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Econ Alumni

The Department of Economics has many alumni throughout the world and in various industries.

13,277 Department of Economics living alumni

12,133 within the US and 1,144 living abroad

2,800 alums within a 50 mile radius of Chicago

 

Upcoming Events with Alumni:

Econ Alumni Panel: Young Alumni
Friday, December 5, 2014

2-4pm

123 DKH

REGISTER Now: http://go.illinois.edu/EconAlumniPanel
 

This panel features:
Jessica Ahn (B.A. 2014) – Sales Coordinator, Dom & Tom 
John W. Schneider (M.S. 2014) – Junior Researcher, Anheuser-Busch InBev
Matt Bunyon (B.A. 2012) – Economist, Bureau of Labor Statistics 
2-3pm: The panelists will talk about their current positions, their recent job searches, and answer questions.
3-4pm: Stay after the panel to get to know the panelists a little more. They will provide tips and tricks about the job hunt (prepare for difficult interview questions).

 

Past Panelists:
Christopher Casey, Managing Director at WindRock Wealth Management
David Rutledge, Vice President of Commercial Banking at First Midwest Bank

Read More about the panelists

 

*We only have a limited amount of space for this event. 

We will allow a certain amount of students to register, and we will check you in at the door (first come first serve from those students who have registered).  We will send a registration confirmation and further direction closer to the date.

 

How to Connect?

  • Attend Department of Economics, Campus, and Alumni Association Events (Econ Homecoming Celebration, Alumni Panels, Seminars, Workshops, etc.)

  • Join Economics Linked In Page (Economics at Illinois) where you can hear current news on alumni and see profiles

  • Visit the Economics Alumni Page: http://www.economics.illinois.edu/people/alumni/

  • Find more information on the Alumni Association Network: http://www.uialumninetwork.org

 

What do our alumni do?

Alumni of the Economics Bachelor of Arts program work in many different industries (see the 'Careers' page), and as they build their career the jobs become more and more diverse.

Here are some of their past and current positions (positions may require advanced degrees):

  • Partner, Law Firm

  • Vice President of the Chicago Board of Education

  • Manager, Business Development; Experience Development - Walt Disney Parks & Resorts

  • Manager, Strategic Pricing Initiatives; Pricing – Walt Disney Parks & Resorts

  • Pricing Analyst, Merchandise & Imaging; Pricing – Walt Disney World Resort, Co.

  • Consultant of own Company

  • Associate, Merrill Lynch

  • Executive Director, Center for Disability & Elder Law

  • Chairman, Quality Care Board for the State of Illinois

  • Director, Green Earth Productions, Inc.

  • Private Practice Attorney

  • Policy Advisor to the State Treasurer

  • Senior Writer, Hospitals & Health Networks magazine

  • News Editor, Reporter, Modern Healthcare magazine

  • Managing Editor, Senior Reporter, HedgeWorld

  • Senior Editor, Online Investor magazine

  • Trading Assistant, Van Kampen Merritt

  • Illinois Senator

  • Director of National Legislation and Policy Development, Illinois Farm Bureau

  • Director of Issue Management and Multimedia, Illinois Farm Bureau

  • Council Member, Town in Illinois

  • Marketing Advisor, JB Consulting

  • EVP, Marketing and Strategic Development, Computershare 

  • Senior Marketing Manager, Healthcare Tax, Audit and Consulting, KPMG

  • Director of Marketing, IBA, ENN, and Chefwear

  • Various Sales and Marketing Positions, Baxter Healthcare

  • Agent, Life Insurance Business

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