FTMBA Congratulations

Please join us in “Shell-a-brating” our FTMBAs accepting new positions:

2021
Justin Ferguson is joining the Chartis Group as a Consultant

Rachel Loya
is joining Deloitte Consulting as a Consultant/Senior Consultant – Government & Public Services in Arlington – VA
Neha Mundra is joining eBay Inc. as a Business Operations Manager in San Jose – NM
Terqueasha Wooten is joining Deloitte as a Senior Consultant in Arlington – VA
2022
Sara Bartczak is joining IBM as a Technical Sales Associate in Washington – DC
Cornelius Conway is joining Abbott Laboratories as a 2021 Summer Associate in Columbus – OH
Scott Slivken is joining AstraZeneca in the 2021 MBA Internship Program (Oncology) in Gaithersburg – MD

Congrats to the Working Professionals

Congratulations!

Please join us in congratulating the Executive MBA, Part-time MBA and Online MBA students and alumni who have recently reported new positions and promotions.

  • Terry Monroe, EMBA ’08, recently accepted the position of Executive Director at the Virginia Society of Association Executives. 
  • James Green, EMBA 11, recently joined The Chartis Group as Director of Revenue Cycle.  
  • Thomas Kirkland, EMBA ’13, was recently promoted to Vice President of Business Development, Product Sales Team Lead at CACI International.  
  • Jennifer Hester, EMBA, ’14, was recently promoted to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at Emmes. 
  • Ricky Johnson, EMBA ’14, was recently promoted to Senior VP of Engineering and Mechanical at CSX. 
  • Chiradeep Mukherjee, EMBA ’15, was recently promoted to Director of Financial Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.  
  • Daniel Braswell, EMBA ’16, recently accepted the position of West Africa Regional Maritime Security Programs Manager at the U.S. Department of State.   
  • Dolly Isaac, EMBA ‘17, was recently promoted to Tech Partner, Strategy Manager at Amazon Web Services. 
  • Luis Valdivieso, EMBA ’18, recently joined Black Channel Partner Alliance (BCPA), a non-profit organization created to help black-owned IT businesses grow through the Microsoft Channel programs. 
  • Dyan Bullock, EMBA ’19, recently accepted the position of Director of Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor. 
  • Chris Kulp, PTMBA ’19,  secured a Senior Consultant-Financial Analyst role at Booz Allen Hamilton in San Diego, CA.
  • Andy Welkly, OMBA ’19, is now Vice President of Operations at Wells Fargo in Charlotte, NC. 
  • Eric G. Hamlin, EMBA ’20, recently accepted the position of Foreign Affairs Officer,
    Regional Engagement Division, Nigeria, US AFRICOM, in Stuttgart, Germany
  • Tawanza Hassan, CPA, EMBA ’21, was recently promoted to the position of Executive Center Director at Children’s National Hospital. 
  • Christopher Smith, PTMBA ’21, landed a Fund Manager position at the Carlyle Group in Washington, DC.
  • Simon Weaver, OMBA ’21, landed a role as Senior Talent & Transformation Consultant for the Digital Change team of IBM’s Government and Public Services arm.
  • Daniel Eberhardt, PTMBA ’22, secured a role in the Financial Solutions Advisor Development Program at Merrill Edge in Sterling, VA.
  • Caitlin Neal Butler, OMBA ’22, landed an MBA Procurement Intern position at Bayer in St. Louis, MO.
  • Catherine Bell, EMBA ’21 was recently promoted to the position of Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Senior Manager at ICF.

Note to all PTMBA, OMBA, and EMBA Students & Alumni
We want to share and celebrate your successes on the job or in the job search! If you have just landed a new position or promotion, we want to hear about it! Please share your success story by writing to your career coach or completing this form. Your good news will be featured in a Spring 2021 edition of #SmithHired.  

Hot Jobs

This section of #SmithHired lists a few job opportunities that will be closing soon. Please visit www.HireSmith.net or MBA-Exchange (which you can locate on HireSmith) for other MBA job openings. To apply for a position on HireSmith, you must have an approved resume. See the Smith MBA Resume Guidelines in the resources section of HireSmith for more details. You will find the Guidelines in the Part-time MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA folder. 

