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Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Plan Your Day The Night Before
Aziz Abdur-Ra'oof is the Director of Student Welfare and Career Development at the University of Maryland. After playing college football at Maryland, Aziz played wide out for the Kansas City Chiefs before returning to Maryland to motivate and inspire future generations of student-athletes.
Aziz Abdur-Ra'oof is the Director of Student Welfare and Career Development at the University of Maryland. After playing college football at Maryland, Aziz played wide out for the Kansas City Chiefs before returning to Maryland to motivate and inspire future generations of student-athletes.
Major:
Speech Communication (Bachelor)
City: College Park
State: Maryland
City: College Park
State: Maryland
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Utilizing Outlook
Ryan works in business intelligence for the United States Department of the Treasury. One of the best parts of the job for Ryan is getting to actually see the difference his work makes in the business community.
Ryan works in business intelligence for the United States Department of the Treasury. One of the best parts of the job for Ryan is getting to actually see the difference his work makes in the business community.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Making A Daily "Must Do" List
Dareth is the Associate Director of Student Financial Services for Strayer University. She is responsible for awarding financial aid to all Strayer students in the Midwest region. After running the managerial reports, one of Dareth's main roles is to motivate and push her staff to outperform their goals.
Dareth is the Associate Director of Student Financial Services for Strayer University. She is responsible for awarding financial aid to all Strayer students in the Midwest region. After running the managerial reports, one of Dareth's main roles is to motivate and push her staff to outperform their goals.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: Silver Spring
State: Maryland
City: Silver Spring
State: Maryland
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Block Off Times On Your Calendar
Jessica is a human resources specialist in Washington, DC. She handles the entire spectrum of employee relations, from working with new hires to the termination of employees.
Jessica is a human resources specialist in Washington, DC. She handles the entire spectrum of employee relations, from working with new hires to the termination of employees.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: What Is Important Now
Kimberley is the Director of Operations for Bluestone Recoveries International, a boutique law firm located in Bethesda, MD. Good characteristics for interested viewers are an approachable demeanor and an honest self-awareness regarding time and people management.
Kimberley is the Director of Operations for Bluestone Recoveries International, a boutique law firm located in Bethesda, MD. Good characteristics for interested viewers are an approachable demeanor and an honest self-awareness regarding time and people management.
Major:
Government and Politics (Bachelor), Sports Industry Management (Masters)
City: Bethesda
State: Maryland
City: Bethesda
State: Maryland
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Managing Your Priorities, Not Your Time
Craig is an attorney with Venable LLP in Baltimore, MD. For aspiring lawyers out there, Craig recommends not only loading up on the basics (reading and writing), but to enroll in philosophy classes that will get your mind to start thinking critically.
Craig is an attorney with Venable LLP in Baltimore, MD. For aspiring lawyers out there, Craig recommends not only loading up on the basics (reading and writing), but to enroll in philosophy classes that will get your mind to start thinking critically.
Major:
Government and Politics (Bachelor), African American Studies (Bachelor)
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Keeping A Notebook
Malaika is the Assistant Director for Global Communities at the University of Maryland. She guides students toward global outreach trips as an alternative to the typical Spring and Winter break. Check out how Malaika turned a passion into a career!
Malaika is the Assistant Director for Global Communities at the University of Maryland. She guides students toward global outreach trips as an alternative to the typical Spring and Winter break. Check out how Malaika turned a passion into a career!
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor), College Student Personnel (Masters)
City: College Park
State: Maryland
City: College Park
State: Maryland
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Prioritizing Your Tasks
Lacey is a sales support supervisor for watch and accessory giant Fossil, Inc. With a passion for retail and a degree in Apparel Marketing from Kansas University, Lacey tells us how to best prepare for a life in retail and sales!
Lacey is a sales support supervisor for watch and accessory giant Fossil, Inc. With a passion for retail and a degree in Apparel Marketing from Kansas University, Lacey tells us how to best prepare for a life in retail and sales!
Major:
Apparel Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Dallas
State: Texas
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Making Lists
Akilah works in talent acquisition for NationStar, a leading national lender and mortgage servicer. Working in human resources, Akilah recruits the best possible talent for her company, whether through traditional means such as job boards and career fairs or through face-to-face contact at networking events.
