the columbus state community college career mentorship program

CAREER MENTORSHIP PROGR AM

T H E C O L U M B U S S TAT E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E

Mentor Book

Business Mentors .............................................................................................. 3 – 10

Computer Science Mentors............................................................................. 11 – 17

Construction & Skilled Trades Mentors .................................................................. 18

Hospitality & Culinary Arts Mentors ............................................................... 19 – 20

Design Mentors ........................................................................................................ 21

Education Mentors .................................................................................................. 22

Health Science Mentors .................................................................................. 23 – 24

Legal, Justice, & Public Safety Mentors .................................................................. 25

Logistics Mentors .................................................................................................... 26

Science and Engineering Mentors .................................................................. 26 – 28

Social and Human Services Mentors .............................................................. 28 – 30

FIN D YOU R MENTOR

BUSIN ESS MENTOR S

Amy ShropshireManaging DirectorCASK Communications

Amy is the co-founder and managing director of marketing at CASK Communications, a marketing consultancy specializing in the unique needs of nonprofits and start-ups. She is also faculty in Marketing at Columbus State Community College. She has degrees in Digital Design and Graphics (CSCC), Advertising (Webster University), and Marketing (Regent's University London). She has worked for agencies in St Louis, Columbus, Washington, DC, and London, England where she has honed her skills in helping organizations navigate the marketing maze.

Angie ShearProject ManagerColumbus State Community College

I have grown up in the higher education industry, which means I have a lot of different experiences to share with you! Starting out in recruitment/student support roles, I gained a great deal of sales, customer service, and outreach experience. That launched me into a 10+ year career in marketing and communications where my expertise included: social media, event planning, and creative project management. Keeping tasks on track was at the center of my marketing work, so when an opportunity to serve as a project manager (PM) opened up and I was excited to try something new. The PM role includes managing college-wide and technical projects to ensure tasks are completed on time and under budget. I received my undergraduate degree from Franklin University in Marketing (where I’m now an adjunct faculty member) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Capital University.

Audra McIntoshBusiness AdvisorGoldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Program

I have been employed in both small and large businesses in the industries of education, financial services, real estate and banking. My primary discipline has been marketing but I a have also been involved with all aspects of running a small business. Today I serve as a Business Advisor to growing small businesses and love working with entrepreneurs and individuals who value growth.

Brittany BowmanSr. Manager, Financial Strategy and New Business DevelopmentVitamin Shoppe

Hello, my name is Brittany Bowman and I am a knowledge seeking and driven finance professional with an extensive background in the retail industry. In 2015, I became a first-generation graduate from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Corporate Finance. Throughout college, I held a number of different positions to finance my way through school including a fast food manager, a summer intern with a third party logistics company, a server and a summer intern for a retailer. Upon graduation, I was awarded the opportunity to enter the rotational financial analyst program at LBrands here in Columbus, OH and over the 2 year, 4 rotation program I gained experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Digital Marketing Analytics, Store Finance and Merchandise, Planning & Allocations. Upon graduation from the rotation program, I was awarded the opportunity to land a Senior Financial Analyst position with LBrands where I gained exposure to managing and forecasting inventory cost. In 2018, I decided to take my talents to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex where I held a Senior Analyst role for the past 2 years for Pier 1 Imports. Due to the volatility in the retail landscape, Pier 1 unfortunately filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2020, which later led to the decision liquidate the iconic brand. As my employment came to an end, I landed my newly appointed position of Sr. Manager of Financial Strategies and New Business Development with the Vitamin Shoppe. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog Henley and my husband Julian, finding new recipes, exploring new hiking trails, and reading.

Christine KingMarketing Account ExecutiveCASK Communications

For more than 12 years, I've gained a variety of advertising and marketing experience while pursuing my personal passion for the creative arts. I've enjoyed the mix, as it has allowed my true interests to grow while developing a strong business savvy. As a graduate of The Ohio State University, I was actively involved in PRSSA and served as Vice President for two consecutive years. I attribute much of my early career success to the networking opportunities I gained while in PRSSA and hope to encourage students to make impactful connections along the way. As I continue my marketing endeavors, I am determined to pursue my dreams with dedication, ambition, enthusiasm, and excellence. My core specialties include public relations, marketing, advertising, brand strategy, new business development, retail branding, eCommerce, and film.

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Courtney SnowSales & Growth Department ManagerResource-One

Courtney Snow received several certifications before completing a Bachelor degree in business through Indiana Wesleyan University. She returned to school for her MBA in 2018 through Keller Graduate School of Management. She gained experience in a variety of industries before finding the perfect fit for all her skills and passions in her current role and loves working for a purpose-driven company in the environmental field. Courtney is the head of the Sales & Growth Department for Resource-One, an environmental risk and recycling company based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is also the owner and founder of ACJS, LLC and is a published author and illustrator. She has been a contributor for the Cincinnati Mom Collective since 2014 and volunteers quarterly with Matthew 25 Ministries in Cincinnati. Snow has a passion for empowering others and loves giving back.

Deanna NesbitDirector of Human ResourcesCrane 1

I love Human Resources! I love solving problems whether it is a business problem or a problem that one of my employees is having. I love being a resource for lots of topics. It has been a great career. You will never be bored!!!