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*Curation Health is seeking a Senior Data Analyst. As a Senior Data Analyst with Curation Health, you will be responsible for contributing to the development of standardized reporting that draws out real insights to help drive client and company performance. Healthcare experience required, preferably with a provider or payer organization. For additional details visit www.HireSmith.net or this link. Stay tuned for additional roles that will be available in 2021. 

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Northramp Consulting is seeking an IT Business Analyst. The ideal candidate is a smart, creative individual interested in helping grow something truly unique in its markets. The ideal candidate should have technical experience in the Federal market and should have the versatility to learn new subject matter quickly and to understand that everything can be structured and optimized. The candidate should also be comfortable asking probing questions as to why something functions the way it does and whether it can be improved.  

They’re currently looking for an IT Business Analyst who has:

  • Experience capturing and documenting user requirements and uses cases.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact with clients comfortably and confidently.
  • Attention to detail and strong work ethic to drive high quality deliverables to completion.
  • Ability to think strategically and manage change thoughtfully and with purpose.

For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Saturday, December 12, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Executive MBA, Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students and alumni)

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ASRC Federal AFSS is seeking a Project Support Specialist to support a NASA Goddard Space Flight Center contract in Greenbelt, MD. The person in this role will provide project support to the Earth Sciences Division at the Goddard Space Flight Center, supporting the office of Associate Deputy Director for Atmospheres. For more information and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Saturday, December 19, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA students)

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PepsiCo is hiring!  Please see the link below for a Senior Manager role within PepsiCo’s Foundation.  PepsiCo recently announced a $400M commitment towards racial equality and this role is integral in managing that investment.  Note the job can be based at our offices in Purchase, NY; Chicago, IL; Plano, TX or remotely in the U.S.  Position description here!

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CFRA is seeking for a Forensic Analyst in Rockville, MD to conduct and publish forensic financial statement analysis equity research on publicly traded companies for dissemination to its client base, including institutional investors, underwriters, regulators, and law practices. Research and analysis will be a combination of qualitative and quantitative research which ultimately leads to published research such as high-impact reports to be delivered to investment managers, hedge funds, other financial institutions detailing with research findings, etc. The analyst will communicate with clients regarding companies analyzed, industry issues or accounting topics of interest and collaborate with other members of industry sector teams and support senior analysts to develop research ideas.

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline for: 

Forensic Analyst is Monday, December 14, 2020, 2020 at 11:59pm EST 

(Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc is hiring Assistant Brand Manager in Parsippany – NJ with solid background in sales/marketing and ideally gained in FMCG settings. Reckitt is looking for an someone who will support the setting and execution of an ambitious country commercial strategy. The employee will put commercial plans into action and work with Supply, Sales, Area and Finance to hit and exceed their every target. He/she will contribute to new business development initiatives, help develop consumer and shopper communications, and deliver excellence in execution for equity, activation and innovation projects. For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.netThe application deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is seeking for a MBA candidate for the position Career Development Program – MBA Finance in Allentown – PA, a high visibility rotational program consisting of three, 9-12 month assignments available in business-aligned operating areas, corporate decision support, corporate strategy, and treasury with the opportunity to enhance professional and technical skills, clarify career interests, and develop leadership potential.  

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. is a fast-paced Finance team in a Fortune 500 company and you will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated group of experienced Finance professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work, but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow throughout your rotations.

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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First Washington Realty is looking to hire a Financial Analyst in Bethesda, MD. First Washington Realty, Inc. is a privately-owned real estate investment, advisory and management company which specializes in the ownership of neighborhood and community shopping centers. The company is looking for an analyst who Strong financial and analytical skills, with high attention to detail, has willingness to take initiative and complete projects on a timely basis without excessive oversight, and has excellent management skills. The key areas of responsibilities are: Asset Management, Financial and Leasing. The Financial Analyst will:

  • Work collaboratively with leasing, property management, construction and legal teams to develop and execute long-term asset strategies to maximize revenue growth and value creation.
  • Review monthly financial statements and reforecasts, research NOI variances and assist in developing NOI action plans.
  • Analyze existing tenant sales, key credit metrics and health ratios, and assist in preparing and presenting our Quarterly Asset Review. 
  • Oversee lease-related financial analysis such as NPV analysis, NOI analysis, tenant credit and health ratio analysis.

