The Lubin Link

After graduating from the Lubin School of Business with his BBA in Arts and Entertainment Management with a minor in Queer Studies, Sean Gray '19 worked at at the corporate level of Equinox and at a creative boutique agency, RRR Creative. However, after facing furlough due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean tapped into a new industry: real estate. Now, he works with an award-winning team at Douglas Elliman, selling homes in The Hamptons. Thanks to his love for the arts and a few fellow Pace graduates, he still manages to find creativity in his all-queer boyband, OutLoud.  Connect with Sean: Instagram: @SeanGray04 Email: sean.Gray@elliman.com  Connect with OutLoud:  Instagram: OutLoudBoys Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusiness LinkedIn: Pace University - Lubin School of Business Facebook: Lubin School of Business Twitter: @LubinBSchool TikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness Website: pace.edu/lubin

For Lloyd Duberry Jr. '09, '15, Pace University's Lubin School of Business wasn't always on his radar. However, after a strong recommendation from his mom, Lloyd landed at Lubin - not once, but twice. In 2009, Lloyd graduated from Lubin with his BBA in Finance, and in 2015, he took home his MBA in Financial Management and International Economics. In this episode of The Lubin Link, Lloyd details how staying resilient helped him throughout his career and land his current role as a Fixed Income Trade Operations Manager at Capital Group in California. Connect with Lloyd: LinkedIn: Lloyd Duberry Jr. Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusiness LinkedIn: Pace University - Lubin School of Business Facebook: Lubin School of Business Twitter: @LubinBSchool TikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness Website: pace.edu/lubin

As a Gen-Z graduate of the Lubin School of Business, Julia Melissinos '20 grew up with social media at her fingertips...But it wasn't until she landed at Lubin and started interning at marketing and digital agencies that she realized she could pursue a career that incorporated her favorite platforms. Now, as a research analyst for Everybody At Once, Julia handles strategy, insights, and measurements for social media clients. As she continues to excel in her field, Julia is also working to create a thriving environment for fellow Gen-Z social media professionals.  Connect with Julia: Instagram: @juliamelissinos LinkedIn: Julia Melissinos LinkedIn Group: Gen Z Social Media Professionals Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusiness LinkedIn: Pace University - Lubin School of Business Facebook: Lubin School of Business Twitter: @LubinBSchool TikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness Website: pace.edu/lubin

Before graduating from the Lubin School of Business with her Master's in Taxation, Ashia Thompson '18 already had a job lined up at Big 4 firm PwC - but she didn't stop there. After a successful career at PwC, she secured another position at another Big 4, Deloitte. Ashia quickly realized she was ready to tackle the world of accounting on her own and started her own firm, Top Tier Accounting. As Ashia continues to excel as an entrepreneur, she's also focused on giving back to the Pace University community.  Connect with Ashia: Instagram: @tenacious_cpa , @toptieraccountingservices LinkedIn: Ashia Thompson Email: ashia@toptieraccountingservices.com Website: https://www.toptieraccountingservices.com/  Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusiness LinkedIn: Pace University - Lubin School of Business Facebook: Lubin School of Business Twitter: @LubinBSchool TikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness Website: pace.edu/lubin

Lubin School of Business alumna Ginny King '20 had her post graduation plans figured out...That is until the COVID-19 pandemic put all of her plans on hold. Luckily, her internship at NBC counted for something more than just experience: a former supervisor reached out, asking if she'd be interested in a position - something Ginny never thought would happen, as companies around the world suddenly faced hiring freezes and layoffs. More than two years later, Ginny is still with NBC and was also able to incorporate her passion for fitness into her daily life as a group fitness instructor at Equinox. On this episode of The Lubin Link, Ginny is sharing the importance of hard work, perseverance, and of saying "yes" to any opportunities that come your way.  Connect with Ginny:  Instagram: @ginnykingfit LinkedIn: Ginny King Email: ginnykingfit@gmail.com Podcast: Our So-Called Podcast Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusiness LinkedIn: Pace University - Lubin School of Business Facebook: Lubin School of Business Twitter: @LubinBSchool TikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness Website: pace.edu/lubin

Lubin School of Business alumna Leah Gaffney made a name for herself on campus by getting involved with several different clubs, teams, and organizations. Now, she's sitting down with The Lubin Link to discuss her journey from busy college student to accomplished Brand Strategy Analyst. Tune in to the latest episode of The Lubin Link to hear how Leah landed several different leadership positions on campus, how she created opportunities for herself, and her words of advice to current students navigating school, work, and life. Connect with Leah:  Instagram: @leahmgaffney LinkedIn: Leah Gaffney Connect with the Lubin School of Business: Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusiness LinkedIn: Pace University - Lubin School of Business Facebook: Lubin School of Business Twitter: @LubinBSchool TikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness Website: pace.edu/lubin

On our first episode of The Lubin Link, Lubin School of Business alumna Kimberley Jarrett discusses her passion for the beauty industry, how Lubin inspired her to find her footing in the business world, the messages from Lubin she still holds close to her today, and more.  Connect with Kimberley:  Email: kimberley.jarrett@gmail.com Instagram: @kimjarrettbeauty Website: kimberleyjarrettbeauty.com Connect with the Lubin School of Business:  Instagram: @lubinschoolofbusiness LinkedIn: Pace University - Lubin School of Business Facebook: Lubin School of Business Twitter: @LubinBSchool TikTok: @lubinschoolofbusiness Website: pace.edu/lubin