Once you graduate from Slippery Rock University,
you become a part of an elite group of alumni, representing
various fields of study and career choices. Alumni
are a part of our success as a department. Their
ability to impact our campus community is very important
to us. Their experiences within various fields of
communication can not only help you, but it can
show you that your degree in communication can lead
you in various directions. Take a look at some of
our alumni and where they are now…
Michael Dendis, 2001
- Hughes Supply Co. FL
Job description: I currently live in Orlando,
FL and work for Hughes Supply, a large construction
materials supplying company. We have branches in
38 states and I help support PCs all of the country.
It is a good place to work and other than the occasional
hurricane, a good place to live. Before I moved,
I was working in Butler at Lifesteps, Inc. as a
Network Administrator. I was prompted to that position
after some hard work and independent study. I originally
got the job because of the Mac skills and web design
skills I learned at Slippery Rock. I decided to
get away from web design, because in the position
I was also required to do a small amount to IT\help
desk type duties.
Email: michael.dendis@hughessupply.com
Nicole Keeler, 2001
- GE Consumer Products, Europe
Job description: Based in Budapest, Hungary
I am one of two communicators leading the Communications
for GE Consumer Products Europe, with a focus on
internal communications. One of my most important
tasks is writing the weekly "CEO Message." I research,
collect, write, and format this message that focuses
on various topics such as finance and community
service. This message, completely written by me,
is sent out by the CEO - usually virtually unchanged.
I am also responsible for writing and designing
a number of other communications, with a heavy focus
on community service communications. Additionally,
I am a valuable asset to the company as a native
English speaker correcting texts written by other
employees here. I use skills every day that I learned
from my time at SRU - my education there was priceless.
Email: Nicole.Keeler@lighting.ge.com
Holly McDonald, 2001
- San Diego Zoo. San Diego, CA
Job description: I am a Marketing Representative for the San Diego Zoo. I coordinate and edit promotional materials that market both the Zoo and the nearby Wild Animal Park. I'm using the desktop publishing skills I learned through classes and internships with the department. I feel fortunate to have landed this position, as the zoo is an extremely reputable organization and the market here in San Deigo is highly competitive.
Email: hmcdonald@sandiegozoo.org
Joe Sager, 2000
- New Castle News
Job description: I work as a sports writer
and I cover Pittsburgh Penguins hockey, University
of Pittsburgh basketball, Westminster College football
and many high school sporting events in Lawrence
County. I also edit, copy and design sports pages.
Email: jsager@usachoice.com
Work number: (724) 654-6651 ext. 629.
Cell phone: (814) 671-0826.
Steven R. Simons, 1999
- Greater Philadelphia Radio Group. Philadelphia,
PA
Job description: Residing in Cheltenham Pa,
I am working for Greater Media's, Greater Philadelphia
Radio Group, consisting of 102.9 WMGK, 950 WPEN,
93.3 WMMR, and 95.7 WMWX. As Creative Services Director,
I write commercials and promotional copy as well
as some production responsibilities. I also am in
charge of traffic and continuity for the broadcast
of Philles baseball. On the side I am running my
own commercial production business.
Email: SSimons@GreaterPhila.com
Other contact information:
Steven R. Simons
WMGK/WPEN Creative Services
One Bala Plaza, Suite 339
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
P-610-667-8500
Jared K. Yerg, 1999
- J.A. Jones International. Charlotte, NC
www.fluor.com
Job description: I work for J.A. Jones International,
a Fluor Company, in the International Government
Division as a procurement specialist. They are the
second largest construction firm in the United States.
Email: jared.yerg@fluor.com
Andrew "Jerky" Seder, 1998
- The Scranton Times and Tribune. Scranton, PA
www.scrantontimes.com
Job description: I have been a journalist
since graduating and the Scranton Times and Tribune
is the third paper I've been with, following the
Pocono Record in Stroudsburg in 2000/01 and the
Allied News in Grove City in 98/99. The Rocket and
WRSK helped me get a taste for the media and I use
my experiences from those two organizations to become
the professional I am today. I've lived in Mt. Pocono
since Dec. of 1999 and have been at the Times since
April of 2001. My job description changes weekly
but it always entails writing quality community
news stories for our seven-county coverage area.
Murders to school board meetings appear under my
by-line. I've also covered sporting events like
the Pocono NASCAR race and the events of Sept. 11,
2001.
Work Email: aseder@timesshamrock.com
Home Email: seder76@yahoo.com
Cell phone: (570) 470-5908
Kristen Bourke, 1997
- Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association
(SOCMA)
www.socma.org
Job description: I am responsible for keeping
content fresh and updated on the SOCMA website.
I also work on the weekly e-newsletter we send out
as well as other communication functions including
sending out news releases, covering special events
and then producing web copy of the event, and anything
else web or communications related.
Email: kristen_n_bourke@hotmail.com
Work number: (202) 721-4121
Gwen Buchanan, 1997
- FOX 47 TV. Madison, WI
www.wkowtv.com
and www.fox47.com
Job description: Currently I work as News
Producer at an ABC/FOX affiliate in Madison, Wisconsin.
I produce the main Fox newscast at the station.
Since graduating I've worked as a camera operator,
a promotion's assistant, an editor, and also a producer,
and have worked in television in 3 different markets.
Email: gbuchanan@wkowtv.com
or gbuchanan@fox47.com
Adam Gearhart, 1997
- Centre Daily Times. State College, PA
Job description: Sports page and special
sports section designer.
Email: agearhar@centredaily.com
Work number: (814) 231-4679
Timothy J. Hess, 1997
- ZEO Radio, WBZZ 93.7 FM
http://www.PittsburghsTJtheDJ.com
Job description: Affiliate Relations Director
of Mixshow Programming for Zeo Radio / Zeo Mix Radio
Network based in Denver, Colorado. Music Design
Specialist, specializing in music atmospheric creations
for various clubs, lounges and bars throughout the
City of Pittsburgh. Co-host and mixer for the WBZZ
93.7 FM Saturday Night Shout Out Party with Adam
Bomb weekly from 7:50 to 9:50.
Email: tj@zeoradio.com
or tjhess@aol.com
Phone number: (412) 512-1515
Dana L. Hoffman, 1997
- Reading Eagle Company. Reading, PA
www.readingeagle.com
Job description: Editor
Email: dhoffman@readingeagle.com
Work number: (610) 236-4744
Lauri J. Durnin, 1996
- ExecuTrain of Philadephia
Job description: Training Specialist. Instruct
individuals in the use of a variety of software
applications. These applications include the Microsoft
Office Suite, MS Project, MS FrontPage, Adobe Pagemaker
& Photoshop, Crystal Reports, and others.
Email: lauridurnin@hotmail.com
Al Jones, 1996
- ClubCom, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA
Job description: Broadcasting. Music Video
Programmer/Central Library Manager for ClubCom.
Clubcom is the nation's leader in place-based media
and broadcasts music video entertainment to venues
such as health clubs, restaurants, and retail. Responsibilities
include programming the various music channels on
the ClubCom Network, managing the database of the
music video library, and working with record labels
to acquire video content.
Email: aljones@clubcom.com
Other contact information:
Clubcom, Inc.
6 Penn Center West
Pittsburgh, PA 15276
(412) 787-2221 x341