For additional details and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Friday, January 1, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Cloudforce – Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking to hire a Cloud Solutions Engineer (the location is flexible). As the lead systems engineer specializing in AWS and Linux operating systems, you will be responsible for design, coordination, installation, and maintenance of resources in the AWS environment, proactively providing solutions and recommendations to improve the customer experience. Responsibilities include the configuration and tuning of Linux virtual machines, virtual networks, storage, databases, and applications – to maximize performance and minimize system downtime.  Additionally, you will be responsible to design, deploy and maintain resources in AWS, manage VPC networks, VPN connections, load balancers, gateways, and other virtual network infrastructure, produce and update government compliance documentation, including system architecture diagrams, inventory, data flow diagrams, runbooks, etc. The company is looking for someone with significant experience in Linux Systems Administration (3+ years). 

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Friday, January 1, 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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*M&T Bank is looking to hire for the Community Branch Management Program in Baltimore – MD, Buffalo – NY, Paramus – NJ, Philadelphia – PA, Syracuse – NY, Wilmington – DE. If you are looking for an opportunity to continue your education after graduation in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, then the Community Branch Management Program is for you. It consists of classroom and on the job training to give you the skill set to grow into the Branch Managers of tomorrow. As M&T Bank progresses, the bank is looking to use this 1-year training program as a source of valuable talent to help adapt, grow, and lead the employees of tomorrow. The position includes intensive training in communication, leadership, and finance, enabling you to apply these skills in daily roles. It also provides access to an instant peer group that is passionate about serving M&T’s communities, an understanding of all aspects of the M&T Bank Branch network and its supporting functions, and networking opportunities with senior leadership. 

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Friday, January 1, 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

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Northwestern Mutual is seeking to hire a Wealth Management Financial Advisor in York – PA, Annapolis, Baltimore, Ellicott, Frederick, Hunt Valley – MD. The financial professionals help clients reach their goals by developing and implementing financial plans that show them where they are today compared to where they want to go tomorrow and providing the financial tools and support to help them get there. Northwestern Mutual is looking for someone who can connect with people and build trusted relationships and are highly motivated and committed to succeeding, and want a career where one can make a significant and positive impact on people. The career offers you personalized mentoring and award-winning training programs, and the ability to make a substantial financial income that are tied to your effort and performance. 

For additional details regarding these roles and to apply, visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:59pm EST (Open to Part-time MBA and Online MBA Students.)

 

Working Professional Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”

*Be Fearless Webinar: Building Your Professional Network
Wednesday, December 09, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
A robust and diverse professional network is critical to growing and thriving in your career.  Join our Be Fearless webinar to learn how to assess your current network, identify gaps and employ strategies to cultivate and maintain strong and mutually beneficial relationships. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net

Dingman Fridays Virtual – Hosted by Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
Every Friday | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Online
Dingman Fridays Virtual is an advising session where Venture mentors, subject matter experts, guest advisors and Dingman staff will listen to your ideas, and provide feedback and the next actionable steps. These sessions are held every Friday of the semester for all the UMD students, staff and alumni.

*Working in Canada via Skilled Worker Express Entry – Hosted by Embassy of Canada
Friday, December 11, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Online
Join the First Secretary Jennifer Carlile with the Canadian Embassy to learn how to apply online for permanent residence and look for full-time positions in Canada. The session includes a short segment on pursuing internships. The presentation focuses on immigration to Canada through the Skilled Worker permanent resident programs and is most appropriate for students seeking full time positions in Canada and international alumni completing their OPT. Since the process is the same Americans or international students, all are welcome to attend to gain information to consider this alternative to a US-focused job search. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net

Beyond Smith…
This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.

*Hooman Radfar (Cofounder & CEO of Collective) Hosted by Startup Grind
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Join guest speaker Hooman Radfar, entrepreneur, investor, co-founder and CEO of Collective, Venture Partner at Expa, founder of 10e9, and co-founder of AddThis (acquired by Oracle). As CEO of Collective, he is responsible for driving the strategy, finance, and operations for the company. As a founding partner at Expa, he collaborated with the founders and former leadership from Uber, Foursquare, and Twitter to build and invest in category-defining, new businesses. Hooman has been featured by NBC, ABC, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Forbes, and the New York Times and has also been named one of Tech’s Best Entrepreneurs in BusinessWeek and one of iMedia’s 25 most influential online marketing professionals. He has guest lectured on entrepreneurship and innovation at prominent institutions like Stanford, Berkeley and Carnegie Mellon and supports a number of organizations such as Charity: Water and Pencils of Promise. 

