What is the #FindSparkFest Prep Party?

March is all about getting ready…for internships, applications, the “real world” – and we’re here to make the transition fun and easy through this fun and free party-style review night.

Join us at the Wix Lounge to practice your pitch, get feedback on your resume and cover letters, build or update your website, revamp your LinkedIn profile, and more.

Our Prep Party will teach you everything you need to know to make a splash at the #FindSparkFest Opportunity Mixer, where you can wow recruiters who are hiring interns and entry-level talent from top NYC companies including BuzzFeed, The New York Times, Livestream, and Blue Apron.

 

Build & improve your…

• Resume & Cover Letters
• Interview & Pitch Skills
• Social Media Profiles
• Personal Website

When is it?

Monday, March 9th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm. There will be activities running throughout the night, so you can come and go as you please!

 

Prep for what exactly?

• Our #FindSparkFest Opportunity Mixer, where recruiters from top companies will be hiring
• Applying for summer internships
• Your first job
• Interviews
• Getting better at networking
• Building an amazing network

 

Who’s it for?

Emerging creatives and young pros on the verge of graduation! In addition to our in-person party in New York City, we’ll have live chats and ways to participate virtually – making #FindSparkFest accessible to anyone looking for internship and entry-level positions in a creative industry.

#FindSparkFest lasts all week! See the full schedule here.

 

Meet Your Industry Advisors

Some of our favorite FindSpark speaker alumni will be at our Prep Party to offer one-on-one advice throughout the event.

• Janel Abrahami   Campus Relations       Assistant
  NBCUniversal
   
• Tina Yip
  Social Strategist
  Big Spaceship            
• Juan Martinez
  Chief Communications and Advocacy Officer GLSEN                 
• 
  Kai A. Brown
  Director of Creative and Marketing Operation
  BET
  
• Lauren Hom
  Letterer, Illustrator and Designer
  Hom Sweet Hom
   
• Megan Murphy
  Senior Copywriter
  VaynerMedia
   
• Sarah Mendelsohn Social Media Marketing Manager
  Havas Media
   
• John Dabrowski
  Specialist, Retail Marketing + Social Media
  Stache Media
   
• Michelle Corbett
  Manager, Talent Acquisition – Global Marketing
  L’Oreal USA
   
• Donna Marie Abbate
  Talent Acquisition Guru
  ZenithOptimedia
  
• Christine Cha
  Outreach Manager
  Wix
   
• Shira Galler
  Community Manager
  Wix
   
• 
  Joel Hernandez
  Talent Acquistition, Junior Analyst
  Warner Music Group
  
• Mandy Velez
  Editor
  A+
   
• Vicki Aubin
  The Rockin’ Career Coah: Creative Director for Your Career Transition
   
• Jen Hsieh
  Production Manager
  Vayner Media
   
•  Jimmy + Mark Founders & Creative Directors
  Mr. Gif
  
• Matthew Holota
  IMG Support Manager
  Livestream
   
• Gina Sidote
  Project Manager
  Livestream
  
• Nick Hoefly
  Animator
  Wonderbot
   
• Laura Marciano Head of Customer Operations
  Livestream
  
• 
  Aneri Shah
  Growth Strategist Shutterstock            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:

Wix.com enables everyone to design, publish and host stunning HTML5 websites. No coding, no previous design skills, just log in to Wix and start creating with our easy drag-and-drop website builder! In that spirit of encouraging creativity and enabling entrepreneurship, in 2010 Wix founded the NYC Wix Lounge. The Wix Lounge is a completely free co-working, event and exhibit space for creative professionals. Grab your laptop, pop into the Lounge and enjoy a productive work day, great networking opportunities, and amazing events. The Wix Lounge provides free support to New Yorkers, giving them the tools and tips for successfully launching and managing their businesses’ online presence. To learn more, please visit Wix.com.

 

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