Rita Mcdearman, Mba is a MBA at Baltimore. Colleagues describe them as "I've had the privilege of working with some remarkable people, but Rita McDearman stands out by far. For nearly nine years, she was the heartbeat of SHIFT as our head of finance and operations—a powerhouse who propelled us through 500% growth, launched four additional businesses, navigated acquisitions, and helped us raised capital. Rita isn’t just great with numbers; she’s a strategic force who sees the big picture and dives head-first into what needs to be done. Rita’s impact went well beyond the financials. She built systems and processes that weren’t just efficient but actually future-proofed the business, allowing us to grow sustainably and scale without constant firefighting. It’s no exaggeration to say she worked herself out of a job by setting things up so well—systems that didn’t just make her essential but made the entire team more effective. On top of that, Rita is the kind of leader people trust implicitly. Her response time is lightning-fast, her attitude is steady and positive, and she has a rare ability to bring people together—even when facing big challenges. She doesn’t shy away from the tough calls or big-picture decisions. When we needed to make a difficult strategic pivot, she was instrumental in decision-making that kept our team aligned and motivated. She has a knack for balancing empathy and directness, bringing out the best in those around her while fostering a culture of loyalty, resilience, and integrity. If you’re looking for someone who will step into any situation and make it better, someone who sees solutions where others see problems, that’s Rita. Her loyalty, maturity, confidentiality, and natural leadership made her indispensable to our team and me personally. I’d jump at the chance to work with her again—she’s simply one of the best. Such a good human inside and out. I would be happy to talk to anyone on behalf of Rita.Anyone who brings her onto their team will gain an incredible, forward-thinking leader who lifts people up and drives results that matter." and "Rita is a very well-rounded business professional who can think strategically, and execute tactically. I had the pleasure of teaming with Rita on the planning and execution of a global client account plan, and her collaborative approach to engaging internal and external resources was instrumental in achieving our goals. She has a high level of cultural awareness that allows her to drive results both cross-culturally, and cross-functionally. I believe Rita's skills translate across a wide variety of functions, as I have personally seen her demonstrate a high level of proficiency in client relations, financial planning, operations, and customer service. I look forward to working with Rita again in the future."