JACK J. ROSE Executive Director 10790 NW 14 Street #180 Plantation, Florida 33322-6957 (954) 472-7166
jrose@flcollegiatedeca.org www.flcollegiatedeca.org
To: Select Presidents, Provosts, and Deans Chapter Advisors
2016-2017 State Action Team 2015-2016 State Action Team Corporate Sponsors
Andrew L. Whitaker, Assistant Conference Coordinator Eric Stenger, Director of Communication
Board of Directors
Jerris Cross, State Supervisor, Marketing and Diversified Education, DOE
From: Jack J. Rose ç
Date: March 7, 2016
Subject: 51st Annual State Career Development Conference Results
Attached are the official results of our 51st Annual State Career Development Conference.
The feedback from our judges, all of whom are business and industry professionals, was most positive. They were most impressed with the professionalism, decorum, and knowledge of our students and were extremely complimentary of all of the participants. In fact, several said they were “re-motivated” and “assured” that the future leaders in business and industry will be in good hands. Their comments replicated the pride that we have regarding our post-secondary students in this great State of Florida. I know you will be most proud of their achievements.
The energy level at this state conference was most positive and I’m confident that these bright Florida students will return from the International Career Development Conference, April 15-20 with outstanding results.
Our chapter advisors give of themselves to their chapter members and provide the guidance and preparation tools necessary for this conference. They are going above and beyond and are an important stakeholder in our co-curricular program. These individuals are praised for their dedication and commitment to our students and deserve special recognition for all they do.
On behalf of our student members, thank you for your continued support and commitment to Florida Collegiate DECA.
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51
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State Career Development Conference
Winners and Finalists!
We are so proud of all
our participants and look
forward to the 55
thAnnual
International Career Development
Conference in Washington, D. C.
April 15-20, 2016.
We thank our dedicated chapter
advisors for their dedication and
commitment to our students.
The Florida Association is proud
to showcase our Florida Association
delegates at this international conference.
51st Annual Florida Delta Epsilon Chi State Career Development Conference Results
School Codes
BCN – Broward College-North Campus BCS – Broward College-South Campus
FAUD – Florida Atlantic University – Davie Campus FAUB – Florida Atlantic University – Boca Campus
FIUB - Florida International University – Biscayne Bay Campus FIUM – Florida International University – Modesto Campus FMU - Florida Memorial University - Miami
FSU – Florida State University FULS – Full Sail University IRSC – Indian River State College
JWUB – Johnson & Wales University – The College of Management/School of Business JWUCJ Johnson & Wales University – Criminal Justice
JWUH – Johnson & Wales University – The College of Management/School of Hospitality JWUC – Johnson & Wales University – The College of Culinary Arts
NOVA – Nova Southeastern University NWD – Northwood University
RASO – Rasmussen College – Ocala Campus RASF – Rasmussen College – Fort Myers Campus RASL – Rasmussen College – Land O’Lakes
RASP – Rasmussen College – Port St. Lucie Campus RAST - Rasmussen College – Tampa Campus
SATT - Florida Satellite Chapter UCF – University of Central Florida UF – University of Florida
USFSP - University of South Florida – St. Petersburg Campus
Outstanding Student of the Year
Brittany Lark – University of Central Florida
Chapter Activities
4-star award – University of Central Florida
COMPETIVE EVENT WINNERS
Advertising Campaign
First Place – Ciana Jones - JWUH
Second Place – Daniela Tabares/Hannah Doyle/Jordan Rissolo - UF Third Place – Nigeria Lawrence Lawrence/Jennell Barnett - FMU
Business Ethics
First Place – Renee Richards/Kevin Almonte - UCF
Second Place – Jennifer Beardslee-Radi/Tiffany Nelson – BCS Third Place – Christian Pacheco/Claudia Arbona-Aguirre – UCF Finalist – Brandon Libonati/Justin Dickason – JWUB
