North High Graduate: Joe Mielzarek Graduated From North: 2010
College: University of Minnesota (Class of 2013), Prime Digital Academy (Spring 2016 Cohort)
Major: B.A. Journalism (Strategic Communications), Software Engineering
Career: Advertising Account Manager out of college at an Ad Agency in Minneapolis, switched careers to focus on technology. Currently, I am a software developer at a healthcare technology company in Minneapolis. In addition, I mentor students in web application development at Thinkful (online technical school)
Classes in business taken at North: Advertising & Promotion, Sales & Marketing, DECA. Non- business included AP college classes and CIS.
Awards /Clubs/Volunteer
Link Crew
DECA, 2nd at State in entrepreneurship business plan event
Polar Market (DECA School Store) Manager
North High Graduate: Scott Trenda Graduated From North: 2001
College: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Major: B.S. Mathematics (Actuarial),
B.A. Japanese
Career: Senior Front-End Software Engineer @ SportsEngine
Classes taken at North:
AP Calculus, PSEO @ UofM
Clubs:
Captain of math team and ARML (state) team
Knowledge/Quiz Bowl
Awards:
National Merit Finalist
North High Graduate:Student Name: Lauren Tschida Graduated From North: 2002
College: University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Major: Marketing Communications
Career: I am a Marketing & Communications Consultant at ProPartners Financial in St. Paul. I am new to this role and this industry. My career has spanned a wide range of industries, including engines and automotive, aviation, and financial services. I really like the unique challenges that come with marketing in a business-to-business environment..
Classes in business taken at North:
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Sales
Careers
Advertising and Promotion
Erin O’Brien Graduated From North: 2017
College: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Major: Finance
Minor: Accounting
College Internship: Corporate Planning and Development Business Analyst at Advisor Group (Financial Services Industry)
Career: I just started a full time role this summer as a Financial Analyst in the Finance Leadership Development Program at nVent Electric PLC (Manufacturing Industry)
Classes taken at North: Communications, statistics, and calculus classes helped guide me toward my interest in business
Awards/Clubs/Volunteer business related
UMN Women in Business (Club)
I participated in fundraisers and seminars to empower women of all backgrounds and walks of life to grow, thrive and succeed in business.
UMN UFinance (Club)
I worked with student groups to advise on club budget and non-profit tax requirements
Junior Achievement (Volunteer)
I organized corporate fundraiser at nVent to raise money for K-12 learning programs that teach children about careers, financial literacy and entrepreneurship
Chad Kornegor Graduated From North: 1997
College: University Wisconsin Stout
Major: Package Engineering
Minor: Business
Career: Director of Program Management Office at Medtronic
Classes in business taken at North:
Introduction to Sales
Advances Sales
Introduction to Marketing
Advanced Marketing
Retail Merchandising
Awards/Clubs/Volunteer
DECA Member
DECA National Champion - Marketing Research Written Project
Jodie Moran Graduated From North: 1997...(Yes, that's Mr Moran's spouse:)
College: Inver Hills Community College AA Degree in Business Administration then Augsburg College BA Degree in Management Information Systems with a minor in Business Administration
Major: MIS
Career: IT Professional; starting as an IT Analyst, then Project Manager, then Program Manager, then Supervisor, then Manager and now Operations Lead.
Classes taken at North:
Advanced Word Processing, Web Page Design, Computer Applications, Microsoft Office for College and Business, Accounting I & II, Finance and Investing, Business Intern A
Awards/Clubs/Volunteer
Business Professionals of America
3M Internship, Junior and Senior Year
National Honor Society
Gina O’Grady (Cavallaro) Graduated From North: 2006
College: Luther College (Undergraduate)
Concordia College St. Paul (Masters)
Major: Business Management
Career: Supply Chain Portfolio Manager for M Health Fairview
Classes taken at North:
Sales & Marketing
DECA
AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
Awards/Clubs/Volunteer
President of NHS
Vice President of DECA
Received 2 leadership and business related scholarships
All Conference Swimming and Track & Field
Chris DuFresne Graduated From North: 2000... (Yes, that's Mrs. DuFresne's spouse :)
College: University of St. Thomas
Majors: Marketing, Finance, and Catholic Studies
Minors: Theology, Justice & Peace Studies, MBA
Career: General in business and information technology. Currently VP of Experience at Allina Health. Previously at Target Corporation headquarters for 7 years and Macy’s headquarters for 5 years before that.
Classes taken at North: Marketing (multiple years)
Awards/Clubs/Volunteer
Multiple DECA State awards
Was involved in Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD)
Lighting/sound for auditorium and theater
Pep band
National Honor Society
Now volunteer as Board President for the Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf
Job in demand #1: Marketing Managers
Snapshot:
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Median Wage: $65.79/hr
Visit Marketing Managers for more detailed career information
What can I do now in High School if I'm interested in becoming a Marketing Manager?
Classes you can take at North:
Principles of Marketing
Advertising and Promotion
Entrepreneurship
Finance and Investing
Accounting 1 and 2
Web Page Design
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)
So what is DECA?
A college level course studying advanced topics in marketing
and management. Get experience an advanced course in career
exploration and skill development in the areas of entrepreneurship,
marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Participation
includes activities in the local chapter of DECA. Students will also be
involved in operating the school store to gain real world
experience. Contact Ms. Potthoff for more information kpotthoff@isd622.org
Want more experience while you're in High School?
916 Career and Tech Ed offers
In our own Backyard.... Maddie Petersen, Community Market Manager, Old National Bank
College: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Major: Strategic Communication Planning with an emphasis on Advertising
My first job in high school was as a florist for a small business that was ran out of the owner’s backyard. For such a modest work environment, we provided full service floral designs and services for high end weddings around the Milwaukee area.
