I help experienced product managers navigate and complete a structured job search program that makes them more competitive candidates. This includes:⏵ Monthly coaching calls⏵ Weekly asynchronous check-ins ⏵ Providing tailored guidance and support ⏵ Working closely with a team of coaches with different areas of expertise ⏵ Recommending resources and next steps at each stage of the job search

I take a holistic and integrative approach to guiding people through periods of transformation in their lives and careers. This work includes: ⏵ Help with setting goals, creating habits, and implementing accountability mechanisms⏵ Thought partnership for content creation and professional positioning⏵ Recommending techniques and approaches to shift mindset ⏵ Advice on effective and compassionate communication⏵ Running the 100-Day Catalyst transformation program⏵ Ideation, brainstorming, and strategy sessions ⏵ Guided imagery and self-discovery exercises⏵ Resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn reviews⏵ Assistance with networking ⏵ Non-judgmental listening⏵ Interview preparation ⏵ Negotiation support

I helped job seekers with all aspects of the job search, including: ⏵ Establishing a vision and outlining a path to make it a reality⏵ Facilitating group workshops⏵ Developing relationships with tech experts⏵ Learning about tech trends and best practices⏵ Curating and sharing resources for practice and further learning⏵ Introducing concepts related to tech ethics⏵ Sourcing job leads⏵ Conducting mock interviews and providing feedback⏵ Consulting on negotiation of salary and other compensation⏵ Reviewing portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters⏵ Advising on resume optimization for applicant tracking systems⏵ Establishing personalized networking strategies⏵ Inspiring ideas for content creation ⏵ Organizing and running a 75-person hackathon⏵ Sharing methods for building community and participating in professional discourse⏵ Providing motivation and perspective to shift mindset

‣ Assisted with rollout of new offering for job seekers and go-to-market strategy.‣ Developed innovative approaches to community building and engagement. ‣ Curated resources and job leads.

‣ Researched and implemented best practices for community building, learning, and career development‣ Recommended events and training opportunities to the design community‣ Curated resources for the design community ‣ Facilitated group sessions‣ Vetted creative portfolios and challenge projects‣ Designed and scheduled weekly design newsletter emails using HubSpot

Helped program graduates with all aspects of the job search. This included: ‣ Establishing a vision and outlining a path to make it a reality‣ Facilitating group workshops‣ Running design hackathons‣ Developing relationships with design experts‣ Hosting guest speakers‣ Learning about design trends and best practices‣ Curating and sharing resources for practice and further learning‣ Introducing concepts related to design/tech ethics‣ Sourcing job leads‣ Conducting mock interviews and providing feedback‣ Consulting on negotiation of salary and other compensation‣ Reviewing portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters‣ Advising on resume optimization for applicant tracking systems‣ Establishing personalized networking strategies‣ Inspiring ideas for content creation ‣ Providing motivation and perspective to shift mindsetI worked with web developers, data scientists, data analysts, UX designers, UX researchers, product managers, and digital marketers.

‣ Helped students successfully navigate and complete online training programs. ‣ Responded to questions and inquiries via email, phone, and video chat. ‣ Used Zendesk and Salesforce to organize workflow and maximize efficiency. ‣ Created 20+ canned responses that were used by everyone on the Academic Success team.‣ Collaborated with team members to learn and implement best practices. ‣ Assisted with grading of career-related student assignments.‣ Recommended process improvements and policy changes to improve student satisfaction and outcomes.

‣ Remote consulting for online renewable energy training company‣ Partnership management‣ Instructor course-building support‣ Student technical and administrative support

‣ Remote work for an online natural food retailer‣ Conducted product, market, and keyword research‣ Wrote and edited sales copy and product listings‣ Assisted with online marketing strategy and execution‣ Managed $5,000 monthly advertising budget‣ Responded to customer support inquiries via email and phone

‣ Remote work for an online renewable energy training company‣ Responded to questions and inbound sales inquiries via email and phone. ‣ Provided technical and administrative support to hundreds of students. ‣ Assisted with curriculum development and implementation for 25+ online courses. ‣ Developed subject matter knowledge related to renewable energy and high-performance building. ‣ Built relationships with dozens of renewable energy experts and publishers.‣ Assisted with content strategy and copyediting for course materials, website, and blog

‣ Researched downtown development trends and strategies. ‣ Managed social media accounts.‣ Assisted with research, writing, and design for projects and reports.

‣ Used as-built drawings and field research to update city records of public infrastructure using ArcGIS.

‣ Researched and developed behavioral interviewing training course. ‣ Researched and developed customer experience training course. ‣ Assisted with launch of MyCareer website.

‣ Taught English and Spanish to high school students.

‣ Performed English and Spanish interviews documenting violations of U.S. labor law by employers of low-wage workers in Cook County, Illinois.