Finalist – Paul Mojica/Ryker Hess – NSU Finalist – Vanessa Gomez/Leslie Torres – UCF
Finalist – Frederick Alcantara/Jacoby Washington – UCF Finalist – Fatima Ismail/Sergey Johnson – NSU
Business-to-Business Marketing
First Place – Cody Zavada/Mohammad Ali – UCF Second Place – Lennox Francois/Fatima Ismail – NSU Third Place – Nicole Grant/Jordan Kleeman – FULS Finalist – Alexander Lehman/Amila Tica – UF
Entrepreneurship – Starting a Business First Place – Preston King – FULS
Second Place –Amila Tica/Shaina Lawson – UF
Third Place - Paul Santonastaso/Orrin McCullough – UCF Finalist – Cristhian Polanco – BCN
Finalist – Akeem Sankey/Christopher Arndt/Timothy Ceballos - UCF Finalist – Christian Gabriel – UCF
Event Planning
Rhuby Cayasso/Katherine Brooks – JWUB Madison Land/Nour Albakry – BCN
Jordan Kleeman/Nicole Grant – FULS Migeria Lawrence/Jennell Barnett - FMU
Financial Statement Analysis
Brianna Reynolds/Nathan Moore – UCF Daniela Pulgarin/Ethan Goldsmith – NSU Annette Strom/Ella Burburan – BCN
Kaitlyn McCaffrey/Julian Brownlee – UCF
Human Resource Management First Place – Nicholas DeRosa- UCF Second Place – Timothy Ceballos – UCF Third Place – Shaina Lawson - UF Finalist – Amanda Padron – JWUB Finalist – Chris Parsell – JWUB Finalist – James Unsell - FIUB
Finalist – Thomas McGilberry – IRSC Finalist – Marc Aviles - BCS
Finalist – Ashley Bennett – BCN Finalist – Aaron Welcher - BCS
International Marketing
First Place – Brittany Lark/Travis Blanchfield– UCF Second Place – Lisa Ben-Chaim/Simonas Baksys – UCF Third Place – Kellee Abraham/Cameron Bramham – FULS Finalist – John Klosner/Valeriya Mikhaylova – UCF
Marketing Management
First Place – Kimberly Rivera – BCS Second Place – Brittany Lark – UCF Third Place – Cristhian Polanco - BCN Finalist – Chris Parsell – JWUB Finalist – Cody Zavada – UCF Finalist – Judith Magana – IRSC Finalist – Sydney Albert - FULS Finalist – Kyle Newman – FULS Finalist – Preston King – FULS Finalist – Garlins Cherilus – IRSC
Professional Sales
First Place – Lauren Babitz – UF
Second Place – Simonas Baksys – UCF Third Place – Paul Santonastaso – UCF Finalist – Candace Fitzgordon – IRSC Finalist – Nicole Harris – IRSC
Sales Management Meeting
First Place – Brynleigh Benak – UCF Second Place – Luz Davila – NSU Third Place – Justin Dickason - JWUB Finalist – Brandon Libonati - JWUB Finalist – Brandon Guy – JWUB Finalist – Keith Taylor – IRSC Finalist – Joseph Goldthorp – UCF Finalist – Alejandro Miranda – UCF Finalist – Jason Darrow – BCN Finalist – Edgar Bustos – IRSC
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
First Place – Jason Darrow/Madison Land – BCN Second Place – Sundari Palanivel/Paul Mojica – NSU Third Place – Cameron Lee/Alejandro Miranda – UCF Finalist – Brynleigh Benak/Christian Gabriel – UCF Finalist – Sydney Low/Kyle Newman – FULS Finalist – Cameron Bramham/Sydney Albert – FULS Finalist – Kiefer Schoenfeld/Nora Dkeidek – UCF Finalist – Garlins Cherilus/Mark Aviles – BCS Finalist – Ian Holdeman/Nicholas DeRosa – UCF Finalist – Daniela Panivel/Ethan Goldsmith – NSU
Accounting
First Place – Valeriya Mikhaylova – UCF Second Place – Luz Davila – NSU
Third Place – Kaitlyn McCaffrey – UCF Finalist – Jacoby Washington – UCF Finalist – Joseph Goldthorp – UCF Finalist – David Badal – IRSC Finalist – Kellee Abraham – FULS Finalist – Nicole Harris – IRSC Finalist – Akeem Sankey – UCF
Banking and Financial Services First Place – Nathan Moore – UCF Second Place – Brandon Guy – JWUB Third Place – Candace Fitzgordon - IRSC Finalist – Mohammad Ali – UCF
Finalist – Sergey Johnson – NSU Finalist – Julian Brownlee – UCF
Corporate Finance
First Place – Renee Richards – UCF Second Place – Leslie Torres – UCF Third Place – Keith Taylor - IRSC
Fashion Merchandising and Marketing First Place – Rhuby Cayasso – JWUB Second Place – Amanda Padron - JWUB Third Place – Britt Kerr - BCN
Finalist – Katherine Brooks - JWUB Finalist – Katherine Brooks - JWUB Finalist – Tiffany Nelson - BCS
Restaurant and Food Service First Place – Lisa Ben-Chaim – UCF Second Place – Orrin McCullough - UCF Third Place – Jennifer Beardslee-Radi - BCS Finalist – Daniela Tabares - UF