Initially, I wanted to study fashion design and was accepted on the spot for my portfolio to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. The price tag for that education was too high, even after the grant I was offered, so I enrolled at the University of MN, Twin Cities, in their Clothing Design Program.
After my first year, I realized it was not for me and made the switch to Advertising. I graduated in 2008, still in four years, even with my switch of major and while working, and found myself unable to land a job in advertising. I worked part time as a marketing representative for a start-up IT company for a few months until I went to withdraw cash from my local Wells Fargo in Uptown Minneapolis. I noticed the tellers and bankers truly enjoyed their jobs, despite many being recent grads like myself, and I decided to apply and give it a try.
My career in banking started from teller to lead teller, service manager, banker, assistant bank manager, bank manager and as of March of 2020, market manager. I am a very social person and the thing I have loved most about my job is the relationships I have been able to build with employees, coworkers, customers, and my communities. I have also been able to educate myself on finances and went from a college student with bad credit who needed to use cash advances to pay rent, to owning a home and a car while rebuilding to, and now maintaining, excellent credit.
As a market manager, I not only manage the Old National Bank in North St Paul, but I help support the other four locations in my market. I have nine people that directly report to me; four bank managers and five bankers. The most challenging part of this role tends to be juggling all the demands from five different locations. Thankfully, education helped train me for how to manage my time when being pulled in multiple directions. I also truly believe that everyone should have customer experience. In the bank, we have clients visit us at our desks, but to our back office support team, we are their customers, and it is important that everyone have a strong foundation in order to help everything run as smoothly as possible.
If I could say anything to my younger self, it would be to take chances, focus on work/life balance, and trust that things will work out, even if it looks different than you thought it would.
Job in demand #2: Financial Managers
Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
Median Wage: $62.45/hr
Visit Financial Managers for more detailed career information.
What else is out there?
Winona State University- Finance
Bethel University - Accounting and Finance
St Paul College - Finance
The difference between Web Developer and Web Designer
Web Developer
Creates inner workings of a website
Language: PHP, .NET, Python, C, Ruby
Personality: Left-brain, Logic, Linear thinking and technical
Freelance Opportunity
Average Salary: $70,000/yr
Web Designer
Focuses on look and feel of a website
Language: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Personality: Right-brain, Strong intuition, creativity and imagination
Freelance Opportunity
Average Salary: $64,000/yr
Job in demand #3: Web Developers
Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.
MEDIAN WAGE: $36.46/hr
Visit Web Developers for more detailed career information
What can I do now in High School if I'm interested in becoming a Web Developer?
Classes you can take at North:
Principles of Marketing
Advertising and Promotion
Entrepreneurship
Web Page Design
Want more experience while you're in High School?
916 Career and Tech Ed offers
What else is out there?
Minneapolis and Community Tech College - Web Design and Development Certificates
Dunwoody - Web Development
St Paul College - Web Development
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Assistant Property + Marketing Manager
Head of Content Marketing - Flow Research Collective
Special Events Manager - Epilepsy Foundation
Office Manager / Marketing Assistant - Prime Time Medical Training
Relationship Manager - Hopkins Financial Center
Supervisor, Patient Financial Services - Region Hospital
Finance Director - The Bridge for Youth
Web Design Intern - Northern Infinity Group
Web Design Development - The Guerrilla Agency
Front End Developer (Entry Level) - Revature
Jr. Web Developer (Entry Level)- Cloudburst Consulting Group, Inc
WISE Intern Applications Due February 5, 2021
The WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) initiative is sponsored by the Medtronic Women's Network and the R&D Council. The vision of WISE is to create an inclusive culture where women scientists and engineers are inspired to join, thrive, and reach their full potential.
The WISE Intern Program is a summer internship focused on reaching students at a critical time in their decision-making process, as they contemplate choosing and sticking with science and engineering majors. The internship provides an opportunity to cultivate high performing STEM interns through coaching, mentoring, and challenging project based assignments. The WISE Intern Program focuses on underrepresented student applicants in the summer before and after their college first year.
TARGET AUDIENCE
18 years of age or older at the start of the internship
A high school graduate entering their first year of university/college OR a rising sophomore who has completed their first year at a college/university
Entering or enrolled in a college/university in a science, technology, engineering degree program
GPA greater than 3.0/4.0
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program location: In/around Minneapolis, MN
Program length: 10-12 weeks
Project based, developmental in nature
Hourly paid internship with no housing stipend
APPLICATION
Candidates must complete all required fields in the
application form. Click here to apply or capture the QR
Code. Note that applicants will be required to sign into a
Google account to complete the application. You may
create an account for free here if needed.
QR Code Instructions: Open the camera on your phone
and point at the QR Code. Click the window that opens
when the code is identified.
NEXT STEPS
Application deadline is February 5, 2021
All applicants will be notified no later than March 26, 2021
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Drop in to open Zoom sessions with general questions such as "How do I change my schedule?" to " How do I send my transcripts to college?".
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Ms Yamamoto - Gp-Ma, jyamamoto@isd622.org
Ms Hager - Mb-S, ahager@isd622.org
Ms Bye - T-Z, mbye@isd622.org
Hannah Schmiesing, our counseling intern hschmiesing@isd622.org
Students can make appointments to see their counselor for a number of reasons, including:
Personal/Social Concerns
College or Career Planning
Academics
Contact Mrs Stanley
Email: bstanley@isd622.org
Website: https://www.isd622.org/Page/15183
Phone: 651748-6086
