Industry Meet Up: Networking Strategies for Creatives with Marie Kelly

Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 9:00 - 9:50 am

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Marie Kelly joins us for this Meet Up, she is a 16yr+ tenured marketer with a dedication to driving results through meaningful relationships, creativity and craft with an eye toward industry evolution and trends. Marie's experience ranges from producing events at the Oscars with Janelle Monae, running five years of programming for Oprah and heading to France for the Cannes Film Festival. Marie is a proud Niner Alum - class of '08!

She will discuss a key component of the job search process: pitching yourself and connecting with key industry people. You cannot simply rely on submitting applications, your connections to industry make a difference. Learn ways to network. Leveraging connections is one of the best job and internship strategies you can have!

Career Meet Ups are 30-45 minute small group sessions focused on specific topics and led by career coaches or industry professionals. Meet Ups may be virtual or in-person, and you will have the opportunity to gain information, ask questions, and get some practice. If you need accommodations to access this Meet Up, contact Brandi Ledermann, Meet Up Program Manager, at blederma@charlotte.edu or 704-687- 0791.