The Massey PowerSkills Conference Networking event is an annual conference which includes presentations on a variety of career readiness skills from industry professionals and a networking event with exclusive employer partners of the Massey College of Business. It is held during the spring semester specifically for business majors.

Check out the information below for a full schedule of events.

2025 AGENDA


 Time
Location 
Topic 
10-11am
Ayers 4th Floor 
Keynote Speaker: The Five Talents That Really Matter
The first 150 students to register will receive a free book!
11:30-12:30pm
Rogers Center Classrooms

Lunch reservations must be made by Friday, January 31st @ noon and will be based on availability.

  • Careers in Accounting presented by the TSCPA (BMRC 104)
     
  • Careers in Analytics and IT presented by Belmont Data Collaborative (BMRC 204)

  • Entrepreneurial Careers presented by The Cone Center for Entrepreneurship
    (BMRC 203)

  • Careers in Finance presented by the CFA Society (BMRC 100)
     
  • Careers in Healthcare presented by HCA  
    (BMRC 109)

  • Careers in Hospitality Management presented by Greater Nashville Hospitality Association (BMRC 412)

  • Careers in Human Resources presented by MT SHRM (BMRC 400)
     
  • Careers in Marketing hosted by The Nashville Chapter of the American Marketing Association (BMRC 103)
     
  • Careers in Social Enterprise and Non-profits presented by the Center for Social Entrepreneurship & Nashville Social Enterprise Alliance (Nashville SEA) (BMRC 210)
     
  • Careers in Supply Chain and Transportation presented by the Nashville Transportation Club (BMRC 414)
12:30-3pm
Rogers Center Boardroom (4th Floor) 
Employer Networking Room Open 
1-3pm 
BMRC 400, 412, 413
Employer & Alumni 1:1 Coaching Rooms open
Request a 1:1 Coaching Session by January 31st @ noon to be on the list to receive priority access to schedule a session.
1-1:45pm 
Rogers Center Classrooms
Career Competencies Breakout Session #1
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset  
    Presented by Dr. Jose Gonzalez
    Competency: Entrepreneurial Mindset (BMRC 203)
     
  • Venus & Mars: The Delightful, Complementary, Crazy Differences Between Male & Female Leaders    
    Presented Dean Sarah Gardial
    Competencies: Leadership and Communication (BMRC 103)                                                                          

  • Global Skills that Matter: Understanding Your Cultural Intelligence 
    Presented by Dr. Alexey Semenov
    Competency: Equity & Inclusion (Global and Cultural Awareness)
    (BMRC 100)

  • Technology Skills that Matter for your Career
    Presented by HCA ITG Group 
    Competencies: Technology and Professionalism  
    (BMRC 109)

  • Intentional Networking: Moving From the Network You Have to the Network You Need
    Presented by Ed Magee, COO Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine & VP of Strategic Operations, Belmont University
    Competency: Career Management
    (BMRC 104)

  • The Power of Persuasive Communication  
    Presented by Dr. Alexis Walston  
    Competency: Communication 
    (BMRC 204)
2:15-3pm 
Rogers Center Classrooms 
Career Competencies Breakout Session #2 
  • Will AI take my Job (That I Don’t Even Have Yet)? 
    Presented by Glean 
    Competencies: Technology & Career Management (BMRC 103)


  • Mind Tricks  
    Presented by Dr. Eduardo Lopez 
    Competency: Critical Thinking (BMRC 203)

  • Strengths for your Career 
    Presented by Northwestern Mutual 
    Competencies: Career Management & Teamwork (BMRC 109)

  • Beyond the Punchline - Humor as a Business Skill
    Presented by Cate Loes
    Competencies: Communication & Teamwork (BMRC 100)

  • Intentional Networking: Moving From the Network You Have to the Network You Need
    Presented by Ed Magee, COO Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine & VP of Strategic Operations, Belmont University
    Competency: Career Management & Professionalism (BMRC 104)

  • Leading with SOUL 
    Presented by Joe Mankowski  
    Competency: Leadership (BMRC 204)
    3-4pm
    Rogers Center Lobby  
     Networking Reception & Social

    Speaker List
    Lunch Discussions
    Breakout Sessions

    Employer Directory


    AllianceBernstein

    Amazon

    Anchor Investments, LLC

    BDO USA, P.C.


    BluWave, LP


    Caterpillar Financial


    Dayton Frieght


    Encore

    Glean

    HCA Healthcare

    HUB International


    LKQ Corporation

    LP Building Solutions

    Modern Woodmen of America

    Northwestern Mutual - Middle & East Tennessee


    OMNIA Partners

    Quanta Computer Nashville

    rGen Inc.


    RubinBrown LLP

    Shamrock Trading Corporation

    TechnologyAdvice

    The How To Buy A House Class

    The Kirkland Company

    Thnks

    Questions?

    If you have additional questions, you can contact the Massey Career Development Center by e-mail at masseycareerdevelopment@belmont.edu or by calling: (615)-460-6947.