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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Paradigm One is a boutique career development consulting firm that specializes in individual career coaching, group instruction, etiquette consulting, and leadership training. The emphasis is not simply to help people achieve a means to an end, but to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Our goal is to increase confidence by disturbing myopic mediocrity. Instead, we encourage an introspective yet transformational paradigm shift to enlighten our clients in embracing the belief they are "the one" for that dream job, that unreachable promotion, that daunting public speaking opportunity, that special occasion, that "leap of faith" career transition, and any other stretch of the imagination. Above all, Paradigm One underscores the indisputable obligation to remain authentic to one's self, passion, purpose, and goals. "Be radical. Be relevant. Be you." - Paradigm One

Washington, Dc

Manage the Career Advancement Program (CAP) and additional career development programs designed to accelerate the ascension of diverse mid-level managers to C-Suite executives. Build and execute customized programs for Fortune companies including: Google, American Express, American Airlines, Pandora, Twitter, JP Morgan, Capital One, Citibank, LinkedIn, Target, KIPP, and more. Implement distinctive, targeted, high-impact development programming that addresses the challenges of achieving professional success and accelerating career trajectory. Manage project plan and key project deliverables. Research and report on project issues, risks, actions and dependencies. Assess communication needs. Write, edit, and manage the production and distribution of internal and external communications. Develop and foster strong relationships with program Fellows, corporate partners, career coaches, instructors, and other key stakeholders.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Planned and executed annual co-curricular programming for 1100 MBA students including 10 recurring annual orientations, case competitions, employer site visits, receptions, industry-focused roundtable discussions, professional panels, social events, and information sessions. Managed events and budgeting from start to finish. Served as the official advisor and ambassador to 22 graduate business school student organizations, guiding them through the event planning process for student-run programming. Streamlined the marketing and communications efforts of the office, along with event planning policies and office procedures to ensure efficiency.

Washington, Dc

Provided professional coaching, guidance, and advice for graduate students and alumni seeking international careers, including job search strategies, job market advice, mock-interviewing, and resume/cover letter critique. Acted as office liaison to graduate student groups, to increase student engagement and build rapport. Interacted with Academic Affairs, Admissions, Dean’s Suite, Academic Program Offices, and GW Career Centers. Developed, edited, and maintained creative forms of communication including e-newsletters, sent to over 4000 recipients, and other types of distributed correspondence. Created targeted in-person and online workshops, give engaging presentations, organize expert panels, and assess/evaluate programming. Managed the application and evaluation process of internship grants.

Mclean, Va

Researched and identified conduits to promote company exposure, achieve positive brand recognition, and build diverse candidate pipelines through strategic partnering. Partnered with the firm’s affinity groups to create internal/external programs; attended events to support each group. Organized and hosted hiring and networking events; managed all event logistics for employees, candidates, and guests including scheduling, coordination, travel and lodging arrangements, venue selection and management, marketing collateral, room set-up, day-of coordination, gifts, and after-event correspondence. Sourced and screened candidates; synthesized metrics and analyze data to track candidates.

Developed and delivered customized programs and training to individuals, small businesses, schools, non-profit organizations, and companies. Responsible for all aspects of project and program management, including event design and production, marketing, and budgeting. Organized and executed multiple networking functions from conception to completion. Advised clients in full-cycle job preparedness.

Planned engaging and innovative lessons to captivate students to teach them basic and above-level mathematical concepts. Introduced accelerated learning techniques, which increased math grades and standardized test performance rates among low-performing and at-risk students. Spearheaded a tutoring program, which reinforced mathematical concepts through one-on-one training interaction and group instruction. Designed and initiated a system of behavior reinforcement to focus students’ attention and acknowledge improved behavior.

Managed relationships with multi-million dollar hedge fund clients and served as a single contact point for all inquiries, including margin and portfolio accounting analysis and U.S/international trade processing. Initiated, planned, and coordinated networking events for senior management exposure for analysts. Traveled to colleges and institutions, by appointment, to recruit, brand, and promote Goldman Sachs. Represented Goldman Sachs by planning and speaking on analyst panels for employment candidates and serving as a point of contact for new-hire inquiries.

Summer Analyst in Global Operations Division/Fixed Income Subdivision, Summers of 2004 and 2005.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Master Of Arts Degree

Bachelor Of Arts