Alumni | Broncos for Life
Preparing Students for Future Careers
We encourage you to launch your professional journey by participating in the first ever career readiness conference for students at Cal Poly Pomona!
Hear from industry experts, meet and network with alumni and obtain the tools needed to succeed in your job search. You will have the opportunity to get a FREE professional headshot, have your resume reviewed by professionals and more!
This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni & External Relations and the Cal Poly Pomona Career Center.
Keynote Speakers
Madeline Mann
Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader who spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire with millions of lives impacted, called Self Made Millennial.
Mann is known for turning job seekers into Job Shoppers, to enable any professional to land high-paying job offers for seemingly unattainable roles. Her coaching program Standout Job Search has led to thousands of success stories and her clients have landed roles at companies such as, Netflix, Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, NBC Universal, Amazon, and more.
Mann's work has been featured on ABC, Bloomberg, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, to name a few.
Magdiel Cisneros
Magdiel is an experienced sales consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. He has a strong understanding of finance, sales operations, Internet of things (IOT), cyber security, cloud, and network infrastructure. He graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Human Resources. In his spare time, Magdiel serves as a director for the Alumni Association’s Latin Alumni Network at Cal Poly Pomona.
Additional Guest Speakers
Karam Tascoe
Karam Tascoe is a Sr Modern Work Specialist with Microsoft supporting K12 and higher education customers on the west coast and Hawaii. Karam has been in technology for over 20 years. He is originally from Savannah GA but currently resides in San Diego with his wife and two children. His interest in technology stems from 6 years in the Georgia Army National Guard as a Forward Observer.
Natalie Will
Natalie is a Human Resources leader with over 15 years of experience in implementing short and long term corporate human capital plans, which include maintaining/improving legal compliance, employee relations, talent acquisitions, succession planning, compensation & benefits, and performance management. Her previous experience is in servicing industries such as consumer goods, cosmetics, food & beverage, manufacturing, music & entertainment, private equity, public accounting, real estate, restaurants, and retail chains while overseeing company headcounts up to 2,500 employees in multi-state locations. Natalie graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Human Resources.
Caroline Sleiman
As a Senior Talent Development Partner at Liferay, Inc., Caroline is dedicated to cultivating, engaging, and retaining talent. With nearly seven years as a "Liferayer", Caroline is passionate about career development and employee engagement, especially for those early on in their career journey!
Agenda
8:30am- Check-In and Breakfast
9:15am- Keynote-Madeline Mann
10:00am- Break
10:15am- Breakout Session A
11:05am- Breakout Session B
11:55am- Lunch: Guest Speaker: Leveraging LinkedIn and Networking
12:55pm- Breakout Session C
1:50pm- Breakout Session D
2:35 - 4:00pm- Networking Mixer with Alumni
About the Tracks
Emerging Track
Intermediate Track
Advanced Course
Conference Registration
Things to Know Before You Register:
Friday, September 13 at the Bronco Student Center. Check in opens at 8:30 a.m. outside of Ursa Major.
No, this event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni and External Relations, the Career Center and a grant from the CSU Alumni Council.
Yes, please take a moment to register so we can make sure we have enough swag items and don’t run out of space.
After registration through Handshake you will be receiving a link to sign up for the sessions you would like to attend. Space is limited. Please look out for an email from the Career Center to secure your conference schedule.
Yes! Please make sure you register for the continental breakfast, lunch, and networking reception.
We are providing all registrants with an opportunity to take their headshots for their LinkedIn account. While you do not need wear business attire, business casual attire is recommended- especially for your headshot. Business casual attire includes a polo or collared shirt, or blouse.
We have you covered! Please visit the clothes closet at the CARES Center if you need assistance.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the conference or need further accommodations please contact us at:
Office of Alumni & External Relations- alumni@cpp.edu or (909) 869 - 2963.
Cal Poly Pomona Career Center- career@cpp.edu or (909) 869 - 2342