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Elite Rubin '98

MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

CAREER TIP

Elite-Rubin_2cr_sm.jpg"Even when you have a diploma in hand, commit to being a lifelong student. This doesn't mean you have to be in a classroom forever. It's about the state of mind you bring to your job.

"Immerse yourself in every detail of your position and department. Take the initiative. Ask questions. Volunteer for assignments that will expand your knowledge base. Work hard to develop an expertise about the organization, the industry, its people, and its direction. Learn about your competitors. Study your industry and learn everything you possibly can about its strengths and weaknesses. Think of ways you can contribute to your organization and its overall mission. Broadening your knowledge will enable you to make an impact in the workplace and give you a much more rewarding career in your chosen field."
 

MORE ABOUT ELITE RUBIN

Elite-Rubin_4596.jpgElite Rubin received a bachelor's degree from the University’s School of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences in 1998. Originally from Los Angeles, she currently lives in New York where she is a marketing and business development consultant, assisting companies in planning and executing national and global initiatives while building market presence. In addition, she works with early-stage companies and start-ups, helping them lead their launch, building their brands, and executing direct-to-consumer marketing programs.

Rubin is active in the University and local communities, having served in the past as a member of the University of Hartford Alumni Board and on the American Cancer Society's Taste of Hope planning committee. When not traveling, the self-proclaimed foodie enjoys cooking, attending art auctions and adding pieces to her growing collection, and listening to her favorite music.

Above photo: Rubin, center, with Wilson Phillips and comedian Lisa Lampanelli at a North Shore Animal League fundraiser.
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Elite Rubin with celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich.