Smart Women Lead at Barnard College

Dessert and Discussion: Media Production with Jessica Reinis

smartwomenlead — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 08:43:11 +0000

What a great success tonight’s event was!

On Tuesday, November 16th, SWL hosted a fabulous networking event with Barnard Alum Jessica Reinis ’09.

Jessica Reinis graduated from Barnard in 2009 with a major in Political Science and Music. She is currently the Production Coordinator, and Assistant to the Executive Producer of Special Events at ABC News. Previously, she worked as a Production Assistant at a production company for the Discovery Channel and the Travel Channel, among others. During college, she interned at The Early Show on CBS, and The Today Show on NBC.

Jessica shared with us her insights on professional life, as well as preprofressional life. Having worked at several internships during her time at Barnard, Jessica gave advice to those of us who currently find ourselves mid internship (or even mid internship search!). Jessica drove home the idea that interns must always be willing to go above and beyond to stand out. Never turn down an opportunity to gain experience, or contacts within the field.

I think Jessica gave hope to many of us who are not fortunate enough to have personal or familial contacts within our fields of interest. She stressed that she started out in her career with little to no contacts, but was able to leave all of her internships with a new contact whom she had impressed with her positive attitude and intense drive.

Jessica is a great example of why Barnard women should take advantage of all the opportunities NYC has to offer (as well as the Office of Career Development!). Jessica was such a pleasure to talk to, and this event was just one of many future networking programs SWL has planned for the school year!

-Dorothy

Welcome back and some exciting upcoming events

smartwomenlead — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:11:54 +0000

Hello ladies,
I hope everyone had fabulous vacations. Just wanted to give you all a heads up about a February 8th event with the ERLC called “Lessons from the Campaign Trail.” This will be a panel discussion with three ERLC-funded candidates: Rockland County Legislator Stephanie Hausner, Candidate for NYC City Council from Staten Island Janine Materna, and Candidate for NYS Senate from Long Island Regina Calcaterra. Right now, the event is scheduled for Monday, February 8th from 6:30-8 pm (location TBD). For more information, click here: http://eleanorslegacy.com/news/events/lessons_from_the_campaign_traill/

This should be very exciting! See you all in a few days.

-Robyn

Check out the Eye!

smartwomenlead — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:39:00 +0000

Hey girls,
Check out this week’s The Eye! Smart Women Lead is featured in an article about Barnard and women’s leadership. Very exciting stuff woot woot.
Happy snowing from your blog mistress cooped up in Butler,

Robyn

Calling all interns!

smartwomenlead — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:31:51 +0000

Hello ladies,
This is an announcement for anyone interested in working for the White House Project next semester. WE NEED INTERNS. It’s a really great place to work, and I’d seriously recommend anyone to apply for next semester.
AWESOME.

Happy snow!

Robyn

Networking Event tonight!

smartwomenlead — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:40:58 +0000

Barnard Hall. Room 302. Bring your business cards!

Check me out!

smartwomenlead — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:52:50 +0000

Shameless self-promotion?

http://blog.thewhitehouseproject.org/2009/10/24/being-a-woman-is-not-a-pre-existing-condition/

http://blog.thewhitehouseproject.org/2009/10/31/a-step-in-the-right-direction-for-federal-paid-parental-leave/

Shannon Coit from the ERLC at tomorrow’s meeting

smartwomenlead — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:36:55 +0000

Hello ladies,

I hope you aren’t all drowning in midterms! Tomorrow we have a very special guest joining us at our meeting–Shannon Coit from the Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee. She will be speaking with us about her experiences in the political world, so it promises to be a very informative event. Hope to see you all there! 8 pm. 302 Barnard Hall.

-Robyn

Also….

smartwomenlead — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:45:52 +0000

WE’RE ON BWOG!! WHAAAT? So aggressive. Loves it.

Robyn

Fear not Marie Wilson on Facebook

smartwomenlead — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:44:33 +0000

Hey girls,

I’m at work right now, and as the official facebooker and Twitterer for Marie Wilson, do not be alarmed if I have friended you on facebook on behalf of Marie. We’re trying to increase our social media and communications outreach, so I’m in charge of fun things like FB and tweeting. So by all means, please accept Marie’s facebook friendship!

Oreos,

Robyn

Meeting tonight 10/20/2009

smartwomenlead — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:50:41 +0000

Meeting tonight. 302 Barnard Hall. 8 pm. Be there!

-Robyn