Raji Aiyer
Director of Employer Relations
Raji Aiyer is the Director of Employer Relations at the Rockwell Career Center of the C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston (UH). Before joining this position, Raji managed national sales and marketing teams at Paramount Pictures, CBS Television, Showtime Networks, and WEA (a division of the Warner Music Group). She has also provided marketing and operations consulting services to non-profit organizations and start-ups.
Raji, an alumna of Bauer’s Executive MBA program, holds an M.A. in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and a B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently the advisor for the New Millennial/GenZ Community organization. Raji is passionate about connecting employers with students and faculty for experiential learning opportunities.
Specialties and Interests
Business Development, Sales, MarketingAudience
EmployersHireBauer Events
Career FairInformation SessionInformation TableMixerIndustries
ConsultingEducation (Including Training)Energy / Oilfield Services / Seismic / UtilitiesEngineering / Environmental / BiotechnologyManufacturing (Chemicals / Electrical / Machinery)Oliver Blanco
Assistant Director of Employer Relations
Oliver Blanco is the Assistant Director of Employer Relations at the Rockwell Career Center with the C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston (UH). Previous to joining the Employer Relations team, Oliver was with the Graduate/Alumni Career Counseling team between 2013-20 and with the BBA Career Counseling team between 2007-13. Before the Rockwell Career Center, he worked in human resources with the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the largest school district in Texas and the eighth-largest in the nation, and with nonprofit organizations.
Collaborate with Oliver to develop strategic campus recruitment plans, then connect with Bauer MBA, MS, and BBA talent. A proud UH alum, Oliver believes in strong community engagement. He has volunteered with the H.E.A.R.T. Program, Houston Hispanic Forum, OUT for Education, Trees for Houston, Houston Food Bank, TrashBash, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Houston LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. He is Cougar Ally trained to increase the safety and comfort level for LGBTQIA+ students at UH.
Audience
EmployersHireBauer Events
Career FairInformation SessionInformation TableMixerIndustries
Healthcare / Medical / Pharmaceuticals / Fitness / Nutrition / HealthRetail Trade (Including Automotive)Technology / Telecommunications/ Technical ServicesTransportation / Supply Chain CompaniesJana Thomas-Reid
Events & Recruiting Manager
Jana Thomas-Reid is a dedicated professional currently serving as the Events and Recruiting Manager at the Rockwell Career Center within the C.T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston. Before her role at the Rockwell Career Center, Jana worked with students in grades 6th-12th as a Theatre Arts and Film Instructor at Yes Prep Public Schools. During her time at Yes Prep, Jana directed performances, spearheaded the school’s first film festival, and introduced innovative creative projects to encourage students to explore their imagination.
When Jana is not immersed in her role as the Events and Recruiting Manager, she can be found working on film sets for local production companies, writing and directing her own films, or coaching the Varsity Women’s Basketball team at Yes Prep Southside. Jana is passionate about helping employers and students reach their goals. She is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and creating opportunities for growth and success.