David CoferProject ManagerColumbus State Community College

Dave Cofer brings nearly 25 years of private sector, consulting and non-profit leadership experience to his role of Project Manager, Employer Engagement and Experiential Learning at Columbus State Community College in Columbus, Ohio. In this role, Dave is responsible for the day-to-day program management of two earn-and-learn programs: the IT Flexible Apprenticeship Program and the Modern Manufacturing Work Study Program. Dave earned a B.S. in Business (Human Resource Management & Organizational Behavior) from Miami University (Ohio) and an M.A. in Education (Workforce Development Education; concentration in Human Resource Development) from The Ohio State University.

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Derek MohrAccounting AssociateRea & Associates, Inc

I am employed full time with Rea & Associates, I have 2 years of experience. I am responsible for preparing tax returns currently. my job duties involve using supporting information provided to make adjustments to book trial balances and uploading returns to our tax software. From there, I adjust the tax forms as needed and route the return to the partner/tax return signer, whom reviews the return and presents to the client. In the past year I worked in the audit department, where I would go out to clients and perform financial statement audits.

Jennifer McCordBusiness InstructorColumbus State Community College

Jennifer McCord is an award-winning marketing professional turned business educator. She’s led regional and national brands and managed the creation of two award-winning websites. Over the years, her marketing results have been acknowledged with numerous awards including Marketing Director of the Year award from the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio in two consecutive years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management. Jennifer has taught a variety of business classes at Columbus College of Art & Design and ITT Technical Institute. Today, Jennifer teaches full-time at Columbus State Community College in the Business Management department as a tenure-track Instructor. As Lead Instructor for 21st Century Workplace Skills (BMGT1008) and 21st Century Supervision (BMGT1210), Jennifer participates in Textbook Affordability Initiatives by designing courses with free Open Educational Resources (OER). Jennifer is also the Lead Instructor for Principles of Business (BMGT1101), where she’s created over forty in-class activities to support active learning. On-campus, you’ll find Jennifer is highly involved in mentoring students via the Honors Program Business POD, Women’s Connection and Career Services.

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Jeremy ShemasOnsite ManagerAcloche

Hello there. My name is Jeremy Shemas and I have a variety of experience from the non-profit to retail to staffing sectors. Some of my accomplishments include achieving a BA degree in Organizational Communication from Montana State University-Billings, coaching equestrian with Special Olympics, and spending a year in communities in Southern Mexico. I currently have spent the previous four years in the staffing/HR industry assisting the Central Ohio communities with career opportunities in the logistics/warehouse sectors.

Julie McElwainCommercial Operations ManagerWestfield Services, Inc.

I obtained my Associate’s degree from Columbus State Community College. I then enrolled in the “three plus one” program Columbus State has with Franklin University and went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. I have held multiple administrative roles for different organizations ranging from Real Estate Appraisal, Landscaping, and Insurance. I currently work as the Commercial Lines Operations Manager for Westfield Services, an insurance service center which is part of Westfield Insurance. I recently completed by Master’s degree in Human Resource Management at Franklin University in January of 2020.

Joseph AlbanoNational Recruiting ManagerChipotle Mexican Grill

I started my career in the suburbs of Chicago where I worked as a Cashier at Express clothing, within nine months I worked my way up to a Sales Lead Position and three months later I was the youngest ever General Manager at Express and was overseeing a team of 35 and responsible for $7M in annual sales. It was at Express where I discovered my passion for people, specifically recruiting, training and development. Upon leaving Express, I joined Randstad HR, an international Recruiting firm. At Randstad I was able to hone in on my recruiting experience as well client relationship building and networking. My tenure at Randstad was short as I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to work for Chipotle Mexican Grill. I’ve been with Chipotle for almost 6 years and currently oversee a team of 12 and we support recruiting across all 2600+ restaurants in the US and Canada.

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Karen HillHuman Resources ManagerPPG Industries

Karen is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 20 years of experience in multiple industries including retail, public utilities and manufacturing. She has a proven track record in leadership development, communications, talent management, employee relations, labor relations and executive coaching. Karen has experience supporting employees at all levels of an organization from executive leadership to hourly employees. Her tenure has included supporting a diverse array of corporate and operations functions both locally and regionally. In her personal time, Karen provides HR expertise to a regional theater’s board of directors and has created development programs for organizations on a consulting basis. She has a passion for enabling employees and organizations to produce results while maintaining a culture of diversity, inclusion and respect.

Katelynn NortheimSenior Financial AnalystIGS Energy

Katie began her career with GBQ Partners as an Assurance Intern in Summer of 2014. Upon graduation from The Ohio State University, she then returned in Fall of 2015 as a Staff Accountant in their rotation class. In the program, Katie completed yearlong rotations in both the tax and assurance practices. During this time, Katie passed all four sections of the CPA exam, earning her certification in January of 2017. Katie joined the Assurance department as a Senior where she gained diverse experience in the performance of audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures for a variety of clients in the manufacturing, service, credit union, non-profit, venture capital, and technology industries. In the fall of 2018, Katie transitioned into corporate accounting at IGS Energy as a Senior Accountant for the natural gas business. After gaining a foundation of knowledge of the energy industry and natural gas, Katie pivoted in her career path and joined the FP&A team as a Senior Financial Analyst in Fall of 2019. She is passionate in her role of financial forecasting and budgeting for natural gas and ad hoc financial modeling projects for business partners.

