FOUNDER OF CAMPUS → CAREER™
Meet John A. Cassese
Communications strategist · Executive coach · Educator · Storyteller
A communications strategist, executive coach, and educator, John has coached senior executives and advised Fortune 500 companies — and taught communication at Wake Forest, New York University, Ohio University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, U.S. Air Force, Queens University, Southern New Hampshire University, Wingate, Central Piedmont Community College, and Strayer.
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He has seen firsthand what employers expect, and what students are never fully taught. Campus → Career™ bridges that gap.
30+
years helping people communicate with impact
9
universities taught at across the country
1000s
of students & professionals coached
John has seen firsthand what employers expect. He has also seen what many students are never fully taught. His work is grounded in a belief that communication is not a "soft skill" — it is a career-defining one. The ability to walk into an interview, introduce yourself with confidence, explain your value, and leave a lasting impression can change the direction of a student's future.
They have the degree. They have the ambition. They may even have the experience. But when it comes time to interview, network, build a professional brand, or tell their story — many students are left underprepared.
A communications strategist, executive coach, educator, and storyteller, John brings more than 30 years of experience helping people communicate with clarity, confidence, persuasion, and impact. He has coached senior executives, advised Fortune 500 companies, developed high-stakes presentations, built leadership communication programs, and helped thousands of students and professionals become stronger, more confident communicators.
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He is the founder of J. Cassese Communications Consulting and the former founder of Concentric Communications, a strategic communications and experiential marketing agency affiliated with the global communications firm Ketchum Communications.
That rare combination — real-world corporate communication expertise and years of classroom experience — is what makes Campus → Career™ different.
A CAREER ACROSS TWO WORLDS
The boardroom and the classroom
IN THE CORPORATE WORLD
IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Communication programs for major organizations
Teaching the next generation
Executive presentations, national meetings, product launches, leadership events, and employee-engagement initiatives for some of the world's most recognized companies, including: Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Merck, Pfizer, Toyota, MasterCard, American Express, J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Google, Becton Dickinson, Boston Scientific, Liberty Mutual, The Equitable. Revlon, Avon, Haagen-Dazs, Jim Beam, Starbucks, Kimberly-Clark, Clorox, Pepsi, 7-Up, Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s, Canon, Philips Electronics, BASF
Communication, business & organizational communication, public speaking, strategic & leadership communication, and professional development at institutions including:Â Wake Forest, New York University, Ohio University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, U.S. Air Force, Queens University, Southern New Hampshire University, Wingate, Central Piedmont Community College, and Strayer.
Our Mission
Bridging the Gap Between College and Career
At Campus → Career™, we believe every student has the potential to build an extraordinary career.
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We don’t just prepare students to get interviews—we prepare them to make an unforgettable impression, communicate their value with confidence, and launch meaningful careers.
How we fulfill our mission
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Discover Your Value
Recognize the strengths, experiences, and accomplishments you already possess—and learn how to position them as the skills employers are seeking.
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Tell Your Story
Develop a compelling personal brand.
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Launch Your Career
Gain the confidence, preparation, and competitive advantage to stand out in today’s challenging job market.
Campus→Career™ Promise
Success isn’t determined solely by a GPA, a résumé, or a degree.
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It comes from knowing your value, communicating it effectively, and presenting yourself with professionalism and confidence.