AGENDA 7:00AM Registration Opens / Breakfast Sponsored by: RSM Student Center Ballroom - 2nd floor

8:00AM Welcoming Remarks / Opening Session Student Center Ballroom - 2nd floor

Ivan Gonzalez-Cantu, President – ALPFA at Texas A&M International University Damian Rivera, CEO ALPFA Inc. Santos Fraga, Partner, RSM US LLP 8:30AM Career Panel – My Journey – Sponsored by: RSM Student Center Ballroom - 2nd floor

Moderator: Damian Rivera, CEO, ALPFA Inc. Panelists:

Carla Contreras, CPA -Assurance Manager at RSM US LLP Christy L. Garza - Radio Personality - R Communications La Ley 100.5 Iris Guevara – Internal Audit, International Bank of Commerce (IBC) 9:45AM BREAK 10:00AM Workshops TRACK 1

Session 1 – Stress Management and Mindfulness Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 103Description: The workshop will discuss strategies on managing stress, and incorporating mindfulness into your day to day life.

Presenter: Iman Ortiz and Alex Amaya, Deloitte Service LP

Session 2 – Beyond Hollywood: Get the Real Perspective Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 104 on Cool Opportunities in the Central Intelligence Agency

Description: What you see and hear about CIA is just the tip of the iceberg. Learn how your business skills and unique point of view can contribute to CIA’s evolving intelligence mission: helping keep our country safe from the increasing speed and sophistication of our adversaries. More than ever, the CIA

needs you!

Presenter: Frank Z. Frank Z. joined the CIA after more than 15 years in the telecommunication industry, working for Silicon Valley startups as well as major players. In his capacity as both a consultant and engineer, he helped to design and build internet architectures for governments and businesses around the world. He has leveraged these skills at CIA in a variety of interesting assignments. Frank holds a BS in Computer Science from the State University of West Georgia and an MBA from George Mason University.

Session 3 – Telling the story of “I” Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 116 Description: Being able to talk about yourself is crucial when communicating with recruiters, interviewers, and investors. In this workshop, you will learn and practice how to better highlight your experience by bringing yourself or “I” to the forefront Presented by: Altria

11:00AM BREAK

Saturday, Octobter 12, 2019 • 7:00AM – 5:00PM

Saturday, Octobter 12, 2019 • 7:00AM – 5:00PM

11:15AM Workshops TRACK 2

Session 4 – Your Virtual Brand Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 116Description: How to build your personal brand and hone your message to targeted audiences.

Presenter: Aimee Muniz, Houston Audit & Jack Vann, Dallas M&A Advisory -KPMG

Session 5 – Standing out From the Stack Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 104Description: From making a first impression, crafting a resume and passing the interviews, candidates need to differentiate themselves from everyone. Come learn how to do that and what Goldman Sachs looks for in candidates.

Presenter: Javier Rodriguez and Lupe Quevedo, Goldman Sachs

Session 6 – IRS Tax Guide for College Students: Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 103 What You Need To Know Description: The workshop will help students understand their tax responsibilities and how to understand the education credit. We will discuss Identity Theft and how to protect yourself with the IRS.

Presenter: Juan M Carrizales, Senior Tax Consultant

12:15PM BREAK 12:15PM Lunch – Yesenia Escobedo - Featured Speaker Student Center Ballroom - 2nd floor 1:15PM Yesenia Escobedo is recognized as an intellectual, humble leader and dynamic self-starter. She has a strong

proficiency in Political Thought, Systems Engineering, and a notable track record of 8 years in independent Sales and Marketing. She is a business sponsor for Dreamcourt a partnership with the Nancy Lieberman Foundation, Laredo A.C.T, appointed governmental person to the Paratransit Committee in Laredo Texas, and partner to a local online broadcasting agency. Yesenia has most recently started her lifelong dream of starting a non-profit that will launch in 2019, and she plans to continue pursuing other business endeavors.

1:15PM TRACK 3

Session 7 – CDI At RSM and Solo Cup Challenge Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 116Description: Learn about RSM and the different industries we serve in audit, consulting and tax. RSM is present today on behalf of CDI, and will give an overview of the CDI mission and purpose. Finally, students will be able to apply their communication and team work skills with the Solo Cup Challenge.

Presenter: Gaby Luna-Cazares, Joel Higgins, Yesenia Macias, RSM, US. LLP

Session 8 – Improving Your Resume Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 104 Description: The Texas A&M International University’s Office of Career Services will be leading a workshop focused on how to:

· Highlight Your Skills · Get Noticed · Be Ready

Presented by: The Texas A&M International University’s Office of Career Services

Session 9 – The Art of Starting a Business Western Hemisphere Trade Center Rm 103Description: A practical discussion of starting a business from legal structure to business plan.

Presenter: Tina Rodriguez, Certified Business Advisor - The TAMIU Small Business Development Center

2:15PM Career Fair Student Center Foyer - 1st Floor 5:00PM 5:00PM Event Concludes

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