Student Colleagues

My name is Caroline Brosnan and I am a currently a senior, majoring in Accountancy and minoring in Computer Information Systems. I am originally from Andover, Massachusetts and have loved living and going to school near Boston. At Bentley I am a Program Manager and Committee Member for the Bentley Service Learning and Civic Engagement Center. I help run an afterschool Program at a local low income housing development in Waltham.

This past summer, I interned at KPMG Boston in their Tax Department. I am eager to learn a lot and try new things! I have always wanted to work in Boston, so this was an extremely exciting opportunity. After sophomore year, I interned in the Internal Audit Department at Charles River Laboratories, located in Wilmington, MA. I was able to travel with the company to Edinburgh, Scotland and work in the Charles River office in Edinburgh for a week, which was a very unique opportunity to see how the company operates on an international level. I also attended KPMG’s Global Advantage Program in July 2017  in Berlin, Germany.

During the fall of 2017 I studied abroad in St. Gallen Switzerland and was able to travel to many different countries as well as hike and ski in the Swiss Alps!

In my free time I love to read, exercise, and travel! I am also a huge foodie and love to cook. I am so excited to be a part of this amazing program. I have utilized the career services office in my search for internships and jobs the past few years and I cannot wait to help rising students to take advantage of these opportunities as well!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Caroline Gervais and I am currently a senior at Bentley University majoring in Information Design and Corporate Communication. I am also double minoring in Management and Politics. As an IDCC major, I am studying a mix of communication, public relations, marketing, and digital design—which are just a few of my favorite things! This past summer I had the pleasure of interning with the TJX Companies in their Merchandising Internship Program; where I learned a ton about how retailing works on a global scale. I am very excited to see where my senior year takes me as I pursue a career in Marketing and Public Relations.

I grew up in Durham, Connecticut where I was a competitive figure skater for 14 years. I come from a pretty unique background as my parents own a toy store that my grandfather started in 1940 when he was just 14 years old. As a kid, the store was my second home and it still is—I work full time when I’m home on breaks, and often help out on the weekends when I go home. I absolutely love working at the store, and I am excited to expand my involvement in our marketing and social media strategy throughout the academic year.

I am very excited to begin my second year with the Career Colleague Program! Last year, I used my creativity, writing abilities, design skills, and social media savvy to help make the CareerEdge website and social media accounts even more engaging and informative. This year, I am excited to expand on that experience by leading the CareerEdge and Event Planning team as Student Director.

I can’t wait to do what I can to help Bentley students be successful and land their dream jobs. As such, I am always looking for new ways to connect students to the office, so feel free to reach out!

My name is Brennan Delory and I’m from Upstate, New York and currently a senior at Bentley. I’m majoring in Management with a concentration in Supply Chain and a minor in Finance. I’m also part of the Honors Program at Bentley.

On campus, I’m involved in a variety of clubs and activities. In addition to being a Career Colleague, I have worked in the Management Department for the past two years and have been part of the Management Student Advisory Council (MSAC) for the past year. I’m also a general body member and e-board member of the Student Alumni Leadership Council (SALC) that works in conjunction with the Center for Alumni, Parents and Friends.

Thus far I’ve interned at Northwestern Mutual the summer going into my junior year in Financial Planning, and this past summer going into my senior year I interned at NYSERDA in Contract Management. With that said I’m still unsure of the exact career path I want to take and may pursue a law degree post-graduation from Bentley.

This will be my first semester as a Career Colleague and I’m looking forward to meeting with everyone, giving advice, and helping you achieve your goals.

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Kirsten Dionne and I am from Manchester, New Hampshire. I am a rising junior here at Bentley and an Accounting major. I am currently on the path to complete the 150 credit-hours needed to sit for the CPA exam in five years. I am also pursuing a Health & Industry LSM given my interest for health and biology.

On campus I am a member of Alpha Phi sorority. I have also worked as an assistant in the Office of Wellness and Health Promotion where I have had the opportunity to contribute to campus-wide events such as Consent Day. Additionally, I am excited to be a new member of the Wellness Educators here on campus for the 2018-2019 school year.

Outside of school and work I enjoy going to the gym, hanging out with friends, and going home to see my dog and family. I also love taking trips into Boston, going to see Red Sox games, and finding new things to do.

I am very excited to be working as an Advising Career Colleague and to help others achieve their professional and career goals. In my own experience, Career Services has been one of the most useful resources on campus and I can’t wait to help students the way them have helped me. Never hesitate to stop by with any questions!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Hi Everyone! My name is Sarah Dwyer and I’m from Long Island, New York. I am a rising senior majoring in Finance and I aspire to work on Wall Street after graduation. On campus I have been involved in the Bentley Microfinance Group, The Bentley Investment Group, and am a member of Phi Sigma Sigma. I also studied abroad at Bond University in Australia during the fall of my Junior Year.

The summer after my sophomore year I interned at Tradeweb, an electronic bond trading platform and I worked on the trade support desk. It was a great experience that solidified my love for the stock market. The summer after my junior year I will be interning at Cantor Fitzgerald as a Sales and Trading Summer Analyst and will be doing a rotation through Equities, Fixed Income, and Prime Brokerage.

Outside of school I love to fish, golf, and do anything that involves being on the water.

This will be my first year working in the Undergraduate Career Services office and I am so excited to work with you all so feel free to drop by or add me on LinkedIn if you have any questions or need any help!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Josh Diakanwa and I am currently a Senior at Bentley majoring in Business Management. This is my first time working with Career Services and I am very excited to be a part of the team! I am from New Rochelle, NY and I am the youngest in a family of four. I’ve always enjoyed being in leadership roles and being involved on campus, so I made sure to do that as soon as I got to Bentley. In past years, I have been able to serve on the executive boards of a variety of student organizations such as NABA, CAB, and ALPFA. This year, I am an RA in apartment housing and I will be working as an Admissions Fellow in the office of Undergraduate Admissions. During my earlier years at Bentley, I’ve had plenty of mentors help guide me in my career decisions and academics. It is for that reason, that I am excited to do the same for the underclassmen this year as a Career Colleague!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Kristen Olson and I am currently a senior at Bentley majoring in Economics-Finance with two minors in Information and Process Management (IPM) and Earth, Environment, and Global Sustainability (EEGS). On campus, I have been involved in organizations ranging from Greek life to service learning. I also currently work in the Advancement Communications department here at Bentley as well!

This past summer I had the opportunity to intern at Fidelity Investments as a risk analyst intern on the corporate risk team. Throughout this experience I worked on a variety of projects including trending risk metric data, redesigning and automating risk scorecards, and building risk matrices for new Fidelity products. I also gained valuable skills through collaborating with other Fidelity interns to plan a community service project through Cradles to Crayons!

When I’m not in the classroom I enjoy running and traveling! I’m from West Newbury, MA which is a super small town so traveling and exploring gives me the opportunity to learn a lot! My favorite vacation was to Costa Rica exploring the jungle and beautiful beaches!

I look forward to being a part of the 2018-2019 Career Colleagues team! Be sure to stop by the office any time you need career advice!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Jared Ouellette and I am a Senior studying Management with a concentration in Human Resources and a minor in Psychology. At Bentley, I’m involved with the Office of Undergraduate Admission as an Admission Fellow, Orientation, the Spirit Programming Team, BentleyLEAD, Habitat for Humanity, and the Food Service Advisory Board. I also just returned from studying abroad in Australia for four months!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Spencer Kelly, and I am a junior with a major in Corporate Finance and Accounting. Over the past five years, I have worked with a small family-owned and operated car dealer, Downeast Toyota. I started with washing cars, and by the summer of 2017, I was working with the controller and the rest of the upper management team working on projects ranging from legal compliance to the preparing of financial statements. My experience with Downeast has given me the passion to advocate for small businesses and taught me the importance of having a wide range of business and interpersonal skills.

My home is back in Maine, but Bentley has become my home away from home. Outside of work and the classroom, I am an avid golfer, a passionate Boston sports fan, and love the outdoors. You will often find me watching poker tournaments, on a hiking adventure, or attending stand-up comedy events.

I am looking forward to being a part of the Career Service team this year so I can do my part in assisting other Bentley students take the crucial steps in achieving their career and life goals.

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Mike Plansky and I am currently a junior majoring in Finance with a minor in Management. I am from Danvers, MA, only a 30 minute drive north of campus. This past summer, I worked as a Business Strategy Intern at You’re With Us!, a nonprofit organization that creates mentorship opportunities to students with disabilities through college campus organizations. I also participated in the Deloitte Externship my Sophomore year. The prior two summers I worked at CrossCountry Mortgage as a Sales Intern. Throughout these experiences, I was able to take what I have learned within the classroom and apply my knowledge within real world applications to create value for these companies.

On campus, I am a member of the Men’s Varsity Golf Team and enjoy golfing in my free time with teammates and friends. I am also a wicked big Boston sports fan and try to go to as many games as I can throughout the year.

