FTMBA Networking Opportunities

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY:
The * denotes a new event / opportunity
All events below are new.

Congrats to the Working Professional

Congratulations

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

  • Benjamin Caldwell, EMBA ’21, recently accepted the position of Manager I, Software Security Consulting Operations at Synopsys, Inc., in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • Shannon Bent, EMBA ’21, was recently appointed to the Queen Anne’s County Board of Education in Centreville, Maryland.

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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*Morgan Stanley is seeking an Operations Risk – Issues and Actions Assistant Vice President for its Baltimore, MD office. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is December 12, 2021, 11:59pm EST (Open to Online MBA and Flex / Part-time MBA Students.)

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*Maryland Public Television (MPT) is seeking a Director of Talent and Recruitment who will manage MPT’s recruitment for regular staff employees, contractual employees, freelance positions and also manage MPT’s internship program. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is December 12, 2021, 11:59pm EST (Open to Online MBA and Flex / Part-time MBA Students.)

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*Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Data Analyst to provide analytical and consulting support to Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) leadership in making strategic data-related decisions. The Data Analyst will make strategic data related decisions by analyzing, manipulating, tracking, internally managing and reporting data. This may entail working with our data systems to pull information using SQL, analyzing the information in Excel or other tools, and presenting the data to various leaders and staff within the organization.

This position may begin fully remotely and will eventually be based in our regional office in Rockville, Maryland with the ability to  work from home a few days a week. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is December 18, 2021, 11:59pm EST (Open to Online MBA and Flex / Part-time MBA Students.)

Working Professional Upcoming Events & 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

*Virtual Speaker Series: The Myth of Private Equity – Sponsored by the Smith PTMBAA
Friday, December 3, 2021 | 6:00pm | Online
Join the Finance & Venture Capital Associate (FVC) and PT-MBA for our Virtual Speakers Series: The Myth of Private Equity on Friday, December 3 at 6 p.m. Jeff Hooke, former investment banker and current Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, will be speaking about his experiences in the private equity industry and its flaws. 

Prior to joining Carey, he was Managing Director of Focus Investment Bank, and earlier a director at the Emerging Markets Partnership, a $5 billion private equity group; Managing Director of Focus Investment Bank; and Principle Investment Officer of the International Finance Corporate (IFC), World Bank’s $30 billion private sector division. Prior to the IFC he was an investment banker at Lehman Brothers and Schroder Wertheim in New York. 

This talk was presented at Google talks, Harvard, Wharton and NYU Stern School of Business.

We hope to see you there! Register today!

*Meet Freddie Mac – Graduate Risk Intern And Analyst Programs
Wednesday December 8, 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Online
During the one-hour event, you will learn about Freddie Mac ‘s Enterprise Risk Management college hire programs, including: • Graduate Risk Internship Program and Enterprise Graduate Risk Rotation Program • Application insights for full-time and internship opportunities • Expectations and experiences from ERM leadership, hiring managers and current program participants. Register to attend on Hiresmith!

Beyond Smith…

Critical Case Interview Insights
Sundays, November 7th, 14th, 21st | 8pm | Online
Fee: Free – Registration: Required!
If you’re new to case interviews, this free 3-part series will build your confidence and show you how to quickly gain the skills critical to case success. If you’ve missed any, no need to worry. Your registration will provide you with access to the recordings of all three webinars.

November schedule:
Sunday, Nov 21 @ 8pm ET: Integrate with Insights (integrating data, finding insights and making a strong close over video)

Sign up here for these free webinars.

*IMC Nonprofit Consultants Virtual NETWORKING Happy Hour
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Do you consult with nonprofit organizations – or want to learn more about it? This is the place for you! Building relationships with other nonprofit consultants is what many of us said we were looking for. These are informal opportunities to meet other consultants and chat about topics of interest, build relationships, and explore ways to collaborate.  Hosted and facilitated by Linda Howard, IMC USA Nonprofit Consultants Network

*AMA in the PM: The Future of Customer Experience: Fact or Fiction – Hosted by the AMAB
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Online
Fees: AMAB members – FREE Non-members – $15; Registration: required
Customer experience (CX) has been on top of many marketer’s minds. It’s clear that the customer experience accelerated dramatically during the pandemic, but what changes occurred in consumer habits? In this AMA in the PM event, it’s time to put these questions to rest and determine what headlines or stats to believe. Through a panel discussion, top CX professionals will play “fact or fiction” to share which trends are hype and which ones are worthy of attention.

 

FTMBA Networking Opportunities

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY:
The * denotes a new event / opportunity
All events below are new.

FTMBA Congratulations

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

2022
Szymon Kesek is joining Liberty Mutual Insurance as a Senior Business Consultant in Boston – MA
Tina Elhindi is joining Deloitte as a Consultant/Senior Consultant – Government & Public Services in Washington – DC

FTMBA Networking Opportunities

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY:
The * denotes a new event / opportunity
All events below are new.