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Lawrence JamesCoordinator of Delaware Campus and Regional Learning CenterColumbus State Community College

I’m currently a coordinator for the Delaware Campus and Regional locations. A year and a half ago, I worked as a specialist at our Westerville Campus. I was in that position for 11 years. Before then I worked in the childcare industry for about 6 years. I’ve lived in Ohio since 2000. Before that, I lived in Texas and worked at various retail chains, such as GAP, American Eagle, Gamestop, and a pizza parlor. I had gone to a private college in Oklahoma but didn’t finish my education until I moved to Ohio. I received my AA at CSCC and then received my bachelor’s at Franklin University. I started graduate work, but haven’t finished yet. I’m pursuing a Masters in Public Administration.

Rachel RayEconomic Development AdministratorCity of Dublin

I began my career at the City of Dublin as an intern in the Planning Department in 2007, and was hired as an Urban Planner in 2008. After 8 years in the Dublin Planning Department managing significant development projects including the Bridge Street District planning studies and the Bridge Park zoning process, I transitioned to the City’s Economic Development team in July 2015, where I work on adding vibrancy to Dublin’s great places with Dublin’s corporate citizens and talented workforce. Day-to-day, I am responsible for administering the City’s business retention and expansion program, negotiating economic development agreements, and managing economic development projects that ensure Dublin continues to be the best community for business in the Columbus Region. I have a Masters of City and Regional Planning from the Ohio State University, and received my Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification in July 2019. I have also served on the Ohio Chapter of the American Planning Association Board of Trustees since 2013, currently as Vice President/President-Elect.

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Samantha BarnesNational Sales ManagerMettler Toledo

My career has focused on building and executing sales operations plans for both start up companies and corporations, as they launch consumer facing innovation technology into the market. I have long been the only female at the executive table for most of my employers, and am interested in helping facilitate the careers of other young women in both technology and sales.

Terrie StolteBusiness ProfessorColumbus State Community College

A career in corporate America has provided the tools to bring “real world” situations as examples in any business management classes, including accounting and taxes. Received an undergrad BS in Finance and Accounting from Rider University (as a part time student) and earned an MA in Ohio Dominican University (as a part time student). My CPA license is valid in New Jersey and Ohio. Began teaching accounting courses in 2005 at CSCC and expanded to also teaching taxes, management and non-profit courses. When I am not prepping or teaching I like to jog, read and watch my granddaughters.

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Andrew DanielsSoftware Startup AdvisorRev1 Ventures

I help early stage tech startups grow from a concept to a successful company. At Rev1 Ventures, I get to share my experience with the Columbus startup community. Before Rev1, I spent my time with the Allstate Insurance Innovation team leading the ideation, design, build and implementation of new software products that helped the company to realize an automated tech platform. I worked with several startup companies to help bring their technology to the masses, as well as led tech development teams. It is safe to say I love to build things: companies, software products, high performing teams.

Angela DallySystems AnalystApex Systems

I’m a single mom of two grown children. I worked my way up through the State of Ohio and worked there for 17 years. I decided that I wanted to go to Nursing School and started taking courses to pursue that degree. I currently work as a contractor in the IT field and really enjoy it. My goal is to work in Nursing Informatics which brings the medical and technology field together. I truly enjoy technology and will never leave it.

Andy SchofieldConsultantImproving

Andy is a consultant with Improving in Columbus, OH where he’s focused on web technologies; most recently working with ReactJS. He is passionate about several topics including JavaScript, design, and digital/physical security. He is involved with Columbus Web Group organizing Weekend Workshops which provide free education on a variety of topics, he runs the Columbus Locksport meetup which teaches about lock-picking and physical security, and he organizes the lock-picking village at Hackers Teaching Hackers where he educates on physical security. Since graduating from The University of Dayton in Computer Information Systems, Andy has held several different roles. Those roles include manual tester, test automation developer, full-stack developer, and front-end developer. When not working Andy is passionate about photography, 3D printing, and being involved in the local tech community.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Barb WernickeManager, Information Security Risk ManagementOhioHealth

I am currently a Manager of a Cyber Security Information Risk Management team at a leading health care organization in Central Ohio, but like many I started my career not knowing I would end up in a cyber profession. I started my career as a CPA doing consulting and risk assessment work for the Big Four. My love for travel, meeting new people and learning about a wide variety of industries and regulations broadened my career opportunities and brought me to the cyber field. I now have a wealth of experience in healthcare and financial services industries, supporting regulatory and risk management requirements. I bring technical expertise to the team while also maintain a passion for coaching and nurturing inclusive team environments that drive quality results in areas with high risk, demand, and expectations.

Danielle BakerIncident Response AnalystOhioHealth

I started my IT career in the Navy when I joined in 2006. My first duty station I was assigned to the message center, then I was assigned to a dedicated system whish I loved. My second duty station I worked more with crypto and RF. When I got out the military in 2010 I came to Columbus, Ohio and got a job on DSCC working on the help-desk. I spent about a year or so there before I interviewed to become a security analyst and I have been on this side of IT ever since. I have been on multiple contracts and worked in IT in many different industries. The current industry I’m in is healthcare.

