Student Colleagues

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 Kirsten Dionne and I am from Manchester, New Hampshire. I am a senior 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, the president of the Panhellenic Council and a Wellness Educator.

This past summer I had the opportunity to intern in the Accounting Operations department at Liberty Mutual in Boston. I worked specifically with the expense team, which allowed me to interact with and learn a lot about different departments and aspects of the company. This role has helped me to shape my career aspirations as well as gain experience in a corporate environment.

I am very excited to be returning to the Career Colleague team this year and be able 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.

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 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 Spencer Kelly, and I am a senior 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 a senior majoring in Finance with a minor in Management. I am from Dracut, MA, only a 45-minute drive north of campus. This past summer I worked in Cape Cod as a Caddie Master at Cape Cod National Club. In the past, I have 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. My underclassmen summers I worked at CrossCountry Mortgage as a Mortgage 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 and organizations.

On campus, I am a member of the Men’s Varsity Golf Team, and E-Board member of the Bentley Real Estate Group, 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 be back for another year with the Career Colleague team 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 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!

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 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 Sarah Laufeld and I’m from Emerson, New Jersey.  I am a rising senior majoring in Marketing and minoring in Finance and Psychology.  On campus, I am involved in Love Your Melon, Service Learning and a member of Alpha Phi.  I have also worked as a First Year Seminar Peer Leader for both fall 2018 and 2019.

The summer after my sophomore year, I interned at KPMG in Montvale, NJ in their Business School for Audit.  This was a great experience that improved my project management skills and gave me the opportunity to work at a week-long conference for audit associates in Orlando, Florida.  This upcoming summer after my junior year, I will be returning to KPMG in Montvale, NJ in their Market Development department as a Research Services intern.  I am very excited about this opportunity and to explore an area of interest!

Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, going to the gym, and spending summers at the beach.

This will be my first year working as a Career Colleague and I am very excited to help students achieve their career goals.  Please feel free to stop in during our drop-in hours or contact me for any assistance!

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

Hi! My name is Kristina and I am from Wethersfield, Connecticut. I am a rising senior double majoring in Finance, with a concentration in Capital Markets, and Liberal Studies in Quantitative Perspectives, and I aspire to work on Wall Street after graduation. On campus I am a part of Bentley Investment Group, I am a Residential Assistant for Collins Hall, I work in the trading room, and serve as the Treasurer of Phi Sigma Sigma.

The summer after my sophomore year I worked at a small wealth management firm named Bradley, Foster, and Sargent Inc. in Hartford, CT and served as an equity research intern. I was able to capitalize on amazing networking opportunities, as well as solidified my passion for working in the financial industry.

Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of working right down the street from the New York Stock Exchange and pursuing a career on Wall Street, and it’s finally coming true! This coming summer I will be interning at Deutsche Bank as a Sales and Trading Global Markets Analyst; I’ll be rotating through Fixed Income and Currencies, and Equities.

Outside of school and finance I love to travel. I studied abroad in Barcelona in the spring semester of my sophomore year and fell in love with flying and experiencing new cultures and places. To date, I’ve visited about 11 countries, and will be adding 5 more this summer!

This is going to be my first year working in Undergraduate Career Services and I can’t wait to work with everyone, and help you all achieve your goals. Feel free to stop by or add me on Linkedin if you have any questions, or just want to say hi!

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

My name is Lynn-Yen Koh and I am a senior from Long Island, New York, majoring in Managerial Economics with a concentration in Law and a minor in Finance. This past summer I interned in Boston at Deloitte Consulting as an Engagement Controller Summer Scholar, right after I came back from my semester abroad at The University of Hong Kong. After my sophomore year, I had the opportunity to intern abroad in Auckland, New Zealand, at a wealth management company, which was an unforgettable experience.

On campus, I work with the Honors Program as a mentor for underclassmen, and also with the Multicultural Center as a MOSAIC Ambassador. Last year I was the President of Bentley Asian Students Association, and am currently a brother of Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional co-ed business fraternity. In addition to these organizations, I’m also a part of the Bentley Jazz Band, Culinary Arts Society, and various other student orgs, as I really love to be involved on campus.