Finalist – Sundari Palanivel - NSU Finalist – Ryker Hess – NSU Finalist – Ian Holdeman – UCF Finalist – Nora Dkeidek – UCF Finalist – Judith Magana – IRSC
Retail Management
First Place – Alexander Lehman – UF Second Place – Brianna Reynolds – UCF Third Place – Kiefer Schoenfeld – UCF Finalist – Claudia Arbona-Aguirre – UCF Finalist – Thomas McGilberry - IRSC Finalist – Ashley Bennett - BCN
Travel and Tourism
First Place – Kimberly Rivera – BCS Second Place – Edgar Bustos – IRSC Third Place – Adonis Pena - JWUH Finalist – Ciana Jones - JWUH Finalist – John Simpson - FIUB Finalist – Gabriela Frias – IRSC Finalist – Heissel Mayorga – FIUB
Student of the Year 1st Place – Brittany Lark Finalist – Sydney Low – FULS
Chapter Activities Award 4 – Star Award – UCF
51st Annual Florida Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference Dedication The 51st Annual Florida Collegiate DECA Conference was dedicated to Mr. Andrew L. Whitaker in honor of his 25th Anniversary with Collegiate DECA. Beginning as a valued judge, Mr.
Whitaker was so impressed with our product, our students; he asked to become more involved, which he did. Today, Mr. Whitaker continues to serve as Judge Coordinator and Assistant Conference Coordinator. He and his wife, Lori, were called to the stage for a tribute by
Executive Director, Jack J. Rose, and were presented a very special gift from Florida Collegiate DECA for their dedication, commitment, and participation in this great professional student organization. Thanks, Mr. Whitaker for 25 great years!
Honorary Life Membership Award Dr. Joanne Leoni
This highest award that the organization bestows was presented to Dr. Joanne Leoni, Marketing Professor at Johnson & Wales University’s North Miami campus, for her dedication and commitment to students and her service as a member of the Florida Association of Collegiate DECA Board of Directors.
In presenting the award, Jack J. Rose, Executive Director, stated, “Dr. Leoni has been an avid supporter of this professional student organization and has contributed many hours as a board member and chapter advisor. She will be remembered for her support, dedication, and
commitment to Collegiate DECA and her love for all students at Johnson & Wales University and in Florida.
In accepting the award, Dr. Leoni, praised attendees for participating in the conference. “Some of you could have been on spring break, but you chose to accept the challenge and participate in this leadership conference, network with business and industry leaders, and connect with your peers from around the state. This is a great opportunity to build your resume since many of our corporate partners, and business and industry professionals know that DECA and Collegiate DECA students are excellent candidates to interview because they are steps above the competition. Your positive attitude will carry you through life and in your careers. I am convinced that you will continue to accept the challenges placed before you, and accomplish many great things in your careers. I thank you for his award; I am most honored and appreciate your warm reception.”
The Edgar L. Fleming Outstanding Leadership Award Professor Oren Hertz – Johnson & Wales University
The Edgar L. Fleming Outstanding Leadership Award was presented to Professor Oren Hertz, Professor, Johnson & Wales University’s North Miami campus, for his leadership, dedication, and commitment as one of the advisors at Johnson & Wales University’s Collegiate DECA chapter.
The award is named for Mr. Edgar L. Fleming, an early pioneer of DECA in Florida, and a mentor to our Executive Director. Mr. Fleming worked for the Department of Education and served as Executive Director of the High School Division. The award was presented to Professor Oren Hertz for his outstanding leadership and attributes that Mr. Fleming epitomized. In
presenting the award, Executive Director, Jack J. Rose, shared Professor Hertz’s enthusiasm for the organization and his participation at all chapter, state, and international activities and
conferences. The students, faculty, and administration of Johnson & Wales University are well aware of Collegiate DECA, and Professor Hertz makes their chapter the most visible and largest professional student organization on campus.
Florida Advisor of the Year Award
Professor Steven Gross – Broward College – North
Professor Rose presented the award and thanked Professor Gross for his dedication and commitment to his students. Professor Gross will be honored at the upcoming International Conference in Washington, D. C. as Florida’s Advisor of the Year. Professor Gross serves as Program Manager of Marketing at Broward College and insists that Collegiate DECA take a vital role in learning by providing many opportunities for career growth among all students. He is a champion of Collegiate DECA and promotes the organization on and off campus at various events and advisory board meetings. Congratulations, Professor Gross.
Merit Award
Mr. Alex Harkins – Founding President – Collegiate DECA at University of Central Florida and celebrating his many years in Collegiate DECA as a student, business and industry professional, and a judge extraordinaire. In accepting the award, Mr. Harkins paid tribute to Dr.
Carolyn Massiah, Marketing Professor and Collegiate DECA Advisor at the University of Central Florida stating that the organization has grown because of Dr. Massiah and the great chapter officers who followed his lead. Thank you, Alex Harkins, for your continued involvement, commitment and support of Florida Collegiate DECA.
First Year Advisor Award
Three first year advisors were recognized for their many accomplishments during their first year as a Collegiate DECA Advisor, and welcomed into the Florida Collegiate DECA family. They are: Professor Nico Rose, Florida International University – Biscayne Bay campus, Dr.
William Lucky, Florida Memorial University, and Mrs. Rachel Mojica, Nova Southeastern University. Rachel, a past Chapter and State President, joins her colleague, Monica Moya, as a co-advisor for the Nova Southeastern University Chapter of Collegiate DECA. Congratulations, and we look forward to your many years of involvement, your dedication, and commitment to lead your students to successful careers.
Congratulations to our newly elected 2016-2017 State Action Team Brandon Libonati – President, Johnson & Wales University
Lauren Babitz – Vice President, University of Florida
Justin Dickason – Secretary/Treasurer, Johnson & Wales University
Congratulations to our 2015-2016 State Action Team for another great Florida Collegiate DECA year:
Kimberly Rivera – President, Broward College - South Brandon Guy – Vice President, Johnson & Wales University Julian Lopez – Secretary/Treasurer, Johnson & Wales University
Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Director Members:
Professor Erick Perez – Chairperson, Broward College – South Campus Dr. Carolyn Massiah – Board Member – University of Central Florida
Congratulations to our 2015-2016 International Executive Vice-President Matthew J. Weingard
A past chapter officer and our 2014-2015 state president, Matt was honored for his year of service at the international level as Executive Vice-President. Matt is a 2015 graduate of Johnson & Wales University and is employed at Disney World. Matt’s idol was Walt Disney himself and Matt emulates Mr. Disney’s passion for Disney World, Orlando’s premiere destination.
2015-2016 COLLEGIATE DECA STATE ACTION TEAM!
President Kimberly Rivera – Broward College South Vice President Brandon Guy – Johnson & Wales University Secretary/Treasurer Julian Lope – Johnson & Wales University
Board of Directors
Chairperson Professor Erick Perez, Broward College South Member Dr. Carolyn Massiah, University of Central Florida
Director of Communications
Mr. Eric Stenger ESten10417@live.com
Executive Director and Jack J. Rose
State Advisor 10790 NW 14th Street #180 Plantation, Florida 33322-6956 (954) 472-7166
jrose@FLcollegiateDECA.org Conference Administration
Assistant Conference Director Mr. Andrew L. Whitaker and Judge Coordinator Vice President
QA Services, LLC St. Petersburg, Florida
andrewlloydwhitaker@gmail.com
Assistant Conference Coordinator Mrs. Autumn Johnston, CPA Autumn Johnston, CPA Ajohnstoncpa@aol.com Administrative Assistant – CDC Mrs. Lori Whitaker
St. Petersburg, Florida
On behalf of our students, we extend our deep
appreciation and gratitude to our Corporate Partners
who enable our students to participate in this conference
through their financial support of Florida Collegiate DECA.
2015-2016 State Action Team
Amerimax Investments, Coral Springs
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