Akilah works in talent acquisition for NationStar, a leading national lender and mortgage servicer. Working in human resources, Akilah recruits the best possible talent for her company, whether through traditional means such as job boards and career fairs or through face-to-face contact at networking events.
Major:
Human Resource Management (Bachelor)
City: Dallas
State: Texas
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: A System That Works For You
Helena is the Marketing and Events Manager for the University of Denver's Career Services department. Her current role is to ensure that all of the University's career centers are communicating properly as well as to promote the services and events they offer.
Helena is the Marketing and Events Manager for the University of Denver's Career Services department. Her current role is to ensure that all of the University's career centers are communicating properly as well as to promote the services and events they offer.
Major:
Psychology (Bachelor), Religion (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Denver
State: Colorado
City: Denver
State: Colorado
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Checking Things Off A To-Do List
George is the Chief Medical Officer for HealthOne and the continental division of HCA, one of the largest national hospital corporations. With an MD, a JD, and a Masters in Public Health, George is quite literally able to handle any situation in the healthcare administration industry. Listen for advice on carving your own path and for an...
George is the Chief Medical Officer for HealthOne and the continental division of HCA, one of the largest national hospital corporations. With an MD, a JD, and a Masters in Public Health, George is quite literally able to handle any situation in the healthcare administration industry. Listen for advice on carving your own path and for an...
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor)
City: Denver
State: Colorado
City: Denver
State: Colorado
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Make A Daily List
Charlene Hunter is the owner of Hunter Law LLC in Denver, Colorado. After earning her JD from University of Denver in 2009 Charlene hung out the shingle and has been practicing in several areas, most notably in family practice. Find out how Charlene, a career-changer, can start fresh with her very own practice!
Charlene Hunter is the owner of Hunter Law LLC in Denver, Colorado. After earning her JD from University of Denver in 2009 Charlene hung out the shingle and has been practicing in several areas, most notably in family practice. Find out how Charlene, a career-changer, can start fresh with her very own practice!
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor), Economics (Bachelor)
City: Denver
State: Colorado
City: Denver
State: Colorado
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Prove yourself in an internship
Clint is a Sales Leader with State Farm Insurance, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the country. Based out of Indiana, Clint oversees a team of 40 insurance agents of which he oversees the hiring, training, and day-to-day success coaching.
Clint is a Sales Leader with State Farm Insurance, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the country. Based out of Indiana, Clint oversees a team of 40 insurance agents of which he oversees the hiring, training, and day-to-day success coaching.
Major:
Telecommunications (Bachelor)
City: Fishers
State: Indiana
City: Fishers
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Working hard with integrity and communication
Greg is an Environmental Consultant and the Vice President of Environmental Services at IWM Consulting Group, LLC. Greg and his company will get involved with assessments of properties, either facilities or land, in order to both identify existing contaminants in the environment as well as discuss remediation.
Greg is an Environmental Consultant and the Vice President of Environmental Services at IWM Consulting Group, LLC. Greg and his company will get involved with assessments of properties, either facilities or land, in order to both identify existing contaminants in the environment as well as discuss remediation.
Major:
Earth Science (Bachelor), Geology (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Power through without hand-holding
Katie is a Media Events Specialist at the Indianapolis International Airport. Her main roles are to maintain the Temporary Art Program (which features regional artists throughout the airport), coordinating airport press conferences, gate announcements for special events, as well as social media.
Katie is a Media Events Specialist at the Indianapolis International Airport. Her main roles are to maintain the Temporary Art Program (which features regional artists throughout the airport), coordinating airport press conferences, gate announcements for special events, as well as social media.
Major:
Art History and Drawing (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Someone who can paint a vision
Kate is a Service Manager with Cintas Corporation, one of the largest designers and producers of business goods, clothings, and furnishings in the country. Overseeing the uniform rental and facility servicing of half the customers in the Cincinnati market, Kate manages a team of support representatives to ensure her customers receive the best...
Kate is a Service Manager with Cintas Corporation, one of the largest designers and producers of business goods, clothings, and furnishings in the country. Overseeing the uniform rental and facility servicing of half the customers in the Cincinnati market, Kate manages a team of support representatives to ensure her customers receive the best...
