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2004 Career Portfolio Contest WINNERS!

(left to right) Portfolio Contest Winners Michele McFarlin and Shannon Price, pictured with Dr. Jeff Garis

The Career Center held the second Career Portfolio Contest this past fall. This year's judges (employers and FSU faculty/administration) reviewed top entries to identify the highest quality portfolios. Congratulations to our winners!!

First Place – Shannon Price

Shannon is a third-year medical student who is planning to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology and return to Perry, Florida to practice. Shannon received a $500 scholarship.

Second Place - Michele McFarlin

Michele is a graduate student working on her MBA and will graduate this May. She plans to work in the Human Resource field. Michele received a $300 scholarship.

Third Place - Sherry Piezon

Sherry is a Ph.D. student in Instructional Systems, planning to graduate in 2007. She plans to continue working for Lear Siegler, where she is currently a contract flight instructor for the U.S. Army, and also work as a military and corporate consultant. Sherry received a $100 scholarship.

You may view selected pages from the winning portfolios: Shannon Price, Michelle McFarlin, and Sherry Piezon.

Appreciation is expressed to our judges:

• Mary Cadahia, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Mark Gwizdalski, Sherwin-Williams
• Kelley Hatcher, Steak ‘n Shake
• Jon Kendrick, CSX
• Dr. Katherine Mason, School of Nursing, Florida State University
• Lisa Metheny, E & J Gallo
• Dr. Laura Osteen, LEAD Center, Florida State University
• Dr. Tim Quinnan, Division of Student Affairs, Florida State University
• Dr. Barbara Robinson, College of Communication, Florida State University
• Dr. Joyce Simmons, College of Business, Florida State University.

A special thanks to PricewaterhouseCoopers for donating $300 towards the contest awards.

Career Portfolio Contest Winners by year:
2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008