ksu excellence in action Members

OFFICERS AND CHAIRS

Swathi Ravichandran
Swathi Ravichandran is the faculty Advisor for the KSU Chapter of PCMA.
sravicha@kent.edu
330-672-7314
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Mandy Ulicney, Graduate student in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Graduate Assistant
I graduated from Youngstown State University in 2001 and have worked as the General Manager of a country club for the past 8 years. During that time I started an event planning business and continue to operate that business while pursuing my master’s degree. I hope to teach Hospitality students in the future, and to continue to further my knowledge of the industry.

Jena Guerrieri, Senior in Hospitality Management, President
I currently work at the KSU student center in operations and conference bureau, planning events. I hope to work at a convention center or a resort planning events after graduation.

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Vanessa Kurtzman, Senior in Hospitality Management, Vice President
I plan on graduating in December of 2010. I currently work at the front desk at The Bertram Inn and Conference Center. Upon graduation I would like to be an event planner in the convention or entertainment industry.

Adrian Lewis

Adrian Lewis, Senior in Hospitality Management, Secretary
I am an honors student with an expected graduation date of May 2010. I have completed internships through the American Hospitality Academy and the Disney College Program. I am currently a Disney Campus Representative at Kent State University. Upon graduation, I plan to complete a Disney Professional Internship and eventually work in front office or restaurant management.

Brittany Nemeth
Brittany Nemeth, Sophomore in Hospitality Management and Dance, Education Minor, Treasurer
After graduation I would like to run the events at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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Abby Luli, Junior in Hospitality Management, Chapter Liaison
Upon graduation, I would like to focus on meeting planning.
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Joel Morales, Senior in Hospitality Management, Publicity Chair
I am graduating in December of 2010. I have worked at the Hampton Inn and interned with Campus Crusade for Christ doing convention planning. After graduation I would like to continue working in the convention/event planning industry.

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Roxanne Ujcic, Sophomore in Hospitality Management, Web Coordinator
I hope to be a planner for children’s events when I graduate. I am planning on graduating in May 2012.

MEMBERS

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Lia Arbogast, Sophomore in Hospitality Management
This is my first year in PCMA and I plan on graduating in May 2012. After graduating I hope to be an event planner focusing on weddings or any type of fundraising event. I would like to move back home to Washington, DC or live in Pittsburgh, PA and work in one of these cities.

Katie Benchek, Senior in Hospitality Management, Business and Management minors
I am graduating in May of 2010. I have had experience in the hotel business because of my internship at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg as a guest service agent. I would like to work as an event planner when I graduate.

Kayla Bowen
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Brenynn Butler, Freshman in Hospitality Management
I hope to be a meeting or conference planner after I graduate.

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Aileen Crawford, Sophomore in Hospitality Management
In the future, I hope to get an event planning job.

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Kelli Cwiklinski, Sophomore in Hospitality Management
This is my first year in PCMA. My future plans are to obtain a job in hospitality management that involves traveling. I would love to be a manager or event planner at a resort or cruise ship.

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Marie Daher, Senior in Communication Studies with a minor in Hospitality Mangement
I currently work at Lucky Brand Jeans at Beachwood Mall but after graduation I hope to work in special events.

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Katie Daugherty, Junior in Hospitality Management
I want to be and event planner when I graduate.

  Destiny Diaz
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Katie Erney, Junior in Hospitality Management
This is my first year in PCMA and I plan on graduating in spring 2011. I am planning on doing my Internship at Marriott Resort and Spa in Hilton Head during Summer 2010. After I graduate, I plan to work at a Family Resort or Children’s Camp.

  April Farmer
  Kim Ferry

Lindsay Ickes, Sophomore in Hospitality Management
After graduation in 2012, I plan on becoming an event planner with a focus on weddings

  Abbey Joseph
  Kaitlyn Giltner
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Dana Graft, Freshman in Hospitality Management
I would eventually like to work on my own cruise ship and possibly own my own resort. I am a freshman and joined PCMA to be able to network in the industry. I'm excited to get my life started and pursue my life in the Hospitality industry.

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Kacey Grueber, Junior in Hospitality Management
I hope to become an Event Planner.

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Kim Himes, Junior in Hospitality Management
I can’t wait to graduate and get involved in the hospitality industry and travel.

Kelly Krebs, Junior in Hospitality Management
I really love the hospitality industry, and hope to find the best place for myself in the industry.

 

Danielle Kuharik, Junior in Hospitality Management
I plan on graduating in May of 2011 and I hope to become a social event planner at a hotel. I am currently looking for an internship near the Akron or Cleveland areas.

 

Kristen Lajeneusse, Senior in Hospitality Management
I am graduating in May 2010. After graduation, I hope to get an event planning job, preferably on the west coast.

Allison Less, Junior in Hospitality Management
Over Summer 2009, I participated in an internship at Kalahari Resorts. I plan to graduate Spring 2011 and hope to pursue a career in event coordination.

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Ivy Lumpkin, Sophomore in Communication Studies
My goals are to attend grad school and become an event and/or wedding planner. I am most interested in business development, event management and communication. I look forward to studying abroad!

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Yolanda Oster, Senior in Hospitality Management
I will be graduating in May 2010. I plan on working in the event planning area of the industry. I am interested in working at a country club but I would also like to branch out and get experience in a hotel/resort or an independent company.

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Ashley Randles, Junior in Hospitality Management
I will be graduating December 2010 with a Hospitality Management degree. I plan on getting a job at either a hotel or resort and want to relocate to the south. Experiences I have are my internship with Raffel's catering, serving at a family owned business and various other jobs dealing with sales and customer relations.

  Rachel Uhlik
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Emily Vincent, Junior in Hospitality Management
I currently am a server at Bellacinos Bistro in Stow. In the future, I hope to plan fairytale weddings for Disney.

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Callie Waterman, Sophomore in Hospitality Management
I hope to be a wedding planner for Disney after graduation.