Networking Open House, 2025

AAERG Event, Keurig Dr Pepper, April 2025

In April 2025, alongside the AAERG, I planned and executed a comprehensive public Networking Open House designed to pull back the curtain on the culture and career opportunities at Keurig Dr Pepper. This event served as a vital community touchpoint, allowing the public to engage directly with the organization’s leadership and recruitment teams.

The open house was designed to achieve several key objectives:

  • Executive Transparency: We hosted five executive-level panelists who provided direct insights into KDP’s vision and answered questions from the public regarding the company’s operations and values.

  • Departmental Access: Following the panel, attendees engaged in one-on-one sessions with representatives from various KDP departments to explore specific available roles and team environments.

  • Career Empowerment: The event offered practical professional development, teaching attendees about the specific skills and personality traits KDP values, as well as providing guidance on resume building and mastering the KDP interview process.

  • Strategic Logistics: I managed the end-to-end execution of this project, including stakeholder communication, logistical coordination for over 70 guests, and the creation of all presentation and attendee-facing materials.

Event Headliners

A man in a gray checkered blazer and black dress shoes stands on stage holding a microphone, giving a presentation in front of a large screen with logos of various snack and beverage brands.

Jack Mutuku, VP of Sales - Southeast

Jack delivered a lively and engaging presentation that resonated with the community. He shared his journey within the organization, offered his perspective on KDP’s future, and highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability practices.

A man giving a presentation in front of a large screen displaying financial information about KDP, with a wooden podium and a gray carpeted floor in a modern conference room.

Roger Johnson, Chief Supply Chain Officer

Roger provided an overview of Keurig Dr Pepper’s supply chain operations, highlighting our partnerships with organizations like Coca-Cola and sharing insights into the latest innovations currently being tested

Three people sitting on stage in front of a large screen during a panel discussion. The woman in the middle is speaking into a microphone, with a man on her left and a woman on her right. The people are dressed in business casual attire, and the screen behind displays photos and titles of other panelists.

  • Brad Rakes, VP, Brand Marketing

  • Patty Birdsong, Director, Portfolio Delivery

  • Faith Pizzo, Vice President, Accounting

    Faith, Patty, and Brad spoke about their individual career journeys. They shared the tips, tricks, and career hacks that have aided them along the way.

Three women standing and speaking at a resume workshop, with large screens behind showing a close-up of people holding snacks and drinks.

  • Ivy Stringfield, Mgr, Talent Acquisition

  • Lauren Deloach, Talent Acquisition Partner

  • Shelby Capell, Assoc. Talent Acquisition Partner

    The Talent Acquisition team provided an insider’s look into the hiring process through high-value workshops on resume development and interview preparation. Attendees learned that every resume is thoroughly reviewed and gained practical guidance on navigating the screening process and crafting tailored responses to the interview format.

Event Attendees

The African Americans and Allies ERG welcomed more than 70 guests to the Networking Open House at Keurig Dr Pepper’s headquarters in Frisco, TX. The event offered the local community an inside look at KDP’s culture of inclusion, innovation, and opportunity, highlighted by a panel of organizational leaders, including Vice Presidents from across multiple departments. Leaders shared their personal journeys, insights into the company’s vision for the future, and how the community plays a vital role in that growth.

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A group of people at a professional event, with two women standing behind a table labeled 'Human Resources' wearing matching maroon shirts, and a woman and man in suits shaking hands. Other attendees are visible, some holding drinks.
A professional conference room with a large seating area filled with attendees facing two presenters at the front. The room has floor-to-ceiling windows with cityscape views, ceiling lights, and a wall-mounted screen.
People gathered in a conference room, socializing and using their phones, with chairs arranged around the room and a large television mounted on the wall.

Event Reviews

The feedback for the 2025 Public Networking Open House highlights the event's success in bridging the gap between Keurig Dr Pepper and the community. Attendees and participants praised the event for its engaging atmosphere and the high quality of the professional connections made.

Key testimonials from the event include:

  • Community Connection: One attendee noted it was a pleasure to meet and sincerely thanked the hosting team for their efforts, mentioning that they made wonderful connections.

  • Internal Commendation: A KDP colleague commended the AAERG for an "Awesome Career Event," noting that attendees provided very positive feedback.

  • Speaker Satisfaction: An event speaker expressed gratitude for being involved and thanked the team for putting such a great event together.

“Hi ND, I just wanted to commend you for having an Awesome Career Event yesterday. The attendees really enjoyed it and only had very positive feedback. 😊”
— Tru P., Networking Event Volunteer, KDP
“ND - it was a pleasure meeting you yesterday at the KDP career & networking event. I want to sincerely thank you for your efforts in hosting it, I made some wonderful connections.”
— Ezi Prez, Networking Event Attendee
“That was a great event, team! I am so glad I got to be involved. Thanks so much for putting it together!”
— Faith P., Networking Event Panelist, KDP