Advisors

Undergraduate Advisors

Pnina, Director - Pnina joined BCS in 1999 with over 15 years experience in career services program development & administration and four years of direct supervision and management. She worked at Indiana University, Parkland College and as an Outplacement Consultant for AT&T. Pnina has a Masters degree from Indiana University. She oversees the BCS Undergraduate office programs to students, providing career development and placement advising for undergraduate, Master of Accounting Science and Master of Science in Taxation students. She plans and coordinates employment skills workshops and employer forums as well as conducts workshops on interviewing and gives career related presentations to various groups. Pnina develops and maintains relationships with employers during daily recruiting lunches, company visits and company appointments. She serves as Co-Advisor to Business Council, member of Council of Presidents, College Placement Advisory Committee and the University Career Services Council.

Amy, Senior Associate Director - Amy joined BCS in 2003 after a decade of business and marketing experience at companies that include: Leo Burnett, SuperValu and BankIllinois. She received a BS in Business Administration from the University of Illinois and an MBA from DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. In addition to offering resume critiques, mock interviews and career advice, Amy is charged with expanding internship opportunities with companies located in Champaign County. She is active in several local organizations including Executive Club of Champaign County, Champaign County Chamber of Commerce, Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Provena Covenant Foundation, United Way and Don Moyer Boy's & Girls Club,

Matt, Associate Director- Matt joined BCS in 2003, coming from the University of Northern Iowa where he completed his MAE in Student Affairs. He has experience working within the mortgage banking industry as well as career services at Northwestern University and the University of Northern Iowa. Within BCS, Matt focuses upon student transitions and career development issues, particularly for freshman and sophomores, but is experienced working with all business majors and grade levels. Matt is an active member in many student development focused organizations, including the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the American College Personnel Association, and the Midwest Association of College and Employers.

MSF, MSBA, MSA Advisor -
Dede, Assistant Director- Dede assists MSA, MSBA and MSF students with their career searches. She holds a Bachelor of Individualized Studies from the University of Minnesota and completed advanced studies in Intercultural Management at the School for International Training. Dede's career has included international program management at World Learning, Inc., The American-Scandinavian Foundation and CDS International; international student admissions at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and international student advising at Parkland College. Dede joined Business Career Services in October 2002.

BCS Administration -
Lois, Assistant Dean of Career Services, - Lois has over 25 years of experience in career development and management experience and joined the University of Illinois College of Business in 1989. She is responsible for career services for undergraduates and master's students (MAS, MST, MSA, MSF, MSBA), including employer outreach, corporate relations, career fairs, on-campus interviews, job postings, resume databases, career resources, workshops, and mock interviews. Previously she held career services positions at the University of Arizona, Michigan State University, and Iowa State University. Other experiences include outplacement consulting, academic advising, and teaching. Lois earned her doctorate at Iowa State University. She is the Co-Advisor to Business Council, serves on numerous College and University committees and councils, and is involved with regional and national human resource professional organizations such as the National and Midwest Associations of Colleges and Employers and the Society for Human Resource Management.

Margie, Assistant Director for Recruitment, - Margie came to Business Career Services in 2004, after gaining experience with the public accounting firm of Martin Hood Friese & Associates LLC. Margie manages the rigorous on-campus recruiting program and maintains placement and recruiting statistics. In addition, Margie actively markets the many recruiting opportunities BCS offers to existing and potential employers by meeting with them on campus and making numerous corporate outreach trips during the summer months.