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CBE Summer Experiences with Kaylin Tang ’22

By Beth Ryan July 19th 2021

CBE Fellow and Allegheny Navigator, Kaylin Tang is doing a finance and business operations internship this summer at the global headquarters at Leidos. Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company. We asked Kaylin…

How did you find your summer internship?

Kaylin: I heard about the company because it is right by my hometown and has a good global reputation.

What are your duties?

Kaylin: Within the role, I help my managers with financial analysis and forecasting, dealing with revenue, operating income, fees, and other measures of the contracts that the Health group has. I learn to use the systems within my company to create queries and pull data, conduct data analysis, and then send out reports to division managers. I am also involved in an intern group project where I am working to create a more efficient way to forecast depreciation of capital expenditures for the company.

Would you recommend this internship to other students?

I would recommend it to other students. It’s a great learning experience like any other internships and the intern program in finance is extremely organized and engaging at Leidos!

Kaylin is a senior majoring in Business with a focus in finance and minoring in Global Health Studies. This is her second year as a CBE Fellow and she is excited to continue her role and influence in the Business and Economics department. Outside her involvement in the CBE, Kaylin is also on the softball team at Allegheny and is a Navigator on campus.

CBE Summer Experiences with Maya Ginter-Frankovitch ’22

By Allegheny College July 12th 2021

Maya Ginter-Frankovitch ’22, CBE Fellow and recipient of the 2021 Outstanding Junior Major Prize in Economics, is an undergraduate intern at PNC supporting the Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management team in Independent Risk Management. We asked:

How did you find your summer internship?

Maya: One of my neighbors actually works at PNC who talked to me about the internship during my Sophomore year. I was too young at the time but applied a year later during my Junior year.

What are your duties?

Maya: I mainly perform administrative tasks for my department. That includes working on Excel files, creating and delivering presentations as well as designing articles and newsletters. These tasks can be quite repetitive and are not as challenging as I was hoping… might be because Allegheny prepared me so well!

The main takeaway from this experience would be the many opportunities to learn and network. I was very unsure about networking as I did not have much practice with it beforehand. However, PNC pushes us (interns) out of our comfort zone while also supporting us in the process. For example, when I found that I am more interested in the BSA/AML LOB within risk, my team encouraged me to network in that department and even made some introductions.

Would you recommend this activity to other students?

Maya: I would recommend this opportunity to other students. While the day-to-day work can seem monotonous, I learned so much about how a big business works as well as getting the chance to further develop some of my soft skills.

Maya is a fourth-year student at Allegheny College with a major in Economics and double minors in Computer Science and Psychology. Currently, she serves as the Founder and President of the Women in Business and Economics club as well as a Center for Business and Economics Fellow. Maya hopes to combine her three academic disciplines by exploring a career in financial crime.

Marketing Monday with Kimberly Scochin ’10

By Beth Ryan June 28th 2021

Kim Scochin, GAF World Headquarters, Parsippany, NJ

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business & Economics welcomed Kimberly Scochin ’10 on March 15 to present “New Product Commercialization into various Markets through Omni-channel Strategies and Execution.” She shared her career path from Allegheny, giving students a window into the life of a busy, high profile marketing professional.

Kimberly is the Channel Marketing Manager with GAF

She is a creative, data-driven marketer who has spent the past 10 years in the manufacturing industry focusing on product commercialization, branding and channel marketing. She has extensive experience leading new product commercialization into various markets through omni-channel strategies and execution. As Channel Marketing Manager, Kim is focused on curating relationships through the development and execution of channel alignment strategies for both commercial and residential products and services from GAF to the various wholesale and dealer partners across North America.

Kimberly has also worked for companies such as Ingersoll Rand, Alpha Wire, and American Standard Brands in communications, brand marketing, and channel roles. She is a 2010 graduate of Allegheny College, and earned her M.S.B.A. Marketing in 2011 at the University of Rochester, Simon School of Business.

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business & Economics attracts Allegheny’s next generation of business innovators and entrepreneurs by providing a host of co-curricular activities that connect with and deepen their classroom experiences. The Lunchtime Learning Lecture Series provides students with opportunities to gain valuable information on topics and industries related to internships and careers.

Students Explore International Business Opportunities with the German American Chamber of Commerce

By Beth Ryan March 8th 2021

With the generous support of the Max Kade Foundation, Allegheny World Language & Cultures has partnered with the Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics to present a virtual tour of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce featuring chapter President, Rachel Mauer on March 2, 2021.

The German American Chamber of Commerce, Pittsburgh Chapter (GACC PIT) was founded in 2015 to promote and support bilateral trade between Germany and the U.S. It is a private, non-profit organization and serves as the official representative of German trade in Western Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh Chapter is part of an international network composed of 140 German foreign chambers of commerce and government offices in 92 countries.

Rachel Mauer is the Co-founder and President of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce (AHK Pittsburgh Chapter) with the mission to foster trade with Germany and to grow the regional economy. The German American Chamber of Commerce provides educational and network opportunities, hosts international delegations, and formal events. Rachel and her team also launched the German Dual Apprenticeship program. The registered apprenticeship programs are industry-led programs, including Mechatronics, Mechanic in Polymer Technology (plastics), Sales Engineering (technical sales), and (upcoming) CAD Programming. Rachel’s professional history includes serving as the Co-Director of the American Council on Germany’s Pittsburgh Warburg Chapter, Vice Chairman on the Board of Global Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 in 2017. Rachel is a graduate from Cornell University with a degree in International Government and has a Leadership Certificate from Leadership Pittsburgh.

Two Events Provide an Insider View into the Art & Science of Marketing

By Beth Ryan October 20th 2020

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business & Economics hosted two marketing presentations as part of the Lunchtime Lecture Series on October 26 and 27, 2020.

Marketing Monday, October 26: How do Advertising Agencies Present Themselves to Clients? Scott Morgan, President/Partner of Brunner, Inc., Pittsburgh gave students an insider’s view into ad agency operation.

Scott is president and partner of Brunner, a top 100 U.S. independent advertising agency with offices in Pittsburgh and Atlanta. He is also chairman of Magnet, the global network of independent ad agencies. The agency is known for its creativity, including its Super Bowl work that was Adweek’s “Brand Story of the Year” and for its expertise in digital media and performance marketing, often cited by Forrester as a marketing innovator. Watch his presentation here on YouTube

On Tuesday, October 27, Carla Nagel, the Executive Director of the Neuromarketing Science & Business Association and the founder of the Neuromarketing World Forum presented, “The World of Neuromarketing: How Neuromarketing, Around the Globe, is Used to Improve Organization Goals.”

Carla Nagel is the Executive Director of the Neuromarketing Science & Business Association and the founder of the Neuromarketing World Forum. She is an open-minded community manager and masters ‘getting things done’ in a nice and friendly way. Although she does not have a background in neuromarketing, she developed an objective helicopter view on the industry worldwide. Carla founded the NMSBA in 2012 and since then she runs it with enthusiasm. Together with her team she is responsible for the publications “Insights”, the Neuromarketing Yearbook, the Shopper Brain Conference Series and the Neuromarketing World Forum.

Email bryan@allegheny.edu to register.

Marketing Monday – John Paul Marcantonio ’01

By Beth Ryan October 14th 2020

On October 5, the Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics welcomed John Paul Marcantonio ’01, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Gale Pacific Ltd. John Paul will share his Allegheny journey and how his company has adapted during the ongoing pandemic.

GALE Pacific Limited (GALE) is a trusted leading global marketer and manufacturer of branded screening and shading products for domestic, commercial and industrial applications. The company has recently introduced GALE Guard reusable face masks to meet the public’s needs for face masks with antimicrobial treated fabric.

Click here for John Paul’s Presentation on YouTube

John Paul joined GALE Pacific in October 2017 as the General Manager of the Americas business. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in November 2019 and was appointed as Managing Director in August 2020. John Paul has extensive experience working across both consumer and commercial products sectors globally. Prior to joining GALE Pacific, John Paul built an impressive career at Newell Brands in roles of increasing responsibility in marketing, sales and management over fifteen years.

John Paul lived and worked in Melbourne, Australia for several years as the Regional Marketing Director of Newell Brands’ APAC hardware businesses and has held multiple global product and brand marketing leadership positions over his tenure. In his last role before joining GALE, John Paul served as the Global Vice President of Marketing for the Rubbermaid brand.

Fields Jackson, Jr. ‘80 Makes the Business Case for Diversity

By Beth Ryan September 21st 2020

On September 8, the Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics welcomed Fields Jackson, Jr. ‘80, who presented “Making the Business Case for Diversity.”

The first talk in this year’s Seeking Justice in a Divided Nation Lunchtime Lecture series, Jackson shared his Allegheny journey to NASCAR and ultimately to his current position as the Founder, CEO and Chief Cheerleader of Racing Toward Diversity Magazine, President, College Diversity Network and Executive Director of the Historically Black Colleges & Universities Business Dean Roundtable. In this presentation he explains how diversity improves company performance both in profitability and innovation, particularly when problems are complex.

Click here to view this presentation on YouTube

He asked students, How do you know if a company values diversity?

Here’s Fields Jackson’s 7 Tips to prepare for your next job or internship interview:

Check out the Board of Directors (generally found on the investor website), do you see diversity?
Take a look at the senior or executive staff, same question.
Who are the company’s partners, their networks or affiliations?
Do they have a public vendor program? Do they attend special events?
Do they attend Diversity job fairs?
Are they active in social media, do they walk the talk?
Google the company, what are people saying?

Network with Fields by connecting with him on LinkedIn.

Fields Jackson

Mr. Jackson is currently the Founder, CEO and Chief Cheerleader of Racing Toward Diversity Magazine, Cary, NC, President, College Diversity Network and Executive Director of the HBCU Business Dean Roundtable. Fields was recognized by Diversity Best Practices as one of the Top Diversity Thought Leaders on Twitter.

Fields has also been identified by Onalytica, London, England, who helps run inﬂuencer programs for some of the largest brands in the world as #13 of the top 100 global inﬂuencers focusing on Gender Equality and Diversity. Hive Learning recently recognized Fields as one of the Most Influential Diversity & Inclusion Leaders – 2019. According to Hive – Fields Jackson is an influential Diversity and Inclusion advocate and expert who publishes Racing Toward Diversity magazine. He advocates that job seekers conduct their due diligence in finding Diverse workplace opportunities through research, networking and asking the right questions.

Fields received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from Allegheny College, Meadville, PA. Fields received his MBA Degree from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill.

Allegheny Students Earn Bloomberg Certification

By Beth Ryan April 8th 2020

Students with Bloomberg Certifications Have a Competitive Edge in Rapidly Changing Economy

During the spring 2020 semester, Assistant Professors Timothy Bianco and Michael Michaelides launched a new course, Introduction to Bloomberg Terminals. This course is an interactive introduction to financial market analysis using a mix of Bloomberg modules and in-class software-based exercises. Students are exposed to key properties of financial data and applications to prepare for careers in financial institutions.

The first group of Allegheny College students who completed the course earned their Bloomberg certification in the Center for Business and Economics Bloomberg Lab. The Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is a course that provides an interactive introduction to the financial markets. BMC consists of 3 sections — Core Concepts (includes four modules – Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Income, Equities), Getting Started on the Terminal and Portfolio Management.

According to Gene Natali ‘01, CFA, CEO and Co-founder of Troutwood, a financial services and technology company, “I am pleased to see the College’s inclusion of this important certification! Efforts like this help to differentiate students pursuing internships and graduates looking for that first job. Great work to Allegheny and to all faculty involved in making this happen. Most importantly, congratulations to the 19 participating students!

These students can now use their certificates to demonstrate market and industry knowledge that will give them the edge in the competitive job market:

Lancaster Wu, Matt Massucci, Shannon Putnam, Alexander Lawson, Christian Geer, Rafael Balanquet, Trevor Day, Victoria Vradenburg, Anh Ta, Kevin Lee, Rachel Tobler, Alex Abadi, Samantha Valera, Robert Crowe, Emma Black, Logan Zorilla, Daeson Gibbs, Andrew Ferguson, and Cheyenne Wilson.