Outside of work and academics, I love to travel, cook, and try new foods with my friends. You’ll often find me trying to work out a new recipe or perfecting an old family one, and after traveling throughout Asia during my semester abroad, I definitely have a lot of new inspiration.

I look forward to being a Career Colleague this year and cannot wait to help Bentley students reach their full potential and advance their professional goals!

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

My name is Nicole Perez and I am currently a senior, majoring in Computer Information Systems and minoring in Finance. I am originally from Quito, Ecuador and I have truly enjoyed my experience in Boston.

On campus, I am a campus ambassador, an MLC tutor and a Resident Assistant. As a campus ambassador, I am able to welcome prospective students and their families to campus. This position has not only allowed me to further develop my public speaking skills but to share the diverse opportunities and resources that Bentley has to offer. As an MLC tutor, I guide students through their math problems while forming meaningful relationships. Furthermore, as a Resident Assistant, I am constantly interacting with 40+ residents as one of their primary resources on campus. Through this position and my involvement in the Honors Program, I have continued to develop my leadership and interpersonal skills.

Over the past summer, I interned with Ernst & Young as a Launch intern. During my time with the firm, I had the opportunity to meet multiple professionals who introduced me to my role within the firm. I was exposed to multiple clients across different industries and I consider it to be one of the most valuable experiences for the development of my professional network. This coming summer, I will return to the firm as a Risk Advisory intern. This internship will give me a more in-depth exposure to advisory as I will be analyzing the potential risks associated with the operations of a business while suggesting mitigation strategies such as the implementation of IT controls. I am extremely excited to join Ernst & Young again as they have proven to be a company that truly values its people, the involvement of women and offer all the resources necessary for you to succeed.

In my free time I love going into the city with my family and friends and traveling. I am passionate about cultures and consider traveling to be one of the most grateful opportunities to expand your horizons.

I am beyond excited to be joining Bentley’s Career Services team this coming fall. Its professionalism and commitment to enable Bentley students to achieve their dreams has been nationally recognized ranking as the leading office of its type in the nation. I was able to develop my professional career because of all the advice, guidance and support I received from the Career Services team. I cannot wait to share my experiences to help others achieve their professional goals in the same way they helped me.

Please feel free to stop by the Career Services office, reach out or add me on LinkedIn!

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

My name is Kristen Moldovan and I am from Massapequa Park, New York.  I am a rising senior majoring in Finance with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies.  I am also part of the Honors Program here at Bentley.

On campus, I am a brother of the professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi.  Throughout my time in DSP I have been able to grow personally and professionally by serving in multiple positions such as President and Vice President of Professional Activities.  I have also been able to support my love for sports by participating in various intramurals.  Outside of my campus involvements, I am also a big Boston sports fan and love to golf.

As a sophomore, I had the opportunity to intern for the Undergraduate Women’s Investment Network at Loomis, Sayles & Company.  I worked as an Investment Management Intern for both the Emerging Markets and Full Discretion teams.  I also had the chance to represent the program on campus as a junior through my position as UWIN Campus Ambassador.  The summer after my junior year, I will be working as an Investment Management Intern at MassMutual.

I am excited to be a part of the 2019-2020 Career Colleagues and work alongside our wonderful Career Services team.  I look forward to helping Bentley students achieve their career goals so don’t hesitate to stop by the office!

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

My name is Julia Earley and I am a senior from Howell, New Jersey. I am pursuing a major in Computer Information Systems (CIS) with double minors in Information Process Management (IPM) and International Affairs. On campus, I am a member of the Varsity Field Hockey team, on the Executive Board for Dresses to Dreams, as well as a Bentley Ambassador. I also studied abroad at the University of Glasgow in Scotland this past spring!

The past two summers I have held internships at both Liberty Mutual Insurance (Analytics Development Program Intern) as well as Tiffany & Co. (Applications Information Services Intern). These experiences have not only allowed me to develop my professional skills but have also aided me in discovering my passions within the realm of Computer Information Systems.

I am a passionate sports fan and love to spend my free time outside: whether it be at the beach, hiking or traveling.

