Alumni Personal & Career Development Center

Get to know one of our newest Alumni Career Advisers, Kevin Duck (‘09, MA ‘10)!

Kevin currently runs ModPhone.ai, a company which provides agentic AI solutions for customer communications at school districts, local governments, and SMBs across the country. Prior to this role, he has worked for Google and other large and small tech companies while starting a couple businesses of his own.

Looking for some career advice? He would be happy to talk with you about navigating the technology industry, entrepreneurship, finding hobbies and ways to find balance, or general networking, especially with founders in the early-stage SaaS space.

Read more about Kevin and reach out to him for a career conversation at the link in our bio or stories.

https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/networking/alumni-career-adviser/connect-with-kevin-2/

Want to check out our other Alumni Career Advisers? 🎩🎩🎩 Click on the industry-based highlights in our bio to explore this awesome group of @wfualumni who have raised their hands to talk to YOU about career decision-making, to offer up advice, and to help grow your network. …

Are you looking for proven ways to stand out at work and position yourself for a promotion? Navigating career growth can be challenging, especially in today’s evolving job market. But with the right approach, you can demonstrate your value, gain visibility, and take control of your professional trajectory.

Join us for our next Wednesday webinar on October 21st at 12:00pm ET on Zoom where Certified Career Coach and national career expert Hallie Crawford will teach you:

✔ 10 actionable strategies to enhance your impact and position yourself for promotion
✔ How to recognize the right timing to ask for a promotion, even in uncertain times
✔ Alternative ways to advance your career if a promotion isn’t immediately available

Don’t leave your career growth to chance! Join us to learn practical steps to elevate your career and set yourself apart in 2026-2027.

Register at the link in our bio or stories.

https://wakenetwork.wfu.edu/events/online-alumni-webinar-how-to-get-promoted-in-2026-27-10-21-2026-0013694 …

Alyssa Walton (‘20) has turned a love for history and local culture into a career, and now serves as the Heritage Projects Officer for the London Borough of Havering🇬🇧. From archiving memorabilia to mapping community history with the University of Cambridge, she uses local stories to shape future policy and preserve the borough’s unique identity. Read Alyssa’s full story in her Deacon Spotlight!

Here are some fun facts about Alyssa:

🔎 Alyssa worked in the archaeology lab all four years at Wake.

🏆 She ran a 10k once and came 480 out of 482.

🦊 Alyssa absolutely adores the foxes in London (and has named all of them Roxy!)

We’ll leave you with some advice from Alyssa on your early career:
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“If you’re not sure what’s next after graduation, don’t stress about your first job being your forever job…Your first job can teach you what work culture you thrive in, how many hours a week you can realistically work, and how far a paycheck actually goes. It’s nice to be able to pay rent while you figure out your next steps.”

Read more of our Q&A with Alyssa at the link in our profile or stories! Plus, you can always check out our past alumni spotlights in the “Deacon Spotlight” highlight reel in our profile.

https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/deacon-spotlight/deacon-spotlight-alyssa-walton …

The DC job market has shifted – AI screening is the new norm, and traditional search strategies are no longer enough. Whether you’re actively looking or future-proofing your career, staying competitive means mastering new tools and knowing how to position your experience.

Join Allison McWilliams, Assistant VP, Alumni Personal & Career Development, Sharron Vogler, Director, Alumni & MBA Career Development, and a panel of DC professionals for an interactive, two-hour session designed to give you a clear advantage:

🦾Crack the ATS: Learn exact tactics to pass automated AI screeners and get your resume to a human reader.

🎩Gain Industry Insights: Hear directly from a panel of DC professionals on how AI is reshaping their organizations, industries, and recruitment.

🤝Fluency & Pitch Practice: Sharpen your AI knowledge and test your professional story during facilitated networking.

💡Leave with an updated job search strategy, a tested pitch, and clear steps for your next move.

Drinks and food provided.

Space is limited so register ASAP at the link in our bio or stories!

https://wakenetwork.wfu.edu/events/dc-10-14-2026-0013803 …

We know that the importance of networking cannot be understated, especially in its necessity for making your next career move and/or job searching. But what do you do with your hard-won network when you’re not actively searching for a new role?

Join us for our next webinar on Wednesday, October 7th, from 12-1pm ET on Zoom where we will talk through realistic strategies for keeping your network warm in the long run, so that when you need it again, it’s ready.

Register at the link in our bio or stories.

https://wakenetwork.wfu.edu/events/online-alumni-webinar-maintenance-mode-networking-10-07-2026-0013698 …

Whether you’re a recent graduate who is still searching or a seasoned alum looking for a new role, this (new and improved!) job search email course is for you! 🎩📥

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝘁!

Consider this the jumpstart you need to take a step forward to what’s next for you.

Simply subscribe using the form linked in our bio or stories and receive your first Week 1 email immediately. 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘞𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘯𝘪.

https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/jumpstart-job-search-strategy-course/ …

Are you a Wake Forest alum working in Tech in San Francisco?📍

You’re invited to Deacs Discuss: Technology in San Francisco, an opportunity to join your fellow Tech Industry Deacs for a relaxed evening of great food and even better conversation! This dinner will be hosted by WFU alumna Rachel Lord (‘13), who currently works in Global Partner Development at Snowflake in San Francisco. Whether you want to discuss the shifting landscape of the field or simply want to meet other Wake Forest alumni in your industry, there is a seat waiting for you.

What You Need to Know:

– Cost will be pay-your-own-way, hosted at an affordable, cafe-style restaurant.
– Limited capacity and the small group setting ensures everyone can connect.
– Dinner will be hosted at a restaurant in the heart of SF. After you register, you will receive the address and more specific information about the meeting via email.
– By signing up for this event, you are making a commitment to showing up – this is a small dinner, so your attendance is meaningful. These gatherings work best with the attendance of all registrants. If you are uncertain about your ability to attend, this may not be the right event for you to participate in.

Register at the link in our profile or bio.

https://wakenetwork.wfu.edu/events/san-francisco-deacs-discuss-technology-in-san-francisco-dinner-10-07-2026-0013746 …

Get to know one of our newest Alumni Career Advisers, L.B. Snipes (‘18, MA ‘21)!

L.B. works as a high school counselor, scholarship coordinator, school-based mental health contact, and member of the district NACAC College Fair committee in Charlotte, NC.

Looking for some career advice? He would be happy to talk with you about his experience in K-12 education, the mental health field, advocating for students, graduate school, and more!

Read more about L.B. and reach out to him for a career conversation at the link in our bio or stories.

https://alumni.opcd.wfu.edu/networking/alumni-career-adviser/connect-with-l-b/

Want to check out our other Alumni Career Advisers? 🎩🎩🎩 Click on the industry-based highlights in our bio to explore this awesome group of @wfualumni who have raised their hands to talk to YOU about career decision-making, to offer up advice, and to help grow your network. …