Matthew Garcia
Certified Career Coach with Hiring Insight | 500+ Coaching Hours
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MTG Development Group
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Starting at 12:00 PM UTC
I currently offer a focused schedule of evening and weekend coaching sessions designed to accommodate working professionals. If you’re interested in working together but don’t see a time that fits your schedule, feel free to reach out. Depending on availability, I may be able to accommodate alternative times.
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About
I coach emerging leaders and career changers who want greater clarity and direction as they navigate meaningful professional growth and change. My approach combines intellectual curiosity, thoughtful inquiry, and a strong commitment to ICF coaching competencies and ethics. I bring extensive experience in coaching and professional development, complemented by a background in career services, advising, and employer engagement. I won’t prescribe your path. Instead, I’ll challenge your thinking, listen deeply, and create space for you to examine assumptions, discover possibilities, and determine what moving forward means for you.
Matthew’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Manager
100+ Career Coaching clients
My experience spans more than a decade in career and people development, 500+ documented coaching hours, and six years of management. At Yeshiva University, I coached approximately 30 business students each week; at Schwarzman Scholars, I developed global recruitment relationships with organizations including the UN, BCG, and McKinsey. Today, I lead employer engagement at CUNY John Jay and coach professionals through MTG Development Group. Alongside a completed ICF-accredited Level 2 coaching program and Hogan assessment certification, that experience informs how I help clients understand their strengths, communicate their value, and navigate career decisions. Whether you're exploring a new direction, preparing for interviews, or pursuing greater responsibility, expect thoughtful questions, honest feedback, and practical next steps shaped around your goals.
Matthew can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Outreach
AI-Powered Job Search
Career Planning
Cover Letters
General Exploration
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership
Networking Strategy
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Why do I coach?
I was drawn to coaching because I wanted to help people find their own way rather than simply tell them which way to go. The moments I value most are when a difficult question creates a pause, and the answer that follows is something a client may never have said aloud before. That kind of discovery can change how someone understands themselves, their choices, and what is possible. At the heart of my coaching is a simple belief: people are capable of more than they have convinced themselves they are capable of.
Work Experience
Associate Director for Employer Engagement
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
March 2025 - Present
Lead employer engagement across finance, technology, healthcare, consulting, and public service while supporting an 11-person professional team through supervision, coaching, and project leadership. Facilitate staff development in coaching and advising, connecting an understanding of employer expectations with practical support for students and alumni.
Employer Relations Lead
Schwarzman Scholars
June 2022 - October 2024
Directed global employer relations and career programming for scholars and alumni across more than 100 countries. Sourced over 500 opportunities annually and developed recruitment access with the UN, World Economic Forum, BCG, and McKinsey. Facilitated small-group programs helping high-achieving professionals explore career paths across sectors and countries.
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
MTG Development Group
January 2022 - Present
Coach professionals, executives, and career changers through leadership challenges and career decisions. Design and facilitate team development engagements, including work with a 25-person team across Delivery Solutions and UPS Digital. Combine individual coaching and assessment insights to help people understand their strengths, work through obstacles, and navigate change.
Associate Director of Employer Relations & Programs
Yeshiva University
June 2018 - May 2022
Coached approximately 30 business students weekly on career direction and internship searches across finance, accounting, marketing, and nonprofit work. Promoted to Associate Director in September 2019, expanding responsibilities to employer partnerships and mentorship programs. Grew the alumni mentorship program by 350% over three years, tripled successful employer engagement outcomes, and built partnerships with organizations including JPMorgan, Madison Square Garden, and GroupM.
Residence Life Coordinator
Florida International University
June 2016 - May 2018
Led more than 35 staff members and designed four weeks of training in professional development, career readiness, and conflict resolution. Developed career and life-skills programming for Honors students and led a career development committee with university career services. Supported emerging leaders as they built confidence and took on new responsibilities.
Residence Hall Director
Rutgers University
August 2014 - May 2016
Supervised and developed resident assistants supporting more than 220 first-year students. Used weekly team meetings, individual coaching, and performance feedback to strengthen student leadership. Helped students navigate the academic, social, and personal transitions of their first year at college.
Education
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PCC Coaching Certification Program (Level II), Coaching
2024 - 2026
Accredited coach training program designed to meet requirements for ICE's Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential: - 125+ hours of coach-specific training - Emphasis on neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and leadership coaching - Structured feedback, mentoring, and practical application - Led by ICF-certified coaches with deep industry experience - Includes business development support for launching ano scaling a coaching practice - Comprehensive curriculum aligned with ICF coaching competencies and ethics
Rutgers University
Master's Degree, College Student Affairs
2014 - 2016
Studied college student affairs, deepening my understanding of student development and how to support people as they navigate education, career decisions, and life transitions.
St. John's University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
2010 - 2014
Studied psychology, building a foundation in human behavior, motivation, and development that informs how I support clients through personal and professional change.
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