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HR Specialist, TopLine Federal Credit Union
UM Duluth Nick is a Human Resources Specialist with TopLine Federal Credit Union, a Minnesota-based not-for-profit and member-owned financial services cooperative. Nick's role is to work with all of the company's hiring managers to find great talent
for open positions as well as oversee new hire on-boarding to ensure each candidate gets off to a great start. Since the field of human resources can take on many forms, Nick encourages any interested students to spend some time shadowing or
interning in different environments to see where you can envision yourself thriving.
Major:
Human Resource Management (Bachelor)
City: Maple Grove
State: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove
State: Minnesota
Business Unit Controller, Silver King - Marmon Group
Minnesota Experience Katie is the Business Unit Controller for Silver King, one of the most successful commercial refrigeration manufacturers and installers in the country. Katie handles all of the accounting and finance for the company, including pricing and costing,
financial analysis, expense report audits, procurement and purchasing, and much more. Katie urges any students interested in business to spend some time in an accounting department to get a first-hand, real-world look at how a business operates.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Manager of Public Relations, Finance Division, U.S. Bank
Minnesota Experience Spencer is the Manager of Public Relations for the Finance Division U.S. Bank. Based out of Minneapolis, Spencer works with both internal company communications and external public relations. Whether an internal change policy or the launch of a new
product, Spencer works tirelessly to ensure all communications are consistent across all mediums.
Major:
Public & Nonprofit Management (Bachelor)
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Associate Accountant, CliftonLarsenAllen LLP
UM Duluth Experience Emily is an associate with CliftonLarsenAllen LLP, a professional services firm located in Duluth, MN. Her main role is in the audit and tax department where she will perform audits for firms clients, typically privately held companies. Emily will go
on-site to clients perform an audit, review, or compilation of their financial statements. Find out how to get into a rewarding career for anyone who loves numbers!
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Finance (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Director of Finance and Operations, Men as Peacemakers
UM Duluth Experience Michael is the Director of Finance and Operations at Men as Peacemakers, a nonprofit that builds "safe communities through programs that address and undermine the root causes of violence against women and children." Michael's role is
to lead the financial and business operations of the organization.
Major:
MBA (Masters), Accounting (Bachelor)
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
City: Duluth
State: Minnesota
Candid Career Videos
Sandra Goodstein, Managing Director, Wescott Financial Group
Temple Experience
Sandra is the Managing Director and Senior Financial Advisor at Wescott Financial Advisory Group. Her main goal is to help her clients develop financial strategies for investing, retirement, tax planning, and more.
Major:
Communications (Bachelor), Theater (Bachelor), Financial Services (Masters)
City: Fort Washington
State: Pennsylvania
City: Fort Washington
State: Pennsylvania
City Auditor, City of Long Beach
CSULB Experience
Laura is the City Auditor for the city of Long Beach, CA. Now in her third elected term, Laura runs us through a busy day in the City Audit office as well as gives us a thorough run-down of an example audit of the city's Parks and Recreation
department.
Major:
Accountancy (Bachelor), Juris Doctor (Doctorate)
City: Long Beach
State: California
City: Long Beach
State: California
Experienced Associate, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP
Pitt Experience
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
Consultant, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
Pitt Experience
Jon is a consultant with PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. Based out of Washington, DC, Jon is currently assigned to the Financial Policy and Planning Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He currently works with the office of the CFO to capture
the business processes in order to record them and use them to train the incoming generation.
Major:
Sociology (Bachelor), Politics and Government (Bachelor), Public and International Affairs (Masters), MBA (Masters)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Research Analyst, Institute of International Finance
Pitt Experience
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
Jim Van Stone, Chief Revenue Officer, Monumental Sports
Temple Experience
Jim is the Chief Revenue Officer at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the sales and marketing home for sporting events at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Working closely with the likes of the Washington Capitals, Wizards and Mystics, Jim is
in charge of generating revenue for the organization through marketing, public and community relations, and classic streams such as season ticket sales.
Major:
Communications (Bachelor)
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Jeff Coons, President, Manning & Napier Investors
Temple Experience
Jeff is the president of Manning & Napier Investors, an investment management firm located in Rochester, NY. Not only does he discuss the types of clients he deals with and finding new business, but he also shows students how to find success in
the industry.
Major:
Economics (Bachelor)
City: Rochester
State: New York
City: Rochester
State: New York
Grant Rawdin, Founder and CEO, Wescott Financial Advisory Group
Temple Experience
Grant is the Founder and CEO of Wescott Financial Advisory Group, an advisory firm located in Philadelphia, PA. After walking us through a busy day running the company, Grant tells us the secret to successful investing is strategy and discipline.
Strategy to make the correct decisions and then discipline to trust those decisions and wait out the down swells of the market.
Major:
English Literature (Bachelor), Law (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Yamit Haba, Real Estate Developer, Sophisticated Investments
Temple Experience
Yamit is a real estate developer and co-owner of Sophisticated Investments, Inc, a development company she runs with her husband in Philadelphia, PA. Also a licensed realtor, Yamit discusses how to venture out on your own and why starting small is
the key to success!
