Experience

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  University of Connecticut School of Business

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Executive Director, Office of External & Alumni Engagement

    • Sep 2021 - Present

  • Director, Strategic Initiatives & External Relations, Dean's Office

    • Aug 2018 - Sep 2021

  • Director, Full-time MBA Program

    • 2014 - Aug 2018

    As Director of the Full-time MBA Program at the UConn School of Business, I led the School's effort in attracting and recruiting talented individuals to join our MBA Program which has consistently been rated by Forbes in the top 25 public MBA Programs in the US for ROI. We offer a redesigned curriculum offering a deeper dive into Business Analytics, Financial Analysis and Investments, and Digital Marketing Strategy. I also led the effort along with our MBA Program team to ensure that our students are experienced an exceptional program, gaining skills and a network that will reach far beyond their graduation date.

  • Director, Graduate Career Development Office

    • 2011 - 2015

    - Direct the team to plan, market, and execute a multitude of career management program such as: "The Job Search Project", career strategy teams, workshops to hone students’ career management skills, corporate information sessions, networking events, panel discussions, and other specialized events based on students’ needs- Coach MBAs on a 1:1 basis to provide the following: review students’ marketing plans, offer job search strategies, conduct mock interviews, critique cover letters/resumes, and recommend expected standards for business communications- Design unique job search strategies for specific student groups such as international students or career changers - Develop new strategies to create a beneficial environment for multiple student populations by aligning with student clubs and academic departments- Represent the CDO while interviewing MBA Program applicants to determine eligibility for admittance

  • MBA Program Associate

    • 2010 - 2011

    -Monitor compliance with admission requirements; work with the Director and others in reviewing admissions information, interviewing candidates, evaluating credits and recommending appropriate action for admission to the program.-Advise students regarding academic program planning and course selection; coordinate degree certification procedures; monitor students' progress and compliance with scholastic standards, plans of study, course and graduation requirements.

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Cambridge, MA

  • Assistant Director

    • 1997 - 1999
    • Cambridge, MA

    -Developed and managed external employer relationships on a global level, expanding the range of employer recruiting activities, and actively marketed students to employers in a variety of industries including: management consulting, investment banking, financial services, manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, high-tech, and more.-Optimized information gathered by performing the above which led to: develping recruiting strategies such as:planning and managing employer related events such as: career fairs, information sessions, and on or off-campus interviews.-Partnered with employers to provide guest speakers, panel discussions, career fairs, and workshops to help with interviewing, resume development, salary negotiation.-Created and maintained complete and confidential files with detailed statistics regarding placements and related placement activities.-Supervised and trained staff including permanent and contract employees.-Worked with IT vendor to create recruiting database to assist students and CDO staff with numerous recruiting efforts including tools for student job searches and data analysis for the CDO staff.

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  Bain & Company

  • Boston, MA

  • Assistant Manager - Worldwide MBA Recruiting

    • Sep 1995 - Sep 1997
    • Boston, MA

    -Effectively managed a worldwide MBA recruiting program for 26+ offices as well as numerous top level business schools such as Harvard Business School, Wharton, M.I.T. Sloan, Stanford, etc.-Maintained positive working relationships with employees from many different cultures from around the world and was flexible to meet their individual needs in a fast-paced environment-Selected to act as the first and primary point of contact between students and our company-Hired, trained, and managed support staff