Member Spotlight
December 2018
Brianna Funk
Major: Marketing
Year: Sophomore
What you are involved in for AMA: Project Manager for Cherry Consulting, Independence Training Association account.
Why AMA: I AMA because I am constantly given new opportunities to learn, meet new people, and build relationships with some great people. We love AMA!
November 2018
Kunal Duggal
Major: Marketing
Year: Sophomore
What you are involved in for AMA: Media Relations Committee as a part of the Video Team and a member of Cherry Consulting as the Associate Project manager for Soothe.
Why AMA: I AMA because it provides with tremendous amounts of growth. I gain excellent hands-on experience in the marketing world as well as many networking opportunities to meet people within the industry. Both help me figure out what I want to do in Marketing. But, most importantly AMA surrounds me with other motivated and hardworking people which pushes me to do more.
October 2018
Jesse Council
Major: Marketing
Minor: Management Information Systems
Year: Senior
What you are involved in for AMA: Cherry Consulting Project Manager for the Soothe account; Member of the Professional Development Committee;
Why AMA: I wanted to find real world application for the knowledge I gained in my marketing major, so AMA was the perfect fit. Also, the plethora of valuable networking opportunities with experienced professionals truly keeps me engaged and involved in the organization.
September 2018
Colleen Donnelly
Major: Marketing
Year: Sophomore
What you are involved in for AMA: I am a committee member under Social impact and an Associate Project Manager for iPipeline in Cherry Consulting!
Why AMA: I AMA because of all the great marketers I come in connect with whether it be external professionals or my fellow AMA members!
2017- 2018 Marketer of the Year
Harry Gaffney
Major: Marketing
Minor: Content Creation
Year: Sophomore
What you are involved in for AMA: I have served as a photographer/videographer for AMA as well as being involved in the Cherry Consulting Content team as a student consultant, the Viral Ideas team as an Associate Project Manager, and regularly participate in the Professional Development committee.
Why AMA: I really like being a part of AMA for the connections, both internal and external. I have met some great people that are a part of AMA, as well as professionals that are brought in to speak about their industry experience.
John Parkinson
Major: Marketing
Minor: Theatre/Spanish
Year: Sophomore
What you are involved in for AMA: Junior Account Executive for Cherry Consulting: US Dream Academy and PA Innocence Project; Social Impact Committee member
Why AMA: First is the people. Whether it’s networking with professionals or other students with similar interests, AMA constantly helps me make incredible connections. Second is that AMA has boosted my confidence as a student and a business professional incredibly, and I’m so thankful for that.
April 2018
Nick DeCarvalho
Major: Marketing
Year: Junior
What you are involved in for AMA: Co-Administator for TU-AMA’s Twitter and a devoted Cherry consultant
Why AMA: I AMA to better my overall marketing skills, and to further my career pursuing social media and digital marketing.
March 2018
Vanessa Ferraiolo
Major: Marketing
Minor: MIS
Year: Freshman
What you are involved in for AMA: Within AMA I work with the digital media group and manage the Instagram account for AMA. I also am a committee member for Cherry Consulting.
Why AMA: I AMA because everyone is driven, which is inspiring, and it's a great opportunity to learn from each other.
February 2018
Elliot Barbell
Major: Marketing
Minor: Digital Marketing
Year: Junior
What you are involved in for AMA: Cherry Consulting Student Consultant, Graphics, Membership Committee
Why AMA: This organization has helped me realize my potential as a professional and build confidence in my work.
January 2018
Josie King
Major: Marketing
Minor: Digital Media Engagement
Year: Junior
What you are involved in for AMA: I mostly am involved in Cherry Consulting. I've loved being a project manager and working with our clients! Otherwise, I always make sure to go to as many meetings as possible and meet other members, whether during speaker sessions or committee meetings.
Why AMA: I AMA for the learning experience. Because of AMA, I've learned about so many different facets of the field, and have found what I really have a passion for: digital marketing. I've even been able to get hands on experience through Cherry Consulting and have talked to SEO and Social Media professionals.
December 2017
Joe Pacitti
Major: Marketing
Minor: Digital Marketing
Year: Freshman
What you are involved in for AMA: I am a member of the Sponsorship committee and on the Cherry Consulting team working for the What If Innovation Festival.
Why AMA: I am AMA because it has allowed me to develop professionally. I have gained valuable experience and connections that will help prepare me for the business world.
October 2017
Harry Gaffney
Major: Marketing
Minor: Content Creation
Year: Sophomore
What you are involved in for AMA: I have served as a photographer/videographer for AMA as well as being involved in the Cherry Consulting Content team as a student consultant and regularly participate in the Professional Development committee.
Why AMA: I really like being a part of AMA for the connections, both internal and external. I have met some great people that are a part of AMA, as well as professionals that are brought in to speak about their industry experience.
September 2017
Jacob Coleman
Major: Marketing
Minor: MIS
Year: Sophomore
What you are involved in for AMA: Jacob is a project manager for Cherry Consulting where he leads the CC Strategy project. He is also a member of the social impact committee and creates our weekly newsletters. Additionally, Jacob was a part of a finalist team for the Wall Street Journal Case Competition.
Why AMA: Jacob gets a lot out of AMA. Last year he observed how the organization worked, but this year he's getting involved a lot more. Through AMA, he's learned about being a professional, which has then exposed him to great opportunities and allowed him to meet so many great people.