Think Tank Sessions 2017

Tuesday, October 17

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Work Outside the Box – Uncommon Ways to Use Your Degree, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Colleen Gleeson Director of Career Development Hilton College	Karla Acosta Food Safety Specialist University of Houston	Curtis Bell Culinary Arts Instructor Westside High School	Jackie Castaneda Regional Sales Director ZO Skin Health, INC

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Food Fast, Not Fast Food – Online Meal Ordering and Delivery Platforms, Room S125

Moderator	Panelists

Reba Haskell Lecturer Hilton College	Yunan Yang Owner Pepper Twins	Kyle Brooks Co-Owner East Hampton Sandwich Co.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. From Warehouse to Your House – Cracking Open the Secrets to Liquor Distribution, Room S125

Moderator	Panelists

Dr. Christopher Taylor Director of the Beverage Management Program and Fred Parks Wine Cellar, Assistant Professor Hilton College	Don Pratt Senior Vice President, National Accounts Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits	Cass Moore District Sales Manager Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits	Harrison Fisher Off Premise Manager Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. The Real MVPs – Hospitality’s Role in the Sports Industry, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Cahal Mowery Director of Sales & Catering JW Marriott Houston Downtown	Jessica Schneider Senior Premium Service Manager Houston Texans	Brian Sifferman Director of Security & Guest Services BBVA Compass Stadium	Nicole Solomon Catering Sales Manager Aramark, NRG Stadium	Joseph Rera Program Manager for Alumni Relations University of Houston	Brian Tuscano Director of Food & Beverage TDECU Stadium

10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fish Tank – Sustainable Fish Sourcing Sponsored by Pappas, Room S116*

Moderator	Panelists

Reba Haskell Lecturer Hilton College	John Brock Chef & Seafood Specialist Pappas Restaurant, Inc	Eric Davis General Manager- Distribution/Logistics Pappas Restaurants, Inc.	Jason Black General Manager Pappas Restaurant, Inc.

12 – 1 p.m. Hitting the Jackpot – Going All in for Casino Operations, Room 180

Moderator	Panelists

Jaewook Kim Assistant Professor Hilton College	Derek J. Amundson Former Vice President Table Games	Gerry Delprete Senior Vice President and General Manager Golden Nugget Lake Charles	Kirk Houser Vice President of Casino Marketing L'auberge du Lac Resort

12 – 1 p.m. Snap ‘N Share – Discovering the World of Food and Travel Blogging, Room S125

Moderator	Panelists

Jennifer Glickman Director of International Programs Hilton College	Rachel S Johnson Lifestyle and Travel Blogger Sun Hats & Suitcases	Renia Butler Food Blogger Gristle & Gossip	Duc Hoang Food Blogger Instagram: fooodeelicious	Ressa Gallardo Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger Ressamazing	Erika Harrison Food Blogger Black Girls Who Brunch

12 – 1 p.m. Houston, We Have a Problem – What to Do When Trouble Comes to Town, Room S131

Moderator			Panelists

Anthony Caterina Lecturer Hilton College			John Gonzales Vice President George R. Brown Convention Center

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. The Best Is Yet To Come – Spotlight on Hilton College’s Distinguished Alumni – Eric’s Club, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Doug Brooks Former Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President Brinker International, Inc.	Charles Dorn Managing Director The Dorn Group, Ltd.	Ricki Oberoi President Oberoi Holdings, Inc.	Dave Smalley Chief Executive Officer Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Events	Marsha Hendler President & Chief Executive Officer TerraFina Energy LLC

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Follow the Leader – The Key to Successful Leadership, Room S125

Moderator	Panelists

Stephen Barth Professor Hilton College	Mike Waterman President Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau	John Merkin Principal JKM Advisory Services	Camille Garner Director of Human Resources Four Season Houston

Wednesday, October 18

9 – 10 a.m. Swipe, Like & Invite – Utilizing Social Media to Stamp Your Brand, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Pearl Cajoles Manager of Digital Marketing Hilton College	Linda Nguyen Owner Roostar Vietnamese Grill	Ryan Soroka President & Co-Founder 8th Wonder Brewery	Kyle Brooks President & Director of Marketing East Hampton Sandwich Co.

9 – 10 a.m. MGM Resorts International – Career Information Session, Room 180

Presenter

Jennifer Oh
Senior Consultant Talent Acquisition
MGM Resorts International

9 – 10:15 a.m. This Is How We Brew It – Your Guide to Tea & Coffee, Room S116

Moderator

Ron Bopp Regional Sales Manager Royal Cup Inc.

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. AccorHotels – Career Information Session, Room 180

Presenter

Jude Coward Director of Talent and Culture Fairmont Dallas	Shawna Gremmell Director of Talent and culture Fairmont Austin

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Getting Hitched to the Biz – A Look Behind the Veil of Weddings and Events, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Clara Hough Owner & CEO House of Hough	Sydney Archer Account Executive AFR Event Furnishing	Molly Johnson Stone Publisher Modern Luxury Weddings Houston Magazine	Rebecca Martens Senior Wedding and Event Planner Belle of the Ball	Arin Segall Events Manager IDesign Meetings

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. From East to West – Hospitality Trends in Asia, Room S125

Moderator	Panelists

Tiffany Shin Assistant Professor Hilton College	Joanna Xie Chief Executive Officer GoldenPalm International LLC	Yunan Yang Owner Pepper Twins	Thomas Nguyen Co-Founder Peli Peli