Major:
Organizational Communication (Bachelor)
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Work hard but work smart
Jason is the President of Ontario Systems, a vertical market software company that creates technology to help the government, hospitals, and commercial organizations recover revenue. Jason's role is to oversee the high-level decision-making process to ensure his customers are happy and his company keeps growing.
Jason is the President of Ontario Systems, a vertical market software company that creates technology to help the government, hospitals, and commercial organizations recover revenue. Jason's role is to oversee the high-level decision-making process to ensure his customers are happy and his company keeps growing.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Solicit feedback and follow through
Jeff is a Real Estate Lawyer and Partner at Ice Miller LLP, an Indianapolis-based full service law firm. Jeff's main role is to oversee the transactional paperwork of real estate deals, whether the client is a developer building new properties, a business leasing its space, or a real estate investment fund adding to their portfolio.
Jeff is a Real Estate Lawyer and Partner at Ice Miller LLP, an Indianapolis-based full service law firm. Jeff's main role is to oversee the transactional paperwork of real estate deals, whether the client is a developer building new properties, a business leasing its space, or a real estate investment fund adding to their portfolio.
Major:
Urban Planning (Bachelor), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Willing to do the work too
Matthew is a Human Resources Coordinator with Concentrix Corporation, a leading business services company. When not assisting employees with the standard payroll and benefits questions, Matthew is cataloging and preparing financials for the company's regularly scheduled audits throughout the year.
Matthew is a Human Resources Coordinator with Concentrix Corporation, a leading business services company. When not assisting employees with the standard payroll and benefits questions, Matthew is cataloging and preparing financials for the company's regularly scheduled audits throughout the year.
Major:
Music Media Production (Bachelor)
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
City: Muncie
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Meeting all of your deadlines
Christen is the Head of Medical Safety for Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Care. Her main objective is to make sure that every product her company develops is safe for the consumer to use. Christen's team is heavily involved during the development of new products as well as the frontline to answering consumer questions as they come in for existing...
Christen is the Head of Medical Safety for Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Care. Her main objective is to make sure that every product her company develops is safe for the consumer to use. Christen's team is heavily involved during the development of new products as well as the frontline to answering consumer questions as they come in for existing...
Major:
Biology (Bachelor), Nursing (Graduate), Health Product Risk Management (Masters), Public Health (Doctorate)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Pace yourself with efficiency
Kyle's main responsibility is to ensure that his team is strategically meeting their planned vision for their dedicated product line. Whether working with sales, marketing, or finance, Kyle is working nonstop to exceed customer expectations.
Kyle's main responsibility is to ensure that his team is strategically meeting their planned vision for their dedicated product line. Whether working with sales, marketing, or finance, Kyle is working nonstop to exceed customer expectations.
Major:
Entrepreneurship (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Empathy and understanding
Kyle's main responsibility is to ensure that his team is strategically meeting their planned vision for their dedicated product line. Whether working with sales, marketing, or finance, Kyle is working nonstop to exceed customer expectations.
Kyle's main responsibility is to ensure that his team is strategically meeting their planned vision for their dedicated product line. Whether working with sales, marketing, or finance, Kyle is working nonstop to exceed customer expectations.
Major:
Entrepreneurship (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Work Ethic: Stay focused on the task at hand
Tyler is an Accountant and a Senior Manager at Blue & Co., LLC, a Midwest-based financial services firm. Tyler not only explains his job functions as a manager, but also the step-by-step audit process that entry-level job seekers can expect to see the first day on the job.
Tyler is an Accountant and a Senior Manager at Blue & Co., LLC, a Midwest-based financial services firm. Tyler not only explains his job functions as a manager, but also the step-by-step audit process that entry-level job seekers can expect to see the first day on the job.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Channel: Soft Skills
Topic: Leadership: Communication and trust
Tyler is an Accountant and a Senior Manager at Blue & Co., LLC, a Midwest-based financial services firm. Tyler not only explains his job functions as a manager, but also the step-by-step audit process that entry-level job seekers can expect to see the first day on the job.
Tyler is an Accountant and a Senior Manager at Blue & Co., LLC, a Midwest-based financial services firm. Tyler not only explains his job functions as a manager, but also the step-by-step audit process that entry-level job seekers can expect to see the first day on the job.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Marketing (Bachelor)
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana