen Moon Speakers present in either Large Group Period 8 Graphic Design – Steve Miller Video Production – Mike Fanelle Room 142 or 268.
Quick links for Thursday (March 12, 2015) Room 268 Room 142
Period 2 App Development – Phil Reitnour Technology – Scott Snyder
Period 3 Accounting – Scott Shreve Music Production – Dan Marino
Period 4 Environmental Science – Tony Parisi TV Marketing – Fran McElwee
Period 7 Financial Planning – Tom Safford Sports Reporter – Dave Spadaro Students are able to interact with the Period 8 International Business – Seth Morrison Law Enforcement – Jamie Kemm speakers.
NO pre-registration for Career Days 2015 – this is NEW. Students attend during “free” period or with approval from their teacher. Open to all students. Information Tables will be set up during all LUNCH periods: March 5, 6 & 9 in the Cafeteria CHS Career Days 2015 speaker biographies are on page 2-8 of this document (alpha by topic).
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.net Programming – Scott Kornblatt – PointRoll l Tues, March 10, Period 4, Rm 142 Mr. Kornblatt is a software developer who also worked with Wyeth and Merck. Areas of expertise include Microsoft Development Stack, software architecture, and tech consulting. Scott plays the guitar, piano, and sings – was in a couple of bands after college. Good example of music-math correlation! Penn State (BS in Biology), West Chester U (Certificate in Computer Science)
Accounting – Scott Shreve, Partner - Ernst & Young, LLP Thurs, March 12, Period 3, Rm 268 Mr. Shreve is a CPA and has 32 years of experience working in industry, public accounting, and his own tax consulting firm. Mr. Shreve has lived and worked in seven states and held 13 different positions in public accountancy. Youngstown State (BS Accounting, minors in Management & Marketing)
Advertising – Molly Watson, COO – Tierney Communications Tues, March 10, Period 2, Rm 268 Ms. Watson has worked in advertising for over 25 years – clients include: Advil, AT&T, Kraft, McDonalds, IBM, PECO and QVC. She is a Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction. Indiana University
App Development/Inventor – Phil Reitnour – EmergenSee Thurs, March 12, Period 2, Rm 268 Mr. Reitnour is the Founder & CEO of Emergensee, a personal security app. He’s been an entrepreneur for 24 years. He recently appeared on “Shark Tank.” He spent 10 years working in the banking industry. University of Delaware
Aquatic Biologist – Dr. Kathryn Goddard-Doms – Ursinus College Tues, March 10, Period 3, Rm 142 Dr. Doms teaches marine biology for Ursinus College. Her areas of expertise are freshwater and marine biology, and fish genetics Part of her job is being outdoors teaching about (and catching) sea horses. Dr. Doms is doing stream studies with several schools, including Beaumont Elem. Gettysburg (Biology, BA); Bucknell (Biology, MS); University of Connecticut (Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, PhD)
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Author / Writer – Judith Donato Tues, March 10, Period.2, Rm 142 Ms. Donato has written eight television series and has won 7 EMMY Awards. She has won 3 Writers Guild of America Awards. link Her novel “Lie Beside Me” was published two years ago and is currently working on a second novel. She tutors high school students and helps with college application essays. West Chester University (History degree)
Business – Paul Ridder, President – Tastykake Wed, March 11, Period 4, Rm 142 Prior to being President, Mr. Ridder was the Senior VP and CFO of Tastykake. Mr. Ridder started his career in public accounting, and held various positions of increasing responsibility in finance/accounting functions of different companies. Tastykake makes 250,000 pies and 1.4 million donuts every day. The top selling item is Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes. Bucknell University (BSBA), Villanova School of Business (MBA)
Clinical Social Work – Karen Moon, Psychotherapist Wed, March 11, Period 7, Rm 268 Ms. Moon’s areas of expertise include counseling for grief & loss, parenting, and adolescent issues. Her experience includes 17 years at Merrill Lynch in the Employee Assistance Program. She worked with those affected by the Columbine shootings and 9/11. CHS, Penn State (BS), Washington University in St. Louis (Masters –Social Work)
Cyber Security – Tom Murphy– University of Pennsylvania Wed, March 11, Period 3, Rm 142 Mr. Murphy is currently the CIO at Penn. Areas of expertise include business application of IT to drive improved performance, revenues, customer experiences and efficiencies. Large-scale transformative organization, process and technology programs. Information security. A large portion of his career (20 years) was spent doing IT work for the travel industry working for Marriott, Omni, Avis, Royal Caribbean. His first job was as a front desk manager-in-training at Marriott Hotels & Resorts. Lucked in to IT as a profession when Mr. Marriott chose hotel managers to install the first front desk computers. He never touched a computer until he started work. University of Richmond (BA English)
