Fall 2017
Business Administration and Tourism and Hospitality Management Career Week
H
ave you ever thought of working for a nonprofit organization? There are an estimated 171,000 nonprofit sector organizations in Canada employing over 2 million people. This talk will discuss the work opportunities in this growing, dynamic sector.
Expert:
Brian Posavad – President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Curious about a career in Accounting or Finance? Attend this panel to learn direct from industry professionals about the exciting careers available to you.
Expert Panel:
Nicholas Bell – Senior Associate, Assurance – Private Company Services, PwC
Bob Kolanko – Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable, NS Health Authority
Kevin Mattson – Manager, Financial Operations with NSLC
Paul Ryan – Commercial Account Manager, CUA
Do you want to own your own business? Hear about the personal experiences of local entrepreneurs and how they achieved success.
Expert Panel:
Mike Tanner – Freelance Web Developer
Jakki Brierley-Shorrock – Business Strategy & Planning, Marketing, Business Development, Interim Management, ECommerce & Distribution Solutions Specialists
Kristen O’Keefe – Lawyer & Notary Public, O’Keefe Law
Are you intrigued by the idea of a job in marketing? Attend this session to learn about what it takes to be successful in marketing.
Expert Panel:
Tara MacDonald – Fitness Club Owner, Tara MacDonald Fit Club
David Tonen – Marketing Strategist & Partner, Be Responsive Media
Lori Cox – Owner & President, Red Dragon Marketing
Come to this panel to hear a discussion about potential careers and the skills required to be an effective Manager in various types of organizations.
Expert Panel:
Kristin Williams – President & CEO, Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia
Heather Gojanovich – Retail Store Manager, RBC, Royal Bank
Jim Hepworth – Director of Community Programs and Corporate Services, Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Michelle Thomason – Director, Organizational Health & Professional Services, Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Province of Nova Scotia
Curious about the functions of human resources with in the modern organization? Attend this panel to hear direct from experts in the field.
Expert Panel:
Sadie Harvey – Human Resources Generalist, Marriott
April Howe – CCC, Partner and Practice Leader, Career Transition, Knightsbridge Robertson Surrette, Human Capital Solutions
Bev McCann – Talent Delivery Manager, Randstad Sourceright: Global Talent Acquisition & Management
Bimla Rana – Human Resources Coordinator, Hampton Inn by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton
Kevin Richardson – Director of People Resources, Delta
Attend this event to learn about the many careers available to you in the growing field of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Expert Panel:
Katheryn Elson – Director of Sales, Hampton Inn & Suites Dartmouth
Sarah Burden – Operations Assistant, Atlantic Tours
Adam Bower – Owner and General Manager, Grand Banker Bar & Grill and Brigantine Inn
Max Rastelli – Owner, Segway Nova Scotia
