Students Meet Some of the Biggest Names in Sports, Entertainment, Events

Want a career in the sports, entertainment, music, television, film, nightlife or events industries? Johnson & Wales University students and alumni are learning how to launch their careers from the experts.

Sports, Entertainment & Events Conference
Thurs, Apr 12, 8am-3pm
Wildcat Center, North Miami Campus
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Students and alumni can network with top companies and discuss industry trends and best practice with some of the biggest names in the SEE field. And the first 150 students to register attend a private brand fair with over 20 employers, including:

• 3J Hospitality/Revolution Live
• AEG Live
• Allied Advertising
• Brooklyn Sports and Ent.
• Club Play South Beach
• Dallas Cowboys
• Disney
• Finish Line
• IMG(ISES)
• Florida Panthers
• Fort Lauderdale Strikers
• Homestead Miami Speedway
• ME Productions
• Miami Dade Sports Commission
• Miami Dolphins
• MTV Latin America
• Orange Bowl Committee
• The Heat Group (Miami Heat)
• The Westin Diplomat Country Club

Agenda

Registration/Employer Breakfast 8am, Wildcat Center Lobby

Denita Turner: Six Tips For Enhancing Your Business Savvy 8:30-9:30am, Wildcat Gymnasium

Athletes, Artists, Celebrities 9:40-10:40am, Wildcat Gymnasium
Panel I features individuals who work with athletes, celebrities or artists in various capacities discussing proper protocol, best practice and the necessary skills needed to land this type of position.

• Darren Heitne, sports & entertainment attorney, Wolfe Law Miami
• Aubrey Aquino, television personality/host
• Chef Ingraham, Dwayne Wade’s personal chef
• Paula Witt—Paulamarie Inc. /Career Sports & Entertainment

Programming, Producing, Managing & Executing Live Events 9:40-10:40am, Wildcat Event Space
Explore the live event industry, from concerts to sporting events and everything in between. Panel II features individuals with a wide array of expertise who are responsible for programming and marketing diverse events, managing a series of back to back special events over an extended period and executing on a budget.

• Matt Bell, VP programming, Bank Atlantic Center
• Laila Brock, Orange Bowl committee, OrangeBowl Festivities
• Stacy Stern, Special Events Group
• Kevin Gregory, director of marketing, Homestead Miami Speedway

Marketing Sports, Entertainment & Events in the 21st Century 10:50-11:50am, Wildcat Gymnasium
Panel III discusses the multi-billion dollar sports, movies, music, nightlife, casino and television industry and how one markets entertainment during times of economic hardship. What challenges have been overcome and how? What does the future hold?

• Brad Burlingame, senior manager, corporate partnerships, Dallas Cowboys
• Megan Baker, director of premium partnerships, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
• Derrick “Big Teach” Turon, Polo Grounds Music, Team Pitbull
• Robert Casillas, founder/president, Monsoon Group, Las Vegas

Employment in the Entertainment & Events Industry 10:50-11:50am, Wildcat Event Space
Panel IV features a pool of sports, music and television industry professionals who provide tips on obtaining employment in this dynamic industry.

• Youseline Poteau, HR manager, OrangeBowl Committee
• Jon Cervera, HR manager, Miami Heat
• Dorothy Hui, VP, digital marketing, Roc Nation

Roundtable Luncheon 12pm, Wildcat Gymnasium

Sonja Norwood: Current State of the Entertainment Industry 12:30-1:30pm, Wildcat Gymnasium
A manager for Grammy Award-winning daughter Brandy executive producing son Ray J and an accomplished talent manager and television/film producer, Ms. Norwood will discuss opportunities, trends and challenges in today’s multifaceted entertainment industry.

Brand Fair 1:30-3pm, Wildcat Gym

Mona Meretsky, Golden Rules for Producing Successful Creative Events 1:45-2:30pm, Wildcat Event Space
Ms. Meretsky, Hall-of-Fame certified special events planner, reviews best practice in today’s event industry.

Miami Marlin’s New Ball Park Trip 2:45-6:30pm
Departure, 2:45-3:15pm, Wildcat Center
David Samson, Marlins president: Rebranding & the Future of the Marlins, 4-5pm
Ball Park Tour, 5-6pm
Return to North Miami Campus, 6:30pm