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hilton – Career Information Session, Room 180

Presenter

Christopher Milliken
Senior Manager of Campus Recruitment Programs
Hilton

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Exclusively You – Seeking Opportunities Within Private Clubs, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Sicily McCambridge Director of Youth Activities and Training & Development Houston Racquet Club	Brendan Crotty Fitness Director River Oaks Country Club	Aaron Dawson General Manager Miramont Country Club	Gina De Pamphilis Director of Youth Programs The Briar Club

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Shaken, Not Stirred – Mixing Up Bar Management (Must be 21+ to attend), Room S116

Moderator	Panelists

Charles Pereira Assistant F&B Director The Westin at the Woodlands	Jerry Vargas Bar Manager Hotel Emma	Margaret Finch Head Bartender Peli Peli	Margaret Finch Head Bartender Peli Peli

12:45 – 1:45 p.m. #Relatable – I’ve Graduated. So What’s Next?, Room S125

Moderator	Panelists

Michael Alcorn Inside Sales Manager Distribution International	Christy Jullien Sales Manager House of Hough	Dennis Le Player Development Executive L'Auberge du Lac Resort	Lizeth Jaramillo Catering Sales Manager Hyatt Hotels Corporation	Trey Cooley Hospitality Manager Top Golf

12:45 – 1:45 p.m. First Taste – Exploring Pop-Up Restaurant Culture, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Ahrif Sarumi Co-Founder Aces of Taste	Abigail Diaz Co-Founder Aces of Taste	Evelyn Garcia Chef, 2014 Chopped Champion EG Dinners	Gin Braverman Founder and Principle Designer Gin Design Group

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Hyatt Resorts and Hotels – Career Information Session, Room 180

Presenter

Brook Luedke
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
Hyatt Hotels Corporation

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Rollin’ In Dough – A Glimpse Behind the Display Case of Bakery Management, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Nathan Jarvis Clinical Assistant Professor Hilton College – San Antonio	Dirk Smith Entrepreneur	Marty Breverman V.P. Cafe and License Concepts Aryzta/ La Brea Bakery	Robert Jucker Co-Owner Three Brothers Bakery	Jerry Shawn Owner Angela's Oven Bakery

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Boutique and Unique – Why Boutique Hotels?, Room S131

Moderator	Panelists

Tucker Johnson Instructional Assistant Professor Hilton College – San Antonio	Paul Thomas Vice President of Operations Live Oak Lodging	Douglas Horn Managing Director Houstonian Estates	Bill Petrella President & Genral Manager Hotel Emma

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Bank for Your Buck – Strategies in Revenue and Asset Management, Room S125

Moderator	Panelists

Rachel Han Assistant Professor Hilton College	Jesse Hayes Director of Revenue Management Marriot Marquis Houston	Randy McCaslin Managing Director CBRE Hotels	Nicole Adair Director of Revenue Management SHR

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts – Career Information Session, Room 180

Presenter

Bill Hendrix
General Manager
Hotel Hershey

Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership

About

Think Tank Sessions 2017

Tuesday, October 17

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Work Outside the Box – Uncommon Ways to Use Your Degree, Room S131

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Food Fast, Not Fast Food – Online Meal Ordering and Delivery Platforms, Room S125

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. From Warehouse to Your House – Cracking Open the Secrets to Liquor Distribution, Room S125

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. The Real MVPs – Hospitality’s Role in the Sports Industry, Room S131

10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fish Tank – Sustainable Fish Sourcing Sponsored by Pappas, Room S116*

12 – 1 p.m. Hitting the Jackpot – Going All in for Casino Operations, Room 180

12 – 1 p.m. Snap ‘N Share – Discovering the World of Food and Travel Blogging, Room S125

12 – 1 p.m. Houston, We Have a Problem – What to Do When Trouble Comes to Town, Room S131

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. The Best Is Yet To Come – Spotlight on Hilton College’s Distinguished Alumni – Eric’s Club, Room S131

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Follow the Leader – The Key to Successful Leadership, Room S125

Wednesday, October 18

9 – 10 a.m. Swipe, Like & Invite – Utilizing Social Media to Stamp Your Brand, Room S131

9 – 10 a.m. MGM Resorts International – Career Information Session, Room 180

9 – 10:15 a.m. This Is How We Brew It – Your Guide to Tea & Coffee, Room S116

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. AccorHotels – Career Information Session, Room 180

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Getting Hitched to the Biz – A Look Behind the Veil of Weddings and Events, Room S131

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. From East to West – Hospitality Trends in Asia, Room S125

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Hilton – Career Information Session, Room 180

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Exclusively You – Seeking Opportunities Within Private Clubs, Room S131

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Shaken, Not Stirred – Mixing Up Bar Management (Must be 21+ to attend), Room S116

12:45 – 1:45 p.m. #Relatable – I’ve Graduated. So What’s Next?, Room S125

12:45 – 1:45 p.m. First Taste – Exploring Pop-Up Restaurant Culture, Room S131

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Hyatt Resorts and Hotels – Career Information Session, Room 180

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Rollin’ In Dough – A Glimpse Behind the Display Case of Bakery Management, Room S131

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Boutique and Unique – Why Boutique Hotels?, Room S131

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Bank for Your Buck – Strategies in Revenue and Asset Management, Room S125

3:15 – 4:15 p.m. Hershey Entertainment and Resorts – Career Information Session, Room 180