Brian HoughCTOBeam Dental

Started at CSCC after a several year break from my education. This lead to me obtaining a dual BA in Sociology and Economics at Ohio State. I completed a year of Law School at the University of Akron before moving to the West Coast to pursue a career in Software Development. Since then I’ve worked for a variety of small and large companies including CBS IMG, Bleacher Report, and New Relic. I have over 10 years of leadership experience and recently returned to Ohio as Beam Dental’s CTO, managing our Product, Engineering, Design, IT, and Data Analytics functions.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Heather DevineWeb Application DeveloperNationwide

I first started working with code as a hobby back in 2015. When I realized how much I enjoyed it, I decided to try to transform that hobby into a career. I enrolled with Columbus State in 2017, working nights and attending classes during the day. Towards the end of my degree, I had the opportunity to participate in the IT Flexible Apprenticeship program. I accepted an apprenticeship with Nationwide, and spent my final semester learning in a real-world environment. I graduated from Columbus State at the end of 2019, and accepted an offer for a full-time web development position with Nationwide. Since then, I’ve worked on multiple web applications, learning how to both build new features and support old ones. It’s been incredibly fulfilling working on apps that make the lives of others just that little bit easier.

Jed DuffeySoftware DeveloperAccenture (formerly part of Pillar Technology)

I’ve worked for various industries, typically in administrative roles at small-sized companies, and always gravitated toward working to provide improved IT solutions for those businesses and ended up becoming the “unofficial IT person”. I’d describe my career background as IT and network support. In 2016 I joined a coding boot camp with the goal of transitioning my career to software development. Shortly after the boot camp I was hired on the IT support team for a local software consulting firm with the understanding that I would also work occasionally with some of their developers to improve my developer skills and eventually transfer to a full-time developer role. Fortunately for me this went as planned and as of 2020 I have been working as a developer full-time for over two years.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Jennifer Dunlap Sr. IT Product ManagerT-Cetra

Jennifer Dunlap, MS, CSM, CAPM is a Sr. IT Product Manager at T-Cetra, located in Columbus, OH. She has a strong understanding of Agile/SCRUM, requirements analysis, the software development life cycle, stakeholder management, and application project delivery. T-Cetra is a software company with exposure into the E-commerce, Telecommunication, and FinTech space. As a leader, she manages a team of Product Owners and major enterprise vendor relationships. Jennifer was born and raised in Columbus, and received her Bachelor’s degree from Capital University and Master’s degree from Western Governors University in Information Technology Management.

John AronCEO/OwnerAronetics

I’m John Aron, the owner of Aronetics.We’re a specialty information technology security firm interfacing with governments worldwide. While my degree is in International Relations with a minor in Political Science, I have been deep in IT security since 1994. As a seasoned Systems Administrator for a a healthcare insurance firm 20 years ago, to a Network Administrator 20 years ago as well, with two events in my life I put together a small company focusing on what I know well.

Jonathan HernandezInformation Security AnalystState Auto Insurance

I was a participant of this program for 2 years. This mentorship program helped me to gain more knowledge about the field. I will use this opportunity to teach others.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Koh SchooleyProduction EngineerFacebook

Hi, I’m Koh! I was born and raised in Powell, Ohio, after which I then attended the Ohio State University with a B.S. in Neuroscience in 2014. Through an internship at a research computing center during undergrad (The Ohio Supercomputer Center) I was exposed and found myself wanting to pursue a career in technology as opposed to neuroscience. Ever since then I’ve been bettering myself and continuing to re-engineer my skills and goals. My first job in the industry was working with a local startup as a systems administrator doing lots of linux and python. I then moved along to pursue understanding the cloud with a two year stint with a technology consulting firm. All has this has now carried me on to working as a Production Engineer at Facebook in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I help keep one of the largest, most visited websites in the internet up and designed for resiliency and reliability through code.

Kristin WongConsultantCentric Consulting

I’m a Consultant with Centric Consulting. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Psychology from the University of Michigan. I mainly consult/work in the IT space but I also have experience consulting in the Change Management and Business Process Improvement space for various industries such as insurance, healthcare, financial services and distribution services. I love my job because I am constantly gaining new knowledge, building new skills and gaining new experiences. No two projects are ever the same so my work is always challenging, interesting and dare I say...fun!

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Matthew MorrisonSenior Security EngineerUpdox

Born in Augusta, GA and relocated to the Columbus, OH area with my wife in late 2016. I began my journey in networking as a network engineer and then technical instructor teaching basic networking concepts. Following that, I began working for a managed service provider (MSP) as a security analyst reviewing all the logs and events for our customers. After that, I did penetration testing and dabbled in exploit development/reverse engineering. From there, I moved to a early stage start-up as ,initially, as a red team operator but eventually moved to the blue team lead; During this tenure is when I started to get into DevOps and learning all the ways to leverage DevOps tools and techniques and how to adapt them to the security space. Ending with my current role where I’m the senior security engineer for a healthcare company on a DevOps team. I currently hold the CISSP, OSCP, GPEN, and GWAPT certifications (among many others) and have a Masters of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.

Michael KuhnSenior Manager - Cloud EngineeringCoalfire Systems, Inc.