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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*SEI is looking for MBA talent with previous consulting experience! If you apply on HireSmith for any of their three open roles, your resume will be forwarded directly to a UMD alumni, who will review it

Experienced Business & Technology Consultant
SEI Posting
HireSmith Student Link: https://smith-maryland.12twenty.com/job-postings/35006701306289

Technology Enablement Consultant
SEI Posting
HireSmith Student Link: https://smith-maryland.12twenty.com/job-postings/35006701306285

Data & Analytics Consultant
SEI Posting
HireSmith Student Link: https://smith-maryland.12twenty.com/job-postings/35006701306284

The application deadline is December 3, 2021, 11:59pm EST (Open to Executive MBA, Online MBA and Flex / Part-time MBA Students.)

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ICF is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Financial Auditor, able to provide hands-on financial management support services. This is a full-time remote position within ICF’s Justice, Workforce, and Community Development Line of Business (JWCD). For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is November 12, 2021, 11:59pm EST (Open to Online MBA and Flex Part-time MBA Students.)

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Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join its team of talented professionals in Bethesda, MD. ). For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is November 24, 2021, 7:00pm EST (Open to Online MBA and Flex Part-time MBA Students.)

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*Maryland Public Television (MPT) is seeking a Director of Talent and Recruitment who will manage MPT’s recruitment for regular staff employees, contractual employees, freelance positions and also manage MPT’s internship program. For additional details and to apply, please visit www.HireSmith.net. The application deadline is December 12, 2021, 11:59pm EST (Open to Online MBA and Flex / Part-time MBA Students.)

Working Professional Upcoming Events & 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

*MBA Alumni Mock Interviews (Virtual & In-Person)
Wednesday November 12, 2021 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | Online
If your target company contacted you for an interview, would you be ready? Take a lunch break and join alumni from various companies for an Alumni Mock Interview Event. A Smith School MBA Alumnus/a will conduct behavioral or case interviews in 45-minute intervals from 12:00pm – 4:00 pm.  Business Casual attire required. Register today on HireSmith!

*Government Executive Speaker Series
Monday, November, 15, 2021 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | College Park or Online
Join Maryland Smith on November 15, 2021, for the first-ever Government Executive Speaker Series event. This inaugural event will feature The Honorable Ryan D. McCarthy, 24th Secretary of the U.S. Army, who will discuss leadership lessons from both his public and private sector experience. Registration deadline: November 10.

*Navy Federal Credit Union:  Employer Ask Me Anything Session
Wednesday 11/17/2021 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm EST | Online or in Person
Navy Federal is the world’s largest credit union. The team is hiring for the 2022 Summer Associate graduate intern program as well as common full-time opportunities!  The presentation will provide an overview of why it’s an employer of choice, and hiring opportunities followed by Q&A. For additional details and to register, visit www.HireSmith.net.

*Meet Freddie Mac – Graduate Risk Intern and Analyst Programs
Wednesday November 18, 2021 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Online
During the one-hour event, you will learn about Freddie Mac ‘s Enterprise Risk Management college hire programs, including: • Graduate Risk Internship Program and Enterprise Graduate Risk Rotation Program • Application insights for full-time and internship opportunities • Expectations and experiences from ERM leadership, hiring managers and current program participants. Register to attend on HireSmith! 

Beyond Smith…

*Critical Case Interview Insights
Sundays, November 7th, 14th, 21st | 8pm | Online
Fee: Free – Registration: Required!
If you’re new to case interviews, this free 3-part series will build your confidence and show you how to quickly gain the skills critical to case success.

If you’ve attended one of our Crack the Case Workshops, this series is an amazing opportunity to refresh and reinforce your case prep.

November schedule:

  • Sunday, Nov 7 @ 8pm ET: Build Better Structures
  • Sunday, Nov 14 @ 8pm ET: Data-Driven Analysis (anticipating analysis, virtual challenges with slides, managing the “data dump”)
  • Sunday, Nov 21 @ 8pm ET: Integrate with Insights (integrating data, finding insights and making a strong close over video)

Sign up here for these free webinars.

*Link+Think: Non-Profit Marketing – Hosted by the AMAB
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 8:30am – 10:00 am | Online
Fees: AMAB members – FREE Non-members – $10; Registration: required
With a focus for non-profit marketers and agency experts, this Link+Think addresses the unique challenges of tight budgets, quick deadlines, and mission-driven communications. Topics will include successful non-profit campaigns, tracking the data that matters, and doing more with fewer dollars. Target attendees include those working for non-profit organizations and individuals with an interest in “cause marketing” (ex. those serving on a board, committee, or volunteer for a non-profit).

*Commotion Engine: How to Integrate Animated and Live Action Video into Your Marketing Tactics
Tuesday November 16, 2021 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Online
Fees: AMADC members – FREE Non-members – $10; Registration: required
When it comes to digital marketing, it’s no secret that video content is highly effective at engaging viewers and increasing conversions. According to HubSpot, “where both video and text are available on the same page, 72% of people would rather watch a video to learn about a product or service.” Whether you are looking to raise awareness, nurture prospects, or generate leads, animated video can provide compelling content that helps move potential buyers through your marketing funnel.

Attend the Commotion Engine webinar workshop to shed light on the many aspects of high-quality, custom-made Explainer Video production and distribution. Attendees can expect to discover more about their brands, learn how to design engaging videos that spark action, identify where to deploy their videos to capture the most leads, and more.

Learning Objectives: 

  • Is video right for your brand?
  • Creating the perfect video 
  • Best practices for animated video (post production)