Career services has aided me tremendously during my time at Bentley, which is why I am so excited to be working as an Advising Career Colleague this year. I hope to help alleviate stress related to the career search and interview process. 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 Emily Roth and I am currently a senior at Bentley University majoring in Finance with a minor in Psychology. I am from Bedford, MA, a quick 25 minute drive from campus. On campus, I am a brother of the Professional Business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, and participate in Service Learning. Outside of the classroom and work, I enjoy going on runs, exploring the city, and doing yoga. I also had the opportunity to study abroad at UAB in Barcelona during the spring of my Junior Year.

With the help of Career Services, I interned in the HomeGoods financial analysis department at the TJX Companies during the summer going into my junior year. This past summer going into my senior year, I interned at Liberty Mutual Insurance in their Analyst Development Program. These experiences not only expanded my skills and network, but also helped explore different industries.

Career services has helped me improve my professional skills and realize my strengths. I am excited to be working as an Advising Career Colleague and to help others achieve their goals.

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 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!

My name is Julia Keymakh and I am currently a junior majoring in Accountancy and minoring in English & Media studies. Although I am originally from Livingston, New Jersey, traveling is one of my passions and I try to see the world any chance I can. At Bentley I am a Lead Program manager for the Service Learning and Civic Engagement Center. I manage student volunteers to provide aid and activities to the children of a local low-income housing development in Waltham. I am also involved in Alpha Phi Omega, a national co-ed service fraternity here at Bentley.

This past summer, I interned at Levine Jacobs & Company, LLC in their Tax Department. I was so motivated to soak up everything I could from the experienced industry professionals around me. Everyone was more than willing to answer my questions or lend a helping hand, and in turn I got to do some research and develop tax returns for a variety of clients. I also just recently attended Citrin Cooperman’s Future Leaders Program in New York, NY. After freshman year, I interned at a tech startup in their Business Development Department at Bixby, located in Newark, NJ. I was able to participate in management meetings on strategy, business development, and accounting, which was a very unique opportunity to be heard amongst the most senior members of the company.

I have also been an avid reader my entire life and am always looking for recommendations for my next favorite book!

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

My name is Lottie Smalla and I am from Cham, Switzerland but currently live in Boston, Massachusetts. I am an incoming junior majoring in Professional Sales. I am double minoring in Psychology and Earth, Environment, and Global Sustainability. On campus I am a member of the Bentley Equestrian Team where I hold the position of president. I also am a member of Alpha Phi Sorority where I serve as a member of the ceremonies team.

This summer, I will be interning at Axel Springer, a publishing company, in Berlin, Germany. I am eager to work abroad and learn about journalism from a business perspective. After freshman year, I interned in the marketing department for McDonalds in Chicago, Illinois. This was an incredible opportunity for me to learn about the marketing department and work at a Fortune 500 company.

Throughout my first two years a Bentley, I have been fortunate to use career services as a resource to help me with finding internships, preparing for interviews, and writing my resume and cover letter. I am excited to be a Career Colleague to help other Bentley Students with their internships and job goals.

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

My name is Courtney Copelas and I am from North Reading, Massachusetts. I am a junior at Bentley and am a Marketing major. I am also pursuing Management and Psychology as my two minors. On campus, I am on the Executive Board for the sorority Phi Sigma Sigma as Membership Recruitment Chair, which I have held the position of since November 2018. I have a lot of experience working and collaborating with people, especially younger members of the university!

The summer after freshmen year, I worked at Compass Packaging International, a third party logistics, fulfillment, and distribution firm. I worked as a project manager and will spend the summer after sophomore year at the company as well.

I love to spend my free time with my family, friends, and my Golden Retriever, Rudy.  I love to paint, craft, meditate, and do yoga. In the summer, I spend my time at the beach in Gloucester, Massachusetts. I am also a fan of the Patriots and the Bruins. Go Boston!

I have switched my major two times, so I have experience in feeling lost about a career path! I hope to help students as a Career Colleague in a similar way that Career Services has helped me over the past two years at Bentley. I am so excited to connect with everyone so please feel free to come to drop-in hours or add me on LinkedIn. Please reach out as well with any questions you may have during your time at Bentley!

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