Mike is a Senior Manager within Coalfire’s Cloud Engineering practice. He has experience leading enterprise cloud migrations across multiple cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). He has also served as a trusted advisor to executives across a broad range of industries on topics such as cloud governance strategy, cloud adoption, and identity and access management in the cloud. Since joining Coalfire in March 2019, Mike has served as technical lead on multiple projects aligned to Coalfire’s Accelerated Cloud Engineering and Cloud Security Maturity offerings. These projects have provided him opportunities to advise clients from both a technical and security governance perspective. Prior to joining Coalfire, Mike worked at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant in their Cyber Risk advisory practice.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Quinn SprouseFront-end DeveloperAware

Hey! My name is Quinn, and I’m a Front-end Web Developer here in Columbus. I’m currently employed at a startup called ‘Aware’. I was a former hospitality supervisor that pivoted in my career to become a software developer. I love photography, cycling, rock climbing, and learning. Let’s meet up!

Shawn HallHPC Platform Engineer LeadBP

As an Electrical and Computer Engineering student at The Ohio State University, Shawn was looking for a summer internship in his sophomore year and stumbled upon an open position at the Ohio Supercomputer Center. Luckily, his prior experience in home computer repair the summer before helped him stand apart. The opportunity at OSC was his start in high performance computing (HPC), where he started by pulling underfloor cables and moving racks of computer equipment. After 2.5 years as a student working part time was ready to take on a full time internship at BP on their HPC team. He finished his Master’s at OSU and then joined BP full time. Shawn has been working in HPC ever since and is currently a HPC Platform Engineer Lead at BP.

Shawn McCloryProject ManagerColumbus State Community College

Shawn McClory is a Project Manager at Columbus State Community College. Shawn primarily focuses on assisting the CCAC in the management of information technology projects. Shawn has a diverse employment history including roles in IT management, project management, business intelligence, database administration and web development. Additionally, Shawn has worked in the following industries, Higher Education, Retail, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Government, and Consulting. Shawn strives to be a leader, collaborative team member, and a role model for those starting a new career or looking to learn about new opportunities and career growth paths. As a learner, Shawn constantly seeks new ways to build his skill set and improve in all aspects of life. Outside of work, Shawn spends his time with his family, cycling, hiking, playing board games, cooking, and coaching a variety of sports.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Dean BortzProfessor and Program Coordinator for Construction ManagementColumbus State Community College

Dean brings real world experience through years of work in a variety of roles in the private sector in design, construction, manufacturing and management. He brings a comprehensive approach to hands-on, project based learning styles for the next generation of professionals in the design-build-operate-manage industry. Dean knows the demand for workers at all levels in the industry is high and will remain so for the next quarter century. He is dedicated to being a servant leader to anyone willing to adapt to, improvise solutions and overcome the challenges life brings.

Jeffrey EngramVice President, Business DevelopmentShook Construction

A results driven, solution focused, well-respected & connected A/E/C industry professional with a solid record of strategically securing projects and leading them to a successful completion within various markets of Healthcare, Higher Education, Industrial and Life Science, including delivery methods of CM at Risk, CM Agency, Design Build, and General Contracting. Experience includes establishing early intelligence of project leads, aligning resources to pursue, leading preparation of technical proposal development, design and lead the team presentations, and undertaking full responsibility for project execution. Competencies include:Customer Focus; Loyalty; Relationship BuilderDevelopment of Performance Standards & Process ImprovementPre-Construction, Construction ManagementCollaborates with Business Units for Strategic PlanningIndividual Development Program ImplementationProject Engineering, Bid Solicitation and ContractingEffectively Communicates at All LevelsMS Office, Expedition, SureTrak, P-3, Deltek VisionSpecialties: budgeting, business development, contract management, customer relations, customer satisfaction, delivery, estimating, legal, marketing, presentation skills, program management, project development, project management, project planning, quality, risk management, strategic, team leader, development coach.

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Bridget O’SheaSenior Group Strategy ManagerGaylord Rockies Resort

Bridget has extensive experience at various Marriott Hotel brands and locations. She began her career as a front desk agent in Dublin, OH and continued to advance in her career under Marriott International and eventually transferred to Orlando, FL. Bridget has experience in hotel pre-opening and has been on the opening team for three different brands. Bridget began her Revenue Management career at the Orlando World Center Marriott where she was a Function Space Manager and was responsible for analyzing and mapping our 450,000 square feet of function space, to ensure total space maximization, while maintaining alignment with both the hotel strategy and client needs. Adept in the various revenue management tools and system, Bridget also greatly utilizes her proficiency and passion for training while participating in task force with multiple brands such as Westin, Sheraton and Marriott properties throughout her career. Bridget currently is the Senior Group Strategy Manager for the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, CO where she is responsible for evaluating opportunities for business originating from the sales organization and determining optimal pricing options for group business. She ensures revenue and profit are maximized by effectively calculating the displacement of other business and the price-point(s) that will make business profitable. She serves as a sales and customer advocate for the resort on behalf of revenue management. Bridget earned her Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management at Columbus State. Bridget serves as a leadership committee member for The Torch Relay for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and interned at Walt Disney World prior to graduating college. She was a two time nominee for the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Pineapple Award as well as a Super Star of the Year at the Orlando World Center Marriott.

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L. Fernando MojicaExecutive ChefDegrees Restaurant at Columbus State Community College

L. Fernando Mojica CECÂ® began working in professional kitchens at the age of 14. Chef Mojica worked as Sous Chef for one of the leading food contract-services companies in the world, working at some of the largest MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA properties throughout the nation. He has also worked for some of the most popular steak houses and restaurants in Chicago, as well as consulting to nationally-recognized, off-premise caterers and other small restaurants in the Chicago area. Chef Mojica has also worked in Culinary Research & Development for Unilever Food Solutions and most recently he has worked as an Executive Chef in private country clubs. Chef Mojica has been a very active member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). He served on the Board of Directors of the ACF Windy City Professional Culinarians; and has also served in various regional and national committees and taskforces for the ACF. He currently serves in the ACF Diversity Taskforce, the ACF Certification Commission, the ACF Certification Commission Re-certification Subcommittee, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the ACF Columbus Chapter. He was named the 2019 ACF Columbus Chapter Chef of the Year. Chef Mojica has earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from Elgin Community College in Elgin, Illinois. He is an ACF Certified Executive Chef (CECÂ®) and has received various national awards including the ACF Cutting Edge Award in 2010 and an ACF Presidential Medallion in 2013. He received a second ACF Cutting Edge Award in 2014. Chef Mojica is also a frequent and active competitor having earned many medals due to his culinary excellence.

Rae Lieb HarperRecruitment Coordinator for the School of Hospitality Management and Culinary ArtsColumbus State Community College

I graduated from Calvin College with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science with a Business Focus. I have always enjoyed working with people and observing how people interact and work together in different environments. While in college, I fell in love with the food and beverage industry and did my internships in restaurant management. After graduation, I began managing restaurants and continued to grow my career in the food and beverage industry. I transitioned from restaurant management and event planning to recruiting for a national chain of culinary schools. I went through rigorous public speaking training and learned strong recruitment techniques. With this company, I was able to build on my communication and organizational skills, as well as learn new marketing techniques. I am now implementing the skills I’ve learned in my past experiences through building a recruitment program for The School of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts at Columbus State.

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Chelsea AmatoDigital Content and Brand SpecialistIGS Energy

My name is Chelsea Amato! I graduated from Ohio University in May of 2015 with a Bachelors of Science in Journalism. Upon graduation, I worked for 2.5 years at a local marketing agency in Westerville, Ohio. It was a small company, so I was able to learn about both the agency side of the business and what it was like working for a very small company. My role consisted of social media, content creation, and project management. From there, I headed to IGS Energy, where I am still at today! I work a very similar role of social media, content creation and project management but on a more elevated scale. I have been here for about 2.5 years as well. In this role, I have gotten to see both the corporate side of marketing and what it is like working for a large company. I have a passion for helping those find their way in the career world! My passions outside of work include reading, traveling, and socialization with my friends!

Laura ContrucciUser Experience DesignerAccenture

I’m passionate about all things design! I earned my bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Kent State University, then moved to Columbus for an internship at Quantum Health. Next, my career took me to Columbus State’s Marketing and Communications department, where I worked on print design, web design, photography and more. In addition to working as a designer in the Marketing department, I started teaching a design class at Columbus State, which I still do. While working at Columbus State, I also went back to school from a masters in User Experience Design. Earlier this year I started working at Accenture as a User Experience Designer, where I focus on design thinking, user interface design, and user testing.

Olivia VamScoyocDesignerLaSenza Lingerie

Hi, I’m Olivia, a fashion designer and Ohio native. I graduated from CCAD in 2011 as a fashion major and have been working in the industry for the past 8 years. My experience is predominately in intimate apparel including bras, panties, lingerie, sleepwear and activewear categories. I have had the awesome experience of working with product from end-to-end; from the initial concept and forecasting stage through the production process to marketing and visual-merchandising. What I love most about the industry is that it is constantly changing and evolving. I’d love to be able to share my experiences and insights with someone interested in a career in fashion design or merchandising.

DESIGN

Chris M JonesTeacherFairfax County Public Schools

A career in the private and public sectors boasts leadership on initiatives to modernize the American republic, including the expansion of access to 6-12 STEM education, refreshing parliamentary procedure, and re-framing the study of cities and urban design methodologies.

Samantha McgurganInstructional TechnologistMIT Sloan

I started at Columbus state right out of high school and worked my way through school over a period of 8 then transferred to OSU, and went on to grad school in California. I’ve been in education since 2011, higher education since 2013 where I’ve worked as a career counselor and adjunct instructor and now work in the exciting world of education technology.

Lisa KirkEducational LeadershipIndependent Consultant

I am an experienced educator, pre-k through adult, with expertise in primary, ENL, and gifted and talented teaching. I am also an education graduate student (new teachers) professor and international graduate student English professor. I have experience as a university program developer and specialize in teaching English to students of many languages. Ive enjoyed teaching experiences across the United States in a variety of learning settings.

Tanya (Tani) PrestageDirector of Research Compliance AdministrationsUniversity of California at Santa Cruz

Tanya (Tani) Prestage has over 18 years of experience in higher education administration with 6 years in a leadership role. She attended Columbus State Community College a year after high school and enjoyed the self-directed focus of higher education and unfettered access to instructors at CSCC. She went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, then earned 2 Master degrees from The Ohio State University in Counselor Education and in Public Health. She is grateful for the mentors and mentees she has had in the past and wants to continue to pay it forward as a mentor to a CSCC student.

EDUCATION

Alexandra ReidPediatric Physical TherapistNationwide Children’s Hospital

I am a pediatric physical therapist and work in the sports and orthopedic department at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I studied Kinesiology at Miami University then went to the Ohio State University for my doctorate of Physical Therapy. I have been working at Nationwide Children’s since 2015 evaluating patient’s injuries, establishing their plan of care and progressing their rehabilitation to help them return to the school and sport activities.

Holli CourtrightRNOhioHealth

As a nurse I have worked in many different areas including inpatient, clinic, staff educator, and instructor. I am currently working on completing my Masters degree in nursing and value education. I am a believer that with the right support and attitude you can achieve your goals. I am here to support developing healthcare students to reach their goals and hope I can play a role in helping with that success!

Lora WycuffCritical Care NurseOhioHealth

My name is Lora Wycuff, I am a single mother and nurse. I made a promise to my uncle who was in my care and dying of cancer to become a nurse, since it was my dream since I was 5 years old. I fulfilled that promise and graduated at Columbus State in 2016. I currently am working as a critical care nurse in the intensive care unit. It is one of the most rewarding careers that one can have. I enjoy caring for patients as well as their families.

HE A LTH SCIENCES

Mike HamiltonMedical Laboratory TechnicianThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

My name is Mike and I am a Medical Laboratory Technician. I work in the hospital laboratory and process and test specimens to help the doctors come up with a diagnosis for a patient. The main areas I work in are Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Blood Bank and Coagulation. I got started in my career at Columbus State by completing the Medical Laboratory Technology Program. I always loved science and wanted to work in health care, and this career path allows me to do that!

Teresa BucklesPhysician AssistantHometown Urgentcare

I am the sole provider as a Physician Assistant in a walk-in urgent care center. My duties include obtaining patient history / physical exams, ordering lab tests, xrays, ECG’s, medications. I provide wound care (burns, suturing lacerations, foreign body removal, abscess incision and drainage), and reduce and splint fractures. I prescribe medication, educate and counsel patients, and refer to ER or specialists as needed. I am ACLS certified for emergency cardiac care.

HE A LTH SCIENCES

Catherine RitterbuschParalegal Studies ProfessorColumbus State Community College

It is my mission and purpose in life to help students pursuing law careers, achieve their dreams. Career highlights include:*Full-time professor in the Paralegal Studies Program at Columbus State since 2011*Attorney for the past twenty years*Graduated in the top 10% of my law school class*Worked in corporate law at a large national law firm*Performed extensive legal aid work for underserved populations.

Doug WilliardPolice LieutenantColumbus State Community College

After graduating from Miami University as an elementary education major, I taught and coached at a private Columbus school for one year. I then applied and was selected to attend the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy which resulted in a twenty-six (26) year career with OSP. During my years with OSP I served the citizens of Ohio as a trooper, sergeant (assistant post commander) and lieutenant (post commander), and had the opportunity to additionally serve as an academy instructor, criminal interdiction team trooper & sergeant, Capital Operations commander, and special response team member/training coordinator. After retiring from OSP I served as deputy chief of police at Otterbein University for five (5) years before coming to Columbus State police department to serve as a lieutenant on the leadership team here.

Shelley StevensSenior Real Estate ParalegalWashington Prime Group

My name is Shelley Stevens and I obtained my BS in Paralegal Studies, with an emphasis in Business Administration, in 1991. I have worked for a title company, law firms and corporate real estate developers during my career specializing in real estate and municipal law. I have extensive knowledge in real estate transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, commercial financing and real estate development in both the commercial and retail space. I am currently employed with a real estate investment trust working in the retail space across the country. Now that my children are both in college, I spend my extra time running, hiking and reading.

LEGA L , JUSTICE , & PU BLIC SA FET Y

SCIENCE A N D ENGIN EER ING

Andy RitterCorporate Vice President, Human ResourcesAllied Mineral Products, LLC

Hi, my name is Andy Ritter. I have worked in Human Resources for 35 years, primarily in leadership positions. I am currently the Corporate Vice President of Human Resources for Allied Mineral Products, LLC, a global manufacturer headquartered in Columbus. Prior to Allied, I was the Vice President of HR for a large German steel mill in Alabama. Prior to that I worked as an HR leader for both Honda Manufacturing in Ohio and Mitsubishi Manufacturing in Illinois. I have broad knowledge of HR, leadership, manufacturing, communications and organizational development. I have a Bachelors in Public Relations. I am excited by the prospect of helping to mentor aspiring professionals who are just starting to plan their careers.

Brad FarmerDirector of Procurement and College ServicesColumbus State Community College

Brad Farmer serves as Director of Procurement and College Services at Columbus State Community College. His areas of responsibility include procurement, accounts payable, travel, print services and food services. Brad has over 26 years of experience in higher education purchasing, has lifetime C.P.M. certification from the Institute for Supply Management and holds a bachelor of business administration in operations management from The Ohio State University. Brad has eight combined years of experience in procurement and project management with Fortune 100 companies Nationwide Insurance and PepsiCo.

LOGISTICS

Ashley HansenMonarch BiologistCoastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory (CVWO)

My name is Ashley Hansen, I am an early career entomologist and environmental researcher. I have been working in habitat restoration and conservation for the past few years during my undergrad within zoos, parks, gardens, and other conservation-focused facilities within the Midwest. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, I’ve continued to bounce state to state following different positions with a focus on Insect Conservation - working with different endangered or threatened species such as the Poweshiek Skipperling and Monarch Butterfly, as well as studying different bee species in various habitats. I am now, or will very soon be, working as Monarch Biologist along the East Coast, tracking, tagging, and assessing the health of monarchs as they migrate south.

Donald PinnowEngineering ManagerPike Engineering

Donald has worked in the engineering field for over 20 years. First, he started as an Electrical Designer with MKC Architects and shifted into the role of Project Manager with Dublin Technical Systems. He now currently serves as the Regional Engineering Manager with US Synergetic/Pike Engineering. UC Synergetic is a national engineering, technical services, and consulting company formed with the merger of Synergetic Design, Inc. and Utility Consultants, Inc.

Gary LoweTraining and Development CoordinatorAllied Mineral Products, LLC

I am from Columbus, Ohio and have lived here most of my life, with the exception of approximately 2 years living in Virginia. I have a BA and MA from the Ohio State University and have competed several courses at Columbus State Community College as well. I taught several Communication courses at O.S.U. and served as an Academic Advisor for the Department of Communication while completing my Masters Degree. In addition, I was an adjunct professor at 2 other colleges. I have a SPHR certification from HRCI and a Master Trainer certificate from ATD. I have over 20 years experience in the field of human resources, as both a generalist and a training specialist.


SOCI A L A N D HU M A N SERV ICES

Jaci KunzCSR Univar Solutions

I began my Columbus State journey in 2013; by 2017 I had two degrees from Columbus State and one from Capital University. I wasn’t sure exactly where I saw my path leading, but I’ve always known I wanted to help people. While on my journey, I worked in health & wellness for the City of Columbus for two internship stints, then I interned under the Athletic Supervisor at Prairie Township Community Center. I worked as a manager, and fitness instructor there as well. I managed an Orangetheory Fitness Studio shortly after graduation, before finding a brief role as the Wellness Ambassador for a dental office. I left that position for a role with my current job, a chemical distribution company. While I was disappointed to be veering away from the SES field, this job allows me to spend more time with my family. I also now keep regular business hours which help me keep a dedicated fitness routine! Sport & Exercise studios hasn’t led me to my dream job (YET), but I use what I learned at Columbus State every day!!!!

Julie ColletCareer Counselor & ProfessorColumubus State Community College

As a career counselor and adjunct professor at Columbus State Community College, I have over 15 years of experience working as a Licensed Practicing Clinical Counselor with the State of Ohio. Thus far in my professional career, I have worked with young children, families, and provided adolescent residential, partial-hospitalization, and crisis stabilization services in a hospital setting in Tacoma, Washington. In addition, I have three years of experience working as a high school counselor and over 6 years in higher education. I am creative to the core, enthusiastic, and exude optimism and a sense of passion when working with students. I work to connect with students to acknowledge their individual needs and remind them they don’t have to go it alone regarding their career planning and job search. For me, it’s about being present, meeting students where they are, and discovering together the next steps, tools, and techniques to help them be successful in today’s world of work.


Kelli SkaggsHospice Social WorkerViaQuest

I am a hospice social worker with a variety of experiences ranging from children to geriatrics. I landed here by coincidence and would not have it any other way! I have been serving central Ohio for over 10 years and love this community!

Lynsey PearsonClinical CounselorDirections Counseling Group

I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology and education, followed by masters degree at the University of Dayton in Clinical Counseling. I spent four years working for Nationwide’s Children’s Hospital Autism Clinic, providing treatment and diagnosis for children on the autism spectrum. I am currently in private practice in Worthington, Ohio with Directions Counseling Group, where I have been for 11 years. I specialize in treating children and adolescents.


Rich JamesProgram Coordinator of Professional Development and RetentionColumbus State Community College

My undergraduate degree was in religious studies. I am not a religious person but this major engaged students in thinking about social justice issues and this complimented my club and activity involvement in College. This led me to work in a couple non-profits that promoted service and volunteerism on college campuses. I developed a strong interest in the educational potential of media which led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Mass Communication with a video production emphasis. I worked as a public TV producer, editor and director for about seven years. I transitioned to Columbus State to produce video and multimedia for distance learning courses. I developed a keener interest in instructional design and educational psychology which led me to transfer to the employee training and development area of the College to explore these issues with faculty. Currently, my work is more oriented to organizational development and performance: how organizations can function effectively and obtain and measure results. I am currently in a doctoral program in Instructional Design Leadership at Franklin University. My research will be on supporting student academic success so I am eager to learn directly from students about their experiences. In addition to being a student myself, I have two college age students.

Shannon MagillAdjunct Psychology ProfessorColumbus State Community College

Over the past 5 years, I have been working on developing a non-profit organization in order to help people with disabilities, without them needing to spend any money to receive services. My passion is to coordinate outreach programs that provide the information needed for success. I do many training’s for parent groups in order to teach them the rights they have in the educational system. I have a 16 yr old daughter that has Down syndrome and I am married to a great man. I understand success and failure, but I totally know how to get back up and try again. I know I can help in others pursuit in finding direction and gaining hope!


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