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Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Complete industry certifications while in school
Jameel is the Director of Organizational Development for Day and Zimmerman, an engineering and construction, staffing, and defense company. Jameel is currently overseeing performance management, leadership development, and the company's internal mentoring program.
Jameel is the Director of Organizational Development for Day and Zimmerman, an engineering and construction, staffing, and defense company. Jameel is currently overseeing performance management, leadership development, and the company's internal mentoring program.
Major:
Human Resource Management (Bachelor), Organizational Leadership and Development (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Interpersonal communications
Manuel is an Integrated Product Team Lead for Raytheon. Based out of Southern California, Manuel and his team are working on an airborne electronic attack system for the US Navy. The radar device will suppress airborne threats against Navy pilots.
Manuel is an Integrated Product Team Lead for Raytheon. Based out of Southern California, Manuel and his team are working on an airborne electronic attack system for the US Navy. The radar device will suppress airborne threats against Navy pilots.
Major:
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (Masters)
City: El Segundo
State: California
City: El Segundo
State: California
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Examine old case studies
Bryan is an Experienced Associate with the Public Sector division of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. Working with various government agencies, Bryan's team is responsible for getting all of their assigned clients audit ready.
Bryan is an Experienced Associate with the Public Sector division of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. Working with various government agencies, Bryan's team is responsible for getting all of their assigned clients audit ready.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Finance (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Learning through internships
Brent is a research analyst with the Institute of International Finance. Located in Washington, DC, Brent works with the local policy-makers and bankers of his assigned region (currently Chile) to compile research reports detailing the current financial climate.
Brent is a research analyst with the Institute of International Finance. Located in Washington, DC, Brent works with the local policy-makers and bankers of his assigned region (currently Chile) to compile research reports detailing the current financial climate.
Major:
Political Science (Bachelor), International Political Economy (Masters)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Follow the markets
Jim is a Senior Vice President with Brown Brothers Harrimon & Co. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Jim's clients are largely private business owners looking to invest their capital from selling their ventures.
Jim is a Senior Vice President with Brown Brothers Harrimon & Co. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Jim's clients are largely private business owners looking to invest their capital from selling their ventures.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Learn the industry software
Bill is the Executive Vice President of Design and Construction for AECOM Capital, an infrastructure and real estate firm. Based out of Los Angeles and with projects spread across the U.S., Bill walks us through the lifecycle of a new project and shows students how to turn an architecture degree into a career.
Bill is the Executive Vice President of Design and Construction for AECOM Capital, an infrastructure and real estate firm. Based out of Los Angeles and with projects spread across the U.S., Bill walks us through the lifecycle of a new project and shows students how to turn an architecture degree into a career.
Major:
Architecture (Bachelor)
City: Los Angeles
State: California
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Build relationships through internships
Gregory is the CEO of WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff, one of the leading professional services firm in the world. As the CEO, Gregory is charged with managing the development and staffing of projects ranging from subway construction to airport remodeling.
Gregory is the CEO of WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff, one of the leading professional services firm in the world. As the CEO, Gregory is charged with managing the development and staffing of projects ranging from subway construction to airport remodeling.
Major:
Civil Engineering (Bachelor), Civil Engineering (Masters)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Never too early to network
Kalim is a School Principal with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. With a doctorate degree in Education Administration, Kalim walks us through a busy day at school and explains how her responsibilities extend far beyond just education.
Kalim is a School Principal with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. With a doctorate degree in Education Administration, Kalim walks us through a busy day at school and explains how her responsibilities extend far beyond just education.
Major:
Human Development (Bachelor), Educational Leadership and Policy (Masters), Education Administration (Doctorate)
City: Costa Mesa
State: California
City: Costa Mesa
State: California
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Public speaking
Paul is the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Portfolio Management for US Bank. Based out of Nashville, TN, Paul is an investment specialist, managing multi-million dollar portfolios for high net-worth families, foundations, and sports and entertainment clients.
Paul is the Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Portfolio Management for US Bank. Based out of Nashville, TN, Paul is an investment specialist, managing multi-million dollar portfolios for high net-worth families, foundations, and sports and entertainment clients.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor)
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Political organizations
Kate is the Program Coordinator for VINES, the Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments, Inc. Based out of Binghamton, NY, Kate is responsible for coordinating the volunteer effort to make sure people are where they need to be and doing what needs to get done. Her work brings farm-fresh foods to areas of the city that were formerly food...
Kate is the Program Coordinator for VINES, the Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments, Inc. Based out of Binghamton, NY, Kate is responsible for coordinating the volunteer effort to make sure people are where they need to be and doing what needs to get done. Her work brings farm-fresh foods to areas of the city that were formerly food...
Major:
Liberal Arts (Masters), English (Bachelor)
City: Binghamton
State: New York
City: Binghamton
State: New York
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Group projects
Dawn is a Senior Sales Manager with Erie Insurance. Based out of Richmond, VA, Dawn's main responsibilities are to assistant her region's sales team with marketing, training, and joining in on joint sales calls.
