Experience

McLaren Wealth Strategies

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Specialist

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  Branch Professional, RJFS Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. McLaren Wealth Strategies is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. For important disclosure information, please see “Social Media Disclosure” link in the “Contact Info” section.



University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, BBA and One-Year Master’s Career Coaching and Education

  • Dec 2018 - Apr 2021

  Ann Arbor, Michigan Utilizing innovative ideas and an agile, entrepreneurial mindset, my goal as leader of the BBA and One-Year Specialized Business Masters career education team is to provide vision and strategic direction for all our coaching, programming, and outreach efforts. Working closely with the academic program office, academic advisors, student leaders and external stakeholders, we provide co-curricular experiences to supplement our one-on-one and on-demand career coaching efforts. My aim is to… Show more Utilizing innovative ideas and an agile, entrepreneurial mindset, my goal as leader of the BBA and One-Year Specialized Business Masters career education team is to provide vision and strategic direction for all our coaching, programming, and outreach efforts. Working closely with the academic program office, academic advisors, student leaders and external stakeholders, we provide co-curricular experiences to supplement our one-on-one and on-demand career coaching efforts. My aim is to empower people to make decisions and thrive in current roles, while preparing them for future opportunities.

• Associate Director

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018

  Ann Arbor, Michigan •Lead career search strategy for Master of Management (MM) and Master of Accounting (MAcc) programs, strengthening functional understanding, career outcomes, and overall knowledge of job market for all students •Strategize with Office of Undergraduate Programs (OUP), MM, and MAcc leadership to create outcomes-focused events, engagements, and learning opportunities for students, fostering environment of professionalism and success •Customize career-focused programming to meet needs of… Show more •Lead career search strategy for Master of Management (MM) and Master of Accounting (MAcc) programs, strengthening functional understanding, career outcomes, and overall knowledge of job market for all students •Strategize with Office of Undergraduate Programs (OUP), MM, and MAcc leadership to create outcomes-focused events, engagements, and learning opportunities for students, fostering environment of professionalism and success •Customize career-focused programming to meet needs of student body, providing needed resources, guidance, and support through career exploration, search, interviews, and offer evaluations •Design interactive on and off-campus engagements, including cohort-wide multi-industry treks, connecting students with alums and executives for networking and career advancement opportunities •Create and maintain online course focused on industry and business function understanding, resulting in greater career clarity and intent upon starting program •Evaluate MM candidates as partner of admissions team with special focus on outcomes, producing matriculates with clear career goals and strategies •Recruit top candidates from target universities by sharing data driven information on MM and MAcc programs, intended to increase talent and numbers in applicant pool



University of Notre Dame

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director

  • May 2015 - Sep 2017

  Notre Dame, IN •Specialize in career planning in Consulting, Technology, Healthcare, Data Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Research •Directed, marketed, and recruited for Consulting Week, an annual series of events, connecting 14-16 top performing consulting firms with 600+ unique student attendees and nets nearly $2,000 income per year for The Career Center •Networked with established, new, and prospective employers to determine mutually beneficial recruiting plans, which helped contribute to 165+… Show more •Specialize in career planning in Consulting, Technology, Healthcare, Data Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Research •Directed, marketed, and recruited for Consulting Week, an annual series of events, connecting 14-16 top performing consulting firms with 600+ unique student attendees and nets nearly $2,000 income per year for The Career Center •Networked with established, new, and prospective employers to determine mutually beneficial recruiting plans, which helped contribute to 165+ full-time hires by consulting firms in 2016 alone •Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to provide tailored coaching materials and true-to-life, industry focused experiences, increasing case, technical, and medical school interview skills •Communicated with leadership, faculty, and staff across multiple colleges and departments, planning and executing large scale events, special programming, and fulfilling employer recruiting needs •Co-designed and attended Career Treks – exploration initiatives that allow students to travel to industry hubs like Silicon Valley (technology), Atlanta (data analytics), and Chicago (consulting), increasing Notre Dame student knowledge of and visibility in highly sought after career fields •Managed The Career Center Student Interns, provided training and support to 10-12 employees to conduct walk-in appointments and provide Employer Relations assistance, resulting in completion of 150+ staff projects and 100's of coaching appointments per semester Show less



University of Tennessee

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• STEM Career Consultant

  • Jun 2013 - May 2015

  Knoxville, TN •Consulted undergraduate, master’s, and PhD STEM students from 17 academic programs on career development •Led a 3-credit course on career development for 20+ STEM students each semester; Identified need for specialized course and developed a pragmatic curriculum to meet the needs of analytically-minded students •Co-facilitated a 1-credit career preparedness course for 20+ engineering majors per semester •Steadily increased STEM employer representation, both on campus and through CSO… Show more •Consulted undergraduate, master’s, and PhD STEM students from 17 academic programs on career development •Led a 3-credit course on career development for 20+ STEM students each semester; Identified need for specialized course and developed a pragmatic curriculum to meet the needs of analytically-minded students •Co-facilitated a 1-credit career preparedness course for 20+ engineering majors per semester •Steadily increased STEM employer representation, both on campus and through CSO Research software, by building relationships and tailored recruiting strategies •Spearheaded Career Services visibility expansion by partnering with library, resulting in a freestanding electronic display highlighting key Career Services resources •Networked with Human Resource professionals and Hiring Managers to develop relationships aimed at providing local experiential and full-time opportunities for students Show less



Ball State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Advising Intern

  • Dec 2012 - May 2013

  •Established degree paths for students across all majors, focused on graduating in 4 years •Utilized Banner and Degree Works for scheduling and student support purposes •Clarified institutional and program specific requirements and expectations •Worked with students on academic probation, helping them achieve good academic standing •Illustrated importance of time management skills and maintenance of academic and personal balance •Informed students on changing financial aid and… Show more •Established degree paths for students across all majors, focused on graduating in 4 years •Utilized Banner and Degree Works for scheduling and student support purposes •Clarified institutional and program specific requirements and expectations •Worked with students on academic probation, helping them achieve good academic standing •Illustrated importance of time management skills and maintenance of academic and personal balance •Informed students on changing financial aid and academic performance policies •Complied with and detailed NCAA regulations for student athletes

• Career Center Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2012 - May 2013

  •Created and presented on-campus training and informational workshops on topics such as resume writing, interview skills, networking, and the Career Management Action Plan •Organized and directed “Campus to Careers” panels, connecting Ball State students with employers •Participated in professional staff meetings focused on program expansion, integration of social media, and the streamlining of our NACElink software •Assessed online resume submissions through NACElink •Trained… Show more •Created and presented on-campus training and informational workshops on topics such as resume writing, interview skills, networking, and the Career Management Action Plan •Organized and directed “Campus to Careers” panels, connecting Ball State students with employers •Participated in professional staff meetings focused on program expansion, integration of social media, and the streamlining of our NACElink software •Assessed online resume submissions through NACElink •Trained paraprofessionals to utilize our career-coaching model for peer mentoring purposes