Experience

WRK/360

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, CEO

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Greater Los Angeles Area WRK/360 helps organizations support, engage, and retain working parents and caregivers. We build strategies to influence and evolve workplace cultures that care by promoting flexible work, empathetic leadership, and breaking down parental bias. WRK/360’s signature program is Parents Are Leaders. Learn More at https://wrk360.com/working-parents/ Demo at: https://programs.wrk360.com/demo-select-programs/



The Fair Play Policy Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fair Play Method Training Director

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Equity at work begins with equity in the home. As the Fair Play Method Training Director, I developed the training curriculum, and lead the training program to certify leadership professionals, coaches, therapists, and consultants to bring The Fair Play Method to their clients. In addition, we have developed tools and resources to enable facilitators to bring visibility and value to emotional labor, the mental load, and invisible work for their clients. Learn more:… Show more Equity at work begins with equity in the home. As the Fair Play Method Training Director, I developed the training curriculum, and lead the training program to certify leadership professionals, coaches, therapists, and consultants to bring The Fair Play Method to their clients. In addition, we have developed tools and resources to enable facilitators to bring visibility and value to emotional labor, the mental load, and invisible work for their clients. Learn more: https://www.fairplaylife.com/fair-play-method Show less



Forbes

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Contributor

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Writing on the intersection of parenting and work. Working to break down the maternal wall and improve the future of work for parents, especially new mothers. http://www.forbes.com/sites/marybethferrante/



Ferrante Family

• United States
• Real Estate

• Working Mother

  • Jun 2015 - Present

  Working Mom, part of a dual career couple: Developing and honing my leadership skills: - Prioritization & Time Management - Empathetic Leadership & Coaching - Adaptable - Problem solver, project manager - Constantly optimizing for increased family efficiency



Hello Sunshine

• Netherlands
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fair Play, VP

  • Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Stepped in as full-time VP for 6 months.

• Fair Play

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

  Greater Los Angeles, California, United States Training & Coaching Consultant for Fair Play Brand.



Maven Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Career | Maternity Leave Support Coach

  • Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

  Support women, particularly new and expecting moms, transitioning back to work after maternity leave and/ or a career break. I work with women to help them navigate work-life balance so they are able to achieve the professional and personal goals.



Live.Work.Lead. LLC

• CEO | Founder

  • Oct 2015 - Dec 2019

  www.liveworklead.com For companies: Retain top women talent through programs designed to support high performing women as they become new moms. Keep women engaged at work and on the leadership track by supporting their goals at work and as a mom. For individuals: Becoming a new mom and unsure how you are going to balance your career with your new role as a mom? Did you know that only 2% of women plan to leave their careers because they have a baby, yet 43% of women end… Show more www.liveworklead.com For companies: Retain top women talent through programs designed to support high performing women as they become new moms. Keep women engaged at work and on the leadership track by supporting their goals at work and as a mom. For individuals: Becoming a new mom and unsure how you are going to balance your career with your new role as a mom? Did you know that only 2% of women plan to leave their careers because they have a baby, yet 43% of women end up off-ramping or leaving completely due to family obligations? I help you stay on track in your career and be a great mom through support as you prepare for maternity leave, transition back to work (now with an infant) and ensure you are on a career path that works for you professionally and personally! I also run a virtual working moms group designed with you, your career and your life in mind. Check it out at http://www.liveworklead.com/babiesbosses-balance/. Find me out on the road speaking! I regularly to do in-person workshops and webinars nationally with organizations such as WeWork, Ladies Get Paid, and the Maven Clinic as well as many local organizations to provide workshops on topics such as: Babies. Bosses. (Un) Balance. Return to Work without Losing Your Mind Crucial Conversations: Advocate for Your Own Career as a New Parent Stop Dreading Monday: Find A Career Path That Fits Your Life Negotiate: What to Ask, When to Ask, How to Ask Here is a link to my speaking page: http://www.liveworklead.com/speaking/ If you believe in keeping women in the leadership pipeline, let's connect! Show less



Bank of America

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• SVP, Business Planning & Strategic Initiatives

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

• VP, PMO / Bus. Support Manager II

  • Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area - Managed projects and administrative functions for PSBB (~10,000 employees) including strategic planning, cross line-of-business initiative project management, risk management, Regulation W Compliance and Vendor Management - Lead employee engagement diversity and inclusion (EEDI) initiatives for the COO organization - Managed “Project New BAC” implementation and reporting for Preferred and Small Business Banking (PSBB), which consists of approximately 200 projects resulting in over… Show more - Managed projects and administrative functions for PSBB (~10,000 employees) including strategic planning, cross line-of-business initiative project management, risk management, Regulation W Compliance and Vendor Management - Lead employee engagement diversity and inclusion (EEDI) initiatives for the COO organization - Managed “Project New BAC” implementation and reporting for Preferred and Small Business Banking (PSBB), which consists of approximately 200 projects resulting in over $600M in cost savings and net revenue.

• VP, Business Support/ Project Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Apr 2012

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Core Implementation Team member for “Project New BAC” supporting Preferred and Small Business Banking - tracked and reported results, and identified risks and opportunities to escalate issues in time for corrective action; Supported PSBB in executive deliverables for Project New BAC • Oversaw project management functions for Consumer Sales (3,000+ employees) and previously for Institutional Mortgage Services (1,800 employees) • Organized offsite leadership meetings and market site… Show more • Core Implementation Team member for “Project New BAC” supporting Preferred and Small Business Banking - tracked and reported results, and identified risks and opportunities to escalate issues in time for corrective action; Supported PSBB in executive deliverables for Project New BAC • Oversaw project management functions for Consumer Sales (3,000+ employees) and previously for Institutional Mortgage Services (1,800 employees) • Organized offsite leadership meetings and market site visits; coordinated with Communications on speaking engagements

• Ops Project Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Feb 2011

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Managed projects for Risk and Fulfillment divisions within Institutional Mortgage Services (Correspondent Lending, Warehouse Lending & Wholesale Lending) • Set and assed benchmarks to solve line-of-business audit issues including policies and procedures and business continuity • Directed and coordinated additional projects including client advisory councils and meetings, quarterly internal meetings, risk action items and deliverables and additional ad hoc projects

• Business Support Lead II

  • Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

  •Manage enrollment and set up of all associates in My Work, our flexible work program •Partner with the business support executive to manage associate communications and transition activities •Coordinate quarterly leadership meetings, town halls, monthly business review meetings, and executive routines •Develop and manage process improvement and ad hoc projects



Bank of America formerly Countrywide Financial

• Sr. Project Coordinator

  • Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

  See BAC Bus. Support position



Countrywide Financial

• India
• Consumer Services

• Campus Recruiter

  • May 2007 - Oct 2008

  •Developed strategy and directed recruiting for full-time associates and summer associates in the internship program •Coordinated the recruiting process (on campus and on site), including dinners, networking events, interviews and diversity initiatives •Created advertising and marketing materials, including content for and maintenance of the recruitment website



Goldman Sachs

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Recruiting Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - May 2007

  • Managed entire recruiting process, from coordinating interviews through on-boarding, for the finance and technology divisions, successfully on-boarding of over 100 employees