Calling BUSINESS-minded people! The following Northland business alumni will provide an overview of what they do through their current roles, how they gained relevant experience to get there, and advice they’d suggest for students (or anyone else) considering careers in their fields through this virtual panel event.
This event is free and open to the community.
Students—please register on Handshake to help us know how many people are coming.
Community Member Access
If you’re not a current Northland student, you can tune into the panel via Zoom by tapping the join link when the event starts: https://northland-edu.zoom.us/j/89146417210
Panelists at a Glance (You can learn more about the panelists below.)
- Matthew Hoszko ’17, director of carrier procurement at Evans Transportation Services
- Keith Zelinske ’16, sales manager—Americas at Keeper Security
- Skyler Dural-Eder ’13, director of human resources at Northwest Wisconsin CEP
- Heather Shelly ’10, director of financial aid at Georgia Southern University
This event is integrated into Garret Zastoupil’s 100-level Managing for Sustainability Fall Term course, but anyone interested in the topics and making valuable connections with these contacts is encouraged to join. (Upper-level students—we’re looking at you!)
About the Panelists
Matthew Hoszko ’17
Current Title: Director of Carrier Procurement
Current Employer: Evans Transportation Services
Responsibilities:
- Currently tasked with the development and progression of the procurement side of truckload brokerage while mentoring and leading carrier procurement representatives to become successful contributors within the logistics industry
- Direction and leadership of the carrier side of the Evans Transportation
- Strategic initiatives, market analysis, carrier selection, and the overall profitability (carrier related) of Evans Transportation
- Oversee one manager, nine carrier procurement representatives, and four interns
Professional Experience:
- Manager—UPS local procurement at Coyote Logistics (August 2020–October 2021)
- UPS west central procurement manager at Coyote Logistics (May 2018–August 2020)
- On site UPS procurement manager (Northern Plains District) at Coyote Logistics (December 2017–January 2018)
- Carrier sales representative at Coyote Logistics (May 2017–May 2018)
- Carrier sales representative intern at Coyote Logistics (May 2016–August 2016)
Education: BA Business Management and Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Northland College (2017)
Keith Zelinske ’16
Current Title: Sales Manager—Americas
Current Employer: Keeper Security
Responsibilities: I manage a team of thirteen inside sales reps who manage a full sales cycle and sell our suite of cybersecurity products to all market segments and industries (private sector) across the Americas.
Professional Experience:
- Carrier sales representative at Strive Logistics (2.5 years)
- Senior carrier sales at Redwood Logistics (acquired Strive) (one year)
- Senior sales rep at Brycer
Education: BS Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Northland College (2016)
Additional Engagement and Networking: Israeli Policy Forum (Chicago Chapter) Steering Committee member (the Israeli Policy Forum is an American Jewish think tank that works to shape the discourse and mobilize support among American Jewish leaders and US policymakers for the realization of a viable two-state solution by educating political and communal leaders on pragmatic policy ideas developed by credible experts)
Skyler Dural-Eder ’13
Current Title: Director of Human Resources
Current Employer: Northwest Wisconsin CEP
Responsibilities: Working in a small (~30 person) non-profit organization, my role varies depending on what is needed any given day. My main work activities involve working through the selection process for new employees, onboarding, employee benefits administration, EEO, and retention activities. I also serve on our executive management team, providing policy guidance and general oversight for the organization. Additionally, I write grants, am a licensed health insurance navigator, and fill in for direct consumer support when needed.
Professional Experience:
- Director of human resources at Northwest Wisconsin CEP
- Human resources generalist at Northwest Wisconsin CEP
- Program director—healthcare at Northwest Wisconsin CEP
- Business resource consultant at Northwest Wisconsin CEP
- Member services specialist at Northwoods Community Credit Union (Park Falls, Wisconsin)
Education:
- MA Industrial Organizational Psychology, The Chicago School (2018)
- BS Business and English, Northland College (2013)
- Various industry trainings and certifications
Additional Engagement and Networking:
- Federal and state-licensed health insurance navigator
- Board member, grant writer, and communications for Catkins Animal Rescue
- Woods & Waters Fine Arts Council board president
- Volunteer with various community and school initiatives in Park Falls and Butternut, Wisconsin
- APA associate member
- SHRM member
Heather Shelly ’10
Current Title: Director—Financial Aid
Current Employer: Georgia Southern University
Responsibilities: Financial aid director and compliance officer assisting a student population of just over 26,000 spanning over three campuses. Oversee the administration of all financial aid programs while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures. Strategic partner in assisting USG HBCU university, Savannah State, overseeing their financial aid process and compliance.
Professional Experience:
- Compliance officer—financial aid at Georgia Southern University
- Director of financial aid at Northland College
Education: BS Business, Northland College (2010)
Additional Engagement and Networking:
- National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) member
- Georgia Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (GASFAA) member
