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Branislav Djuric, Keisha Jemmott, Samantha Morris, Jennifer Maggio, Yasmin Sheikh, Janny Zhao
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Background Information about Dino
Life at Seneca College
Work Experience
Words of Advice
Learning Outcomes
Background Information
• Dino is 27 years old.
• Born in Canada of
Italian heritage.
• He is a graduate of
Seneca College’s 3
year Marketing
Program
Before Seneca College
• Considered a career in Computer Studies or
Computer Networking.
• Friends persuaded him not to go into
computers claiming that it is a “dying
industry”
Seneca College
• Admits Seneca College’s courses helped
him develop the skills that are beneficial to
starting his career.
Seneca Courses
Effective Presentations
• Helped him develop confidence in
presenting in front of large audience.
• Ability to answer questions effectively and
efficiently.
Additional Courses
• Has not taken any additional courses after
graduation.
• If he has the chance he will take courses
related to sales.
Rating Seneca
Stars out of five
Career Planning
• Career Services at
Seneca College; found
it easy to use.
• Newspapers: Toronto
Star
• Job banks: Workopolis
• Networking: Friends
and Family
Duration to find Employment
• It took approximately 4-5 months after graduation
to find a job.
• He suggested: we should start now!
First Job After College
Bailey Metal Products
• Was not a Marketing related job.
• Company needed someone working in
administration.
• Stayed at the job for 3 years
Current Job - MIFAB
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Marketing Related
Outside Sales Representative
Worked there 3 months so far
Benefits: Health, Dental, Prescriptions, pays for
courses related to the job.
Company Background
• Started in the early 1980’s
• Prior to supplying
plumbing products, the
company specialized in the
filtering of oil and grease
from water that are used in
restaurants.
• The company began
specializing in plumbing
equipment in 1999.
MIFAB
• Is a company that
imports plumbing
supplies from
overseas, China &
Korea.
• Products include: Roof
drains & Counter tops.
“ If I had to re-do my
education…?”
• A course in career planning
• And computer classes that are tailored to the
trades industry.
• Apply to University
Useful Courses that he would
relate to his job position
• Learn how to find prospects, and problem
solving courses
• Sales courses helped him improve his
selling skills.
• Presentation courses allowed him to be
more confident and address questions in a
proper manner.
Goals
5 years from now…
• He wants to work for
the company in the
US Market, because of
its larger size.
• Opportunities for more
money and growth.
Last Words
• “ Relationship building is important. Being
available to your client is important, or they
won’t use you on their next project.”
~Dino
What We Have Learned
• We can apply our skills and knowledge of
marketing to any industry we desire
• Reassured us that the courses that we are
studying are worthwhile