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District Magistrate (Judge) – Analisa Sondergaard Tues, March 10, Period 3, Rm 268 Ms. Sondergaard was elected to a 6 year term as District Judge in 2012. Her Courtroom is in Chesterbrook and is open every day. Hearings are held on held Monday, Wednesday and Friday and are open to the public. She was a Philadelphia Assistant District Attorney for seven years (’95-’02) in the Family Violence and Sexual Assault unit. She prosecuted the Lisa Thomas- Laury (news anchor - 6ABC) stalking case in 2000. Christian Brothers University (BA Psychology), Temple University School of Law (JD)
Entrepreneur – Tom Borger, President – TB Innovative Wed, March 11, Period 2, Rm 268 Mr. Borger’s areas of expertise include Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Marketing. He has extensive business experience and has been an adjunct professor for both Wharton and Villanova. He is an author and he gave a TEDx talk – “The Power of Inexperience.” Mr. Borger’s entrepreneurial journey started on-stage at Conestoga’s Senior Variety Show in 1983, where he performed stand-up comedy. CHS, Duke University (BA), Wharton School of Business (Entrepreneurial Management/Marketing)
Environmental Science – Toni Parisi – Dynamic Energy Thurs, March 12, Period 4, Rm 268 Mr. Parisi started his career in commercial and investment banking. His interest in clean energy led him to Dynamic Energy, where he develops, finances, and builds solar energy projects. CHS grad and was on the Stoga State Championship hockey team in his Senior year. CHS, Brown University (BA in Economics and History)
Fashion Merchandising – Wendy McDevitt – Anthropologie - Tues, March 10, Period 7, Rm 268 Ms. McDevitt began her 30 years of experience in the fashion industry as a sales associate and progressed through the ranks to become Global President of Anthropologie and COO She creates shopping experiences that are engaging and compelling for Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, BHLN, and Terrain. On any given day she will plant trees, crunch numbers, lead meetings, work with digital folks, and look at fashion! BS in Marketing & Merchandising
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Financial Planning – Tom Safford – Primerica Thurs, March 12, Period 7, Rm 268 Mr. Safford is the Senior National Sales Director with Primerica. Areas of expertise include teaching people how money works, getting the best bang for the buck, and leadership & management. After graduating from CHS, he went to broadcasting school and was a DJ on WFIL in Philadelphia. CHS, Hartwick College (BA), various Financial Industry Regulatory Authority licenses
Graphic Design – Steve Miller – Miller Designworks Wed, March 11, Period 8, Rm 268 Mr. Miller is the President of Miller Designworks. Early in his career he did various freelance design jobs in NY and PA and was hired as the first employee at Bennett Designworks. Six years later, he purchased the studio from his employer and changed the name to Miller Designworks. That was 25 years ago. Tyler School of Art at Temple University (BFA)
International Business – Seth Morrison, Principal – Vanguard Thurs, March 12, Period 8, Rm 268 Mr. Morrison’s areas of expertise include marketing, sales, and business development. He has deep experience working globally to build brands across geographies. AS the head of sales and service he works with ultra-high net-worth clients. He has worked and lived in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Mr. Morrison was a semi-professional soccer player. George Washington University (BA Journalism), University of New South Wales (MA English Lit), Santa Clara University (MBA)
Law Enforcement – Officer Jamie Kemm Thurs, March 12, Period 8, Rm 142 Eastern Section Commander, Drug Law Enforcement Div., PA State Police. Areas of expertise include Narcotics Investigation, Search and Seizure, Intelligence Gathering, Methamphetamine Labs, Weapons of Mass Destruction. Tactics include Social Media Monitoring, Facial Recognition, and Intelligence Analysis. Bloomsburg University (BS Exercise Science)
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Music Production – Dan Marino Thurs, March 12, Period 3, Rm 142 Mr. Marino is the Creative Director for inomar media. He co-wrote, produced and engineered "Bad Girl" on Usher's Confessions Album. He produced and wrote with the lovely Melody Gardot. Areas of expertise include audio/video production, web development and graphic design He started playing guitar at the age of 18 years old and wrote a song for Usher 3 years later. Villanova University
Nursing – Lorraine Miller, MSN, RN – Villanova University Tues, March 10, Period 4, Rm 268 Mrs. Miller works in the Student Health Center at Villanova and her area of expertise are Pediatric & Adolescent Health, and Using visual imagery to reduce pain. She has worked in several areas of Bryn Mawr Hospital and has been a teaching instructor at Temple, Phila Community College and Delaware Community College. Mrs. Miller has been in the delivery room when some of our current CHS students were born. She has had the privilege of being with people at incredible times, both during birth and death. Bloomsburg University (BSN), Villanova (Masters of Science in Nursing).
