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Enjoy a few photographs from USC's Annenberg School for Communication Graduation Ceremony. I walked for earning a Master of Communication Management Degree, which I officially completed last December. (Dean Ernest Wilson III) (Mark Sanchez) (Professor Ben Lee)

(LA Coliseum (C) Tiner ) Congratulations to the USC Trojans for capturing their 7th consecutive PAC 10 football title and clinching a trip to the 2009 Rose Bowl.

(Anna Geyer, portrait by Tiner). Congrats to fellow Trojan, Anna Geyer for her professional accomplishments . Fight On!

( Pete Carroll , Stylized Portrait signed by Carroll, created by Tiner). Thanks Pete. Fight on!

( Generation Y's Web 2.0 Hierarchy of Communication Model (C) Tiner ) "Did you get my text message?" "How about my email?" ..."Why didn't you respond to my facebook message?" "...She opened my B2B message, but she did not respond. :( " "Simply put, we live in an era of hyper connectivity. From aim, facebook messaging, text messaging and emailing, digital communication and Web 2.0 media continually erode traditional barriers of communication. It's difficult at times to comprehend the speed at which our thoughts and actions are communicated to our peers. Entire conversations are digitally transmitted for convenience, but at the sacrifice of personal connection. (I really doubt our predecessors sent entire conversations continually back and forth via the Morse Code.) Inspired by Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Model , I created a Web 2.0 version that prioritizes the level of Generation Y's communication. I believe the highest ...

(Recognition from USC's Annnenberg School For Communication for being featured in a Brandweek Magazine article) Thank you USC. Fight on!

(Recognition from USC's public relations for being featured in Brandweek Magazine ) (Recognition from USC's public relations for being featured in Brandweek Magazine ) A special thanks to The University of Southern California for including my recent feature in Brandweek Magazine on the university's yearly public relations spotlight. Cheers!

(Elizabeth Currid, Portrait by Tiner). From lecturing in the classrooms of USC to writing manuscripts in New York City, Elizabeth Currid is creatively inspiring others. Currid shares with the world her unique talent to objectively critique the creative economy, consisting of artists, fashion designers and musicians. Currid's paintbrush are the words she uses to describe these creative individuals and the colorful impact they leave on the world. Inspired by Currid's first published book, The Warhol Economy , I enjoyed creating this stylized portrait of her in a "Warhol" manner, consisting of multiple images. As a tribute to Andy, I included his portrait in the bottom right corner. As one of my friends and fellow creative, I wish Currid the best with her endeavors, especially as she is preparing her second book.

(Matt Leinart, Stylized Portrait by Tiner). I first met Matt Leinart during our senior years of college. He was pursuing the illustrious "Three- Pete " (three consecutive NCAA football championships) and I was trying to stay warm on the East Coast finishing my undergraduate studies at Brown University . In Fall of 2005, after USC defeated Stanford, I met Leinart, Bush, Carroll, Kalil , White, and all of the other USC starting players in the locker room. I really enjoyed the experience and am grateful for my friend Ben, a student team manager that year, to arrange it. This is the spirit of 'SC and one of the reasons why I'm proud to be a Trojan (...constantly giving back and encouraging others to pay it forward ). It's funny how much time two and a half years can make. I'm now enjoying my time on Matt's old stomping grounds ...and he is a quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals. I wonder where we will be in two years? ...I don't know, but I'm enjo...

(2008 Guide to Luxury Purchasing Locations (C) Tiner ) (2008 Guide to the Luxury Consumer Experience (C) Tiner ) (2008 Guide to Luxury Purchasing Locations (C) Tiner ) As I am completing a consumer behavior class today at USC's Marshall School of Business , I thought it is an appropriate time to reflect upon the luxury shopping experience. My group project this semester focuses on consumer's preference towards luxury accessories and how these lessons can be applied to different consumer markets. Ultimately the luxury market is summarized by two words: experience & exclusivity. From boutique stores to warehouses, the charts above illustrate the different purchasing options for consumers. Each shopping locations provides a different consumer experience and offers different "exclusive" products. It's noteworthy that a majority of the luxury brands have a range of "starter" products that satiate the consumer's appetite and encourage them to try othe...

Special thanks to the hoopsters of USC for inviting me to join their pickup basketball game yesterday afternoon. ...And quickly reminding me where I belong ...in the pool ;)

(Sean & Pete Carroll) One of my brother’s goals was to pursue his undergraduate studies at The University of Southern California (USC). Although his life was tragically cut short, my family was fortunate to have his dream formally acknowledged at his memorial in 2004. At his funeral our pastor informed my family that on our behalf he had contacted USC and told them about my brother’s dream. The admissions office said that my brother embodied USC's character, spirit and would have been an excellent candidate. An admissions dean then contacted Coach Carroll who mailed our pastor an autographed football with the words “Fight On! In Memory of Mark Tiner .” The football was presented to me at the memorial and stands as my most cherished possession. The words “Fight On! In memory of Mark Tiner” have helped me endure different stages of grief. They remind me about the goals, passion and energy that my brother exemplified. The slogan “Fight on,” helps me battle through the agonizi...