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), Marketing (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Yamit Haba, Real Estate Developer, Sophisticated Investments
Professors
Yamit is a real estate developer and co-owner of Sophisticated Investments, Inc, a development company she runs with her husband in Philadelphia, PA. Also a licensed realtor, Yamit discusses how to venture out on your own and why starting small is
the key to success!
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), Marketing (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Vaughn Parker, SAP Functional Analyst, Accenture
Temple Experience
Vaughn is a SAP Functional Analyst with Accenture, one of the largest consulting firms in the world. He interfaces with clients on a daily basis to discuss client requirements and challenges and to decide how to best move forward.
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor), Information Assurance (Masters)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Anthony Krupincza, Branch Manager, Wells Fargo
Temple Experience
Anthony is a Branch Manager for Wells Fargo in Philadelphia. Under his leadership, his branch has become one of the top performing in the area.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), Real Estate (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Anthony Krupincza, Branch Manager, Wells Fargo
Professors
Anthony is a Branch Manager for Wells Fargo in Philadelphia. Under his leadership, his branch has become one of the top performing in the area.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor), Real Estate (Bachelor)
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Financial Analyst in Securities Division, Goldman Sachs
Rutgers Experience
Olena is a financial analyst in the Securities Division at Goldman Sachs. Olena has been working hard her whole life ever since immigrating to the United States from the Ukraine when she was a child. With a degree in Accounting from Rutgers, Olena
made the career move from accounting-giant Deloitte to financial institution Goldman Sachs. She gives students the same advice that made her switch careers: take risks in your early years until you find what you're passionate about!
Major:
Accounting (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Human Resources Generalist, Cenlar FSB
Rutgers Experience
Christine is a Human Resources Generalist for Cenlar FSB, a bank that specializes in sub-servicing mortgage loans. Although a generalist, Christine's main function is that of a recruiter, using both online job boards and in-person career fairs.
Major:
Human Resources Management (Bachelor), English (Bachelor)
City: Ewing
State: New Jersey
City: Ewing
State: New Jersey
Partner-In-Charge of Human Resources, EisnerAmper LLP
Rutgers Experience
Hayes is the Partner-In-Charge of Human Resources for EisnerAmper LLP, an accounting, consulting, and tax services firm based out of New York City. Hayes advises students to look beyond the entry-level position they are starting and to keep an open
mind towards lateral moves that might increase their chances of upward mobility in the future.
Major:
Human Resources Management (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Office Manager, Office of the Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte
MyFuture
Scott is the Manager of the Office of the CEO at Deloitte, one of the largest accounting firms in the world. Scott and his team work hard too keep the CEO moving and prepared throughout his day. This can involve developing client briefings, weekly
economic briefings, and prepping for any public appearances. Someone considering this is a career should be prepared for an ever-changing day in a high-pressure industry!
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Underwriter for Directors and Officers Liability, Zurich
MyFuture
Kellen, an underwriter at Zurich North America, sits down and gives us an in-depth look at insurance underwriting as well as what it's like living in NYC with a portfolio of west-coast clients.
Major:
Finance, International Business (Co-Major)
City: New York
State: New York
City: New York
State: New York
Partner & Financial Advisor, New York Life
MyFuture
Michael is a partner and financial advisor with New York Life. After a national championship-winning career with University of Maryland's basketball team, Michael turned to the financial world to start his career.
Major:
Communication (Bachelor)
City: McLean
State: Virginia
City: McLean
State: Virginia
Business Analytics Specialist-Software Group Finance, IBM
MyFuture
Lauren works in finance for the software division of IBM. With a focus on business analytics, Lauren and her team help other companies study their analytics in order to track and improve performance.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: White Plains
State: New York
City: White Plains
State: New York
Vice President & Project Manager, JP Morgan Worldwide Securities
MyFuture
Meghan is Vice President and Project Manager of JP Morgan's Worldwide Securities Services. Asides from overseeing mutual fund administration and accounting, Maghan is responsible for pricing new services for new and existing clients. She is
also closely involved with Boston's Women in Finance organization!
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Professional Development Associate Director, Villanova
MyFuture
Dan is the Associate Director of Leadership and Professional Development for the School of Arts and Sciences at Villanova University. Hundreds of students come through his door each semester for counseling on which path to choose and how best to go
down it. Dan insists that success comes from enriching both your professional life as well as your personal life.
Major:
Finance (Bachelor)
City: Villanova
State: Pennsylvania
City: Villanova
State: Pennsylvania
Ice Cream Franchise Shop Owner, Bruster's Ice Cream
Highlight
Stuart, a professional race car driver from Bowling Green, Kentucky, is now also a franchise owner of a Bruster's ice cream. Stuart takes us through his typical day and shares with us some great marketing advice!
City:
Bowling Green
State: Kentucky
State: Kentucky
Investment Banker, Goldman Sachs
Highlight
Andrew is an Investment Banker with Goldman Sachs. Based out of Frankfurt, Germany, Andrew's favorite part of his career is the immediate, tangible results of working with real-time finances. Check out how Andrew turned a degree in Music and
German into a successful career in investment banking!
Major:
Music (Bachelor), German Studies (Bachelor), MBA (Masters)
City: Frankfurt
State: Others
City: Frankfurt
State: Others