Career Services

Upcoming Events

Career Tailgating:Scoring a Connection

You may have heard it is not only what you know but also who you know that makes a difference.  Take advantage of this great opportunity to meeting new people and explore careers at Career Tailgating:Scoring a Connection on October 7th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Great Hall. 

Alumni attending:

Name Job Title Company Degree Grad Year
Caleb Hegna Development Director John Stoddard Cancer Center and Methodist West Management  2000
Mark Roberts Director of Alliance Management The Principal Financial Group Economics 1989 
Paul Hengesteg Program Coordinator Office of Equity and Inclusion University of Delaware Theatre Arts 1999
Nathaniel R. Boulton Attorney at Law Hedberg and Boulton Law Firm Political Science 2002
Rex Engstrand Senior Vice President Wells Fargo and Company Computer Science 1990
Donni Alley Owner Alley Design Solutions Inc Art and Comm. 1995
Michelle  Koop Director Aviva-Financial Planning and Analysis Accounting 2002
Raena Morgan Forecasting Analyst MidAmerican Energy Company Math  2009
Clarence Key, Jr. Executive Director Iowa Board of Parole Criminal Justice 1977
Michelle Fine Sr Allocation Analyst-Supply Chain Pioneer Hi-Bred Management 2003
Michael Sadler Legislative Affairs Director Century Link Management 1989
Jennifer Pfeifer-Malaney Owner McCoy True Value Hardware Theatre Arts 1997
Gary Ruble Chairman of the Board Cementech Business Administration 1963
Andrea Wells Office Coordinator Kenzie Manufacturing Comm. 2005
Leslie Diehl Art Director Simpson College Art 2003
Christine Clogg Retired Teacher   Elementary Education 1971
Kara Lindsey Senior Recruitment Specialist CDS Global Comm. 1998
Doug Mollenhauer District Commander Iowa State Patrol Criminal Justice 2007
Ben Thompson Band Director Pella Community Schools Music Education 2006
Dana Scott Senior Associate Mercer Health and Benefits Math  
Garret Cornelison Screenprinter, Graphic Artists, Photographer 8/7 Central Comm. 2005
Nathan Wells Certified Crop Specialist Agriland Management 2006
Bert McClintock Retirement Specialist Strategic Financial Solutions Management 1998
Jill Whitson Executive Director Central Iowa Area Health Education Center Athletic Training 2004
Tricia Gonyo Sr. Client Development Director Ticketmaster Sports Administration 1998

 

Career Essentials, a forum event

Career Essentials will take place Oct. 11th in Jordan Lecture Hall at 6:30. It will consist of a panel of employers from a variety of fields speaking to students about the job market in their fields, hiring practices of their companies/organizations and what students should be doing now while in college to prepare themselves for the job search.

Panel Members Include:
Adam Small, Director of Operations, Des Moines Menace Soccer Club
Cary Coppola, Partner, Blue Compass Interactive
Amy Gookin, Research Associate, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Sarah Black, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa
Dave Jobes, Assistant Director, Division of Criminal Investigation
Carrie Clogg, Executive Director, Civic Music Association
Kenneth J. Barloon - CDS Global, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer


Futures Fair:
October 27th, Great Hall
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An Internship, Graduate School and Volunteer Event. Jump start your future. Find opportunities with companies from a variety of fields for internships. Representatives from graduate schools will be visiting with students about their programs. Simpson College students are increasingly engaged in the world and service. A range of volunteer opportunities can be found at Futures Fair.

Last Updated: 11/18/11