Experience

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  Arthur young

  Jun 1984 - Jun 1985

  Staff auditor

  Completed audit work on numerous accounting systems, contributing to improved processes and policies.

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  Mci communications corporation

  Jul 1985 - Mar 1991

  Analyst, sr. analyst

  Contributed financial expertise to create monthly financial reporting packages and perform account analysis to identify expense reduction opportunities. Created and presented training module on budgeting/departmental expenses for department managers.

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  Mci worldcom corporation

  May 1993 - Feb 1999

  Manager, customer financial services and accounts receivable

  Led teams of 20 and 40 to complete daily operations on a customer receivable base of $180M and $450M, respectively. Coached five new supervisors in skill development including interview skills and in leading other staff members. Provided career planning expertise to all levels of staff.

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  Claret center

  Jul 1998 - Jul 2000

  Counselor, intern

  Developed and implemented all practice development efforts including formal and informal presentations, brochure design, and newsletter publications. Counseled and coached individuals on life issues including career management and interpersonal challenges.

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  The university of chicago booth school of business

  Sept 2000 - now

  Provided overall strategic direction for a team of ten to develop and deliver innovative career management programs and provide excellent coaching, contributing to Booth's full-time MBAs identifying, pursuing, and landing roles they're passionate about. Coached and motivated a highly interdependent team to work effectively in a fast-paced / high-touch environment. Collaborated with multiple offices and fellow leaders to resolve complex issues. Coached students and alumni on a full range of career-related topics including job search focus, career strategy, and internal positioning with an organization. Show less Led team of four career coaches and co-led team of ten to provide a comprehensive career management curriculum and provide valuable coaching for full-time MBAs, enabling them to identify, pursue, and land roles they are passionate about. Hired and developed several career coaches providing guidance to build strong program development/management, coaching, and presentation skills, helping them thrive in their roles. Proud to have co-led the student-facing team during this period, contributing to a #1 Business Week business school ranking for three consecutive bi-annual rankings. Show less Provided a wide range of services to ensure full-time MBAs had relevant, actionable knowledge and skills to pursue career paths successfully. Coached students on every aspect of conducting a successful job search including career choice, effective marketing materials, networking, interviewing, and negotiation strategies. Presented and facilitated 100+ career management workshops to groups of 10 to 125. Created and implemented numerous new programs and resources to advance the goals of the students. Show less

  • Director, Employee Development

    Oct 2015 - now

  • Director, Career Management Team

    Jan 2012 - Sept 2015

  • Team Lead, Senior Associate Director

    Mar 2007 - Dec 2011

  • Career Coach, Associate Director

    Sept 2000 - Feb 2007