Career Day Tailgate – College/Young Professionals
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10.25.24 – Friday
7:00pm – Beach Party @Ocean Front Deck/Back up is Grand Ocean Terrace
10.26.24 – Saturday
CAREER DAY TAILGATE – SPONSORED BY NC STATE UNIVERSITY @Barnwell/Calibouge
8:00am Registration Opens
8:00am – 9:00am Coffee Bar & Continental Breakfast
8:30am – 9:00am Opening Keynote Speaker, Christina Lewellen, CPA, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Accounting, NC State University
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SESSION TITLE: Goals and strategy for a fulfilling career!
This session will focus on strategy and goal setting for a successful and fulfilling career. Topics will include aligning your career goals with your personal and life goals, asking yourself “why” when setting goals, and navigating challenges that may threaten one’s goals.
Speaker Bio
Christina is an Associate Professor in the Poole College of Management at NC State University. Her research, which primarily focuses on corporate taxation and financial reporting issues related to taxation, has been published in a number of premier accounting and business journals. She teaches Introduction to Income Taxation at the undergraduate level and Taxes and Business Strategy to Master of Accounting and MBA students. Her teaching has received recognition through teaching awards at the College and University levels. Prior to becoming a professor, she spent five years in public accounting, primarily focusing on tax compliance and strategy for individuals and small businesses. She also enjoys and devotes time to mentoring students and young business professionals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two and four-year-old little girls, yoga, and being outdoors.
9:00am – 10:00am Panel Discussion: Beyond the Degree: Charting Diverse Career Paths in Business and Accounting
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion where seasoned professionals from various sectors—including public accounting, entrepreneurship, government, and the private sector—share their career trajectories and insights. Learn how they’ve leveraged their business and accounting degrees in unique and fulfilling ways, aligned their personal passions with professional endeavors, and navigated the challenges and opportunities of their respective fields. This session is designed to inspire recent graduates and those contemplating their career paths, providing valuable advice on skills development and strategic career planning.
MODERATOR – Melissa Sager, Biz Brainery, LLC
SPEAKER – Kathy Healy, MBA, CFP, Healy Wealth Management
SPEAKER – Monika Miles, Miles Consulting Group
SPEAKER – Kelsey Rosback, SHR Consulting, LLC
10:00am – 11:30am Career Table Talks – YOU DECIDE YOUR PATH!
Table 1 – Spend Time [IN] Business While You’re Still [IN] School, With Dr. Anna Stumpf, enhance your LinkedIn profile and networking skills with weekly steps tailored for students, making professional connections easier.
Table 2 – Dress for Success: Elevate Your Professional Style! With Lauren Fant-Pryor and Tyrah Sexton, Discover the secrets to professional attire that makes a lasting impression. Get tips on how to dress to impress and boost your confidence!
Table 3 – Interview Questions / Mock Interview (Be mindful of industries public, private, government, etc.) With Donna Staiano, Robert Half and Michelle Sullivan
Table 4 – Resume / Cover Letter How to tailor your Resume and Cover Letter to the position you are seeking? (Be mindful of industries public, private, government, etc.) With Nicole DeRosa, UWORLD and Doreen Rizopoulos, (Click here to see Doreen’s Q & A Interview with DiversityComm)
Table 5 – How to search for internships? & IRS Pathways: Fuel Your Career Journey with the Federal Government with Twana Barber, IRS Liaison Discover a wealth of internship and career development opportunities with the IRS Pathways Program for students and recent graduates across various fields. Link: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/students
Table 6 – Kickstart Your Career with AFWA’s Mentorship Magic, Join the AFWA mentoring journey to unlock exclusive insights, form inspiring connections, and accelerate your career in finance and accounting. AFWA Leadership will help lead the way! Jennifer Leger, CPA, CFF, AFWA Board Member
Table 7 – Taking Ownership of Your Career Path, learn strategies for building your roadmap to success and tips for navigating obstacles and detours in your career journey, such as: ramping up in a new role quickly; managing up; when/how to exit, and overall professional conduct. Ultimately, your success depends on YOU! Melissa Sager, Biz Brainery, LLC
Table 8 – Personal Finance / Life at College With Quinn Evans Architects, Melody King Learn about budgeting for your future as you move from college to professional life.
Table 9 – Unlock Your Day: Time Hacks for Success with Brittany Malidore, Ledgerly Consulting Discover how to crush your goals with SMART strategies, find your peak productivity times, and learn the secrets to balancing work
Table 10 – Be Your Own Boss: The Entrepreneurial Journey, With Sharrin Fuller, Glass Wallet Ventures Discover how to achieve success outside of the traditional career path from a successful serial entrepreneur. Explore the opportunities available for starting your own business, understand the common challenges faced by entrepreneurs, and find out where to learn the skills needed to overcome these obstacles.
Table 11 – IRS Pathways: Fuel Your Career Journey with the Federal Government, Discover a wealth of internship and career development opportunities with the IRS Pathways Program for students and recent graduates across various fields.
Table 12 – Snap Your Success: Grab a Professional Headshot Here!
11:30am – 12pm Charting Your Course: From Insights to Actions
Energize your career and life plans with actionable steps that inspire enthusiasm and clear direction!
Closing Session Speakers: AFWA Leaders
Cindy Stanley, CAE, Executive Director
Stephanie Sommers – AFWA National Board President & Sara Page – The Foundation of AFWA Chair
Tyrah Sexton – AFWA Board Members
Eleanor Siverts-Ackerman – Mentor Mentee Program Developer