Mentorship Circle Event
November 12
When:
11.12.2008, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where:
The Times/Jitters Cafe
201 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414
Cost:
FREE for Members; $15 for Nonmembers
Event Files
- View list of Mentors (Web Link)
The Ad Fed Mentorship Program is designed to allow members to individually interact with potential mentors by meeting them in an informal group setting called a Circle Group. These are held four times a year and offer introductions based on areas of interest. Following each Circle Group Event, Ad Fed facilitates the formal expression of interest between mentees and mentors. Once the pairs yes, it is easy! The mentee and mentor set their own schedule, their own topics and their own meeting forum/location. The rest is a fantastic experience for both the mentor and mentee to heighten the satisfaction they get from their respective careers. Participants can also choose to simply attend quarterly Circle Events where mentorship will happen via group discussions by area of interest.
The Cost:
FREE for members
$15 for nonmembers
The Categories of Interests/Topics:
- Creative
- Marketing
- Interactive
- Account Management
- Media
- Public Relations
Event Mentors
Jeffrey Gorder, Business Development Director
Mono
Guest Mentor: Marketing
Part marketer, part agency leader, part business development guy, Jeffrey solves complex brand problems by understanding the consumer behavior that underlies them. He is currently Director of Business Development at Mono. With 16 years of agency, consultant and corporate experience, Jeffrey has helped respected brands like Aveda, DC Comics, MetLife, Owens Corning, Sports Illustrated, Warner Bros., and Wonder Bread. He's worked at Little & Company, WAM!NET, and Campbell Mithun. Jeffrey holds holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from the University of North Dakota.
Mark Kurtz, Vice President, New Media
Gage Marketing
Guest Mentor: Media
Mark is Vice President of New Media for Gage and is responsible for implementing unique and measurable interactive experiences for Gage's Fortune 500 client base. Gage clients include Microsoft, Coke, Sony, Thomson Reuters, Nestle, Best Buy, 3M, NWA, Unilever, and Time Warner Cable Business Class. Mark's experience combines a deep background in technology coupled with marketing best practices. Mark holds degrees in Marketing and Information Science from Pacific Lutheran University and graduate work in MIS at Seattle Pacific.
Brian Bierbaum, Vice President of Interactive, Priority
Guest Mentor: Interactive
As Vice President of Interactive at Priority, Brian leads a team of interactive marketing specialists and web developers for clients ranging from medium sized organizations to fortune 500 companies. He has been guiding the marketing of web sites and web-based applications for over 9 years, has founded two web development firms, and has successfully helped dozens of companies reach out to their customers including The University of St Thomas, Ameriprise Financial, Aveda/Intelligent Nutrients, The National Ataxia Foundation, and Arc Greater Twin Cities.
Jason Schumann, Account Director, Beehive Public Relations
Guest Mentor: Public Relations
Special events with Beyonce Knowles and a cross-country mobile marketing campaign are just a few of the experiences Jason has gained in his 14 years as a public relations professional. Schumann currently leads several consumer product accounts at Beehive PR, a senior-level, independent agency based in St. Paul. He has represented some of the country’s most admired brands including Target, Marshall Field’s, Belvedere Vodka and Pfizer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mass communications from Minnesota State University, Moorhead.
J. Marie Fieger, President, Nemer Fieger Public Relations
Guest Mentor: Public Relations
J. Marie leads the promotion, publicity and account service departments. She has spearheaded countless programs during her 20 years with the agency. She gives back to the community by way of her involvement with numerous charities, and sits on several not-for-profit boards. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.
Chris Campbell, Account Manager, Carmichael Lynch
Guest Mentor: Account Management
Gas and oil courses through his veins. As a long time car guy, he has turned his passion for all things automotive into a career working in automotive advertising. He has worked on Porsche's national advertising effort and has most recently been working on Subaru's marketing communications. Chris obtained a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Science in advertising from Ball State University.
Mark Hines, Vice President of Strategic Services, Ratchet
Guest Mentor: Interactive
Mark has worked on all aspects of the digital communications field over the course of his career. With extensive experience in roles including programmer, tester, web producer, operations director, and account director, Mark has developed the unique ability to operate technically in creative environments while helping brands use digital channels to achieve their marketing and communications goals. Prior to joining Ratchet in 2006, Mark spent seven years in advertising at agencies Carmichael Lynch and Fallon where he worked with brands like BMW, Sony, Lee Jeans, Nordstrom, Nikon, Nestlé Purina and Microsoft.
Jill Palmquist, Chief Creative Officer, Oh That Jill
Guest Mentor: Creative
Jill thinks and writes about her client’s brands, with the ultimate goal of engaging consumers and growing their business. Experienced in everything from the more traditional TV, radio and print to online, in-store, outdoor and dog poop bags; she crafts conversations that are not only creative, but spot on strategic. She graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Journalism and has agency experience that includes Martin/Williams, and FAME.
Mike Caguin, Group Creative Director, Colle McVoy
Guest Mentor: Creative
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