Dawn is a Senior Sales Manager with Erie Insurance. Based out of Richmond, VA, Dawn's main responsibilities are to assistant her region's sales team with marketing, training, and joining in on joint sales calls.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Erie
State: Pennsylvania
City: Erie
State: Pennsylvania
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Learn the tools of your dream job
Bjorn is an account manager with Google's AdWords team. His main role is to ensure his assigned clients are properly using AdWords and to help them grow their business. Check out what Bjorn has to say about the culture of working for Google, getting your foot in the door, and much more!
Bjorn is an account manager with Google's AdWords team. His main role is to ensure his assigned clients are properly using AdWords and to help them grow their business. Check out what Bjorn has to say about the culture of working for Google, getting your foot in the door, and much more!
Major:
Economics (Bachelor)
City: San Francisco
State: California
City: San Francisco
State: California
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Leadership experience
Rory is the Deputy Director of Young Invincibles, a Washington, DC based nonprofit that focuses on empowering and informing young Americans on "pocketbook issues" such as healthcare, jobs, and the economy.
Rory is the Deputy Director of Young Invincibles, a Washington, DC based nonprofit that focuses on empowering and informing young Americans on "pocketbook issues" such as healthcare, jobs, and the economy.
Major:
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Bachelor), Public Policy (Masters), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Importance of intuition
Scott is the CEO of Pledge It, a nonprofit athletic performance-based fundraising platform. Having played both football and baseball at Penn State University, Scott started a venture to fund disease research which led to the current Pledge It. Tasked with strategic planning, investor relations and daily operations, Scott finds time to share his...
Scott is the CEO of Pledge It, a nonprofit athletic performance-based fundraising platform. Having played both football and baseball at Penn State University, Scott started a venture to fund disease research which led to the current Pledge It. Tasked with strategic planning, investor relations and daily operations, Scott finds time to share his...
Major:
Civil Engineering (Bachelor)
City: Harrisburg
State: Pennsylvania
City: Harrisburg
State: Pennsylvania
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Experience that shows leadership
Bridget is the Vice President of National Accounts for Heineken USA. Her main role is to lead the national sales team in both maintaining and offering new product lines to existing accounts as well as opening new accounts with stores and restaurants. Being on the road 51% of the year, Bridget shares what it's like to lead the sales effort of one...
Bridget is the Vice President of National Accounts for Heineken USA. Her main role is to lead the national sales team in both maintaining and offering new product lines to existing accounts as well as opening new accounts with stores and restaurants. Being on the road 51% of the year, Bridget shares what it's like to lead the sales effort of one...
Major:
Special Education (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: White Plains
State: New York
City: White Plains
State: New York
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Listen to find the gaps
Rachel is the Disaster Specialist and Policy Advisor for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Working in the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, Rachel and her team monitor and respond to their specific region of the world for disasters ranging from hurricanes and earthquakes to complex conflicts rising from...
Rachel is the Disaster Specialist and Policy Advisor for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Working in the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, Rachel and her team monitor and respond to their specific region of the world for disasters ranging from hurricanes and earthquakes to complex conflicts rising from...
Major:
Journalism (Bachelor), International Affairs (Masters)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Hone your communication skills
Timothy is a senior geoscientist at Noble Energy. Located in Houston, Texas, Timothy is in charge of several oil-related tasks, from planning and monitoring drilling well locations to generating regional geologic maps.
Timothy is a senior geoscientist at Noble Energy. Located in Houston, Texas, Timothy is in charge of several oil-related tasks, from planning and monitoring drilling well locations to generating regional geologic maps.
Major:
Geoscience (Bachelor), Science (Masters)
City: Houston
State: Texas
City: Houston
State: Texas
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Balancing technical and social skills
Brandon is a Forensic DNA Examiner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Working out of Arlington, VA, Brandon is tasked with examining the DNA evidence from cases ranging from counter-terrorism to murders and missing persons. After selecting the relevant evidence for testing, Brandon then decides which evidence will be used in trial cases.
Brandon is a Forensic DNA Examiner with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Working out of Arlington, VA, Brandon is tasked with examining the DNA evidence from cases ranging from counter-terrorism to murders and missing persons. After selecting the relevant evidence for testing, Brandon then decides which evidence will be used in trial cases.
Major:
Science (Bachelor), Forensic Science (Masters)
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
City: Arlington
State: Virginia
Channel: Skills Gap
Topic: Out of the Text Books
Mandy is the Global Account Director for Special Olympics International's partnership with ESPN. With over 5 million athletes spread throughout the world, Mandy and her team connect with their Special Olympics counterparts to share stories with ESPN.
Mandy is the Global Account Director for Special Olympics International's partnership with ESPN. With over 5 million athletes spread throughout the world, Mandy and her team connect with their Special Olympics counterparts to share stories with ESPN.
Major:
Advertising-Public Relations (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia