Week 7 of MELT University, the students were so excited to hear from numerous executive leaders in a variety of industries such as; Amber Armstrong: Senior Director - Client Development & Experience at Learfield; Rachel Baribeau: Radio Host - ACME Radio Live; Tia Cummings: Global Marketing Director at IHG; Chris Davis: VP, General Manager - Auburn Properties at Fox Sports; Patrick Fitzmaurice: Head Farmer & CEO of Caterpillar Farm Inc.; Dina Gerson: Director, Olympic Marketing at The Coca-Cola Company; Justin Honaman: CBO of Contender Brands; Monique Honaman: CEO / Partner of Contender Brands; Charlie Hussey: Associate Chairman / COO of SEC; Kara Rich: Senior Director, Partnerships & Business Development, Americas at Buzz Products; David Rubinger: Market President & Publisher at The Atlanta Business Chronicle; Craig Silver: Coordinating Producer at CBS Sports; and Diane Wallace: VP Retail Marketing & Strategy at The Coca-Cola Company.
Amber Armstrong: "There is always room for improvement."
Rachel Baribeau: "If you don't fight for yourself, no one else will."
Tia Cummings: "Never stop learning about the things you're passionate about."
Chris Davis: "Learn to be okay with being uncomfortable."
Patrick Fitzmaurice: "Own your professional development."
Dina Gerson: "At every meeting, act like you're being interviewed, because you are."
Justin & Monique Honaman: "If you don't put yourself in the mix then you'll never win."
Charlie Hussey: "Be proactive, rather than reactive for the day."
Kara Rich: "No matter where you are in your career, you always have skills that are applicable."
David Rubinger: "If you can get the opportunity to see new jobs, it'll help with everything you do."
Craig Silver: "There is no shortcut, no substitute for hard work."
Diane Wallace: "Listen and apply the feedback people give you."