Private Equity Investing – Michael Bailey Please turn to Page 8 Tues, March 10, Period 7, Rm 142
Radio Sales – Paul Blake, VP Sales – Greater Media Philadelphia Wed, March 11, Period 2, Rm 142 Mr. Blake is responsible for sales and ad revenue for marketing & digital divisions and 4 Philly radio stations: WMMR - 93.3, 95.7 BEN FM, 102.9 WMGK, & 97.5 The Fanatic He began his ad sales career with a sports-marketing firm in Conshohocken. His company reaches over 2.5 million weekly listeners and is responsible for over 2,000 events with 1M annual attendees.
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Special Agent (FBI) – Charles Murray – Retired FBI l Wed, March 11, Pd.4, Rm 268 Mr. Murray worked for the FBI for 30 years (retired 2006). The subject of his last FBI Investigation before retiring is currently on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List. He is currently a Contract Instructor for the U.S. Government. His area of expertise is Human Source Recruitment and Development. He is one of six boys – four were FBI agents and the other two are attorneys. St. Joseph’s University (BS – Political Science).
Sports Reporter/Blogger – Dave Spadaro – Eagles Insider.com Thurs, March 12, Period 7, Rm 142 Mr. Spadaro provides the "inside" perspective on the Philadelphia Eagles from the team point of view. A 1987 graduate of Temple University, Dave has covered every Eagles game since 1987 in all forms of media. In addition to covering the Eagles on a daily basis for the team's digital media, Dave is a weekly Insider for FOX 29's GameDay Live Show, a co-host of the pre- game show for 94 WIP's Eagles broadcast and is asked to appear on national NFL coverage on game days and throughout the week. Temple University
Technology – Scott Snyder, President & Chief Strategy Officer – Mobiquity Thurs, March 12, Period 2, Rm 142 Senior Fellow at The Wharton School and Adjunct Professor at U Penn. Author, “The New World of Wireless: How to Compete in the 4G Revolution.” Founder of the Wireless Innovation Council. link Holds two patents for on-line decision aids. Mr. Snyder has done business in 25 different countries and still thinks that the US is the best place in the world to live and start a business CHS, University of Pennsylvania (BSE Mechanical Engineering, MSE, and PhD Systems Engineering)
TV Marketing / Promotions – Fran McElwee, CBS 3 & The CW Philly Thurs, March 12, Period 4, Rm 142 Began career as a college intern at Greater Media Radio (11 years) and has been at CBS TV in current position for 15 years. Develops creative marketing concepts to drive sales for TV stations. Temple University (MS Radio/TV/Film with Minor in Psychology)
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TV Producer / Sportscaster – Tom Sredenschek, Sports Director – FOX-29 Wed, March 11, Period 3, Rm 268 Emmy Award winning TV producer, covering Philadelphia sports since 1986 Career includes coverage of Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, and Stanley Cup Finals Producer of FOX 29’s “Game Day Live” Eagles pre-game show. Mr. Sredenschek was the sports director at Penn State’s campus radio station and broadcasted Penn State football games from Beaver Stadium. Penn State (BA Telecommunications).
Private Equity Investing – Michael Bailey, Partner – Argosy Private Equity Tues, March 10, Period 7, Rm 142 Involved in all aspects of private equity including deal flow, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and exiting investments. link Mr. Bailey was the Chief Financial Officer for 2 years at a small building products company and for 9 years in banking (commercial lending & mezzanine investment roles). Bucknell University (BS Business Administration), Drexel University (MBA)
Video Production – Mike Fanelle, VP Programming & Development - Bozeken Wed, March 11, Period 8, Rm 142 Mr. Fanelle Restaurant industry for 8 years; Financial Services 10 years (4 sales, 6 marketing) and Advertising 11 years (5 agency, 6 video production). Areas of expertise include Business Development/client management and Creative Development (concepting). Melding restaurant experience with video production to create TV show, Candid Cuisine with Mike Fanelle. Shippensburg University (BA – Communications/Journalism with Minor in Speech Communications)
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