PROFILE: JIM MOORE
Jim Moore is an RMU graduate who has found his place in an exciting, rapidly changing industry. Although you will
not see him in television commercials,
he has spent the past few years working behind the scenes as they are created.
BY CHRIS FRYSEK
Working Behind the Scenes
After graduating from Lake Park High School in Roselle, Jim decided to check out the new DuPage campus at Robert Morris University. In addition to the academic programs, RMU offered Jim a chance to play hockey – and that sealed the deal. He decided to pursue a degree in Business Administration, explaining, “I have always liked the idea of studying business and the diversity of paths you can take. It really sets the tone for making your own career choices.” Thinking back to his classes, Jim remembers JAMES BALTRUM as one of his favorite teachers at RMU. He appreciated how well Prof. Baltrum communicated with the class, what Jim feels is what makes great teacher. To say that Jim’s years at RMU kept him busy doesn’t begin to cover it. In addition to working full time, he played ice hockey for RMU and kept his grades up, graduating in 2005.
Soon after, he found a job working for the business side of high-end creative television commercial production. He felt that RMU really helped him prepare for the job because of the professional atmosphere of the school. He recalled having to come to class in business attire and getting instruction on how to network and handle an interview. Recently, Jim was promoted and is now the production accounting coordinator for ONE at Optimus, the production arm of the company’s television division. Jim said, “They approached me for the position and I couldn’t be more excited. Optimus is a very special place.”
Jim looks ahead to his future and plans to grow in his current career, taking on as much as possible. He is in an industry that is constantly adapting to changes in technology, budgets, timelines and expectations. He wants to be able to step up to these challenges seamlessly. In an effort to keep his life as stress free as possible, he remains active through running, golfing, and of course, playing hockey. Looking back at his time at RMU, he said, “The teachers were great, and very helpful. I made some great friends while obtaining a quality business education. From the very start, I knew I was in the right place.”
“ The teachers were great, and very helpful. I made some great friends while obtaining a quality business education. From the very start, I knew I was in the right place.”
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