Speakers

We are always looking for speakers to address the UNLV students. If you would like to become a speaker for our Professional Development Seminars please contact us.

Past Speakers

Johnny Cupcakes - Lecuturer and Entrepreneur

Both before and after being voted America's #1 Young Entrepreneur of 2008 by BusinessWeek magazine, Johnny lectured at big universities, small colleges, high schools, and at non-academic seminars all over the world. These lectures focus on how to start and maintain an original business without any startup money or other resources. He had a lot of generally useful advice-- like how to use both the web and retail space effectively, the importance of art, graphic design, creative packaging and other often overlooked details, how to create a lot of word of mouth excitement behind your business, and brand longevity.

Mike Snedegar - Entertainment Director, Tao Group

If you have ever attended a celebrity filled event at Tao, seen that event on any nationally televised show, read about it in 944, seen it on NapkinNights.com, JackColton.com, or even heard some radio disc jockeys in London talking about it - Mike Snedegar was probably involved. As the marketing director of all things Tao Las Vegas, Snedegar is responsible for putting the wheels in motion that make Tao one of the top clubs on the planet and keep Las Vegas as the entertainment destination that absolutely everyone wants to be a part of.

John “Ducky” Slaughter - Music Artist Development and Marketing

Co-Owner and National Director of Artist Bookings Events and Label Artist Promotion. Mr.Slaughter has worked in all facets of the music industy and entertainment media for over seventeen years. Mr.Slaughter has held major positions with labels such as Pollygram Music Group, Island Records and EMI Music Group to name a few. John won the 1998 Gavin Award for College Radio Music Director of the Year. KUNV - Las Vegas

Ray Garza - Hispanic Marketing

Ray studied creative direction at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, marketing at the University of Texas of San Antonio and holds a AFA from San Antonio College.
Ray is working to produce some of the nation's largest Hispanic/Cultural events and television programs that promote family, health, children and television that promotes the Hispanic market. Ray has won numerous awards for his work including top agency in the nation, top advertising creative and numerous keys to major metropolitans for his work on producing televised spectaculars that have been televised to over a quarter of a million people worldwide and events which have literally changed the economy of the markets that he has worked on.

Jim Villela, Account Executive Greenspun Media

Account Executive for Greenspun Media Group
December 2006 — Present
Account Executive for Lamar Outdoor Advertising
April 1998 — March 2007
UNLV Alumnus Class of 1997

Brad Howard, President - Trend Nation LLC

Mr Bradley Howard is founder and President of Trend Nation LLC, a Las Vegas based incubator specializing in ecommerce, marketing & logistics. He is a serial entrepreneur & multi-channel online pioneer who has over a dozen successful startups to his credit. (and a few flops).. In 2007, Mr Howard was recognized as one of Cleveland, Ohio’s top 10 Entrepreneurs. Current Trend Nation Investments include: Cuffcrazy.com, Crystalcase.com, Walletnation.com, Silverhooks.com & Reusablerevolution.com.

Before Trend Nation, Brad founded and served as Co-Founder of Fizmo Inc - a company developing the world’s first success-based classified network. Prior to Fizmo, he founded and served as CEO of Dynamic Media Group, Inc., Ohio’s first mobile outdoor advertising group. Brad sold his company to NCT Ventures in 2007. Prior to Dynamic Media group, Brad worked on the startup team that launched Bountyquest.com, the world’s first market place for patent related information. Bountyquest was funded by Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon.com.

In addition to his entrepreneurial experiences Mr Howard has held various sales and marketing positions at Priceline.com, Bank of America, and Ross Laboratories. Bradley holds a BSBA from The Ohio State University. During his time at Ohio State, Brad was the President of the largest AMA student chapter in the country. His most memorable recollections growing up in Ohio were shaped by his experiences with the Boy Scouts where he achieved the Eagle Scout Rank.

www.cuffcrazy.com - The largest online store of unique & novelty cufflinks
www.silverhooks.com - Leading women's boutique specializing in fashion accessorizes
www.reusablerevolution.com - Join the solar revolution : Get your solar lights here.
www.CrystalCase.com - Unique crystallized accessories.
www.WalletNation.com - Top online destination for men's wallet.
www.TrendNation.com - E-Commerce Incubator

Bryan Bass -Brand Development & Special Events - Questex Media Group

Bryan made the move to Las Vegas in pursuit of an educational background to mesh with his ever-growing practical experience.He excelled as a student at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, earning several scholarships and honors before becoming the first student to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Beverage Management. Bryan learned in the inner-workings of the 'Las Vegas Strip' serving on the Beverage Management teams for Caesars Entertainment and MGM Mirage Resorts, coordinating service on the world's largest F&B operations.

Katharine Johnson (Career Day Workshop Guest Speaker)

Katharine provides all currently enrolled students and alumni individual assistance in defining career options, developing employment skills, and learning job search strategies. She is instrumental in the outreach efforts of the office by facilitating various workshops, presentations and information tables throughout campus. In addition to serving as the primary liaison to the Harrah Hotel College and the College of Business, Katharine helps coordinate student marketing for Career Services programs and services.