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My career has spanned MBB consulting, business school, and strategy & operations roles in technology, giving me firsthand experience navigating competitive recruiting processes, career pivots, and professional growth across industries and geographies. Having lived, studied, and worked in multiple countries, I understand the challenges of making high-stakes career decisions and repositioning yourself for new opportunities. Whether you're transitioning into tech, applying to business school, preparing for interviews, or pursuing your next promotion, I can help you build a compelling narrative that connects your experiences, strengths, and future goals. My coaching style is direct, strategic, and personalized. Together, we'll refine your resume, strengthen your interview skills, and position your story in a way that resonates with admissions committees and hiring managers. The strongest candidates aren't always the most accomplished—they're the ones who can clearly communicate who they are, the impact they've made, and where they're headed next.

I’m a finance professional with close to 10 years of experience across investment banking, structured finance and private credit, currently working as an Executive Director in Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Before GSAM, I spent several years at Société Générale CIB in Paris and Milan, advising and financing institutional investors, private equity funds and financial sponsors on complex credit transactions. I’m passionate about helping ambitious students and young professionals understand what finance really looks like from the inside — the skills that matter, how deals work, how to tell a strong story, and how to prepare effectively for competitive roles. I can help with CVs, LinkedIn positioning, networking strategy, technical interview preparation, mock interviews and career transitions into investment banking, private credit, asset management and buy-side roles.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in marketing and brand strategy, I've held leadership roles at top companies like IBM, Meta, and Activision Blizzard. As a VP of Partnerships at a leading AI company, I drive global marketing initiatives and strategic partnerships. My extensive background includes transforming brands and scaling marketing functions, which equips me to guide you in your career development journey. Additionally, my role as an MBA Admissions Consultant and Adjunct Professor at NYU has allowed me to mentor numerous individuals, helping them achieve their professional goals. Let's connect and create a tailored plan to elevate your career to new heights!

With a background in healthcare finance and administration, I bring a wealth of experience to career development coaching. Currently, I manage operations within the operating rooms at Mayo Clinic Arizona, where I support strategic planning, capital budgeting, and data analytics. My journey includes a comprehensive leadership development program at Mayo Clinic as an administrative fellow, where I gained insights across various healthcare settings. Additionally, my experience as a Financial Analyst at Intermountain Healthcare has honed my skills in financial planning and analysis. I am passionate about helping professionals navigate their career paths in administrative fellowship, healthcare administration, and beyond. Let's connect to explore how I can support your career growth!

I bring a unique blend of HR leadership, talent development, certified coaching training, and higher education experience to my career development work. My exposure is diverse, having worked across the Tech, Entertainment, Corporate Real Estate, Financial Services, and Hospitality industries, at small startups and F500 companies alike. Before I was a coach, I was the person in the room making decisions about who gets promoted, who gets managed out, and who gets the stretch assignment. I served as Head of People at a Series C Fintech, building on a career in Leadership & Talent Development, primarily for high potentials from early career all the way up to C-Suite and founders. I hold an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential and completed training through the Center for Executive Coaching. I coach the way I'd want to be coached: direct, honest, and grounded in your actual situation. I work with professionals who are navigating career inflection points - from feeling stuck or misaligned in their current role to figuring out how to grow internally or pivot into something that actually fits. Together, we cut through the noise, clarify what you want, and build a plan that’s grounded in your values, strengths, and real-world possibilities.

I have personally applied to over 1,000 jobs and know the complexities and realities of this jobs market. I can help you navigate finding jobs that are real and helping to make you stand-out during interviews to secure the job you are looking for. I have extensive and current experience in Product Marketing Management within the tech industry, including roles at major companies like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Intel, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Google. My experience spans various critical aspects of the PMM role: Go-to-Market Strategy: I have developed and executed go-to-market strategies for data center platforms and AI developer software and solutions. Marketing Collateral & Content Creation: I have generated marketing materials, including presentations, web content, sales training, and authored numerous blogs with high view counts. Product Launches: I have led and contributed to numerous product launches, including features for Microsoft Teams, AI solutions, and Intel's machine learning optimized CPU. Cross-functional Collaboration: I have worked directly with OEM partners, sales, engineering, and product groups to drive adoption, acquire customers, and define product specifications. Business-to-Business (B2B) Expertise: A significant portion of my experience is in B2B product marketing, as indicated by my skills listed across multiple roles. AI/HPC Focus: I have consistently worked with AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) technologies, demonstrating expertise in a high-demand area of the tech market. Beyond core PMM responsibilities, I also have experience in: Leadership and Team Management: I have led various teams, from launch teams to messaging teams, and managed programs. Training and Enablement: I have trained PMMs and created specialized courses for stakeholders, partners, customers, and sales teams. Strategic Planning: I have influenced product design and shifted market focus to key areas. My diverse background, including an MBA candidacy from Cornell University , and prior experience in the United States Air Force in engineering and leadership roles, further enhances my ability to provide comprehensive career guidance, critical thinking, and structured approaches to job searching. I understand complex technical concepts and can translate them into compelling narratives, a crucial skill for PMM roles and for coaching you on articulating your own value.

With nearly 20 years of experience in career development and executive coaching, I am passionate about helping professionals achieve their career goals. As the former Assistant Dean for Career Development at Darden School of Business and Director of Career Services at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I have led teams dedicated to enhancing career management skills and fostering relationships with top recruiting companies. I founded Acorn Associates to continue empowering business executives seeking impactful career changes. Having coached thousands of individuals, I am here to guide you through your career journey with personalized strategies and insights. Let's connect and take your career to the next level!

I've conducted more than 7,000 interviews and reviewed 100x as many resumes. Having been a Recruiter in tech for 8+ years, I've gained unique insights into what organizations look for when hiring people. Perhaps the most rewarding part of my job is being able to share these insights with friends, family members, and clients as they strive to achieve their career goals. Need to create or revise your resume? I know what recruiters are looking for. Got an interview next week? I can help you prepare. Nervous to negotiate an offer? I have extended and closed hundreds of them. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to the career of your dreams!

Welcome to my profile! With an extensive background in healthcare leadership and innovation, I bring a wealth of experience to career development coaching. As a current CEO and founder of multiple healthcare ventures, I have a proven track record of strategic leadership and market entry success. My career journey spans roles at top organizations like Kindred Healthcare, Highmark Health, and Amgen, where I honed my skills in strategy, operations, marketing and brand management. I am passionate about helping professionals navigate their career paths, leveraging my insights from the healthcare industry to guide you towards achieving your career goals. Let's connect and chart a course for your professional success!

I've personally navigated the pressure and uncertainty of career changes. My background includes direct experience in private equity, investment banking, and angel investing, and I've recruited for and received offers in areas like wealth management, corporate finance, and corporate banking. While my path across the finance landscape may seem linear, I've felt the weight of making a major career move and changing my direction often. My goal is to help you explore and understand the vast world of finance and business careers. I'm here to be a thought partner as you navigate your options, bounce ideas, and hopefully find a path that feels like the right fit. We'll work together to develop a networking strategy that gets you in front of the right decision-makers and helps clarify your goals. I believe everyone has the potential to build a successful and fulfilling career, and I'm committed to supporting you no matter where you are in your journey.