Calendar of Events
The Vantage Point speaker forum is back this fall. Our first presenter will be Ms. Gina Quatrine, Founder & CEO of Quatrine Custom Furniture. Her presentation is scheduled for Thursday, October 11, at 1 p.m., location: Campus Center on the Chalon campus. Gina is from Southern California and graduated from Cal State, San Diego. Before starting Quatrine custom Furniture, Gina had lived in Spain where she had opened a restaurant. It was there that she also learned about fabrics and the business of textiles and home furnishings. Gina has a clear understanding of and hard earned experience with the demands of being an entrepreneur. She will share with us her perspective on what it really takes to start your own business - and succeed! Meet and learn from a true business entrepreneur! "The Vantage Point, A Forum for Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders. Sponsored by the Department of Business Administration and the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society."
For information contact Dennis Signorovitch at (310) 375-8201 or Olga Medina at (310) 954-4150.
The Vantage Point Speaker Series presents Jennifer Gonzalez, director of Hispanic Practice at PainePR from 1 to 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 in the Chalon Campus Center. The talk is the latest in a lecture series the department launched in 2006 to help students prepare for issues they will face in today’s business world.
Gonzalez specializes in developing strategic campaigns that reach the Hispanic market in the United States and Mexico. Her clients have included American Suzuki, Sony Electronics, the California Student Aid Commission's Cal Grant program, the California Department of Public Health, and Proctor & Gamble.
Earlier in her career, Gonzalez worked with a number of other major organizations and products such as Hormel Foods, Wells Fargo, and H&R Block. A native of Mexico City, she was also a senior editor at Ask.com.
In fall 2006, the Vantage Point Speaker Series included a woman executive from Honeywell, the CEO of the Latin Business Association, an executive from Style Network/E! Entertainment, and the founder of a national personnel services company -- all of whom encouraged students not to just dream about that corner office but also to plan the steps they will need to take to create successful careers.
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Doheny Business Club - Join us for a Subway Lunch and a Guest Speaker! Thursday, October 4, 2007 - Location: Bldg. 3 Room B108, from 1 to 2 p.m on the Doheny campus. Jack Flaherty is a Senior Manager in Deloitte & Touche's Audit and Enterprise Risk Services. He has extensive experience managing cross-functional operational and clinical information system controls audits; and specializes in the Health Care and Life Sciences industry. Mr. Flaherty obtained his Bachelors of Business Administration from Marist College and his Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Everyone is invited - free chips and sub sandwiches will be served.
Free Pizza!!! Doheny Business Student Orientation & Pizza Party. Doheny Business Administration majors and students interested in Business. Join us to celebrate the New Academic Year - Welcome our faculty and students. Hear about: Business Clubs, Organizations, and Societies; Intership and Career Planning; The "Vantage Point" Speaker Series; Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program; Travel/Study Courses to Europe & South America; American Advertising Federation Competition; Service Learning Courses.
Chalon Students Orientation Meeting and Ice Cream Social - Chalon Business Administration students and faculty meeting, Thursday, September 6, at 1:00pm. Meeting room H-201 in the Humanities Building, 2nd floor.
Vantage Point Speaker Series - Tuesday, April 24, 2007, 1:00-2:00pm
Chalon Campus, Room: Drudis-Biada Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Building, Presenter: Maria Contreras-Sweet, Managing Partner, FORTIUS & Chairwoman, PROMERICA Bank. "The Vantage Point speakers' series is designed to explore the issues facing today's business world. Through a frank sharing of views with business leaders, the Series hopes to strengthen the understainding of business among the Mount's students and inspire them with the exciting challenges found in our local, regional, national and global markets."
For information contact Dennis Signorovitch at (310) 375-8201 or Olga Medina at (310) 954-4150.
Career Panel Dinner - On Tuesday April 17th from 6-9 p.m.., the Mount St. Mary's College Accounting Association will be hosting our annual "Career Panel Dinner" in the Drudis-Biada Art Gallery. Come hear from Mount Graduates in Accounting, Marketing, and Management as they share their experiences in transitioning from college life to the business world and their career paths. Soon to be graduates and those pursuing internships are encouraged to bring their resumes as recruiters will be in attendance. Please join us for this special event over a catered Chinese Dinner. A five dollar refundable deposit is required. Please contact Monica Lond-Le Blanc in the Academic Advisement and Career Services Office, Room H401 or at (310) 954-4070 for details.