I am excited to join the Career Colleague team this year and work alongside our award winning career services team. Feel free to reach out anytime as I look forward to helping out as many Bentley students as possible!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Amanda Spaccarelli, and I am from Stony Brook, New York. I am a rising senior majoring in Marketing and minoring in Information Design and Corporate Communication. At Bentley, I am able to apply what I learn in my marketing classes through my involvement with the Student Programs and Engagement (SP&E) HYPE Marketing Team- a group that operates as an on-campus, student-run marketing agency. Last summer, I worked on campus as an intern in the SP&E office to further develop this newly formed team. Additionally, I am the Marketing Chair for Bentley REAL, an Orientation Leader, and participate in Service Learning. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, photography, videography, hiking, and being at the beach. I have recently returned from studying abroad at Bond University in Australia, an incredible experience that opened my eyes to careers in the International Marketing industry.

From a young age, I’ve loved art, design, and photography, and have found many ways to incorporate this into my career so far. I previously interned at Agency 451 in the Creative department, where I was involved in the digital marketing of various non-profit organizations. Recently, I’ve started my own freelance graphic design agency, where I am able to work with small businesses in the Boston and New York areas to develop branding materials such as logos, style guides, videos and digital graphics. This has been incredibly rewarding since it has allowed me to combine my marketing career with my passion for art and design.

As a first time Advising Colleague, I am excited to help students find a way to use their own passions to drive their career path. If you are interested in a creative career, I am more than willing to talk. I am looking forward to helping fellow students make use of all of the incredible resources and opportunities that Bentley has to offer!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Hannah Williams and I am currently a rising senior at Bentley majoring in Marketing. I hope to pursue a career in the marketing field that combines my creative and analytical skillset. On campus I am the Panhellenic Delegate for Phi Sigma Sigma and have previously been an Orientation Leader as well as a member of The Center for Women in Business’s Student Leadership Fellowship Program. This fall I am excited to be a Peer Facilitator for First Year Seminar.

With help from Career Services I have held internships at Grant Thornton (Audit and Tax Rotational Program), Bain & Company (Global Client & Alumni Relations Marketing Intern), and most recently Applied Marketing Science (Market Research Analyst Intern). During these internships I have developed my business acumen, expanded my network, and applied skills that I have learned in the classroom. Most importantly my work experience has helped me figure out my top strengths and career passions.

During my free time I love taking SoulCycle and yoga classes, exploring Boston, and spending time with my friends. I also studied abroad in Florence, Italy and am proud to say that I have tried every gelato shop in the city.

Bentley provides so many amazing opportunities and I am excited to be a Career Colleague this year. I am looking forward to helping Bentley students recognize their full career potentials and land their dream jobs. Career Services has helped me kickstart and succeed in my professional journey and I hope to do the same for the Bentley community!

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Luca Guevara and I am currently a senior majoring in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Finance, born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. On campus I am a Resident Assistant for the Global Living Community in Orchard North. Through my position as a Resident Assistant on campus I have learned to be a better leader and speaker. I have learned to deal with crisis situations and efficiently do administrative work as well. I have been given the opportunity to interact with many people on campus: my residents, staff and professionals in the residential center and this has opened many doors for me. I am also an Undergraduate Admissions Ambassador, also known as a tour guide. This position has not only improved my public speaking skills, but in addition I have also been able to interact with many different families. Working together with other ambassadors has been a great experience and another way to get involved on campus. I am also part of the Class of 2019 Honors Program Advisory Council where I work closely with the director of the honors program and others in the council to organize events and classes. In addition, with the Bentley Investment Group I am an analyst for the Technology Sector.

With my Computer Information Systems degree I am pursuing a career in Technology Consulting and recently signed full-time for Deloitte Consulting. I have a strong interest in being able to work in a path that requires consistent adaptability and I believe consulting is able to offer this to me. I was once told by a consultant that in their field “the learning curve never ends” and this is precisely what I look for. I want a career that requires me to be actively challenged. I worked at Accenture in the summer between freshman and sophomore year and Deloitte Consulting during my second semester of sophomore year and this past summer in the Cloud Engineering and Strategy division within Technology Consulting. All these experiences have given me a wide range of subjects to relate to and hopefully be able to help you out with when you come to the Career Services office. I am also into photography and I play the saxophone. If you wish to talk about any of these topics or get any other career advice in general let me know. My team and I at Career Services are always willing to serve you with anything you may need to be able to reach your goals.

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Tyler Holbert-Catania and I am a currently a senior, majoring in Economics-Finance with a double minor in Public Policy and Law. I am originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts and have loved living and going to school near Boston seeing as it is very different from home. At Bentley I am a Resident Assistant in Forest Hall, Senator on the Student Government Association, President of the Senior Class Cabinet and of course a Career Colleague!

