Founder and Job Hunt Strategist/Career Consultant at The Occupation Optimist, a career consultancy dedicated to modernizing the job hunt and aiding everyday people to land their dream job. After working with me, clients have landed offers with some of the most highly sought-after companies in the country, including: - HBO, Turner Classic Movies, Salesforce, Delta, CDC, FDA, USAID, MailChimp, Ernst & Young, and so many more!Services include:- A revamped resume and LinkedIn profile- A personalized job strategy to secure new opportunities- An application strategy to capture the attention of hiring managers- Advice to attract new jobs from major companiesCurrently accepting new clients—reach out today to get started. ✉ Connect@OccupationOptimist.comClients served worldwide

Keynote speaking engagements include: - University of the Pacific: University Ted Talk: "Quick Tips" On Digital Networking Strategies- Morehouse: Immigration Employment Panel alongside Mayor Ted Terry- Harvard: In-Person and Virtual Networking Strategies During the Pandemic for Recent Graduates- Savannah College of Art and Design: Establishing Your Personal Brand Via LinkedIn- Red Bull: Red Bull Basement—Small Business Panel- Salesforce: Immigrant Employment Panel- LinkedIn: #GetHired Live Conversation Hosted by LI Senior News Editor Andrew Seaman- LinkedIn: Career Exploration Through the Lens of Equity- LinkedIn Learning: How to Prioritize Equity in your Job Search- The Center for Black Health and Equity: Virtual Networking Strategies- American Association for the Advancement of Science: Networking 101: Building Your Community Online and In-Person- T. Howard Foundation: Digital Networking Strategies- Young Black Leadership Alliance: Entrepreneurship Panel- Science and Technology Policy Fellowship: Using LinkedIn to Network- Dee Dee Jackson Foundation: Bouncing Back Layoffs and Career Changes w/ TJ & Taj Jackson

Consulted clients on their resume and LinkedIn profile, custom networking plans and job hunt plans, personal branding, and more.

Instructed the following LinkedIn Learning Courses: Finding a Job at Companies That Embrace Diversity and InclusionLearn strategies that can help increase the odds of finding a diverse and inclusive work environment, including tips on interpreting company reviews and how to ask the right questions during the interview process. Digital Networking Strategies Learn the ins and outs of networking and connecting with decision-makers in any industry, including tools, platforms, specific steps, and how to create a personal brand. Be on the lookout for three brand new courses coming in early 2022!

Wrote blogs on job searching, career paths, and career advice. Publications and features include:- Wall Street Journal- Forbes- Business Insider- Fast Company- Black Enterprise- Time- Fortune- Inc.

Trained a major NBA franchise to use effective, out-of-the-box recruiting strategies to fill open roles with more impressive applicants.

Wrote blogs on job searching, career paths, and career advice.

Provided job placement, resume building, LinkedIn branding, job search strategy, and mentoring for refugees. Upon arriving in Clarkston, GA, refugees only have six months to find a job and become financially stable on their own.

Placed talent nationwide at companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, Univision, and Sun Products at an agency ranked by Forbes as the #11 Recruiting Agency in the World. This included filling account manager and executive-level positions at companies ranging from Fortune 500 to start-ups.

Conducted recruiting at several Colleges and Universities, designed a mentoring program to enhance company culture, generated over $50 million in annual sales revenue, and led 50+ field-based market/customer training for Senior Management, National Account Managers, and new employees.