Talks with Thompson

Jared Bundy

Jared Bundy is the Director of Digital Marketing at Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau. In his #TalkswithThompson, he discusses his entry into marketing via higher ed, transitioning to tourism marketing, and advice for graduating seniors.

Vinicius Lima is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Grand Valley State University. In his Talk with Thompson, he shares his entry point into graphic design from architecture, job outcomes in the post COVID-19 economy, and the ultimate portfolio.

Scot Rutledge is the Director of Marketing & Digital Media Services at Community College of Beaver County. Listen in as he Talks with Thompson about design, marketing, and breaking into higher education.

Mackenize Farone is a Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Greiner Bio-1 and a board member and past-president of Pittsburgh Young Professionals. In this episode between two friends from high school, professional development, language learning, and more are discussed.

Tim Rodman is the Marketing Supervisor at Schroeder Industries LLC. Tim and I talk a lot about tech school education, careers in the trades, and more.

Karan Saggi is the Manager of Digital Operations for Canada at Rouge Media. In this episode, Karan talks about his entry into the marketing field and offers advice for students ready to enter the job market.

Harrison 'Soup' Campbell is the Director of Product Marketing and Brand Development with ZeeMee. Listen in as we discuss our mutual backgrounds in higher education, the startup life, and moving beyond a single career track.

Jenn Strang is the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Printing Industries of America. Listen in as Jenn talks about settling in Pittsburgh, her work with PIA, and branching out into her own consulting practice.

Dr. Sophia Basaldua-Sun is a New York City-based academic researcher. In this episode, we talk about comparative literature, storytelling, and the use of language in communications.

Yvonne Hudson is the Principal of New Place Collaborations. In her work, she fuses strategic marketing, branding, pr, social media, and events into creating impact in the arts community. Listen in as she discusses her entry into arts marketing and more.