Reference: Top Ten Student Uses; A Bloomberg Professional Offering

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business & Economics attracts Allegheny’s next generation of business innovators and entrepreneurs by providing a host of co-curricular activities that connect with and deepen their classroom experiences.

Influencing Consumer Decision Making

By Beth Ryan January 27th 2020

The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business & Economics welcomes Dr. Michael Barbera on Monday, February 3 at 12:15 pm in Quigley Auditorium. Dr. Michael Barbera is an award-winning consumer psychologist and business strategist for Fortune 50 companies. He is a leading expert in the complex factors that drive the entire consumer decision-making process, including consumer behavior, emotion, and experience. His practice areas include social psychology, decision-making, brand management, marketing, product placement, and long-term business growth strategies.

As the chief behavioral officer at Clicksuasion Labs, Michael helps clients to better understand consumer influence and consumer behavior, both online and in person. With Michael’s help, companies build customer experiences that are more efficient, engaging, and effective. He also creates evidence-based solutions that affect both external marketing strategy and internal operations management with behavioral economics and behavioral finance.

Michael has worked with large organizations including Boeing, Microsoft, The Washington Post, John Deere, Harley Davidson, LendLease, the United States Department of Defense, and the United States Department of State. He has also worked with academic institutions including Ithaca College, Purdue University, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina. Michaels’s clients have also appeared on the Billboard Top 40, ABC’s Shark Tank, Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing, and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares.

Michael champions entrepreneurs and business leaders as a teacher, moderator, and mentor. In 2015, the White House recognized Michael for his many contributions to entrepreneurship. Michael shares research, insights, and thought leadership as a celebrated keynote speaker, host of the Clicksuasion podcast, and dynamic TEDx presenter. More than 100,000 people have seen Michael speak on four continents, and he has earned more than 250,000 views online.

The Lunchtime Learning Lecture Series provides students with opportunities to gain valuable information on topics and industries related to internships and careers. Speakers often choose one of two broad areas to discuss with students. The first is career oriented, and fits under our CBE CAREERS lunches. The second is issue oriented, and fits under our CBE IDEAS lunches. Both topics enable students to navigate and explore job options, understand the steps necessary to pursue opportunities and how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.

The “Whack a Mole” Syndrome: The Economic and Environmental Challenges of Managing Trash

By Beth Ryan January 20th 2020

Jill Boughton, President W2Worth Innovations — Jill Boughton, President
W2Worth Innovations

On January 30th, Allegheny College welcomes Jill Boughton, President of W2Worth Innovations who will share her passion for discovering new solutions to the overwhelming problems associated with waste management in the US and around the world.

Where others see problems in solving the world’s trash dilemma, Jill, a trained chemical engineer, sees solutions, so much so that her work was recently featured in the November 2019 National Geographic in an article entitled, “Others see waste. She sees worth.”

Jill Boughton is Founder and President of W2Worth Innovations – an organization that seeks to catalyze the use of solid waste as a resource as a means for mitigating the larger social, economic and environmental impacts caused by solid waste. She began this adventure in 2012 upon retirement from a successful 24 year career at Procter and Gamble (P&G). Over her career at P&G, Jill managed Product Development activities for several of P&G’s businesses, in categories ranging from Personal Health Care to Paper Products. Her time with P&G included a seven year stint in Caracas, Venezuela, giving Jill first- hand knowledge of social/economic issues important to emerging regions.

Jill was well known within P&G for her specialty in developing and managing Disruptive Innovation portfolios. One of the projects emerging from this work was P&G’s “Waste to Worth” program. This program supported P&G’s long term environmental sustainability vision of having zero consumer waste entering landfills. It specifically focused on addressing the growing issue of solid waste management in emerging markets through economic development and innovation. Through this project, Jill has emerged as a leader in the field, specializing in objective evaluation of emerging technology and managing integration of technologies in this space.

When not in trash dumps, Jill resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Bill Boughton. They have two children, Jennifer and Benjamin, who have also pursued careers in science and the environment.