Duck Career Network Alumni Career Advice and Events

Alumni Career Advice and Events

Read alumni career profiles and blogs, watch event recordings, and see what's coming up!


Career Profiles
Ducks with career and job search insight and industry experience are here for you, offering their perspectives and advice to enhance and inspire you in your career path. Through alumni career profiles and blogs, you can access alumni insiders’ perspective on jobs, organizations, and industries.

Career Profile

July 29, 2016

From teacher to guidance counselor to rubber boot factory owner to boutique handbag importer, Mia Scofield ’84, has worn many career hats. Yet, all of her pursuits have a common thread -- relationships. Mia mixes and balances her work-life with her family-life and has a deep commitment to serving both with leadership, kindness, creativity, a global perspective, and a "can do" attitude. 
 

Career Profile

July 20, 2016

Shannon is someone who doesn’t just get involved with things –she fully commits. It’s impressive, refreshing, and the foundation for her career (and personal) success. She has made changes when she needed to, focused on her talents, and committed to her choices in a way that has allowed herself and her business to thrive. During a tour of her studio, Shannon offered this advice, “… who does what you do? Follow them.”

Career Profile

June 9, 2016

Tribecca Tran M.A. '16 might not seem like your average accountant –because she isn't... With charm, grace, and a lot of determination, Tribecca is graduating with a Masters in Accounting and off to a dream job in the Bay Area.

Career Profile

April 7, 2016

"Value of 'community' comes from my culture -- we are highly relational. We rely on one another." Carmen Caballero Rubio is the Executive Director of the Latino Network and a passionate Duck. She took time out of her very busy schedule to share a bit of her philosophy on the power of relational networking.

Career Profile

March 21, 2016

On May 4th, these four Ducks will be sharing their career insights into the ever changing technology industry at the 7th annual, Career Conversations, at the White Stag in Portland, Oregon. Read their bios here and come join us for an evening of connecting with Ducks in Tech and those who aspire to be!

Event Recordings
We don’t want our alumni to miss out on our array of webinars. There’s no substitute for meeting in person, but when that’s not possible, or you’ve missed an event, a recording is the next-best thing. Watch these at your convenience, then consider attending a future event!
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Rise Above: The Job Search During Down Economies

June 10, 2020

Learn how to job search during down economies from Eddie Ranchigoda, MBA '93 as Founder and Lead Strategist at Brand Continuum, Elena Fracchia, BA '06, MPA '11 as Wealth and Philanthropic Advisor at Columbia Bank, and Todd Gooding, BS '91 as President and Chief Investment Officer at ScanlanKemperBard Companies.

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C-Suite Breakfast featuring CEOs/Presidents/Founders

May 31, 2019

Invigorate your career by learning from Matt Thomas, BA '02 the CEO and Founder of Brew Dr. Kombucha/Townshend’s Tea/Townshend's Distillery and Orlando Williams, BS '95 the President and CEO of Motus, a Pacific Northwest recruiting and staffing firm.

CEOs & Executive Director Panel

C-Suite Breakfast featuring female CEOs/Executive Directors

January 10, 2019

Sandra McDonough, BA ’76, and Carmen Rubio, BA ’99, are UO alumnae who lead two of Portland’s most influential organizations. Over breakfast, they discuss their own experiences and provide valuable information you’ll be able to use on your own career path.

CIO Panel

C-Suite Breakfast featuring CIOs

January 8, 2019

Brandon Gatke, MS ’08 and Dale Goodno, MS '98 are two Ducks in chief information officer positions. Watch as they discuss their experiences and reflect on leadership, teamwork, integrity, and career advancement.

CEO&President Panel

C-Suite Breakfast featuring CEOs/Presidents

January 8, 2019

Watch this inaugural UO C-Suite Breakfast, where we spotlight, Stuart Allen, BS ’85, and Bob Peterson, BS ’74, engage in active and insightful conversation about leadership, community, and career advancement.

Alumni Skill-Share
Both hard and soft skills play equal roles in employment, career success and work-life balance. When seeking the ideal job candidate, employers must consider a diverse set of skills that demonstrate achievements. Whether it's people-oriented skills or analytical data-centered skills, our Duck alumni community is made up professionals eager to share their expertise!
The Duck Career Network is happy partner with volunteers to bring you an ever-growing skill-sharing series, covering a wide range of career topics. Check back often see what's new!
Upcoming Events
Life Beyond UO
We want to ensure our graduating Ducks are prepared for life after the UO, and our alumni volunteers are here to help. We leverage our alumni as advice givers and storytellers to the benefit of soon-to-be grads. This blog series, completely written by alumni contributors, features a variety of helpful content for students and new graduates. Topics range from setting down roots in a new city to establishing oneself as a professional, from interview and job search tips to the benefits of networking and chapter involvement.