This past summer, I interned at Cape Cod 5 Bank in their Retail Banking Internship Program. I was able to network with senior members from every department and face real life banking. I am eager to learn a lot and try new things! I have always wanted to work in Boston, but being home for one final summer was rewarding. It was also an added bonus to be able to gain experience from such a great company that truly takes pride in the community, and their employees.

In my free time I love to explore, try new things, exercise, and travel. I have been able to expand my hobby of exercising into competing realms. I have completed 3 Spartan races and plan to do many more. I am currently training for a marathon coming up in October 2019. I am a huge foodie and love to cook things that include healthy alternatives. I am so excited to be a part of this amazing program. I have utilized the career services office in my search for internships and jobs the past few years and I cannot wait to help rising students take advantage of these opportunities too.

SOPHOMORE DROP IN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

My name is Reginald Fils, and I’m a Junior majoring in Marketing with a minor in public policy. On campus, I have been involved in organizations ranging from the Caribbean Ancestry Student Association to Class Cabinet. I hope to enter a career where I will be able to merge my passion for business and policy.

I became interested in business after the many extra-curricular programs I took part in during my time in high school. During high school, I founded a lifestyle brand called Urban Inspired which has been in magazines, newspapers, and in the media. I also co-founded Empowering Generations of Leaders, an organization to help kids in the inner-city by equipping them with the knowledge about entrepreneurship, arts, and community engagement. I practiced my passion for policy by working within the Governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, and Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh’s administration.

My favorite leadership position thus far has been Fashion Show Director for the Black United Body Fashion Show. I got to work with our student models, the organization e-board and the wider Bentley community to produce a show that showed the diversity on our campus!

You can find me in the student center hanging out with friends or doing homework on the green-space.

My name is Rachel Linehan and I am currently a senior at Bentley University from Scarborough, Maine. I am majoring in Actuarial Science with minors in Business Studies and Psychology. As an Actuarial Science major, I am learning how to measure risk mathematically and preparing for the rigorous exams in order to become a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. My goal is to become an executive actuary in an insurance company.

On campus I am heavily involved in Colleges Against Cancer and Senior Class Cabinet. As a junior I served as the Vice President of both Colleges Against Cancer and Junior Class Cabinet, and will be stepping into the President role of Colleges Against Cancer and VP of Operations of the Senior Class Cabinet. I help to organize the annual Relay for Life event, where we have various activities throughout the night hosted by different student organizations, sports teams, and clubs and raise over $50,000 to help with cancer research and patient support nationwide.

This year it will also be my second year as a Peer Facilitator for the First Year Seminar Program, and I am exciting to be teaching 2 classes! My passion for guiding others has led me both to the Peer Facilitator FYS position and to this position in Career Services. I am excited to take my analytical thinking, organization skills, and creativity to the Career Services Marketing Team as the CareerEdge Manager and help students achieve their career goals.  I am always looking for new ways to reach students and provide useful services in the job hunt. Stop by Lacava 225 or shoot me an email anytime to give ideas or say hi!

My name is Megan Nadeau, and I am junior at Bentley University.  I am majoring in Information, Design and Corporate Communication and minoring in Earth, Environment, and Global Sustainability.  In the past, I served as a communications intern at the Metcalf Institute, which is a company that communicates climate change to journalists properly.  As an aspiring graphic designer, this internship helped strengthen my creative skills in several programs including PhotoShop and my communicative skills by working collaboratively on teams.

During my time at Bentley so far, I have been heavily involved in the Bentley Service-Learning and Civic Engagement center.  I also served as a Program Manager for two elderly homes in the Waltham community, Leland and Brookhaven, where I assisted in technology lessons and organized engaging activities.  In addition, I am a member of the Creative Communications committee, which allows me to work with a variety of Bentley students to design banners and flyers for different events around campus.

Outside of Bentley, I enjoy activities that help me unwind and relax.  Some of my favorite things to do include traveling, photography, music and going to concerts!  I am also a “people person,” so you can usually find me with a friend or spending time with my family.

This is my third year as a member of the Career Colleague Team and I am really excited for another year to help other Bentley students advance their career goals.  I am always available to listen to new ideas and discuss ways to enhance Career Services as a whole.  Please contact me if you have any questions or just say hello if you see me around campus!

