Speed Mentoring 2019

By: Griffin Platto

Now is the time to network! Our Speed Mentoring event is our twist on speed dating just with ad professionals. With an event of this grandeur, there will be a shift in venue— Grand Rapids Brewing Company in downtown GR on Wednesday, November 20, from 6pm-8pm.

How the event functions is simple— each attendee will be paired with an ad professional to begin. As it is fast-paced, a limited amount of time is allotted to converse about the professional’s industry, their job, or any other burning questions! Once the designated minutes are up, you will shift seats to the network with the next professional.

As far as our roster, we have a diverse group eager to provide some advice. They all possess distinct roles and work in various agencies and in-house settings. To prepare, check out our list below, then you can ask the right question to the right professional:

Professionals	Agency	Role
Adam Barr	Freelance	Copywriter
Hayley Lerg	Scott Allen Creative	Graphic Designer
Jason Ferguson	Freshwater Digital	Creative Director
Hannah Svendor	C2 Group	Marketing Associate
Christine Melvin	Corporate America	Marketing Specialist
Daniel Spicer	Our Full Attention	Creative Director
Dan Goubert	The Distillery Project	Copywriter
Bri Olson	Bissell Pet Foundation	Communications
Zac Guy	The Image Shoppe	Digital Account Manager
Stephan Hokanson	MINDSCAPE	Strategist
Rob McCarty	The Image Shoppe	Principle
Pete Brand	MINDSCAPE	CEO
Kort Rantala	Highland Group	Account Executive

As this will be a professional setting, please arrive dressed business casual. You will be speaking with advertising professionals for a short time and looking well-dressed is an easy way to make a strong first impression.

It’s time for rapid-fire networking, chips and guacamole, and a beer (if you’re 21, of course). Let’s make some connections and gain some industry knowledge!

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