*“2020 Reflections” Virtual Happy HourHosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Thursday, December 10, 2020 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fees: AMADC Members – $25, AMADC Student Members – $5, Nonmembers – $40; Registration: Required
Join AMADC’s Women in Marketing to share the tips on what you’ve learned in 2020 and the hopes you have for 2021. It will be a lightly structured discussion with highlights. To maintain levity, they will be holding a People’s Choice Awards for: most original Zoom background that celebrates the season, and most original Zoom outfit that celebrates the season. Join AMADC for this timely and much needed end of year virtual happy hour. 

*Mac Summit On-DemandHosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 9:00 am | Online
Fees – Non-members: $99 for summit ($2.50 per summit), members – $75; Registration: Required
MAC Summit features topics and sessions on the latest thinking in strategy, digital advertising, communications, crisis, search, email, video, design, B2B marketing, media relations, social media, analytics, internal communications, automation, disruptive technologies and much more. The summit is co-produced by two highly respected media companies based in Washington DC: Potomac Tech Wire, the region’s source for technology news, and Capitol Communicator, the region’s source for marketing, advertising, media and communications news. 

*AMADC Open Office HoursHosted by American Marketing Association – Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, January 06, 2021 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
Each month, AMADC hosts virtual get-togethers for both members and non-members and shares all of the great programs in the works. Your questions will be answered about membership, events, AMA and AMADC. Open Office Hours will take place on the first Wednesday of every month and upcoming Open Office Hour dates include: February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th and June 2nd. 

*Conquer Your Career – General ManagementHosted by Forté Foundation
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Online
Fees: Free; Registration: Required
If you are interested in a career in General Management, hear from a panel of three women MBA alumnae working in general management. They will lead an informative discussion about their career journeys. They will also offer advice, and answer viewer questions. This conversation focuses on Leadership Development Programs and is geared toward MBA and early career women. Join them to find out how they use their MBA degrees in the workplace and how they have overcome the challenges they have faced along the way. 

 

FTMBA Networking Opportunities

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY:
The * denotes a new event / opportunity

Nationwide Women in Tech Virtual Career Event, Wednesday, December 9th, 10am – 1pm for cleared candidates and 1pm – 4pm for non-cleared candidates. The Event will enable diversity-focused recruiters to connect with unique, highly-skilled professionals in a safe and inclusive space. This unique virtual career event focuses on employers committed to diversity and inclusion across tech and financial services.

MilitaryX Baltimore Veteran Virtual Hiring Event, Wednesday, December 9th, 11am – 2pm. Create your MilitaryX Virtual Hiring Events profile in under 5-minutes.

Arlington Virtual Job Fair, Thursday, December 10th, 11am – 7pm.

*Washington, D.C. Virtual Hiring Event, Tuesday, December 15th, 10am – 2pm. Interview virtually with Fortune 500 and industry leading companies seeking talented, experienced and motivated professionals.

*Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans, Tuesday, December 15th, 11am – 3pm. Online Recruiting Event Open to all US Military Job Seekers and Spouses.

 

*New York VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR AND JOB FAIR, Tuesday, December 15th, 10am – 6pm.

*New York Virtual Job Fair, Tuesday, Tuesday, December 15th, 9am – 3pm.

2021 FASPE Business Fellowship Program. A fully funded fellowship program in contemporary professional ethics and ethical leadership. The program addresses current ethical issues facing business professionals by first examining the role of German businesses and business executives in enabling Nazi policies, including their role in the Holocaust. The program is planned to take place in Germany and Poland and run from May 21, 2021 to June 4, 2021. The deadline to apply is January 6, 2021 at 11:59PM EST.

*MilitaryX Baltimore Veteran Virtual Hiring Event, Tuesday, January 19th, 11am – 2pm.

*MilitaryX NYC-Area Veteran Virtual Hiring Event, Wednesday, January 20th, 11am – 2pm.