Marcelle Yeager

Experience

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  Baker & McKenzie

  Aug 2002 - Mar 2003

  Intern

  PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: With the professional development manager, I built programs to enhance attorneys' skills, resulting in implementation of the Moscow office’s first program. This included the development of materials and programs for attorneys, including newsletters and a Toastmasters group.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: I analyzed and compiled a major report on the firm’s principal clients and the Russian legal services market. I also edited legal documents and professional articles.

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  ABC International (USA)

  Apr 2003 - Nov 2003

  Business Development Manager

  Private Russian language services company offering corporate training to multi-national clientsOPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: I managed client and teacher relationships, company finances, and administrative operations in Russian and English.PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS: I supervised and was responsible for the performance and professional growth of two staff members, including a teacher coordinator and training administrator. I designed the training administrator role to formalize training methods, attract more qualified teachers, and secure new clients.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: I expanded our international client base by developing accounts with IKEA, Colgate, and Société Générale. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2004

  Various

  Volunteer interpreter for non–profit Center for Citizen InitiativesEditor, The Russia Journal (English-language business monthly)Reviewed and reported on cultural events for English–language expatriate websiteConducted interviews and research for start–up online business publication

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  APCO Worldwide

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2007

  Manager

  STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSULTING: I designed and implemented communications strategies, including events, to promote international clients in the U.S. market. To create effective educational campaigns, I engaged networks of federal government, association, and non-profit stakeholders.CAREER DEVELOPMENT: I was selected to mentor 10 junior staff and interns and as a member of the President’s Council, a group selected to discuss with the CEO the company’s future and provide input. With a small team, I interviewed, selected and supervised three seasonal groups of 15 to 18 interns. We improved internship recruitment process and training programs and achieved quicker project turnaround. We also enhanced the internship program, adding a formal orientation, online system for staff project requests, and final review.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: I spearheaded a study of internal best practices to develop a business development plan for my team. I also created proposals which resulted in bringing in new business and extending existing contracts. Independent Consultant (October - December 2007)I supported a former ambassador on a foreign government consulting project, which involved composition of background documents, congressional testimony, client reports, and other written materials. Show less

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  U.S. Department of Defense

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2009

  Research Analyst

  RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS: My work involved researching issues to publish critical assessments used on a daily basis by U.S. government decision-makers. I collaborated with other research analysts to publish a contentious judgment, which was singled out by policy makers and is still requested to date.

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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011

  Associate

  STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND CONSULTING: As part of this role, I led a change management project for a new federal government director to refine internal and external communications strategies and improve business processes, including retention of the workforce. I managed a three-person team to produce tailored and consistent messages for federal agency employees.

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  Career Valet

  Nov 2011 - now

  President

  Since 2012, Career Valet has empowered hundreds of mid- to executive-level professionals and executives to reach the next level of their careers by strengthening their narratives. ✨ What makes us different than other resume writing companies? ◆ Personalized storytelling. We ask customized questions so that we can tell your career story and align it with where you want to go next◆ Value. In addition to walking away with exceptional materials, you gain insights through our structured process about your unique skills to guide you in networking conversations and interviews◆ Expertise. Our team has broad industry and market knowledge from working with clients with diverse backgrounds, and years of direct experience in communications, recruiting, and consulting👏 We've been pleased to witness many successes, including a senior director becoming the COO of a start-up and the CFO of a small firm becoming a VP in a $12B company. Clients land jobs in organizations such as: Amazon, Barclays, Cox, Casper, Deloitte, John Deere, Lockheed, Oracle, and the Department of State. 😫 Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to upgrade your resume? Get our free resume handbook with the top 10 things you need to change in your resume now: careervalet.com/cv-resume-handbook 💫 📞 Schedule a complimentary consultation: calendly.com/careervalet/complimentaryconsultationWebsite: www.careervalet.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/career-valetInstagram: career_valetFacebook: careervalet Show less

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  U.S. Department of State

  Dec 2011 - Aug 2013

  Public Affairs

  STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS: I worked with the cultural affairs officer on educational and cultural programs throughout Uzbekistan. In addition to writing speeches, talking points and other communications materials for the U.S. ambassador, I interviewed and selected candidates for U.S. study programs. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: I presented opening remarks at publicized cultural and educational events; spoke to local youth about how to write a resume, the U.S. education system, and U.S. MBA programs; and gave interviews to local television stations. Show less

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  U.S. News & World Report

  Mar 2014 - Dec 2017

  Contributing Author

  Contributed weekly articles with job search advice: https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/marcelle-yeager.

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  ServingTalent

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2019

  CEO

  ServingTalent placed 40 top-notch U.S. foreign service (diplomat) and military spouses and veterans in long-term, rewarding jobs, including CPAs, engineers, HR professionals, writers, and administrative personnel. Our team of 6 U.S. military and foreign service spouses worked tirelessly to find talent for scores of clients. In addition, we raised the spouse unemployment issue among companies large and small, in Congress, and through presentations in various forums and major media. This resulted in the introduction of the Foreign Service Families Act in May 2019 by Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) and Senator Sullivan (R-AK). Management & Entrepreneurship • Launched firm with no clients to start that placed 40 U.S. foreign service and military spouses in jobs.• Identified client and sales targets and conducted outreach to small businesses and Fortune 500 firms.• Managed 4 remote staff to develop social media, vet candidates, and secure sales, leading to new business.Branding & Messaging• Created communications and messaging for journalists, Congress, federal government, and private enterprise to build awareness of high spouse unemployment.• Built partnerships with stakeholders in military, government, and complementary businesses to collaborate on initiatives and drive strategy. Show less