3:15-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 15
Franklin Hall, room 114
Finance, legal, do I need an agent? Can I go out on my own? Is freelancing a viable career? How do I build a budget? Hear from professionals who are making it happen! Panelists include:
Moderator: Charles Pearce
BAJ'89, leadership consultant, Corporate Path Leadership
Ken Giffin has over 25 years of marketing and team leadership experience, working with enterprise companies such as GE, Oracle, and NTT – as well as many smaller technology companies. In 2015, Ken founded Corporate Path Leadership to focus on programs and processes tied to corporate strategy and team/leadership development. Today, he works with companies of all sizes on strategic planning, strategic initiatives, and team coaching efforts.
BA'79, founder & CEO, Overleese & Associates
Dan is an Emmy award winning director and senior media executive with 45 years of experience in the areas of live multi-camera directing, production techniques and workflows, strategic facility and operations planning, scenic project management and partner relationships. He has worked with Golf Channel, PGA Tour Productions, and ESPN, covering 14 Masters Tournaments, 20 PLAYERS Championships, 15 US Open Golf Championships, 12 Open Championships, and 9 PGA Championships.
BA'07, Founding partner, managing director, Hot Lava Agency
Nik founded Hot Lava Agency, a Los Angeles-based ad agency, after working at some of the most creative agencies in the country, including Wieden + Kennedy, Google Creative Lab, Sid Lee, Y&R NY, and The Martin Agency. He entered the industry as a producer and eventually migrated to operations and new business development.
BAJ'04, PR/communications consultant, Bright Spot Public Relations, LLC
Alicia has held roles in media relations, corporate communications, event planning and brand management with several organizations including Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Generation Bio, and M. Holland Company. Alicia is also a certified life coach. She is on the board of directors for the Chicago chapter of the Indiana University Alumni Association. She is also a member of the Indiana University Media School Alumni Board.
