Interim Assistant Director, MBA Programs for Working Professionals - Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
(2024-11 - 2025-05)
- Stepped in as Interim Assistant Director for the Executive MBA program (EMBA), managing EMBA's AdCom liaisons and high-level candidate decision-making.
- Streamlined admissions review workflows and applicant tracking protocols to accelerate decision turnarounds while maintaining holistic review standards.
- Maintained touchpoints across the applicant lifecycle, delivering clear, high-touch communication to maximize candidate engagement and yield.
- Partnered with admissions leadership to align enrollment strategies across all working professional MBA tracks.
Admissions Assistant, MBA Programs for Working Professionals - Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley - Berkeley, CA
(2022-04 - 2026-06)
- Helped streamline Slate and Asana workflows enhancing system responsiveness, tracking accuracy, and candidate conversion.
- Lead AI technology adoption across the department: integrated AI-driven Slate email workflows and chatbots.
- Supported the operational merger of Haas' part-time and full-time MBA programs leveraging Slate AI tools and Asana functionalities.
- Served as primary prospective student advisor, providing end-to-end guidance to applicants through information sessions, consultations, and candidate advocacy.
- Assisted in the coordination and execution of strategic recruitment, networking, and yield events for prospective MBA candidates.
Area Consultant - The Suburban Jungle Group - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
(2018-09 - 2022-03)
- Advised executives relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area on key lifestyle decisions, including school districts, commute logistics, and community environments.
- Served as a local market expert for the Albany and Berkeley areas, providing tailored insights to clients and internal teams.
Public Relations Account Manager - Branding Latin America Group - London, UK
(2012-03 - 2013-07)
- Managed global PR campaigns for signature Latin American brands in the food and travel industries. Liaised with government agencies (e.g. Peru, Argentina) and corporate clients to drive brand promotion and market presence.
Account Manager - Lindsell Marketing - London, UK
(2010-09 - 2011-04)
- Executed press relations, analyst relations, and digital marketing campaigns for key clients in the financial and medical device sectors (e.g. Siemens Financial Services).
Director, Human Resources & Career Services - German American Chamber of Commerce (GACCoM) - Chicago, IL
(2005-01 - 2009-10)
Previous roles: Manager, Career Services & Transatlantic Program; Consultant & Career Services.
- Directed full-cycle recruitment services, placing executive and administrative candidates with U.S. subsidiaries of European companies.
- Led internal HR functions, e.g. policy creation, compliance, and bonus strategy implementation.
- Organized and facilitated monthly best-practice roundtables for HR executives.
- Managed the Transatlantic Program (TAP), a government and corporate-sponsored exchange program for U.S.-based young professionals, including securing internships in Germany.
Assurance Associate - KPMG - Stuttgart, Germany
(2002-10 - 2004-10)
- Conducted mid-year and year-end financial audits for multinational corporate clients under German GAAP, US-GAAP, and IFRS frameworks.
Beta App Tester - MySwimPro App - Remote
(2021-05 - 2022-03)
- Tested new beta features for a leading swimming workout application. Focussed on functionality, user experience, and bug identification for the management and engineering teams.
Contributing Writer - Red Tricycle San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
(2015-03 - 2017-07)
- Authored features on Bay Area family events, local businesses, and health-related trends.
- Conducted interviews, tested services, and published reviews to inform a wide readership.
Feature Writer - University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business - Berkeley, CA
(2015-04 - 2015-11)
- Distilled behavioral economics research from faculty into compelling articles for German and Swiss news media, bridging academic insights with public understanding.
Writer & Team Member - The Well Kiddos Foundation - Remote
(2013-11 - 2015-03)
- Authored articles on nutrition-focussed topics for children and restaurant reviews.
- Contributed to team strategy sessions to expand the foundation's mission and outreach.
Feature Writer - eFinancialCareers.com - London, UK & Germany
(2010-01 - 2012-06)
- Created monthly features covering recruiting trends for the financial industry in German-speaking markets, reaching over 2,000 subscribers.
- Interviewed industry experts and analyzed market data to produce insightful content.