Hi, my name is Bella, and I am a rising senior studying Marketing!  I transferred to Bentley from the University of Maine after freshman year, and I absolutely love it here.  After transferring, I wanted to help others, so I joined the team at Undergraduate Academic Advising to be a Transfer Seminar Peer Facilitator where I work with incoming transfer students to make the social and academic transition easier in any way that I can.  Additionally on campus, I play rugby for the Bentley Women’s Club Rugby Team.  In past semesters, I have been an analyst for the Energy Sector for the Bentley Investment group and a fellow through the Center of Women in Business.

When I am not studying, I like to hang out with friends or read.  I love being outside and going to the beach in the summer.

Over the spring 2018 semester, I interned at Blue Phoenix Creative, a digital marketing agency.  I really enjoyed reinforcing my classroom skills with hands on experience.  I was able to explore the areas on search engine optimization and social media marketing.   I think internships are a great way to learn because you can gain real world experience before starting a career and try out different industries and areas of your field.

Suring summer 2018, I was an intern at The Hype! Agency.  The agency focuses on experiential marketing.  I am really interested in this area of marketing!  During my time at Hype!, I manages the social media campaigns, interviews perspective brand ambassadors for high profile campaigns, and facilitated an internal motivational program.  I had a wonderful experience during my summer with the team!

I am very excited to be the Student Director this year.  Last year, I enjoyed my role in the office, being an advising Colleague, as well as working with the Event Planning and CareerEdge teams.  Although I loved teaching CDI and working with students on application materials, I look forward to managing the CareerEdge and Social Media teams this year.

My name is Abby Springfield and I am currently a Senior at Bentley. I am majoring in Marketing with a double minor in Data Technology and Psychology. In the future, I hope to work for a marketing team that allows me to work in data analytics and rely on my background in psychology to interpret consumer data.

On campus I am a sprinter for Bentley’s Track and Field team. I am also a member of Student Alumni Leadership Council, a club on campus that aims to strengthen relations between current Bentley students and alumni through on campus events and philanthropy.

This summer I will be interning at For Now, a start up retail company, that works collect in depth customer data for companies that do not have their own physical retail space. I am very outgoing. I love spending time with my friends as well as getting to know new people. I am always happy to help anyone with anything they might need, so feel free to stop by!

My name is Yasmeen Alwani and I am currently a rising senior at Bentley pursuing the 4-year BS-MS program in Finance and a minor in International Affairs. On campus I am an Event Marketing Specialist for the HYPE team which is the student run marketing team within Student Programs and Engagement. I am also involved in the Bentley Microfinance Group and Alpha Phi International Fraternity. I have previously served as an Orientation Leader, the historian and member of The Center for Women in Business’s Student Leadership Fellowship Program, and worked for Career Services from my freshman year summer until the end of my sophomore year. I am so excited to join the wonderful team again this upcoming year!

My past work experience includes interning at Strategic Risk Solutions which is a captive insurance company as a Risk Analyst Intern. There I was able to gain a breadth of experience and exposure to a role in finance and learned so much throughout the summer. I am also so excited to continue to gain experience in finance as an Incoming Summer Analyst Intern at Goldman Sachs this summer within their Services Division in the Jersey City office. I admire Goldman’s commitment to women, small businesses, and sustainability and am extremely humbled and excited for the opportunity to add value to the firm this summer! I truly value advancing women throughout the business pipeline, mentorship, and access to education, and I believe that each of these values will undoubtedly help shape my career now and in the future.

Outside of my academic coursework, I love going to OrangeTheory, listening to podcasts (check out Skimmed from the Couch – it’s one of my favorites), writing poetry, and of course spending time with friends and family.

I am proud to be a part of Bentley’s Career Services team because not only have we been nationally ranked and recognized as one of the best in the nation but our commitment really extends to finding each individual unique career potential. This student-focused mindset it one of the reasons I believe we, as an office, are so dedicated to our role. I am passionate about career development and cannot wait to help Bentley students reach their full career potential and job opportunities.

My name is Kristen Novit and I am from Austin, Texas. I am a sophomore in the Honors program pursuing a double-major in Marketing and Media Arts & Society with a minor in Information Design and Corporate Communication. I have always loved following trends and I would like to combine my passion for marketing with my experiences at Bentley University to diversify media representation and help make the world a more inclusive place.

On campus, I am very active as a member of four student organization executive boards. I am also a part of the Women’s Leadership Program and work in the Center for Women and Business. I love getting to develop my leadership skills and meet so many amazing Bentley students through these organizations.

Outside of the classroom and work, I enjoy music, traveling, and trying new things. I love to laugh and spend time with my friends, whether we go into downtown Boston or just study together on campus. Any day that I get to pet a dog is a good day! 

I am so excited to join the CareerEdge team. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions for Career Services, I’d love to hear from you!