Doheny Business Club Meeting - Scott Porter, President of Innovative Consulting Services, Los Angeles, has confirmed as our guest speaker for the April 17th Doheny Business Club meeting from 1-2 p.m. Scott Porter is President of Innovative Consulting Services/Los Angeles (ICS/LA). He is an independent marketing and business consultant. His expertise is providing strategic marketing services in promotion, advertising, and major events. As President of Innovative Consulting Services/Los Angeles (ICS/LA), Mr. Porter brings over 15 years of marketing experience to the company. Prior to founding ICS/LA, Mr. Porter worked at E! Entertainment Television in the Talent Development Department. Mr. Porter was previously the Head of Marketing at Universal City Walk Hollywood. He also owned and operated an iSold It on eBay franchise with five locations in Southern Califonrnia. EVERYONE IS INVITED!
FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION - Wednesday, March 7, 21, 28. April 4, 11, 6-9 pm
Doheny Campus: Building 4 Room 211Everyone is invited to receive free Income Tax Preparation and Assistance. Mount Mary’s Business Administration Students have been trained and certified as volunteer tax preparers under the (VITA) Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, a program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service. Bring your families and friends. All are welcome. Returns will be prepared on a first come first serve basis. For further information, contact Prof. Mark Alhanati in the Business Administration Department at X4056.
Vantage Point Speaker Series - Thursday, March 22, 2007, 1:00-2:00pm
Chalon Campus, Room: Drudis-Biada Art Gallery in the Fine Arts BuildingPresenter: Ricardo Alvarez, President & CEO, Juanita Foods.
Accounting Association Meeting - Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 1:00pmChalon Campus, Room: Humanities 201We will be recruiting members for committees to help plan this year's Career Panel Dinner.
Vantage Point Speaker Series - Thursday, February 15, 2007, 1:00-2:00pm
Chalon Campus, Room: Drudis-Biada Art Gallery in the Fine Arts BuildingPresenter: Salaam Coleman Smith, the head of the Style Network and EVP of E! Entertainment.
Vantage Point Speaker Series - November 28, 1:00-2:00pm
Chalon Campus, Room: Lecture HallAdriane Brown, President & CEO of Honeywell Transportation Systems and a member of the Honeywell International Inc. senior management team.
Vantage Point Speaker Series - November 7, 1:00-2:00pm
Chalon Campus, Room: Lecture HallPatty DeDominic, Founder, Chair & CEO of PDQ Careers and past national president Emeritus of the NAWBO-LA Chapter
Accounting Association Meeting - The Accounting Association members will be holding a meeting on Thursday, November 2, at 1pm on the Chalon campus. Roger Philipp, CPA of Roger Philipp CPA Review will be serving as guest speaker. One of the highlights of this meeting will be the CPA Exam. Business majors are invited to attend.
Meeting Room: H-202 - Humanities Building, 2nd floor.
Doheny Business Club Election - The Doheny Businesss Administration students will be holding a Business Club Election meeting, Thursday, November 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. Meeting Room: Bldg. 4
Vantage Point Speaker Series - October 24, 1:00-2:00pm
Chalon Campus, Room: Lecture Hall
Rick Sarmiento, Chairman & CEO of the Latin Business Association
Accounting Association Meeting - Chalon Business Administration students and faculty meeting, Thursday, 10/19 at 1:00pm. Meeting Room: H-202 Humanities Bldg., 2nd floor.
Doheny Business Club Meeting - Doheny Businesss Administration students and faculty meeting, Thursday, 10/5 at 1:00pm. Meeting Room: TBA
Accounting Association Meeting - Chalon Business Administration students and faculty meeting, Thursday, 9/28 at 1:00pm. Meeting Room: H-202.
Doheny Business Club Meeting - Doheny Business Administration students and faculty meeting, Thursday, 9/21 at 1:00pm.
Meeting Room: Bldg. 4, Room 111.
Chalon Students Orientation Meeting and Ice Cream Social - Chalon Business Administration students and faculty meeting, Thursday, 9/7 at 1:00pm. Meeting Room: Lecture Hall
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