(Copy of the card given to me by one of the USC coaches). ...Yesterday, I was invited to try out for next year's USC basketball team (to join the practice squad). ...Only to discover that I do not have any more collegiate eligibility, because I used all of my four years while playing two years of water polo at Brown .

(Kalil, Stylized Portrait by Tiner). About two years ago, I had the unique opportunity to meet the USC football team after they defeated Stanford. I really enjoyed meeting all of the players and am very grateful for my close friend to arrange it. It was a really exciting era for USC, as the football team was pursuing the illustrious "Three-Pete" and two Heisman winners were playing at the same time. One of the players who I really enjoyed meeting was Ryan Kalil . His personality on and off the field is a true testament to his leadership and genuineness. It's really amazing to think what a difference two years can make. At the time I met the team, I was a senior at Brown and Kalil was still a USC undergraduate. Now, Kalil is playing in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers and ironically I'm a USC graduate student . I wish Kalil the best of luck in the NFL and with his future endeavors off the field. (Kalil & Tiner).

Two weeks ago, USC's Annenberg School for Communication hosted their annual career fair. The top entertainment and advertising agencies from the Los Angeles basin transcended upon the cardinal and gold's campus to select the best and brightest Trojans for summer internships and jobs. Personal Branding: Keep in mind these are creative agencies looking for innovative and articulate individuals, not “cookie-cutter” molds. Instead of using a traditional resume to distribute at the event, I tried a different approach. I wrote a personal statement and placed it on the front of card stock paper. I selected card stock, because it shows thoughtful preparation and stands out from traditional paper or other resumes competing for the same job. The personal statement (see my linkedin profile ) allows companies to quickly understand me. It also prevented me from worrying about including every detail of my life in the short interview. I simply was myself and enjoyed talking with the com...

(USC's 2007 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship Team (C) Tiner ) A special thanks to USC women's soccer team . I delivered the signed team soccer ball this morning and was really thrilled to see the excitement illuminate the family's faces. About the team: In 2007, the USC Women's Soccer Team defeated Florida State 2-0 to win USC's first ever NCAA women's soccer championship. About the Soccer Ball: I delivered the ball to Hali, a family friend who is an aspiring high school freshman and wants to play at the collegiate level. I had one of my USC friends, who is a member of the women's soccer team, have the entire women's team sign the ball. I was really honored to present the ball to the family and see their genuine excitement. It feels good to pay it forward and help inspire the next generation of collegiate athletes.

Ernest J. Wilson III , Ph.D., recently joined USC's Annenberg School for Communication as Dean and Walter Annenberg Chair in Communication. Dean Wilson brings decades of diverse international experience to The University of Southern California. One of Dean Wilson's new goals is to create a joint Masters of Communication Management (MCM) and Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree program between The Annenberg School for Communication and The Marshall School of Business . On Thursday, as I was going to class after Annenberg's Annual Career Fair, I approached Dean Wilson and was invited to join a panel discussion for the proposed duel-degree program. Since I have commenced my graduate studies last fall, I have taken one second-year MBA marketing course each semester. Although my academic experience at Marshall is not comprehensive of the school's offerings, I still realize the importance of the visionary duel-degree program. Marshall classes tend to place their...

As USC's spring semester in my Annenberg graduate program is winding down and the weather is heating up, I thought it would be fun to reminisce upon my undergraduate studies' environment at Brown University. (Flashback to Sean at Brown University .) ...It definitely took a few years of adjustment for this Southern California native. ;)

(Enjoying Life in Fiji.) Today is the longest day of my life. I gently woke at 6 AM in Fiji to the subtle chirping of my watch alarm clock. Quickly, I managed to finish packing and catch a boat with an Australian film crew to Namoto Island. The film crew is creating a surf documentary that highlights 9 global surfing destinations in 6 weeks (it will air in a few months) . (Reg Prasad (producer), Renee Bargh (commentator) & Sean Tiner) After photographing Wilkes Passage, I boarded a boat charter at noon, which took me to Nadi Harbor. To pass some time, I spent the day relaxing by a local hotel pool and soaking up my last moments in Fiji. However, I was mainly absorbing rain drops and not the cliché postcard sun rays, because it is still the wet season in The South Pacific. (The crew filming Renee parasailing.) As the evening hour approached, I taxied over to Nadi International Airport and boarded my 10:30 PM flight back to LAX. Since, the direct flight is only 10.5 hours and the tim...